Vitaliy Martynets Carved Whale Bone Sculpture
Vitaliy Martynets
Russia, Alaska
20th Century
Depicts a polar bear on an ice block over branched base with a seal gliding just beneath the bear. Martynets worked as a carver for 25 years and taught the craft before moving to Fairbanks, Alaska.
Whale bone,Approx.12 3/4" t x 21" w x 9" d.
Marked on back
From the collection of a Newport, Rhode Island estate.
Condition Report: Seal with loss to flipper, areas of light wear, otherwise good condition and displays well.
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Vitaliy Martynets
Russia, Alaska
20th Century
Depicts a polar bear on an ice block over branched base with a seal gliding just beneath the bear. Martynets worked as a carver for 25 years and taught the craft before moving to Fairbanks, Alaska.
Whale bone,Approx.12 3/4" t x 21" w x 9" d.
Marked on back
From the collection of a Newport, Rhode Island estate.
Condition Report: Seal with loss to flipper, areas of light wear, otherwise good condition and displays well.
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