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Dives Blue Whale - Signed limited nature fine art print, Color underwater photo
Dives Blue Whale - Signed limited nature fine art print, Color underwater photo

Dives Blue Whale - Signed limited nature fine art print, Color underwater photo

By Olivier Borde

Located in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona

Dives Blue Whale - Signed limited edition archival pigment print, 2018 - Edition of 5 Sri Lanka - One second in the blue….

Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, Color, Giclée, Pigment, Archival Pigment

Dives Blue Whale - Signed limited nature fine art print, Color underwater photo
Dives Blue Whale - Signed limited nature fine art print, Color underwater photo

Dives Blue Whale - Signed limited nature fine art print, Color underwater photo

By Olivier Borde

Located in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona

Dives Blue Whale - Signed limited edition archival pigment print, 2018 - Edition of 5 Sri Lanka - One second in the blue….

Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, Color, Giclée, Pigment, Archival Pigment

Unique Hand-Made Sculptural Glazed Ceramic Humpback Whale by Rexx Fischer
Unique Hand-Made Sculptural Glazed Ceramic Humpback Whale by Rexx Fischer

Unique Hand-Made Sculptural Glazed Ceramic Humpback Whale by Rexx Fischer

Located in Miami, FL

Unique Hand-Made Sculptural Glazed Ceramic Humpback Whale by Rexx Fischer. Offered for sale is a hand-made ceramic sculpture of a Humpback Whale signed by Rexx Fischer.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Grey Whale Eating Kelp
Grey Whale Eating Kelp

Grey Whale Eating Kelp

By Lise Lang Crowley

Located in Soquel, CA

Great textured paint in the treatment of the barnacles on the whale. Signed "Lise Crowley" lower right. Signed and dated on verso with notations "Gray Whale" and "7th Generation Proj...

Category

Early 2000s American Impressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

"Orca Double Breach"  36x48 Black and White Killer Whale Photography Photograph
"Orca Double Breach"  36x48 Black and White Killer Whale Photography Photograph

"Orca Double Breach" 36x48 Black and White Killer Whale Photography Photograph

By Shane Russeck

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is the first time this image has been offered for sale. Orca Killer Whale Signed edition of 12 Printed on archival paper and using archival inks Framing available.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Handcrafted Wood Whale Puzzle Sculpture Signed
Handcrafted Wood Whale Puzzle Sculpture Signed

Handcrafted Wood Whale Puzzle Sculpture Signed

Located in San Diego, CA

Handcrafted what sculpture made of solid wood. Amazing design an workmanship. Signed and dated.

Category

1990s American Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Wendy Brandes Signed Maneater Collection Ring: Whale and Jonah
Wendy Brandes Signed Maneater Collection Ring: Whale and Jonah

Wendy Brandes Signed Maneater Collection Ring: Whale and Jonah

By Wendy Brandes

Located in New York, NY

Purchase includes complimentary gift-wrap and mini keepsake story card, signed by the artist.

Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Rose...

Licio Zanetti Vintage Murano Blown Glass Whale Sculpture, Signed, Italian
Licio Zanetti Vintage Murano Blown Glass Whale Sculpture, Signed, Italian

Licio Zanetti Vintage Murano Blown Glass Whale Sculpture, Signed, Italian

By Licio Zanetti

Located in Miami, FL

Licio Zanetti Vintage Murano Blown Glass Whale Sculpture, Signed, Italian Offered for sale is a vintage blown Murano glass sculpture of a whale by Licio Zanetti.

Category

20th Century Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Humpback whales serenity - Signed limited fine art print, underwater photography
Humpback whales serenity - Signed limited fine art print, underwater photography

Humpback whales serenity - Signed limited fine art print, underwater photography

By Olivier Borde

Located in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona

Humpback whales serenity - Signed limited edition archival pigment print - Edition of 5 Indian Ocean, 2021 This is an Archival Pigment print on fiber based paper ( Hahnemühle Phot...

Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, Color, Giclée, Pigment, Archival Pigment

Masami Teraoka Signed Limited Edition Exhibition Lithograph Zen Monk on Whale
Masami Teraoka Signed Limited Edition Exhibition Lithograph Zen Monk on Whale

Masami Teraoka Signed Limited Edition Exhibition Lithograph Zen Monk on Whale

By Masami Teraoka

Located in Studio City, CA

(Zen Monk and Ascending Whale)" This work features a serene crimson robed Buddhist monk calmly riding on the back of a whale and is from his 1978 "New Views of Mount Fuji" exhibitio...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Prints

Materials

Glass, Paper

Art Card: Frank Stella The Fossil Whale (Hand Signed by Frank Stella), Framed
Art Card: Frank Stella The Fossil Whale (Hand Signed by Frank Stella), Framed

Art Card: Frank Stella The Fossil Whale (Hand Signed by Frank Stella), Framed

By Frank Stella

Located in New York, NY

Offset lithograph card Hand signed and dated '93 by Frank Stella on the front Gorgeous card depicting abstract expressionist artist Frank Stella's "The Fossil Whale" on the front cov...

Category

1990s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints

Materials

Postcard

"The Blue Whale, " Original Mixed Media on Canvas signed by David Barnett
"The Blue Whale, " Original Mixed Media on Canvas signed by David Barnett

"The Blue Whale, " Original Mixed Media on Canvas signed by David Barnett

By David Barnett

Located in Milwaukee, WI

The artist used ink, aquacryl, and iridescent acrylic and signed/dated the piece lower right. It depicts an abstracted whale among abstract marks. 36 1/8" x 47 3/8" art 39 5/8" x 5...

Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Canvas, Ink, Mixed Media, Acrylic

MIKE MATAS - Vintage Folk Art Whale Carving on Stand - Signed - Canada - C. 1980
MIKE MATAS - Vintage Folk Art Whale Carving on Stand - Signed - Canada - C. 1980

MIKE MATAS - Vintage Folk Art Whale Carving on Stand - Signed - Canada - C. 1980

Located in Chatham, ON

MIKE MATAS - Vintage folk art hand-carved pine model of a whale - mounted by two brass pins to the base - finished with a semi-gloss varnish - signed and dated - possibly from the ea...

Category

Mid-20th Century Canadian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Brass

Provincetown Folk Art Carved Wood Whale Wall Sculpture
Provincetown Folk Art Carved Wood Whale Wall Sculpture

Provincetown Folk Art Carved Wood Whale Wall Sculpture

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

3-575 hand carved wood grey whale wall sculpture signed Claire on verso

Category

Vintage 1960s Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Fruitwood

14 Karat Gold and Brillants Necklace with Whale Pendant
14 Karat Gold and Brillants Necklace with Whale Pendant

14 Karat Gold and Brillants Necklace with Whale Pendant

Located in Roma, RM

It is telling you that you should not spend so much time dreaming about your future, but to do what you can now so that you can have what you want! The whale is a sign of emotional r...

Category

2010s European Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Hand Colored Map of Nantucket by Austin Strong (1881 - 1952), circa 1921
Hand Colored Map of Nantucket by Austin Strong (1881 - 1952), circa 1921

Hand Colored Map of Nantucket by Austin Strong (1881 - 1952), circa 1921

Located in Nantucket, MA

The map illustrates the geographic locations and features on the island, in addition to Austin's own invented Nantucket Coat-of-Arms with Harpooner and Quaker flanking an inscribed s...

Category

Vintage 1920s American Folk Art Maps

Materials

Paper

Mid Century Modern Mixed Media Abstract Whimsy Painting on Board Framed Signed.
Mid Century Modern Mixed Media Abstract Whimsy Painting on Board Framed Signed.

Mid Century Modern Mixed Media Abstract Whimsy Painting on Board Framed Signed.

Located in Seattle, WA

The painting features a bear and a beluga whale, intertwined with elements of nature, including vines and possibly pine cones. The bear is depicted in a naturalistic style, showcasin...

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Wood

Rare Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Rose Gold Constellation Enamel Cufflinks 23.6g 18mm
Rare Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Rose Gold Constellation Enamel Cufflinks 23.6g 18mm

Rare Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Rose Gold Constellation Enamel Cufflinks 23.6g 18mm

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Addison, TX

Details: • Van Cleef & Arpels Cufflinks • Solid 18K Rose Gold • Gold Purity: 750 • Black Enamel Constellation Motif • White Star Design • Round Double-Faced Cufflinks • Whale ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cufflinks

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel

Eric Kanigan - Diners, Darkness, and Dives, Photography 2023, Printed After

Eric Kanigan - Diners, Darkness, and Dives, Photography 2023, Printed After

By Eric Kanigan

Located in Stamford, CT

Clicking sounds, still audible from the surface, are the final sign of the whales as their shapes fade into the depths.

Category

2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment, Platinum, Silver Gelatin

Henry Dunay 18K Gold Knot Cufflinks
Henry Dunay 18K Gold Knot Cufflinks

Henry Dunay 18K Gold Knot Cufflinks

By Henry Dunay

Located in Weston, MA

This substantial pair of Dunay 18K gold cufflinks features swirling hand-hammered knots finished with fluted gold whale backs. 18K yellow gold Signed Dunay

Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Cufflinks

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Set of Three Rare ‘Mangania’ Pieces by Lillemor Mannerheim, Sweden, 1955
Set of Three Rare ‘Mangania’ Pieces by Lillemor Mannerheim, Sweden, 1955

Set of Three Rare ‘Mangania’ Pieces by Lillemor Mannerheim, Sweden, 1955

By Lillemor Mannerheim, Gefle, Upsala Ekeby

Located in Karis, Nyland

Both the vase and bowl bear the Gefle factory stamp on the base. The whale vase is signed by hand. • Designed and produced in 1955 • Manufacturer: Gefle / Upsala-Ekeby • Designer: L...

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Unusual Line Vautrin "Jonas" Clip
Unusual Line Vautrin "Jonas" Clip

Unusual Line Vautrin "Jonas" Clip

By Line Vautrin

Located in New York, NY

A lone figure with an abstract animal possibly references the story or tale of Jonah and the Whale. 1940's France. Signed. Excellent condition.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Brooches

Materials

Bronze, Gilt Metal

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Sancie Austin Abstract "Arctic Bear and Whale", 2013
Sancie Austin Abstract "Arctic Bear and Whale", 2013

Sancie Austin Abstract "Arctic Bear and Whale", 2013

Unavailable

H 40 in W 30 in D 0.75 in

Sancie Austin Abstract "Arctic Bear and Whale", 2013

Located in New York, NY

"Arctic Bear and Whale". Signed and dated 2013. Acrylic on canvas.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Canvas

Robert Wyland Original Painting Large Oil On Canvas Blue Whale Breach Signed Sea
Robert Wyland Original Painting Large Oil On Canvas Blue Whale Breach Signed Sea

Robert Wyland Original Painting Large Oil On Canvas Blue Whale Breach Signed Sea

By Robert Wyland

Located in Bloomington, MN

Furthermore, it is one of his nicest and largest paintings we have ever made available, hand signed and dated in the lower right corner (also signed, dated and titled on the verso), ...

Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Abraham Palatnik, lucite large Whale, Brazil, c.1970.
Abraham Palatnik, lucite large Whale, Brazil, c.1970.

Abraham Palatnik, lucite large Whale, Brazil, c.1970.

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H 10.24 in W 13.78 in D 2.76 in

Abraham Palatnik, lucite large Whale, Brazil, c.1970.

By Abraham Palatnik

Located in Pymble, NSW

A large Palatnik whale with black decoration, signed in the item ‘Pal’ and retains its ‘Made in Brazil’ paper label to the base.

Category

Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Lucite

Sculptural Stingray Ring, 18k White Gold Black Rhodium Plated, 144 Diamonds
Sculptural Stingray Ring, 18k White Gold Black Rhodium Plated, 144 Diamonds

Sculptural Stingray Ring, 18k White Gold Black Rhodium Plated, 144 Diamonds

Located in Hamburg, DE

This type of playful behavior - similar to dolphins or whales - is considered a sign of higher intelligence.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Gold Reverse Crystal Intaglio Dog Cufflinks
14 Karat Gold Reverse Crystal Intaglio Dog Cufflinks

14 Karat Gold Reverse Crystal Intaglio Dog Cufflinks

Located in Mobile, AL

Made of 14k gold with whale backs. Artist signed. A reverse crystal intaglio is a rock crystal cabochon with an intaglio carved into the flat back (instead of the top as done previou...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Artist Cufflinks

Materials

Crystal, 14k Gold

Large framed original screenprint print of whale, signed by artist, 1983
Large framed original screenprint print of whale, signed by artist, 1983

Large framed original screenprint print of whale, signed by artist, 1983

Located in View Park, CA

“Plunging Whale”, an original screenprint on paper by Elaine Marinoff, signed, dated, and numbered 17/18.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Expressionist Prints

Materials

Metal

Large Irish Pub Sign for "The Whale", circa 1920s
Large Irish Pub Sign for "The Whale", circa 1920s

Large Irish Pub Sign for "The Whale", circa 1920s

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H 40.25 in W 32.5 in L 40.25 in

Large Irish Pub Sign for "The Whale", circa 1920s

Located in Nantucket, MA

Antique or early vintage Irish pub sign, circa 1920s, a real antique double sided hand painted pub sign for "The Whale" with dramatic painting of a right whale, with pub name in Gold...

Category

Early 20th Century Irish Folk Art Signs

Materials

Wood

Wonderful Large Hand Carved & Painted Wall Sculpture of a Whale
Wonderful Large Hand Carved & Painted Wall Sculpture of a Whale

Wonderful Large Hand Carved & Painted Wall Sculpture of a Whale

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Large hand crafted carved wood painted Sperm whale signed by master carpenter Ken Beckenhaupt.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

"The Spouter Inn"
"The Spouter Inn"

"The Spouter Inn", 1950-1959

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H 13.75 in W 31.25 in

"The Spouter Inn"

Located in Bristol, CT

Circa 1950s wooden, hand-painted, three dimensional, whale sign for the Spouter Inn in a custom gilt bamboo frame over "Nantucket Red" mat.

Category

Mid-20th Century Other Art Style More Art

Materials

Wood

Sculpture Whale Plaque Signed Randy Kolhoff
Sculpture Whale Plaque Signed Randy Kolhoff

Sculpture Whale Plaque Signed Randy Kolhoff

By Randy Kolhoff

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

Folk Art carving from Randy Kolhoff NY sculpture from Sag Harbor NY home to New England Whaling fame. Carved from 18th century antique lumber, Pierced carving on the teeth and a beau...

Category

2010s American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Fir

Whale Tail Mirrored Reflector Oil Wall Lamp - Signed Wheeler 1882
Whale Tail Mirrored Reflector Oil Wall Lamp - Signed Wheeler 1882

Whale Tail Mirrored Reflector Oil Wall Lamp - Signed Wheeler 1882

Located in Peekskill, NY

Wheeler mirrored reflectors are highly sought after and the whale tail examples are there most complex and rare. This rare reflector fitted to a decorative bronze Victorian railroad ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

The Fossil Whale, State 1 (huge signed etching and aquatint)
The Fossil Whale, State 1 (huge signed etching and aquatint)

The Fossil Whale, State 1 (huge signed etching and aquatint)

By Frank Stella

Located in Aventura, FL

From The Moby Dick Engravings. Etching and aquatint with carborundum and relief on White Wove Handmade TGL paper. Hand signed and dated lower front by Frank Stella. Hand numbered ...

Category

1980s Pop Art Abstract Prints

Materials

Etching, Aquatint

1979 Copper Sign of the Crab Nautical Sperm Whale Weathervane Whirligig 24"
1979 Copper Sign of the Crab Nautical Sperm Whale Weathervane Whirligig 24"

1979 Copper Sign of the Crab Nautical Sperm Whale Weathervane Whirligig 24"

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage 1979 iron and copper wind / weather vane by Sign of the Crab. Features traditional cardinal directions in gilded iron, framed by a pair of graduated copper balls and topped w...

Category

Vintage 1970s Garden Ornaments

Materials

Copper

Carved Sperm Whale, circa 1950s
Carved Sperm Whale, circa 1950s

Carved Sperm Whale, circa 1950s

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H 3.88 in W 8.88 in L 3.88 in

Carved Sperm Whale, circa 1950s

Located in Nantucket, MA

While not signed, this whale is identical in technique and detail to others we have had by this artist.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Pine

Early 20th Century Rustic Carved Wooden Whale
Early 20th Century Rustic Carved Wooden Whale

Early 20th Century Rustic Carved Wooden Whale

Located in Nantucket, MA

The tail in particular is well carved, albeit in a simple style, with good curves giving a sense of power and motion. The whale plaque was designed to hang either as a whimsey or a s...

Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

Seascape with Whale Ship, by J.H. Appleby, circa 1880
Seascape with Whale Ship, by J.H. Appleby, circa 1880

Seascape with Whale Ship, by J.H. Appleby, circa 1880

Located in Nantucket, MA

19th century seascape with whale ship, by J.H. Appleby, circa 1880, an oil on board view of a square rigged bark on the high seas, with another bark and another sail in the backgroun...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Paintings

Materials

Canvas

A Large Murano Crystal Whale by Vincenzo Nason, Venice, 1970s
A Large Murano Crystal Whale by Vincenzo Nason, Venice, 1970s

A Large Murano Crystal Whale by Vincenzo Nason, Venice, 1970s

Located in CA, CA

A handsome crystal Murano Whale by Vincenzo Nason. Signed V. Nason and C. Murano to base.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Crystal

Artisan Box of Exotic Wood Turquoise and Silver by Larry Favorite
Artisan Box of Exotic Wood Turquoise and Silver by Larry Favorite

Artisan Box of Exotic Wood Turquoise and Silver by Larry Favorite

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Fine dark polished wood lidded box with inlays of silver and turquoise on interior and exterior. Features a silver whale figure on lid. Signed.

Category

Late 20th Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Modern Industrial Airport-Style Steel Bench by Zoeftig Zenky, circa 1990
Modern Industrial Airport-Style Steel Bench by Zoeftig Zenky, circa 1990

Modern Industrial Airport-Style Steel Bench by Zoeftig Zenky, circa 1990

Located in Portland, OR

The bench having a red velvet seat above a steel base, having a circular bar connecting two 'whale tail' legs. The bench signed "Zoeftig" at the stretcher's end.

Category

20th Century German Industrial Benches

Materials

Steel

No Fees Ever (Keep Calm And Snuggle With Belial), Painting, Acrylic on Canvas

No Fees Ever (Keep Calm And Snuggle With Belial), Painting, Acrylic on Canvas

By Diana Heit

Located in Yardley, PA

I refuse to speak for the whales. #herethemsing Signed in the bottom right. :: Painting :: Contemporary :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by ...

Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Martha Farham Cahoon Painting
Martha Farham Cahoon Painting

Martha Farham Cahoon Painting

By Martha Cahoon

Located in Downingtown, PA

A group of buildings stand across from the dock and atop one with a sign reading Whale Oil, opposite the departing ship, are a group of people on a widow's walk waving the ship off.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Folk Art Paintings

Materials

Masonite

Map of Nantucket by Austin Strong '1881-1952', circa 1925
Map of Nantucket by Austin Strong '1881-1952', circa 1925

Map of Nantucket by Austin Strong '1881-1952', circa 1925

Located in Nantucket, MA

The map illustrates the geographic locations and features on the island, in addition to Austin's own invented Nantucket Seal with Harpooner and Quaker flanking an inscribed shield; c...

Category

Vintage 1920s American Folk Art Maps

Materials

Paper

Vintage Folk Art Hand-Made Carved and Painted Sag Harbor "Whale" Sign
Vintage Folk Art Hand-Made Carved and Painted Sag Harbor "Whale" Sign

Vintage Folk Art Hand-Made Carved and Painted Sag Harbor "Whale" Sign

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Crude Folk Art handmade 'whale' sign from Sag Harbor (ca. early 20th Century, USA).

Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Signs

Materials

Wood, Paint

Japanese Collectible Nautical Whale, Signed
Japanese Collectible Nautical Whale, Signed

Japanese Collectible Nautical Whale, Signed

Located in South Burlington, VT

Early Japan collectible whale - signed Japanese whale with old patina- signed on side.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Rare French Whale Oil Trade Shop Sign
Rare French Whale Oil Trade Shop Sign

Rare French Whale Oil Trade Shop Sign

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H 30 in W 48 in D 5 in

Rare French Whale Oil Trade Shop Sign

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Rare French whale oil trade shop sign  This is a rare old sign, it is French in origin, there is no longer a trade in whale oil but only a few decades ago shops like these were fa...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Industrial Signs

Early 20th Century Grey Whale Shop/Trade Sign
Early 20th Century Grey Whale Shop/Trade Sign

Early 20th Century Grey Whale Shop/Trade Sign

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H 33.67 in W 53.15 in D 21.66 in

Early 20th Century Grey Whale Shop/Trade Sign

Located in Hastings, GB

'Thar She Blows' a fabulous rare shop/trade sign of great scale, hand made in riveted zinc and hand painted. This superb piece sits on an iron stand and would have spun outside of a ...

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Vintage 1920s French Folk Art Signs

Materials

Zinc

Artist E.F. Fuller Original Painting on canvas, Seascape, Sailboat. Dated
Artist E.F. Fuller Original Painting on canvas, Seascape, Sailboat. Dated

Artist E.F. Fuller Original Painting on canvas, Seascape, Sailboat. Dated

Located in Palm Coast, FL

Up for sale is an original painting on canvas depicting a marine scene - a group of whalers in a boat hunting for a whale. Signed and dated in the lower right-hand corner E.F.

Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Inuit Whale Bone Vertebrae Hand Carved Two Sided Signed Sculpture
Inuit Whale Bone Vertebrae Hand Carved Two Sided Signed Sculpture

Inuit Whale Bone Vertebrae Hand Carved Two Sided Signed Sculpture

Located in San Diego, CA

Incredible Inuit whale bone vertebrae hand carved two sided signed sculpture, circa 1980s.

Category

Late 20th Century American Natural Specimens

Materials

Bone

George Jensen Signed "Whale Tail" 18k Gold Dangle Drop Earrings
George Jensen Signed "Whale Tail" 18k Gold Dangle Drop Earrings

George Jensen Signed "Whale Tail" 18k Gold Dangle Drop Earrings

Located in Miami, FL

Signed and stamped George Jensen 18k solid gold drop earrings. Georg Jensen is a Scandinavian designer who has cultivated a unique signature style of elegant simplicity. George Jense...

Category

2010s Swiss Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

The Whale Watch Shawl (signed in indelible black marker) with Frank Stella COA
The Whale Watch Shawl (signed in indelible black marker) with Frank Stella COA

The Whale Watch Shawl (signed in indelible black marker) with Frank Stella COA

By Frank Stella

Located in New York, NY

In red silk Italian made presentation box with an accompanying COA - hand signed by both Stella and Tyler. "The Whale Watch" is also signed and dated on the front of the art work by ...

Category

1990s Pop Art Abstract Prints

Materials

Silk, Mixed Media, Screen

Signed and Numbered Blue Whale Sculpture, Randy Puckett 15/250 Edition 1984 Year
Signed and Numbered Blue Whale Sculpture, Randy Puckett 15/250 Edition 1984 Year

Signed and Numbered Blue Whale Sculpture, Randy Puckett 15/250 Edition 1984 Year

By Randy Puckett

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful bronze blue whale sculpture by Artist Randy Puckett edition 15/250 from year 1984 highly collectible piece, on solid black marble base and beautiful patina. A 1/60 scale.

Category

Late 20th Century American American Classical Animal Sculptures

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Bronze

Folk Art Whale Decorated Wheel Barrow Panel
Folk Art Whale Decorated Wheel Barrow Panel

Folk Art Whale Decorated Wheel Barrow Panel

Located in Nantucket, MA

Maine fish markets often used a whale on their signs: an effective way of advertising that you sold really big fish (even if taxonomically incorrect)!

Category

Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Pine

Large Sperm Whale Carving by Clark Voorhees
Large Sperm Whale Carving by Clark Voorhees

Large Sperm Whale Carving by Clark Voorhees

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H 9.25 in W 35.5 in D 2 in

Large Sperm Whale Carving by Clark Voorhees

By Clark Voorhees

Located in San Mateo, CA

The whale is signed on the back with the artist's monogram and name.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Our Historical Heritage Jonah and The Whale
Our Historical Heritage Jonah and The Whale

Our Historical Heritage Jonah and The Whale

By Salvador Dalí­

Located in Hollywood, FL

ARTIST: Salvador Dali TITLE: Our Historical Heritage Jonah and The Whale MEDIUM: Etching SIGNED: Hand Signed by Salvador Dali EDITION NUMBER: 175/400 MEASUREMENTS: 19.87" x 26" ...

Category

1970s Surrealist More Prints

Materials

Etching

"Orca Double Breach"  36x48- Killer Whale Photography Photograph Art
"Orca Double Breach"  36x48- Killer Whale Photography Photograph Art

"Orca Double Breach" 36x48- Killer Whale Photography Photograph Art

By Shane Russeck

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is the first time this image has been offered for sale. Orca Killer Whale 36x48 Edition of 12. Signed by Shane. Printed on archival paper and using archival inks Framing avai...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Mirrored Wheeler Railroad Sconce
Mirrored Wheeler Railroad Sconce

Mirrored Wheeler Railroad Sconce

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H 16 in W 8.5 in D 9.5 in

Mirrored Wheeler Railroad Sconce

Located in Peekskill, NY

The whale tail reflector is also signed and was made by Wheeler.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Van Cleef & Arpels Lapis and 18 Karat Gold Cufflinks
Van Cleef & Arpels Lapis and 18 Karat Gold Cufflinks

Van Cleef & Arpels Lapis and 18 Karat Gold Cufflinks

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Van Cleef & Arpels pair of 18KT yellow gold cufflinks with 2 cushion-shaped lapis centers within curb link frames. Whale Backs Stamp: Signed VCA, Germany, no. 12V666.1, Weight: 25....

Category

Vintage 1980s Cufflinks

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold

"To the heavens" 50x60 One of the last known photographs of the Orca "Granny"

"To the heavens" 50x60 One of the last known photographs of the Orca "Granny"

By Shane Russeck

Located in Los Angeles, CA

She was last seen on October 12, 2016, and was considered deceased by The Center for Whale Research in January 2017 Signed by Shane.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

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

Jose Formoso Reyes "Cocktail Purse" Nantucket Basket, circa 1950, a diminutive free-woven basket (without using a mold), with hexagonal creel-shaped pine bottom and top plates, cane ...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Folk Art Decorative Baskets

Materials

Cane, Ebony

Unusual Wooden Whale Trade Sign
Unusual Wooden Whale Trade Sign

Unusual Wooden Whale Trade Sign

Located in New York, NY

This unusual wooden whale trade sign is from coastal Massachusetts. In wonderful old weathered surface.

Category

Early 20th Century American Signs

Materials

Wood

Unusual Wooden Whale Trade Sign
Unusual Wooden Whale Trade Sign

Unusual Wooden Whale Trade Sign

Located in New York, NY

This trade sign is from the coast of Maine. It is all original including the chain and with wonderful patina and surface.

Category

Early 20th Century American Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

Whale Tooth Scrimshaw Carving 19th Century Azores Islands Signed
Whale Tooth Scrimshaw Carving 19th Century Azores Islands Signed

Whale Tooth Scrimshaw Carving 19th Century Azores Islands Signed

Located in Harrogate, GB

Fine, genuine scrimshaw art carving on a whale tooth. Late 19th Century origin, signed by artist.

Category

Antique 1890s Spanish Nautical Objects

The Gathering 1 Whale-Ceramic- Signed Ed 100/100 By Bertjan Pot
The Gathering 1 Whale-Ceramic- Signed Ed 100/100 By Bertjan Pot

The Gathering 1 Whale-Ceramic- Signed Ed 100/100 By Bertjan Pot

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

OBJECT OF ART-ASKED TO A MAKE A CENTER PIECE WITH A THEME (SOMETHING TO TALK ABOUT) BERTJAN POT DESIGNED GATHERING 1 A BUNNY RABBIT ON THE BACK OF A HUMPBACK WHALE. IN GENERAL QUITE ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Centerpieces

Wesley Webber   American (1841-1914)

Wesley Webber American (1841-1914)

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H 29.75 in W 49.75 in

Wesley Webber American (1841-1914)

Located in Litchfield, CT

Capturing a Sperm Whale Signed (l.r.): W. Webber 1879 Inscribed on verso in the artist's hand: "Capturing a Sperm Whale/By W.

Category

Antique 19th Century Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Large 20th Century Susan Chase Ottison Nantucket Lightship Purse
Large 20th Century Susan Chase Ottison Nantucket Lightship Purse

Large 20th Century Susan Chase Ottison Nantucket Lightship Purse

Located in Concord, MA

Susan Chase Ottison very large oval swing handled Nantucket basket adorned with a carved bone female whale (cow) and two calves. Signed and dated on bottom "Susan Chase Ottison 1998 ...

Category

Late 20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Baskets

Materials

Rattan

Gucci NEW Genuine Sterling Silver Metal Men's Suit Cuff Links in Box
Gucci NEW Genuine Sterling Silver Metal Men's Suit Cuff Links in Box

Gucci NEW Genuine Sterling Silver Metal Men's Suit Cuff Links in Box

By Gucci

Located in Chicago, IL

Gucci NEW Genuine Sterling Silver Metal Men's Suit Cuff Links in Box Sterling silver - 925 Whale back closure Signed Made in Italy Measures 0.60" W x 0.60" H Includes ori...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cufflinks

Judith Ripka Signed 18kt Hand Carved Citrine Whale with Angel Diamond Earrings
Judith Ripka Signed 18kt Hand Carved Citrine Whale with Angel Diamond Earrings

Judith Ripka Signed 18kt Hand Carved Citrine Whale with Angel Diamond Earrings

By Judith Ripka

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

2000-2009 Signed Judith Ripka Contemporary Collection Clip-on Earrings. 18kt Yellow gold Judith Ripka earrings each is bezel set with a carved citrine with a whale and angel motif.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Tourmaline, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Very Large Antique Whale Vertebrae
Very Large Antique Whale Vertebrae

Very Large Antique Whale Vertebrae

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H 17 in W 26 in D 8 in

Very Large Antique Whale Vertebrae

Located in Concord, MA

This antique whale vertebrae is signed Husvik Whaling Station, South Georgia Dimensions: 26 x 17 x 8 inches.

Category

Early 20th Century Georgian Natural Specimens

Materials

Bone

Large 20th Century Susan Chase Ottison Nantucket Lightship Basket
Large 20th Century Susan Chase Ottison Nantucket Lightship Basket

Large 20th Century Susan Chase Ottison Nantucket Lightship Basket

Located in Concord, MA

Susan Chase Ottison very large oval swing handled Nantucket basket adorned with a carved bone female whale (cow) and two calves. Signed and dated on bottom "Susan Chase Ottison 1998 ...

Category

Late 20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Baskets

Materials

Rattan

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Whale Sign For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact whale sign you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. There are many contemporary, abstract and Pop Art versions of these works for sale. You’re likely to find the perfect whale sign among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those made as recently as the 21st Century. When looking for the right whale sign for your space, you can search on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of gray, black, beige and blue. Creating a whale sign has been a part of the legacy of many artists, but those crafted by Shane Russeck, Nicola Magrin, Frank Stella, Anton Otto Fischer and William Steig (b.1907) are consistently popular. Artworks like these of any era or style can make for thoughtful decor in any space, but a selection from our variety of those made in archival pigment print, pigment print and paint can add an especially memorable touch.

How Much is a Whale Sign?

A whale sign can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price for items in our inventory is $1,400, while the lowest priced sells for $49 and the highest can go for as much as $220,800.