Whales on Parade 2002 Unique Acrylic Painting on Fiberglass Whale 90x60 Inches - Monument

Year2002

Hand SignedSigned on the Upper Surface of the Whale's Tail By Artist Robert Lyn Nelson 

Condition Excellent 

Not Framed 

Purchased fromPrivate Collector 2013 

Provenance / HistoryOne of a kind, Painted in 2002, appraised at above 20K in 2013. It can be hung or displayed upright and can be rotated 360 degrees on its base. Weighs less than 50 lbs. 

Story / Additional InfoThe fiberglass whale Nelson used for his canvas was one of 30 whale blanks created for
a benefit fundraiser called Whale Mania Maui. Nelson was one of 30 Maui artists to donate his time and
effort painting a whale, and all 30 were displayed around the island in the early months of 2002 and auctioned
off on March 15 at the Maui Tropical Plantation in Waikapu, with 50 percent of the proceeds going to
charitable organizations chosen by the buyers. 

Certificate of AuthenticityArt Brokerage 

Additional InformationBig Price Drop 

LID136767

Robert Lyn Nelson - United States

Art Brokerage: Park West Artist: Robert Lyn Nelson American Artist: b. 1955. Robert Lynn Nelson was born in 1955. In 1979, Artist Robert Lyn Nelson created his landmark painting "Two Worlds" and, with it, the Modern Marine Art Movement. His vision of life above and below the ocean's surface launched a successful and widely imitated genre of contemporary art, and has become the powerful symbol for one of the most compassionate environmental efforts of our time. the struggle to preserve the life of the sea. Robert Lyn Nelson's collectors include many public figures and leading institutions, and sales of his work and personal appearances have resulted in significant Financial contributions to many environmental organizations. Robert Lyn Nelson's accomplishments result from a lifetime of study and dedication to his craft. Listings wanted.