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Nantucket Whale

"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
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21st Century and Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

1970s Vintage 'Nantucket' White Wicker Sculpture of a Whale
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1970s Vintage 'Nantucket' White Wicker Sculpture of a Whale Italy, circa 1970s A unique 1970s
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wicker

Carved and Painted Six Whale Species Board Made by Nantucket Whaler, circa 1940
By Captain George Grant
Located in Nantucket, MA
Made by George Grant of Nantucket (1857-1942). Grant, the son of whaling captain Charles Grant
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Pine, Paint

David Yarrow Photograph "The Biggest Catch" Nantucket Island
By David Yarrow
Located in Greenwich, CT
British roots. Nantucket shipped whale oil to England and the boats returned with cobbles. It is on Main
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment

The Biggest Catch, Nantucket by David Yarrow - Contemporary Staged Photography
By David Yarrow
Located in Chicago, IL
the island’s British roots. Nantucket shipped whale oil to England and the boats returned with cobbles
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Large 19th Century Presentation Half Hull Model of a Whale Ship
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th Century Presentation Half Hull Model of a Whale Ship, circa 1850, a large plank on frame model
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Pine

Recent Sales

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
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2010s American Artisan Cufflinks

Materials

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
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2010s American Artisan Cufflinks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Nantucket Whale Sculpture
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Primitive wood carving of a whale on a weathered metal rod, possible a Northeastern folk art
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Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Mounted Objects

Materials

Lucite, Wood

Nantucket Whale Sculpture
Nantucket Whale Sculpture
H 16.25 in W 26 in D 6 in
Nantucket Sperm Whale Whirligig
Located in Nantucket, MA
Nantucket Sperm Whale Weather Vane Whirligig, having slender hand-whittled flukes with great
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Antique 1890s American Folk Art Weathervanes

Materials

Wood

Nantucket Sperm Whale Whirligig
Nantucket Sperm Whale Whirligig
H 4.25 in W 16.5 in L 4.25 in
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
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Vintage 1970s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Nantucket Lighthouse Basket Purse by Reis, vintage 1972 w/ carved whale, signed
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
This is an original, signed vintage Nantucket Lighthouse Basket, made in 1972 on Nantucket Island
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1970s Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Mixed Media

Jose Formoso Reyes "Cocktail Purse" Nantucket Basket, circa 1950
By Jose Formoso Reyes
Located in Nantucket, MA
whale and latch peg by Charlie Sayles, signed on the bottom "Made In Nantucket, Jose Formoso Reyes" with
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Vintage 1950s American Folk Art Decorative Baskets

Materials

Cane, Ebony

Carved and Decorated Sperm Whale Figure, circa 1900
Located in Nantucket, MA
age of 16. He was later the  curator of the Nantucket Whaling Museum. One of the nicer whales we
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Pine

Tin Biscuit Box with Hand Painted Whaling Scene, circa 1920s
Located in Nantucket, MA
artwork is accurate and detailed, strongly indicating a Nantucket origin. The whale boats are in proper
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Vintage 1920s American Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Tin

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
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Weathervanes

Materials

Wood

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
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Weathervanes

Materials

Wood

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
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Vintage 1970s American Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

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
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Vintage 1960s American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Pine

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
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Late 20th Century Unknown Novelty Bags

Diana Kim England Nantucket Basket Pendant
By Diana Kim England
Located in Palm Beach, FL
An 18K yellow gold pendant by Diana Kim England. With a unique kidney shape, this Nantucket basket
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Jose Formoso Reyes "Cocktail Purse" Nantucket Basket, circa 1950
By Jose Formoso Reyes
Located in Nantucket, MA
carved ebony sperm whale by Charlie Sayles, signed on the bottom "Made In Nantucket, Jose Formoso Reyes
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Vintage 1950s American Folk Art Decorative Baskets

Materials

Cane, Ebony

A Set of Three Copperplate Etchings of Whaling Scenes by Jack Coughlin
Located in Alamo, CA
: "Boats Away", "Going on the Whale" and "Nantucket Sleigh". "Boats Away" depicts two row boats, each with
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Late 20th Century American Realist Landscape Prints

Materials

Etching

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
Category

2010s American Artisan Cufflinks

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

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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By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
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Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Taxidermy

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Bellhop Burnt Orange Portable Rechargeable Wireless Desk & Table Lamp for FLOS
By Flos, Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FLOS Bellhop T Table Lamp in Burnt Orange by Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby This sleek tabletop lamp was originally created by renowned designers Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby for the ...
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Materials

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IRIS I - unique abstraction of colors in circular glass frame (45" diameter)
By Frank Schott
Located in San Francisco, CA
a mesmerizing sea of blue, green and ocre color tones from an ongoing photography project since the late 1990s, capturing the details of the human iris and a pupil's unique abstracti...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Plexiglass, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Photographic Film

Sailing Ship Diorama 19th Century Signed
Located in Norwood, NJ
George Vempley Burwood, British (1844-1917) signed and dated. Sailing ship, schooner diorama, shadow box with figures and painted background.
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Antique 1890s British Victorian Nautical Objects

Materials

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White Wash Brutalist Sculptural Collage Artwork, Mural from Upcycled Wood
By Peter Glassford
Located in San Antonio, TX
These WHITE WASH collage tiles are composed randomly from recycled wood remnants and when installed bathe any space with a warm feeling and texture which is meditative, sanded to a s...
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Materials

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'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
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Rare Chandelier by Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce
By Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Chandelier by Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa 1950. Five-arm chandelier with colorful acrylic top half shades and opaline glass bottom dif...
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large Bamboo Pair of Table Lamps with Brass Bases
Located in New York, NY
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Murano Hand Blown Chartreuse Green Glass Chandelier, in stock
Located in Miami, FL
Murano hand blown studio glass chandelier, in stock All different shaped chartreuse green discs with white details, rigadin technique Brass plated structure with 24 exposed brass reg...
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Materials

Brass

21st Century ‘Greek Coupe’, in White Ceramic, Hand-Crafted in France
By Inhee Ma
Located in Marchaux-Chaudefontaine, FR
A part of a captivating new line blending ancient Greek pottery with contemporary design, the ‘Greek Coupe’ vase showcases delicate blue underglaze illustrations that harmonize tradi...
Category

2010s European Minimalist Vases

Materials

Clay, Stoneware

Seletti 'Love in Bloom' Gold Edition Heart Vase by Marcantonio
By Seletti
Located in Doral, FL
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

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By Roberto Beltrami
Located in Murano, VE
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Murano Glass

Forsyth Mushroom Pouf Ottoman in Zebra
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
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Zebra Hide

Pair of Rope Table Lamps in the Style of Audoux Minet, 1980s France
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Category

Vintage 1980s French Table Lamps

Materials

Linen, Rope

Mawu Chair in Snow by Laura Gonzalez
By laura gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
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Category

2010s French Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak, Fabric, Bouclé

Mawu Chair in Snow by Laura Gonzalez
Mawu Chair in Snow by Laura Gonzalez
H 35.44 in W 18.12 in D 19.69 in
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Located in New York, NY
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21st Century and Contemporary Books

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Paper

Shamshiri: Interiors
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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.