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Wooden Whale

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

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20th Century American Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Vintage Whale Weathervane
Vintage Whale Weathervane

Vintage Whale Weathervane

$2,400

H 41 in W 38 in D 7.5 in

Vintage Whale Weathervane

Located in Houston, TX

This wonderful vintage whale weather vane has a fantastic aged patina. The rustic wooden whale sits

Category

Early 20th Century English More Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Tribal Wooden Spoon – Philippines, Early 20th Century, Whale Tail Motif
Tribal Wooden Spoon – Philippines, Early 20th Century, Whale Tail Motif

Tribal Wooden Spoon – Philippines, Early 20th Century, Whale Tail Motif

Located in Bilzen, BE

time and use. Its curved shape and flared handle evoke the silhouette of a whale's tail—a symbol of

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Early 20th Century Philippine Folk Art Scholar's Objects

Materials

Wood

Antique Victorian Vintage Bovine Whale Bone Malacca Wooden Walking Stick Cane
Antique Victorian Vintage Bovine Whale Bone Malacca Wooden Walking Stick Cane

Antique Victorian Vintage Bovine Whale Bone Malacca Wooden Walking Stick Cane

Located in Dublin, Ireland

A Very Fine & Rare Example of a Mariner’s Whale Bone Walking Cane of exceptional quality. First

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Antique Early 19th Century Indian Victorian Sports Equipment and Memorab...

Materials

Horn

Hand Casted Humpback Whale Bronze Sculpture Mounted on Stand by T.H. Oliver
Hand Casted Humpback Whale Bronze Sculpture Mounted on Stand by T.H. Oliver

Hand Casted Humpback Whale Bronze Sculpture Mounted on Stand by T.H. Oliver

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Elegant bronze whale sculpture mounted on a polished oak wooden base. The whale rises gracefully

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Vintage 1980s Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

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Vitra Eames House Whale
Vitra Eames House Whale

Vitra Eames House Whale

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H 5.52 in W 27.56 in L 5.52 in

Vitra Eames House Whale

By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra

Located in New York, NY

collage, a reflection of their life. A prominent feature of the Eames collection was a huge wooden whale

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

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

Early 20th century rustic carved wooden whale, circa 1910 or so, a rough hewn thick solid plank

Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

Wooden Whale Sculpture
Wooden Whale Sculpture

Wooden Whale Sculpture

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H 22.45 in W 45.28 in D 27.56 in

Wooden Whale Sculpture

Located in Brecht, BE

This wooden wale sculpture mounted on a wooden base is a creation of Martin Scorey, British

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21st Century and Contemporary British Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

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

Sperm Whale Carving by Clark Voorhees

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H 5 in W 17.5 in L 5 in

Sperm Whale Carving by Clark Voorhees

By Clark Voorhees

Located in Nantucket, MA

Carved and painted wooden whale plaque by the master carver Clark Voorhees (1911-1980). Carved from

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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Grea Whale Monumental Wood Carving , Americas, Early to Mid-20th Century
Grea Whale Monumental Wood Carving , Americas, Early to Mid-20th Century

Grea Whale Monumental Wood Carving , Americas, Early to Mid-20th Century

Located in South Burlington, VT

America’s, a monumental carved wooden whale, early to mid-20th century. The large simply carved

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Early 20th Century North American Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Wood

'Humpback Whale and Calf' Contemporary Carved Wooden Sculpture
'Humpback Whale and Calf' Contemporary Carved Wooden Sculpture

'Humpback Whale and Calf' Contemporary Carved Wooden Sculpture

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

A carved wooden sculpture of a Humpback whale and calf in motion by Mark Vyvyan-Penney. Dimensions

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Late 20th Century English Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Copper Whale Weathervane on Wooden Stand
Early 20th Century Copper Whale Weathervane on Wooden Stand

Early 20th Century Copper Whale Weathervane on Wooden Stand

Located in Milford, NH

A fine example of a hollow copper whale form weathervane, mounted on a wooden stand, probably

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Weathervanes

Materials

Copper

Folk Art Carved Sperm Whale
Folk Art Carved Sperm Whale

Folk Art Carved Sperm Whale

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H 11.25 in W 20 in D 7.5 in

Folk Art Carved Sperm Whale

Located in Nantucket, MA

Contemporary Folk Art carved wooden sperm whale, made in the last ten years but in a manner to look

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21st Century and Contemporary American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Carved and Decorated Sperm Whale by M. Gracie, 1976
Carved and Decorated Sperm Whale by M. Gracie, 1976

Carved and Decorated Sperm Whale by M. Gracie, 1976

Located in Nantucket, MA

Vintage carved and polychromed wooden sperm whale by M. Gracie, South Dartmouth, MA, 1976, a

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Vintage 1970s American Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Pine

Carved and Painted Sperm Whale Plaque by Clark Voorhees
Carved and Painted Sperm Whale Plaque by Clark Voorhees

Carved and Painted Sperm Whale Plaque by Clark Voorhees

By Clark Voorhees

Located in Nantucket, MA

Carved and painted wooden sperm whale plaque, Clark G. Voorhees Jr. (1911-1980), Old Lyme

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Vintage 1960s American American Craftsman Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paint

Wonderful Large Hand Carved Wooden Whale Wall Sculpture
Wonderful Large Hand Carved Wooden Whale Wall Sculpture

Wonderful Large Hand Carved Wooden Whale Wall Sculpture

Located in Hopewell, NJ

A large whimsical wall sculpture of a blue whale finished on both sides and having a fabulously

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Vintage 1960s American Folk Art Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Whale Specie Plaque by Jeff Raymond

Whale Specie Plaque by Jeff Raymond

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H 35.75 in W 13.13 in D 1.75 in

Whale Specie Plaque by Jeff Raymond

By Jeff Raymond

Located in Nantucket, MA

Eight carved species of wooden whales mounted on a reclaimed 19th century Pine backboard. Each

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21st Century and Contemporary American Folk Art Mounted Objects

Materials

Paint, Pine

Specie Whaleboard Plaque Carved by Jeff Raymond
Specie Whaleboard Plaque Carved by Jeff Raymond

Specie Whaleboard Plaque Carved by Jeff Raymond

By Jeff Raymond

Located in Nantucket, MA

Eight carved species of wooden whales mounted on a reclaimed 19th century Pine backboard. Each

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Folk Art Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Paint, Pine

Great American Folk Art Whale Sculpture Hand-Carved Indoor or Outdoor
Great American Folk Art Whale Sculpture Hand-Carved Indoor or Outdoor

Great American Folk Art Whale Sculpture Hand-Carved Indoor or Outdoor

Located in South Burlington, VT

America’s, a monumental carved wooden whale, early to mid-20th century. The large simply carved

Category

Mid-20th Century American Statues

Materials

Wood

19th Century Canadian Oil Painting of Niagara Falls Attributed to Robert Whale
19th Century Canadian Oil Painting of Niagara Falls Attributed to Robert Whale

19th Century Canadian Oil Painting of Niagara Falls Attributed to Robert Whale

By Robert R. Whale

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

, presented in a period gilded wooden frame. Robert Reginald Whale was born in, Cornwall England in 1805

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Antique Mid-19th Century Canadian British Colonial Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Jonah in the Whale
Jonah in the Whale

Jonah in the Whale

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H 13 in W 36 in D 2 in

Jonah in the Whale

Located in Nantucket, MA

Contemporary carved and painted weathered wooden sperm whale with Jonah in the jaws, crafted from

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Folk Art Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Paint, Pine

Early 20th Century Carved Blue Whale Plaque
Early 20th Century Carved Blue Whale Plaque

Early 20th Century Carved Blue Whale Plaque

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H 2.88 in W 13 in D 1.25 in

Early 20th Century Carved Blue Whale Plaque

Located in Nantucket, MA

Early vintage carved wooden blue whale plaque, circa 1920s-1940s, a delicately carved pine whale in

Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Carved Wooden Whale
Carved Wooden Whale

Carved Wooden Whale

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H 4 in W 12.5 in D 5 in

Carved Wooden Whale

Located in San Francisco, CA

This carved wooden whale really is a charming piece. The wood finish is beautiful and the whale has

Category

20th Century American Sculptures

Materials

Wood

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

Category

Early 20th Century American Signs

Materials

Wood

Primitive Wooden Whale Carving
Primitive Wooden Whale Carving

Primitive Wooden Whale Carving

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H 10 in W 34 in D 7 in

Primitive Wooden Whale Carving

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Folk Art whale carving mounted on iron base.

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Antique 19th Century Folk Art Sculptures

Rare Wooden Whale Tail Bar and Stools Set, France 1980s
Rare Wooden Whale Tail Bar and Stools Set, France 1980s

Rare Wooden Whale Tail Bar and Stools Set, France 1980s

Located in L'Escala, ES

Rare wooden whale tail bar and stools set, manufactured in France in 1980s. They are made of

Category

Late 20th Century French Dry Bars

Materials

Wood

Wooden Whale, of Driftwood Oak
Wooden Whale, of Driftwood Oak

Wooden Whale, of Driftwood Oak

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H 14 in W 43 in D 7 in

Wooden Whale, of Driftwood Oak

Located in Woodstock, NY

Large, carved figure of a whale, with weathered surface. Discovered by sailors on the rocky

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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Sculptures

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

Circa 1900 Rare Wooden Whale Weathervane
Circa 1900 Rare Wooden Whale Weathervane

Circa 1900 Rare Wooden Whale Weathervane

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H 15.5 in W 25.5 in D 12 in

Circa 1900 Rare Wooden Whale Weathervane

Located in Sheffield, MA

. Wooden weathervanes are rare as they tend not to survive. This example with its lichen encrusted surface

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Antique 19th Century Weathervanes

Wooden Whale Tail Bar Stools, 1980s
Wooden Whale Tail Bar Stools, 1980s

Wooden Whale Tail Bar Stools, 1980s

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H 30.32 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in

Wooden Whale Tail Bar Stools, 1980s

Located in Wilnis, UT

Two beautiful bar stools shaped as whale tails, manufactured in the 1980s. They are made of

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Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Whale Sculpture by H I Gates
Whale Sculpture by H I Gates

Whale Sculpture by H I Gates

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H 14 in W 39.5 in D 16 in

Whale Sculpture by H I Gates

By H. I. Gates

Located in High Point, NC

Abstracted wooden whale sculpture with glass eye by H.I. Gates titled "Moby Dick"

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Vintage 1960s American Sculptures

Materials

Laminate, Wood

Long Carved Whale Sculpture
Long Carved Whale Sculpture

Long Carved Whale Sculpture

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H 14 in W 22 in D 6 in

Long Carved Whale Sculpture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A fabulous, long carved wooden whale sculpture mounted on iron rod and base. The whale is simply

Category

20th Century Unknown Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Whale Weathervane

Whale Weathervane

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H 13.5 in W 28 in D 2.5 in

Whale Weathervane

Located in Summerland, CA

Wooden Two Sided Whale Weathervane Carved pine with original black paint. Tail is two

Category

Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Weathervanes

Materials

Pine

Decorated, carved wood model of a Whale
Decorated, carved wood model of a Whale

Decorated, carved wood model of a Whale

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H 13 in W 27.5 in D 3 in

Decorated, carved wood model of a Whale

Located in London, GB

Double sided, decorated carved wooden model of a Whale, c 1950's

Category

Vintage 1950s American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paint

Carved Wooden Orca
Carved Wooden Orca

Carved Wooden Orca

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H 36 in W 48 in D 18 in

Carved Wooden Orca

Located in Seattle, WA

Vintage hand-carved wooden orca whale on a stand.

Category

1990s American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Carved Wooden Whale
Carved Wooden Whale

Carved Wooden Whale

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H 30 in W 36 in D 14 in

Carved Wooden Whale

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

Carved wooden Whale Measures: 30" H x 36" W x 14" D 10703-284.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Blue Whale Carving by Clark Voorhees
Blue Whale Carving by Clark Voorhees

Blue Whale Carving by Clark Voorhees

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H 4 in W 19 in D 2 in

Blue Whale Carving by Clark Voorhees

By Clark Voorhees

Located in North Egremont, MA

Carved and painted wooden whale plaque by the master carver Clark Voorhees (1911-1980). Voorhees

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Vintage 1950s American Folk Art Nautical Objects

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$760

H 3.15 in W 12.21 in D 7.49 in

A 1930s Art Deco Hand-Carved Oak French Box

Located in Aci Castello, IT

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

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Oak

Tiffany Studios Jeweled Feather Table Lamp.
Tiffany Studios Jeweled Feather Table Lamp.

Tiffany Studios Jeweled Feather Table Lamp.

By Tiffany Studios

Located in Dallas, TX

Tiffany Studios Jeweled Feather Table Lamp. New York, Circa 1910 Base signed TIFFANY STUDIOS NEW YORK 584, Height 22 Inches Shade signed TIFFANY STUDIOS NEW YORK 1439, Diameter 16....

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Vintage 1910s American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

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French 18th Century Forged Iron Folk Art Baroque Tavern Sign
French 18th Century Forged Iron Folk Art Baroque Tavern Sign

French 18th Century Forged Iron Folk Art Baroque Tavern Sign

$5,203Sale Price|50% Off

H 32.49 in W 32.29 in D 1.97 in

French 18th Century Forged Iron Folk Art Baroque Tavern Sign

Located in Buisson, FR

Important and beautiful 18th century Tavern sign depicting a rearing white horse with a crowned coat of arms on its back. Most likely from the Alsace, France due to the German influe...

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Antique 18th Century French Baroque Signs

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Art Nouveau Art Glass Perfume Bottle with a Pierced Sterling Overlay

Art Nouveau Art Glass Perfume Bottle with a Pierced Sterling Overlay

By Alvin Silver Manufacturing Company

Located in Louisville, KY

You walk into your bedroom, it's 1895. As you approach your well appointed vanity, you see it and smile. How could anyone miss this stunning piece of art in glass and sterling, captu...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Bottles

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Sterling Silver

Mahogany Wood Vintage Handmade Jewelry Casket Box Manning of Ireland Irish New
Mahogany Wood Vintage Handmade Jewelry Casket Box Manning of Ireland Irish New

Mahogany Wood Vintage Handmade Jewelry Casket Box Manning of Ireland Irish New

Located in Dublin, Ireland

Absolutely Stunning Ladys or Gentlemans Jewellery Casket of outstanding quality and of generous size, made in Ireland by renowned cabinet makers Mannings of Ireland, using well figur...

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Walnut

Stunning English Regency Sterling Silver & Tortoiseshell Card Case, Circa 1815
Stunning English Regency Sterling Silver & Tortoiseshell Card Case, Circa 1815

Stunning English Regency Sterling Silver & Tortoiseshell Card Case, Circa 1815

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Stunning English Regency Sterling Silver & Tortoiseshell Card Case, circa 1815 This exceptional English Regency card case, dating to the early 19th century (circa 1810–1825), exempl...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Decorative Boxes

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Jewel walking stick, signed Evald Nielsen, Copenhagen, Denmark 1920.
Jewel walking stick, signed Evald Nielsen, Copenhagen, Denmark 1920.

Jewel walking stick, signed Evald Nielsen, Copenhagen, Denmark 1920.

By Evald Nielsen

Located in Milan, IT

Walking stick: Art Nouveau jewel walking stick, smooth 925/1000 silver knob, pleasant to the touch, L-shaped with gold relief decorations, which delimit curved lines with semi-precio...

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Early 20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Collectible Jewelry

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Stone, Metal, Silver

Early Mills Castle Front Slot Machine with Gold award Token/gum despenser
Early Mills Castle Front Slot Machine with Gold award Token/gum despenser

Early Mills Castle Front Slot Machine with Gold award Token/gum despenser

By Mills Novelty Company

Located in Buffalo, NY

Antique 5-Cent Mills Castle Front Slot Machine,,, WORKING PERFECTLY. 26" x 16" x 16" Antique Mills "one armed bandit" slot machine with castle front design circa 1930s..Retains the...

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Located in Dublin, Ireland

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Antique Art Nouveau Silver Photograph Frame. English. Dated 1905

Antique Art Nouveau Silver Photograph Frame. English. Dated 1905

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Beautiful silver photo frame In art nouveau style Good clear hallmark for Birmingham 1905 Original bevelled glass Good condition Original oak back Free UK shipping  

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Antique Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Picture Frames

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104" Historic Tiffany Window "Crusader", a Warrior Knight, after Mantegna c1890
104" Historic Tiffany Window "Crusader", a Warrior Knight, after Mantegna c1890

104" Historic Tiffany Window "Crusader", a Warrior Knight, after Mantegna c1890

By Tiffany Studios

Located in Big Flats, NY

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19th C Hollow Body Eagle Weather Vane

19th C Hollow Body Eagle Weather Vane

$2,636Sale Price|20% Off

H 18 in W 22 in D 16 in

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Located in Los Angeles, CA

This fine 19th c patinaed eagle weather vane was found in New England. The iron base is a custom made stand. The condition is very good on this early fine with no dents or holes. Won...

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19th Century, Rooster Weathervane, American

19th Century, Rooster Weathervane, American

$13,800

H 33.5 in W 28 in D 2.5 in

19th Century, Rooster Weathervane, American

By J.W. Fiske & Company

Located in Incline Village, NV

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Victorian Nécessaire de Voyage

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$19,850

H 6 in W 12 in D 9 in

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Located in New Orleans, LA

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Antique Walking Stick, Silver Handle, Art Nouveau Style, France, 1920
Antique Walking Stick, Silver Handle, Art Nouveau Style, France, 1920

Antique Walking Stick, Silver Handle, Art Nouveau Style, France, 1920

$1,122Sale Price|20% Off

H 36.03 in W 3.75 in D 1.19 in

Antique Walking Stick, Silver Handle, Art Nouveau Style, France, 1920

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

Antique walking stick with silver handle: may be French, from the early twentieth or late nineteenth century. It's very elegant functional. ref. O/7571

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

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Silver

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Wooden Whale For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal wooden whale for your home. Each wooden whale for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, copper and metal. Find 11 options for an antique or vintage wooden whale now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect wooden whale — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right wooden whale, those designed in Folk Art and Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest.

How Much is a Wooden Whale?

A wooden whale can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,350, while the lowest priced sells for $40 and the highest can go for as much as $17,500.