20th Jun, 2021 13:00
The Scottish Contemporary Art Auction
COPPER WHALE SCULPTURE IN THE MANNER OF GEORGE WYLLIE
IN THE MANNER OF GEORGE WYLLIE,
COPPER WHALE SCULPTURE
whale, whaling boat and two spheres
copper with verdigris, steel and wooden base, unsigned and undated
60cm high and 60cm wide.
Note: Probably an artisan piece and in the manner of George Wyllie MBE and possibly George Parsonage MBE. Although whaling in now considered to be a controversial trade, for many centuries it was a vital element of the Scottish economy. The two main Scottish ports were Dundee and Peterhead but Greenock and other ports also had significant whaling fleets.
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Sold for £300
Estimated at £200 - £400
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