AMERICAN FOLK ART WHALE TRADE SIGN.

AMERICAN FOLK ART WHALE TRADE SIGN. First half 20th century. New England. This two-sided sign of a sperm whale paint decorated with sheet steel tail and pectoral fins. The glass eyes painted and the whale’s open mouth outlined in sheet steel, the teeth rendered as nails. “WHALE WATCH” written in block capitals on each side of sign. SIZE: 11″ h x 36″ l. CONDITION: Original in all respects with normal and expected signs of weathering. Rusting to sheet steel elements. Retains original hangers. Very good overall. 9-23386 (800-1,200)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2011

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	3348	$805.00	AMERICAN FOLK ART WHALE TRADE SIGN. First half 20th century. New England. This two-sided sign of a sperm whale paint decorated with sheet steel tail and pectoral fins. The glass eyes painted and the whale’s open mouth outlined in sheet steel, the teeth rendered as nails. “WHALE WATCH” written in block capitals on each side of sign. SIZE: 11″ h x 36″ l. CONDITION: Original in all respects with normal and expected signs of weathering. Rusting to sheet steel elements. Retains original hangers. Very good overall. 9-23386 (800-1,200) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2011 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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