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Nantucket Whale

"Nantucket Whale Burgee" Watercolor 2023
"Nantucket Whale Burgee" Watercolor 2023

"Nantucket Whale Burgee" Watercolor 2023

Located in Bristol, CT

Art Sz: 4 1/2"H x 6 1/2"W Frame Sz: 10"H x 12"W

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

19th Century Nantucket Sailor Made Fringe
19th Century Nantucket Sailor Made Fringe

19th Century Nantucket Sailor Made Fringe

Located in Hudson, NY

On it is a tag from the nineteen twenties stating " decoration for sea chest made on nantucket whale ship 1824". You can find pieces of this fringe here and there, but not in this ex...

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Antique Early 19th Century American Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Twine

Carved and Painted Six Whale Species Board Made by Nantucket Whaler, circa 1940
Carved and Painted Six Whale Species Board Made by Nantucket Whaler, circa 1940

Carved and Painted Six Whale Species Board Made by Nantucket Whaler, circa 1940

By Captain George Grant

Located in Nantucket, MA

George Grant harpooned his first whale at age 16 and continued in the whaling business into his 30s.

Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Pine, Paint

Vintage MCM 22" Off White Glazed Ceramic " Sperm Whale " or Moby Dick Sculpture
Vintage MCM 22" Off White Glazed Ceramic " Sperm Whale " or Moby Dick Sculpture

Vintage MCM 22" Off White Glazed Ceramic " Sperm Whale " or Moby Dick Sculpture

By Jonathan Adler, Bitossi

Located in St. Louis, MO

Well made... Style of a Nantucket Basket with sperm whale on bone. Vineyard Vines, logo.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

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Susan Lister Locke Moby Tuxedo Studs in Sterling Silver Set of Four
Susan Lister Locke Moby Tuxedo Studs in Sterling Silver Set of Four

Susan Lister Locke Moby Tuxedo Studs in Sterling Silver Set of Four

By Susan Lister Locke

Located in Nantucket, MA

The Nantucket Whale Collection "Moby" Tuxedo Studs in Sterling Silver complete the look for your formal events.

Category

2010s American Artisan Cufflinks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Susan Lister Locke Magnificent Moby Cufflinks in Sterling Silver
Susan Lister Locke Magnificent Moby Cufflinks in Sterling Silver

Susan Lister Locke Magnificent Moby Cufflinks in Sterling Silver

By Susan Lister Locke

Located in Nantucket, MA

Magnificent Moby Cufflinks from the Nantucket Whale Collection are inspired by Nantucket's legendary whaling history.

Category

2010s American Artisan Cufflinks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Nantucket Whale Sculpture
Nantucket Whale Sculpture

Nantucket Whale Sculpture

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H 16.25 in W 26 in D 6 in

Nantucket Whale Sculpture

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Primitive wood carving of a whale on a weathered metal rod, possible a Northeastern folk art carving, most likely from Nantucket.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Mounted Objects

Materials

Lucite, Wood

Nantucket Sperm Whale Whirligig
Nantucket Sperm Whale Whirligig

Nantucket Sperm Whale Whirligig

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H 4.25 in W 16.5 in L 4.25 in

Nantucket Sperm Whale Whirligig

Located in Nantucket, MA

Nantucket Sperm Whale Weather Vane Whirligig, having slender hand-whittled flukes with great graceful curve, and carved teeth.

Category

Antique 1890s American Folk Art Weathervanes

Materials

Wood

Large 14 Karat Yellow Gold Whale Nantucket Basket Charm / Pendant
Large 14 Karat Yellow Gold Whale Nantucket Basket Charm / Pendant

Large 14 Karat Yellow Gold Whale Nantucket Basket Charm / Pendant

Located in McLeansville, NC

A large 14 karat yellow gold whale nantucket basket charm / pendant. An oval, rope basket motif with an articulated lid that snaps in place and an etched whale motif on top, as well ...

Category

Vintage 1970s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hanging Right Whale Carving by Jeff Raymond, Folk Art from the “Whale Guy”
Hanging Right Whale Carving by Jeff Raymond, Folk Art from the “Whale Guy”

Hanging Right Whale Carving by Jeff Raymond, Folk Art from the “Whale Guy”

Located in New York, NY

Raymond, affectionately known as the “Whale Guy” in Nantucket, often drew inspiration from Moby Dick and spent his later years selling through Nantucket’s Four Winds Craft Guild and ...

Category

20th Century American Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

Jose Formoso Reyes "Cocktail Purse" Nantucket Basket, circa 1950
Jose Formoso Reyes "Cocktail Purse" Nantucket Basket, circa 1950

Jose Formoso Reyes "Cocktail Purse" Nantucket Basket, circa 1950

By Jose Formoso Reyes

Located in Nantucket, MA

All together, the various factors make this a once in a lifetime basket, and without doubt the finest Reyes on the market. The ebony whale is a further prize, carved by Charlie Sa...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Folk Art Decorative Baskets

Materials

Cane, Ebony

Carved and Decorated Sperm Whale Figure, circa 1900
Carved and Decorated Sperm Whale Figure, circa 1900

Carved and Decorated Sperm Whale Figure, circa 1900

Located in Nantucket, MA

The work seems very similar to that of George Grant (1857-1942), son of whaling captain Charles Grant, born aboard a whaleship and harpooning his first whale at the age of 16. He was...

Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Pine

Tin Biscuit Box with Hand Painted Whaling Scene, circa 1920s
Tin Biscuit Box with Hand Painted Whaling Scene, circa 1920s

Tin Biscuit Box with Hand Painted Whaling Scene, circa 1920s

Located in Nantucket, MA

The artwork is accurate and detailed, strongly indicating a Nantucket origin. The whale boats are in proper scale, with the correct number of crew who are depicted in proper and real...

Category

Vintage 1920s American Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Tin

Nantucket Whale Weather Vane Whirligig, circa 1950s
Nantucket Whale Weather Vane Whirligig, circa 1950s

Nantucket Whale Weather Vane Whirligig, circa 1950s

Located in Nantucket, MA

Vintage Nantucket sperm whale weather vane whirligig, circa 1950s, a well used midcentury whale whirligig.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Weathervanes

Materials

Wood

Nantucket Whale Weather Vane Whirligig, circa 1950s
Nantucket Whale Weather Vane Whirligig, circa 1950s

Nantucket Whale Weather Vane Whirligig, circa 1950s

Located in Nantucket, MA

Vintage Nantucket sperm whale weather vane whirligig, circa 1950s, a well used midcentury whale whirligig.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Weathervanes

Materials

Wood

Nantucket Carved Whale by William Dickson, 1971
Nantucket Carved Whale by William Dickson, 1971

Nantucket Carved Whale by William Dickson, 1971

By William J. Dickson

Located in Nantucket, MA

Vintage hand carved sperm whale by Nantucket artist William J. Dickson, 1971, a smoothly carved pine sperm whale with upraised flukes and open mouth exposing teeth, mounted on weathe...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

Nantucket Carved Sperm Whale by William Dickson, 1967
Nantucket Carved Sperm Whale by William Dickson, 1967

Nantucket Carved Sperm Whale by William Dickson, 1967

Located in Nantucket, MA

Vintage hand carved sperm whale by Nantucket artist William J. Dickson, 1967, a smoothly carved pine sperm whale with upraised flukes and open mouth exposing teeth, mounted on weathe...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Pine

Nantucket Style Wicker Resin Whale Basket Handbag Circa 1980s
Nantucket Style Wicker Resin Whale Basket Handbag Circa 1980s

Nantucket Style Wicker Resin Whale Basket Handbag Circa 1980s

Located in University City, MO

Nantucket style woven wicker resin whale handbag c 1980s The iconic oval shaped basket handbag is adorned with a carved resin whale figure mounted on an oval wood plaque Carried wit...

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Late 20th Century Unknown Novelty Bags

Diana Kim England Nantucket Basket Pendant
Diana Kim England Nantucket Basket Pendant

Diana Kim England Nantucket Basket Pendant

By Diana Kim England

Located in Palm Beach, FL

With a unique kidney shape, this Nantucket basket features a scrimshawed whale motif on its top.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Jose Formoso Reyes "Cocktail Purse" Nantucket Basket, circa 1950
Jose Formoso Reyes "Cocktail Purse" Nantucket Basket, circa 1950

Jose Formoso Reyes "Cocktail Purse" Nantucket Basket, circa 1950

By Jose Formoso Reyes

Located in Nantucket, MA

All together, the various factors make this an exceptional Reyes and a choice opportunity. The ebony whale is a further prize, carved by Charlie Sayles, a Nantucket fisherman and ...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Folk Art Decorative Baskets

Materials

Cane, Ebony

20thc Folk Art hand Carved and Painted Whale
20thc Folk Art hand Carved and Painted Whale

20thc Folk Art hand Carved and Painted Whale

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Hand carved and painted 1940s wooden whale, came from Nantucket. Wonderful patina in original paint.

Category

20th Century American Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Susan Lister Locke Magnificent Moby Cufflinks in 18 Karat Gold
Susan Lister Locke Magnificent Moby Cufflinks in 18 Karat Gold

Susan Lister Locke Magnificent Moby Cufflinks in 18 Karat Gold

By Susan Lister Locke

Located in Nantucket, MA

Magnificent Moby Cufflinks from the Nantucket Whale Collection are inspired by Nantucket's legendary whaling history.

Category

2010s American Artisan Cufflinks

Materials

18k Gold, Gold

Brass Whale Letter Opener
Brass Whale Letter Opener

Brass Whale Letter Opener

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Charming solid brass Nantucket sperm whale letter opener. Beautifully aged with lots of character.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

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Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"

Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"

By Bloom Home Inc

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas

Materials

Linen, Velvet

The 'Matisse' Etagere
The 'Matisse' Etagere

The 'Matisse' Etagere

$2,520 / item

H 21.66 in W 24.02 in D 16.54 in

The 'Matisse' Etagere

Located in London, GB

The 'Matisse' wrought iron side table. A hand made and patinated wrought iron etagere with whimsical Matisse style cut-out decoration. Made to order based on a 1960s original. Avail...

Category

2010s English Folk Art Side Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

American Victorian Ship and Lighthouse in a Bottle
American Victorian Ship and Lighthouse in a Bottle

American Victorian Ship and Lighthouse in a Bottle

Located in Queens, NY

American/English (19/20th Cent) sailing ship with 4 masts and a light house in a bulbous shaped glass bottle on a green wood base.

Category

Antique 19th Century American American Colonial Models and Miniatures

Materials

Glass

Woven Rattan Pet Bed with Outdoor Stripe Fabric
Woven Rattan Pet Bed with Outdoor Stripe Fabric

Woven Rattan Pet Bed with Outdoor Stripe Fabric

$580 / item

H 12 in W 30 in D 20 in

Woven Rattan Pet Bed with Outdoor Stripe Fabric

By Bloom Home Inc

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

A cozy retreat for furry friends, it showcases a handwoven rattan frame with a dipped front for easy access. The plush cushion, adorned with a delightful stripe, made from outdoor ma...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Decorative Baskets

Materials

Cotton, Rattan

Twenty Models by Master Modeler Erik Ronnberg, Sr
Twenty Models by Master Modeler Erik Ronnberg, Sr

Twenty Models by Master Modeler Erik Ronnberg, Sr

Located in Norwell, MA

Three display cases of twenty 1/8 scale ancient naval models. Represents ships from the Evolution of Ancient Naval Architecture 750 BC - 1700 AD collection, 1/8th scale, E.A.R. Ronnb...

Category

Vintage 1980s North American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Vintage Handmade Boat Model Diorama
Vintage Handmade Boat Model Diorama

Vintage Handmade Boat Model Diorama

$3,950Sale Price|20% Off

H 20 in W 27 in D 11 in

Vintage Handmade Boat Model Diorama

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Vintage handmade boat model diorama of the "Sovereign of the Seas" a three masted schooner, displayed in its original case. Originally built in Massachusetts in 1852 and in 1854, thi...

Category

Antique 19th Century American American Colonial Nautical Objects

Materials

Hardwood

Giant Crocodile Fossil Wall Plate, Germany. 180 Million Years Old.
Giant Crocodile Fossil Wall Plate, Germany. 180 Million Years Old.

Giant Crocodile Fossil Wall Plate, Germany. 180 Million Years Old.

Located in London, GB

This outstanding fossilised skeleton is that of the ancestral crocodile species Steneosaurus bollensis that lived during the early Jurassic period. The skeleton, complete with armour...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier German Decorative Art

Materials

Other

Rudin Slip Covered Stone Washed Linen Sofa with Down Cushions
Rudin Slip Covered Stone Washed Linen Sofa with Down Cushions

Rudin Slip Covered Stone Washed Linen Sofa with Down Cushions

By Bloom Home Inc

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

Bloom Home Inc Rudin Sofa Slip covered in Greige Stone Washed Linen Stone Washed Linen A heavy 18 oz weighted linen, in a rich warm brown tone. Our linen is stone washed to give a s...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sofas

Materials

Linen, Oak

Schoharie County, New York State Blanket Chest
Schoharie County, New York State Blanket Chest

Schoharie County, New York State Blanket Chest

$35,000

H 20 in W 30 in D 17.5 in

Schoharie County, New York State Blanket Chest

Located in York County, PA

Painted Schoharie County, New York blanket chest, decorated with a beautifully embellished yellow urn of flowers on a blue ground. This is traditional fashion of the region, in which...

Category

Antique 1820s American Painted Furniture

Materials

Wood

19th Century Walnut Pair of Bookcases Boiserie de Bibliothèque
19th Century Walnut Pair of Bookcases Boiserie de Bibliothèque

19th Century Walnut Pair of Bookcases Boiserie de Bibliothèque

Located in Vosselaar, BE

A rare pair of heliocodal French Directoire library bookcases in solid walnut. This type of bookcases is also known as 'boiseries de Bibliothèque' as they often, together with pannel...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Folk Art Heron Decoy
Folk Art Heron Decoy

Folk Art Heron Decoy

$745

H 16 in W 2.25 in D 2.5 in

Folk Art Heron Decoy

Located in Nantucket, MA

Vintage Folk Art Heron Decoy, likely, circa 1960s or 1970s. A stately heron carved in an alert posture with upraised head and elongated neck. Decoy was made in three parts, nicely ha...

Category

Late 20th Century American Folk Art Decoys

Materials

Wood

"The Coward" Original cover for Life magazine, Woman Kissing World War I Soldier
"The Coward" Original cover for Life magazine, Woman Kissing World War I Soldier

"The Coward" Original cover for Life magazine, Woman Kissing World War I Soldier

By Norman Rockwell

Located in Fort Washington, PA

"The Coward" (Woman Kissing Soldier). Original cover illustration for Life Magazine, published April 1919. Norman Rockwell’s The Coward (or, Woman Kissing Soldier) was published on...

Category

1910s American Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

19th Century, Monumental Carved Boiserie Panels from Lartington Hall
19th Century, Monumental Carved Boiserie Panels from Lartington Hall

19th Century, Monumental Carved Boiserie Panels from Lartington Hall

Located in London, GB

The Lartington hall carved Boiserie panels by Signor Anton Leone Bulletti. A highly important suite of eight carved and patinated wood panels commissioned by Monsignor Thomas Edw...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Renaissance Revival Panelling

Materials

Wood, Pine

Contemporary Outdoor Marble Dining Table, Six Dining Chairs in Solid Teak
Contemporary Outdoor Marble Dining Table, Six Dining Chairs in Solid Teak

Contemporary Outdoor Marble Dining Table, Six Dining Chairs in Solid Teak

By Jamie Durie

Located in New York, NY

This collection is entirely made in Italy preserving the craftsmanship in the age of technology, with timeless creations which don’t follow short-term trends. Table with structure i...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Marble

Pierre Auguste Renoir Portrait de femme - Berthe Poret
Pierre Auguste Renoir Portrait de femme - Berthe Poret

Pierre Auguste Renoir Portrait de femme - Berthe Poret

By Pierre Auguste Renoir

Located in Los Angeles, CA

PIERRE-AUGUSTE RENOIR (1841-1919) Portrait de femme - Berthe Poret bears signature (lower left) oil on canvas 17 15/16 x 14 3/4 in (45.5 x 37.4 cm) Painted between 1862-1863 Footn...

Category

1860s Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

19th Century Irish Folk Art Whale Tooth
19th Century Irish Folk Art Whale Tooth

19th Century Irish Folk Art Whale Tooth

$4,500

H 3.5 in W 2 in D 2 in

19th Century Irish Folk Art Whale Tooth

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Irish Folk Art. This sperm whale tooth was etched during the 19th century, in Ireland. There'sa a drinking sailor on one side, and a barmaid on the other - "Forget me not". We receiv...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Northern Irish Nautical Objects

Materials

Other

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Nantucket Whale For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal nantucket whale for your home. Each nantucket whale for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and pine. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer nantucket whale, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A nantucket whale, designed in the folk art or mid-century modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Captain George Grant and Jose Formoso Reyes each produced at least one beautiful nantucket whale that is worth considering.

How Much is a Nantucket Whale?

A nantucket whale can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $5,800, while the lowest priced sells for $595 and the highest can go for as much as $39,500.