Fine antique ivory carving of an 'Arctic Right Whale with Harpoon in mouth' on a wooden base

Description

Evokes Herman Melville's 'Moby Dick'

Size
Whale measures 16cms

Medium
Sculpture

Provenance
Ex Warren Anderson Collection

Buyer's Premium

22%

Fine antique ivory carving of an 'Arctic Right Whale with Harpoon in mouth' on a wooden base

Lot 0044

Estimate A$11,000-A$12,500

Oct 24, 2026, 9:28 PM EDT

Starting Bid

Secure

A$9,000

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Colonial Rarities, Sydney Gold & Curious Treasures

Oct 18, 2026, 10:05 PM EDT

Sydney, NSW, Australia

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