First third 20th century, New England. This example with Voorhees brand on rear of sculpture depicting a blue whale in profile with partly open mouth and pronounced striations carved along lower third of body. The whole in mottled muddy dark grey to black finish with traces of white along the striations and traces of red outlining upper and lower lips. SIZE: 18-1/2″ l. CONDITION: Surface gives the impression of being excessively cleaned. Otherwise structurally very good with light minimal abrasions at tip of each tail fin. 52279-12 (800-1,200)