Clipper Ships in Heavy Seas

“Clipper Ships in Heavy Seas” color scrimshaw on ancient walrus tusk ivory artifact by Chris Lehwalder. Racing clippers have furled sails as storm arises at sunset. Both are in for a long night. Lehwalder has long been recognized as the leading color nautical scrimshander working today. His work is prized by knowing collectors. The ivory was used as an ice axe by people in the Northern Bering Sea area hundreds of years ago. Very little ivory of this caliber around today. It is quite heavy (1lb., 6.9 oz.). This is from the collection of one of our clients who is no longer with us. Very few Lehwalders of this quality are on the market today as most collectors are loathe to part with his work. Excellent opportunity for someone here.