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Vintage Whale Sign

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.
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1990s American Folk Art Vintage Whale Sign

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Wood

Vintage Handcrafted Wood Whale Puzzle Sculpture Signed
Handcrafted Wood Whale Puzzle Sculpture Signed
$144 Sale Price
20% Off
H 2 in W 9 in D 2.5 in
A Whales Tale, Limited Edition Signed Print
By Elizabeth Schippert
Located in Soquel, CA
A glimpse of beach that offers both play and rest, and a view onto a vast oceanscape is "Whale
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1980s Pop Art Vintage Whale Sign

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Paper, Ink

Vintage A Whales Tale, Limited Edition Signed Print
A Whales Tale, Limited Edition Signed Print
$636 Sale Price
20% Off
H 26 in W 26 in D 2 in
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
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20th Century Italian Modern Vintage Whale Sign

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Signed Northwest Coast Killer Whale Mask, Attributed to Johnny Johns
Located in Denver, CO
artistic traditions and cultural symbolism of Indigenous coastal peoples. Featuring a bold Killer Whale
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Mid-20th Century American Native American Vintage Whale Sign

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Wood, Bentwood

Masami Teraoka Signed Limited Edition Exhibition Lithograph Zen Monk on Whale
By Masami Teraoka
Located in Studio City, CA
Masami Teraoka titled "Thanatopsis/Contemplations On Death. (Zen Monk and Ascending Whale)" This work
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Whale Sign

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Glass, Paper

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
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Mid-20th Century Canadian Folk Art Vintage Whale Sign

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Brass

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. The lower jaw shows a glue line
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Vintage Whale Sign

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Wood

Vintage Large Sperm Whale Carving by Clark Voorhees
Large Sperm Whale Carving by Clark Voorhees
$3,400
H 9.25 in W 35.5 in D 2 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
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1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Whale Sign

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Lucite

Vintage Abraham Palatnik, lucite large Whale, Brazil, c.1970.
Abraham Palatnik, lucite large Whale, Brazil, c.1970.
$1,250
H 10.24 in W 13.78 in D 2.76 in
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
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1960s Vintage Whale Sign

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Fruitwood

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
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Whale Sign

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Wood

Set of Three Rare ‘Mangania’ Pieces by Lillemor Mannerheim, Sweden, 1955
By Gefle, Upsala Ekeby, Lillemor Mannerheim
Located in Karis, Nyland
on the base. The whale vase is signed by hand. • Designed and produced in 1955 • Manufacturer: Gefle
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Whale Sign

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Stoneware

Henry Dunay 18K Gold Knot Cufflinks
By Henry Dunay
Located in Weston, MA
with fluted gold whale backs. 18K yellow gold Signed Dunay
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Vintage Whale Sign

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Unusual Line Vautrin "Jonas" Clip
By Line Vautrin
Located in New York, NY
possibly references the story or tale of Jonah and the Whale. 1940's France. Signed. Excellent condition. L
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1940s French Vintage Whale Sign

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Bronze, Gilt Metal

Unusual Line Vautrin "Jonas" Clip
Unusual Line Vautrin "Jonas" Clip
$5,950
W 1.5 in L 3.75 in

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Jacques Mary Regat Large Sea Rhythm Bronze Sculpture Signed Whale Sealife Animal
Located in Bloomington, MN
" and intricate craftsmanship is second to none, and brings the nurturing whales to life. The entire
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1990s Contemporary Vintage Whale Sign

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Bronze

14 Karat Gold Reverse Crystal Intaglio Dog Cufflinks
Located in Mobile, AL
fine three dimensional painting. Made of 14k gold with whale backs. Artist signed. A reverse crystal
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1950s American Artist Vintage Whale Sign

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Crystal, 14k Gold

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
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1980s American Expressionist Vintage Whale Sign

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Metal

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 Vintage Whale Sign

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Wood, Mixed Media

"The Spouter Inn"
Located in Bristol, CT
Circa 1950s wooden, hand-painted, three dimensional, whale sign for the Spouter Inn in a custom
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Mid-20th Century Other Art Style Vintage Whale Sign

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Wood

"The Spouter Inn"
"The Spouter Inn"
H 13.75 in W 31.25 in
The Fossil Whale, State 1 (huge signed etching and aquatint)
By Frank Stella
Located in Aventura, FL
Handmade TGL paper. Hand signed and dated lower front by Frank Stella. Hand numbered 10/18 lower front
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1980s Pop Art Vintage Whale Sign

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Etching, Aquatint

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
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1970s Vintage Whale Sign

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Copper

Carved Sperm Whale, circa 1950s
Located in Nantucket, MA
canted angle, and open mouth to expose painted teeth. While not signed, this whale is identical in
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Vintage Whale Sign

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Pine

Carved Sperm Whale, circa 1950s
Carved Sperm Whale, circa 1950s
H 3.88 in W 8.88 in L 3.88 in
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. Hand
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1980s Italian Vintage Whale Sign

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Crystal

Artisan Box of Exotic Wood Turquoise and Silver by Larry Favorite
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
whale figure on lid. Signed.
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Late 20th Century Modern Vintage Whale Sign

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Wood

Modern Industrial Airport-Style Steel Bench by Zoeftig Zenky, circa 1990
Located in Portland, OR
velvet seat above a steel base, having a circular bar connecting two 'whale tail' legs. The bench signed
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20th Century German Industrial Vintage Whale Sign

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Steel

Aka Høegh, Greenlandic Painter, Color Lithograph on Paper, Greenlandic Sea Motif
Located in København, Copenhagen
Aka Høegh, Greenlandic painter. Color lithograph on paper. Greenlandic sea motif with whales, ice
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1980s Greenlandic Vintage Whale Sign

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Paper

Martha Farham Cahoon Painting
By Martha Cahoon
Located in Downingtown, PA
individuals stand around watching. A group of buildings stand across from the dock and atop one with a sign
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1960s American Folk Art Vintage Whale Sign

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Masonite

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. The
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Late 20th Century American Vintage Whale Sign

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Bone

The Whale Watch Shawl (signed in indelible black marker) with Frank Stella COA
By Frank Stella
Located in New York, NY
Frank Stella The Whale Watch Shawl (signed in indelible black marker), held in red silk
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1990s Pop Art Vintage Whale Sign

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Silk, Mixed Media, Screen

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
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Late 20th Century American American Classical Vintage Whale Sign

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Belgian Black Marble, Bronze

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
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1970s Surrealist Vintage Whale Sign

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Etching

Jean Vitau 18 Karat Yellow Gold Whale Brooch with .23 Carat Diamond Tail
By Jean Vitau
Located in New York, NY
An adorable whale brooch crafted in a hi-polished 18 karat yellow gold. The smiling whale has a
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1990s American Contemporary Vintage Whale Sign

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Lapis and 18 Karat Gold Cufflinks
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in New York, NY
curb link frames. Whale Backs Stamp: Signed VCA, Germany, no. 12V666.1, Weight: 25.7 grams Diameters
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1980s Vintage Whale Sign

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Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 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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1950s American Folk Art Vintage Whale Sign

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Cane, Ebony

Large 20th Century Susan Chase Ottison Nantucket Lightship Purse
Located in Concord, MA
female whale (cow) and two calves. Signed and dated on bottom "Susan Chase Ottison 1998 Nantucket Island
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Late 20th Century American Folk Art Vintage Whale Sign

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Rattan

Large 20th Century Susan Chase Ottison Nantucket Lightship Basket
Located in Concord, MA
female whale (cow) and two calves. Signed and dated on bottom "Susan Chase Ottison 1998 Nantucket Island
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Late 20th Century American Folk Art Vintage Whale Sign

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Rattan

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Vintage Finesse Originals 3D Fiberglass Zodiac Signs Mid Century Wall Mirror
By Finesse Originals
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Finesse Originals 3D Fiberglass Zodiac Signs Mid Century Wall Mirror. Item features is distressed gold finish, "Antiqued" mirror glass. Circa Mid to Late 20th Century. Measur...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Whale Sign

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Fiberglass

MB 702 (Contemporary Life Drawing of Male Nude by Mark Beard)
By Mark Beard
Located in Hudson, NY
MB 702 (Contemporary Life Drawing of Male Nude by Mark Beard) graphite, Conte crayon and charcoal on Arches paper 30 x 19 inches unframed Contemporary figurative life study drawing ...
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2010s Contemporary Vintage Whale Sign

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Conté, Charcoal, Archival Paper, Graphite

Iconic Eero Aarnio Black Leather Swivel Ball Lounge Chair
By Eero Aarnio
Located in New York, NY
The ball chair was designed in 1963 and debuted at the Cologne Furniture Fair in 1966. The chair is one of the most famous and beloved classics of Finnish design and it was the inter...
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2010s Finnish Modern Vintage Whale Sign

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Fiberglass, Leather

Iconic Eero Aarnio Black Leather Swivel Ball Lounge Chair
Iconic Eero Aarnio Black Leather Swivel Ball Lounge Chair
$12,351 / item
H 47.25 in W 43.31 in D 38.19 in
Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure
Located in London, GB
A monumental Moorish mid-Victorian wrought iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure, a unique masterpiece in High Victorian Ironwork design. Our research confirms it is French, da...
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Late 19th Century European Moorish Vintage Whale Sign

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Wrought Iron

19th French Majolica Pink Daisy Plate Delphin Massier
By Delphin Massier
Located in Austin, TX
19th French Majolica Pink Daisy Plate Delphin Massier.
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1890s French Art Nouveau Vintage Whale Sign

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Ceramic

Frank Pedestal
By Josh Greene
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by Josh Greene. Square oak pedestal with rounded dowel applications.
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2010s Philippine Vintage Whale Sign

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Oak

Frank Pedestal
Frank Pedestal
$1,475 / item
H 48 in Dm 12 in
Small Black Horse Head Bust Statue Made with Compressed Marble Powder
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
The special work of the horse head creates an elegant and dignified aura from compressed marble, while at the same time re-emphasizing the elegance of the horse, one of the most aest...
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2010s Turkish Classical Greek Vintage Whale Sign

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Statuary Marble

New Chinese Art Deco Rug with Maximalist Style
Located in Dallas, TX
30920 New Chinese Art Deco Rug with Maximalist Style, 10'00 x 13'05. A masterclass in opulence and storytelling, this hand-knotted wool Chinese Art Deco rug is a striking testament t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Vintage Whale Sign

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Wool

New Chinese Art Deco Rug with Maximalist Style
New Chinese Art Deco Rug with Maximalist Style
$10,125 Sale Price
25% Off
W 120 in L 161 in
Japanese Seated Portrait of a Zen Master, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
This 19th century Japanese sculpture likely portrays an accomplished teacher of Japanese Zen Buddhism. Developed from wood with a polychrome finish, this monk is expertly carved with...
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Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Vintage Whale Sign

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Wood

Japanese Seated Portrait of a Zen Master, c. 1800
Japanese Seated Portrait of a Zen Master, c. 1800
$2,480
H 18 in W 13.5 in D 6.75 in
1960s, Stunning Green Alabaster Smoking Set by Romano Bianchi
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Gorgeous green alabaster smoking set by Romano Bianchi with ashtray, box and table lighter, everything is handmade carved. Made in Italy. This smoking set is in excellent condi...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Whale Sign

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Alabaster

Vintage Reploge Terrestrial World Globe
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
2-309 vintage world globe with raised surfaces set on a custom walnut wood stepped base, circa 1960.
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1960s Vintage Whale Sign

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Metal

French Majolica Oyster Aqua Turquoise Plate Sarreguemines, circa 1900
By Sarreguemines
Located in Austin, TX
French aqua turquoise Majolica oyster plate signed Sarreguemines Majolica, circa 1900. 6 shells and space for the lemon on the center.
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Early 1900s French French Provincial Vintage Whale Sign

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Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Bust of Diana the Huntress
Located in Rome, IT
Sculpture, Bust of Diana the huntress - 82 cm - Marble ADDITIONAL PHOTOS, INFORMATION OF THE LOT AND QUOTE FOR SHIPPING COST CAN BE REQUEST BY SENDING AN EMAIL, ULTERIORI FOTO, INFOR...
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Whale Sign

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Marble

Bust of Diana the Huntress
Bust of Diana the Huntress
$5,741 Sale Price
20% Off
H 32.29 in W 22.45 in D 11.82 in
19th Century Sioux Bow, Arrows and Beaded Quiver Case
By Sioux Indian Art
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Sioux bow and quiver with beaded bands on top and bottom on both bow and quiver case. Bow 46" of bodack with original sinew string and three 24" matching arrows, two having 2 1/2" or...
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Late 19th Century American Native American Vintage Whale Sign

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Other

Japanese Signed Hand Carved Wood Noh Theater Omi-Onna Mask with Custom Box 1900s
Located in Studio City, CA
A truly beautiful, wonderfully crafted, alluring female mask made for the Japanese Noh theatre. This mask is handcrafted and carved from natural wood and lacquer. Omi-Onna's (...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Vintage Whale Sign

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Wood

Pawnee Pipe Tomahawk, circa 1850-1870
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Pawnee pipe tomahawk. File burnt and tacked with remnants of yellow paint over entire shaft. Exhibited in the Wichita Falls Museum 1967, Maryland Academy of Art and Science 1969, Flo...
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1850s American Native American Vintage Whale Sign

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Iron

Pawnee Pipe Tomahawk, circa 1850-1870
Pawnee Pipe Tomahawk, circa 1850-1870
$30,000
H 24 in W 18 in D 18 in
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Vintage Whale Sign For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal vintage whale sign for your home. Each vintage whale sign for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, bentwood and brass. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer vintage whale sign, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each vintage whale sign bearing folk art or mid-century modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one vintage whale sign that is appealing in its simplicity, but Abraham Palatnik, Clark Voorhees and Masami Teraoka produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Vintage Whale Sign?

A vintage whale sign can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,875, while the lowest priced sells for $0 and the highest can go for as much as $35,000.