“San Francisco Bound Clipper” black and white scrimshaw on ancient walrus tooth ivory by Gerry Dupont. Everyone wanted to search for gold in 1949. Many arrived by fast moving clipper ships. At one time there were over 700 abandoned ships in San Francisco Bay; the crews would jump ship to search for gold.
“Humpback Looking Around” black and white scrimshaw on ancient walrus tooth ivory by Gerry Dupont. Huge breaching humpback wants to see or be seen. Not sure which. Great composition here by one of the best working today.
“Whaler Heading Out” black and white scrimshaw on ancient walrus tooth ivory by Gerry Dupont. Many barkentines were fitted out for whaling. Dupont has captured one heading out to search for whales. The average whaling voyage was three years!
“Barkentine Searching” black and white scrimshaw on ancient walrus tooth ivory by Gerry Dupont. Fine depiction of barkentine used extensively in the whaling industry. Dupont’s work is always precise and well done. Nice stand completes the picture.
” Humpback Sunset Breach” black and white scrimshaw on ancient walrus tooth ivory be Gerry Dupont. Minerals absorbed into the tooth give impression of sunset. Playful humpback gets one more look before the sun sets. Fine work here.
“Waiting for a Breeze” black and white scrimshaw on pre-ban African Ivory by Gerry Dupont. Fine detail here. Note the intricate detail of the prow, lines and sails. From the collection of one of our clients who is not longer with us. Great price on this one.
Notice:
This scrimshaw is done on pre-ban African ivory. Since the passage of the CITIES Treaty in 1973, there has been no African ivory brought into the U.S. However, ivory that was in the U.S. prior to 1973 can be legally sold and shipped within the U.S. However, new legislation taking effect in 2016 restricts pre-ban African Ivory from being shipped interstate. It can only legally be shipped intrastate, (within the state). All of our pre-ban ivory is located with our associate in the state of Florida. It can be purchased directly from our website and shipped only to an address within the state of Florida. If one has a relative, trusted friend or business associate within the state of Florida, we can ship to that specified address in order to comply with the new Federal legislation. The scrimshaw can then be forwarded it to you and everyone complies with the law. Any questions email or call us.
“Hermaphrodite Brig Portrait” black and white scrimshaw on ancient walrus tooth by Gerry Dupont. Excellent work by award winning scrimshander, Dupont. Ancient tooth has a rather smooth surface on the back side, apparently rolling around in the surf at some time in the distant past. Nice work here.
“Bowhead Whale Chilling” black and white scrimshaw on huge ancient walrus tooth ivory by Gerry Dupont. Bowhead is taking it easy deep below surface. Nice color on the very large tooth. Not many around like this today.
“Cooper and Whale Oil Cask” black and white scrimshaw on ancient mammoth tusk ivory by Gerry Dupont. Grizzled cooper stands atop one of his prized works. Behind him, one can see two vessels moored at the wharf. Dupont’s work on this is simply outstanding. Note the detail in the cooper’s clothing, all wrinkled and worn. Impressive piece of mammoth tusk ivory mounted on a handsome rosewood stand. The back side of the ivory has also been polished, something seldom seen. From the collection of one of our clients who is no longer with us.
“Bowsing Down the Foretack” black and white scrimshaw on ancient walrus tusk ivory by Gerry Dupont. Crewmen of the Charles W. Morgan struggle mightily with the sail. Not an easy task by a long shot. Award winning scrimshander, Dupont, is often celebrated for his detailed wharf scenes, but this demonstrates his versatility with all subjects. From the collection of one of our clients who is no longer with us. Everything works with this one.