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Fin Whale by Clark Voorhees (1911-1980)

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Item Details

Description

Fin Whale
Clark Voorhees (1911-1980)
Weston, VT c. 1960
18 in. long

This fin whale carving is signed in the back with a conjoined "CV" and also stamped "C VOORHEES." While he generally painted these with a white belly, this rare variation is all black.
Provenance: Private Collection, Nantucket

Condition

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Fin Whale by Clark Voorhees (1911-1980)

Name: Fin Whale by Clark Voorhees (1911-1980)
SKU: 155701748
Price: 2100 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $100 - $10,000

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Starting Price $50

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