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Vintage Whale Sculpture Moby Dick in Iron, 1960s

$510.53
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£376.37
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€431.25
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CA$700.43
CA$933.9125% Off
A$786.53
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CHF 414.37
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MX$9,735.54
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NOK 5,130.19
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SEK 4,884.16
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DKK 3,281.36
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About the Item

Vintage interpretation of Herman Melville's Moby Dick. The great white whale. It is executed in sheet iron and measures 64 cm in length. According to its latest owner is was a part of an installation at the Fishing and Shipping Museum in Esbjerg, Denmark during the late 1960s and early 70s. Measurements: L: 64, W: 19/15, Dept: 19 cm. It would make a great piece in your fountain or as decor in your bathroom.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7.49 in (19 cm)Width: 25.2 in (64 cm)Depth: 7.49 in (19 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1960s
  • Condition:
    Minor losses. Minor fading. Steady/stabil original condition. Paint peeling, rust, ware and patina throughout the piece. It has probably been kept outside.
  • Seller Location:
    Esbjerg, DK
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1782225937752

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