-A Whale of a Bank- still bank 1975

"A Whale of a Bank" is a playful ceramic sculpture by George Knerr, created in 1975. The piece depicts a stylized whale with a slot on its back for depositing coins, and the inscription “A Whale of a Bank” playfully alludes to the function of the piece as a piggy bank. This whimsical ceramic piece is a great example of mid-century design and the use of humor in art, and is an excellent example of Knerr’s work, which often explored the intersection of art and everyday objects.