Spectacular 1977 Robert Spring Scrimshaw Carving On Bone

Spectacular 1977 Robert Spring Scrimshaw Style Carving on Bone
Shaped like a whale tooth and mounted on wooden Pedestal.
Clearly signed on reverse R. Spring 1977.
Design features a tall ship in the background, with a4 men in a pursuit of a whale.
Engraved on Black & Brown.
The scene is enclosed in a stylized cartouche of leaves and acorns.
Piece stands 5" all without base.
Excellent condition.
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This will be lovingly packed for safe transport.
Please contact me if you have any questions.
Thank you.

ROBERT E. SPRING was born in Racine, Wisconsin and raised in Florida. In 1956 he attended Ringling School of Art on a scholarship. During the 1960s, Robert turned his attentions towards sculpture and won several prestigious regional awards. Continually evolving as an artist, by 1969 he was working in scrimshaw on a full time basis. His internationally known scrimshaw has been featured in Lesley Linsay's book, Scrimshaw, and in William Gilkersons' book, The Scrimshander. During the 1970s and 80s he became interested in military modeling and won many prizes for his dioramas. By the late 80s, he had returned to water color for the first time since art school. Robert's work is included in the permanent collections of both the Mystic Seaport Museum and the Farnsworth Museum in Rockland, Maine. Robert has participated in many invitational exhibitions, as well as one man and group shows all over New England. He has lived in Rhode Island since 1984 with his wife Isyla.

Very Good

18%

Margaret Lippman | (917) 664-6129 | margaret@mjldirection.com

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Wilton, CT 06897

When to Pickup

Friday, 2/14, 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Saturday, 2/15, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm

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