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Midcentury Whale Sculpture on Stand, Circa 1960s
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This midcentury folk art sculpture features a cobalt blue sperm whale rendered in soldered tin, with lines that are both strong and graceful rests atop a simple, sturdy black steel base.
Scrap tin was used in the creation of this one-of-a-kind piece and where some of the rich blue paint has worn away, lettering is visible.
The hollow whale would make a striking focal-point for a beach house fireplace mantle or table centerpiece. We love it on a bookshelf or a generous windowsill.
The sculpture is not signed -at least not in any way I can identify. But it is gorgeously formed. The fins and tail possess inherent grace. The blue is the color of the ocean off the coast of Nantucket the Vineyard in the summer.
The sculpture measures approximately 18.5" in length, 11.5" in height and is 8" from fin to fin.
- Dimensions:Height: 11.5 in (29.21 cm)Width: 18.5 in (46.99 cm)Depth: 8.5 in (21.59 cm)
- Style:Folk Art (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1960s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Southbury, CT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU9090235633992
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