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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...

Category

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 Bitossi, Jonathan Adler

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...

Category

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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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.