A master craftsman in the old-world tradition.
Sal Polisi, born in 1935, died in January 2015. See the New York Times obituary.
We hope this website will inspire experienced and aspiring woodcarvers, and everyone else, to engage in pursuits you love -- as Sal did. |
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Sal's love of all things maritime is evident
in his work. He is frequently commissioned to
carve figureheads for ships, model figureheads
for collectors, fish and shellfish, and stern
boards and side boards for historic ships and
boats. An early carving of a tugboat's pilot house eagle
has led him into carving dozens of eagles, often in the Bellamy
tradition. He also creates distinctive signs
for businesses, many with gold-leaf letters.
Sal's clients include:
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Cold Spring Harbor
Whaling
Museum |
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The Ketchum Inn
Foundation |
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Hudson River
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Fire Island
Lighthouse |
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Seaman's Bank
for
Savings |
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U.S. Coast Guard
Cutter Eagle |
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Fraunces Tavern
Museum & Restaurant,
New York City |
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State University
of
New York Maritime
College, Throgs Neck |
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John F. Kennedy's
Presidential Yacht
Honey Fitz |
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Franklin D.
Roosevelt's
Presidential Library |
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New York City
Police
Department |
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National Parks
Service |
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Museum of American
Financial
History |
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New York City
Fire
Department |
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Kings Point Merchant
Marine Academy |
Sal can be seen at work at the South Street
Seaport Museum in New York City, where for nearly
30 years he has maintained a studio that is visited
by travelers from all over the world. Sal has
created and restored items for many of the Museum's
historic vessels, including the squarerigger
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1911; schooner Pioneer, 1883; schooner Lettie
G. Howard, 1893;
tugboat W.O. Decker, 1930; and paddlewheeler Andrew
Fletcher (reproduction), 1985. |