“Clipper Coming Home” black and white scrimshaw on ancient walrus tooth ivory by Gerry Dupont. Long voyage coming to an end with familiar lighthouse guiding the way to safe harbor. Award winning scrimshander, Dupont, always does first rate work.
“Epic Undersea Battle” black and white scrimshaw on ancient walrus tusk ivory artifact by Gerry Dupont. Sperm whale and giant squid battle deep in the ocean’s depths. It was not uncommon to discover large sections of flesh torn out of the massive whales by this squid. This is done on a piece of ancient ivory used as a tool hundreds of years ago. Interesting that just enough enamel was left to create a work of art after all of the time it was buried. Great color in the ivory.
“Graceful Schooner” black and white scrimshaw on ancient walrus tooth ivory by Gerry Dupont. Excellent composition by Dupont on this tooth.
Schooners were built primarily for cargo, passengers, and fishing. The Norwegian polar schooner Fram was used by both Fridtjof Nansen and Roald Amundsen in their explorations of the poles. Bluenose was both a successful fishing boat and a racer.
Schooners were built primarily for cargo, passengers, and fishing. The Norwegian polar schooner Fram was used by both Fridtjof Nansen and Roald Amundsen in their explorations of the poles. Bluenose was both a successful fishing boat and a racer.
“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.
“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.
“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.