Clark Vorhees, Jr. (Connecticut/Vermont, 1911-1980), Carved Humpback Whale

Mid- to late 20th century, carved and painted wooden wall plaque, with incised eye, and a metal hook on the back for hanging; signed with impressed "C. VORHEES" and monogram to back. Length 18 3/8 in. Clark Vorhees, Jr. was the son of the well-known landscape painter Clark Greenwood Vorhees (1871-1933), one of the founders of the Old Lyme Art Colony in Connecticut. Clark Vorhees, Jr. spent most of his life living and working in Weston, Vermont and sold many of his wooden marine carvings through a shop in Nantucket. A small spot of white paint and a couple of light marks to body; the pectoral fin with some light wear including a few scratches and some edge chips; mild scuffing and chipping to back; good estate condition.

Estimate:$150

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