Robert Monfils (20thC) Antler Carving w Scrimshaw

Delicate carving of three walruses, with scrimshaw of various maritime scenes on reverse, signed: R. Monfils.Monfils originally comes from New Bedford, Mass. where American scrimshaw was born. His grandfather was a well known local marine artist and introduced him to the art form known as scrimshaw. Monfils ventured to the Northwest in1976 to begin his 30+ years scrimshaw careerSize:16 in. longPlease note that all sales are final and no refunds will be given under any circumstances. Sarasota Estate Auction provides condition reports as a courtesy to our clients and assumes no liability for any error or omission. Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client and is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Descriptions are our opinions and should in no way be construed as a guarantee of any kind as to age, condition, matter. The bidder assumes responsibility for ensuring that the condition of the item(s) meets with their satisfaction prior to bidding. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Online images can sometimes be poor quality due to the uploading process, original high-resolution images can be requested via email at sarasotaestateauction@gmail.com.