Tides appear to be rising in marine art market
Eldred’s nearly broke the scrimshaw record when a whale tooth by the so-called “Naval Monument Engraver” sold for $396,000 at the firm’s marine art sale in July 2018.
EAST DENNIS, Mass. – Eldred’s, which already held the record for the most expensive piece of scrimshaw ever sold, nearly broke the record again when a whale tooth by the so-called “Naval Monument Engraver” sold for $396,000 at the firm’s marine art sale, held July 19-20 in East Dennis, Massachusetts.
In a sale that saw strong results across the board, the Naval Monument engraver example was one of four scrimshaw lots that broke the $100,000 mark.
To view all auction prices realized, visit www.eldreds.com.
