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  • Robert Stark Jr. Oil on Board "Swan on the Pond"
    Estimate
    $5,000 - $7,000
    Lot 86

    Robert Stark Jr. Oil on Board "Swan on the Pond"

    Est.
    $5,000 - $7,000
  • Robert Stark Jr. Oil on Board "Calm Seascape Where Sky and Water Meet"
    Estimate
    $7,000 - $9,000
    Lot 87

    Robert Stark Jr. Oil on Board "Calm Seascape Where Sky and Water Meet"

    Est.
    $7,000 - $9,000
  • Robert Stark Jr. Oil on Masonite, "Polpis Swans"
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 88

    Robert Stark Jr. Oil on Masonite, "Polpis Swans"

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Stanley Roop Nantucket Friendship Basket, circa 1967
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $3,000
    Lot 89

    Stanley Roop Nantucket Friendship Basket, circa 1967

    Est.
    $2,500 - $3,000
  • Capt. Thomas James Large Double Handle Nantucket Harvest Basket, 19th Century
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 90

    Capt. Thomas James Large Double Handle Nantucket Harvest Basket, 19th Century

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Joan Brink Nantucket Style Covered Basket, circa 2000
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 90A

    Joan Brink Nantucket Style Covered Basket, circa 2000

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Nantucket Swing Handle Harvest Basket, 19th Century
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 91

    Nantucket Swing Handle Harvest Basket, 19th Century

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,800
  • Antique Round Open Nantucket Basket with Fixed Handle, 19th Century
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 91A

    Antique Round Open Nantucket Basket with Fixed Handle, 19th Century

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Antique Nantucket Swing Handle Basket, 19th Century
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 91B

    Antique Nantucket Swing Handle Basket, 19th Century

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Diminutive Antique Nantucket Swing Handle Lightship Basket
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 91C

    Diminutive Antique Nantucket Swing Handle Lightship Basket

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Sherwin Boyer Round Open Swing Handle Nantucket Basket, circa 1960
    Estimate
    $500 - $800
    Lot 92

    Sherwin Boyer Round Open Swing Handle Nantucket Basket, circa 1960

    Est.
    $500 - $800
  • Jose Formoso Reyes Nantucket Friendship Basket, 20th Century
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $4,000
    Lot 93

    Jose Formoso Reyes Nantucket Friendship Basket, 20th Century

    Est.
    $3,000 - $4,000
  • Stephen Gibbs Nantucket Friendship Basket, circa 1966
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $3,500
    Lot 93A

    Stephen Gibbs Nantucket Friendship Basket, circa 1966

    Est.
    $2,500 - $3,500
  • Sherwin Boyer Nantucket Friendship Basket
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $3,500
    Lot 94

    Sherwin Boyer Nantucket Friendship Basket

    Est.
    $2,500 - $3,500
  • Three Fishing Related Leather Bound Books, 19th Century
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 95

    Three Fishing Related Leather Bound Books, 19th Century

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • "The Quadrupeds of North America",  John James Audubon and Rev. John Bachman in 3 Volumes
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 96

    "The Quadrupeds of North America", John James Audubon and Rev. John Bachman in 3 Volumes

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
  • French Art Nouveau Hand Painted "Coiffeur" Trade Sign
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 97

    French Art Nouveau Hand Painted "Coiffeur" Trade Sign

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Anglo-Indian Mahogany Bone Inlaid Server, 19th Century
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 97A

    Anglo-Indian Mahogany Bone Inlaid Server, 19th Century

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,000
  • Regency Gilt Convex Mirror, early 19th Century
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 98

    Regency Gilt Convex Mirror, early 19th Century

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
  • Mahogany Bone Inlaid Sideboard, 19th Century
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 98A

    Mahogany Bone Inlaid Sideboard, 19th Century

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Orkney Islands Child's Crofter's Oak Chair with Reed Back and Wings
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 98B

    Orkney Islands Child's Crofter's Oak Chair with Reed Back and Wings

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Orkney Island's Child's Crofter's Chair, 19th Century
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 98C

    Orkney Island's Child's Crofter's Chair, 19th Century

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Alfred Thompson Bricher Oil on Canvas "Clearing Skies Off Newport"
    Estimate
    $15,000 - $25,000
    Lot 99

    Alfred Thompson Bricher Oil on Canvas "Clearing Skies Off Newport"

    Est.
    $15,000 - $25,000
  • Whaler Made Eagle Head Cane, 19th Century
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 100

    Whaler Made Eagle Head Cane, 19th Century

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Whaler Made Harlequin Walking Stick, mid 19th Century
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 101

    Whaler Made Harlequin Walking Stick, mid 19th Century

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • Whaler Made Polar Bear Cane, 19th Century
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $4,000
    Lot 102

    Whaler Made Polar Bear Cane, 19th Century

    Est.
    $3,000 - $4,000
  • Eskimo Artist Made Polar Bear Cane, 19th Century
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $4,000
    Lot 103

    Eskimo Artist Made Polar Bear Cane, 19th Century

    Est.
    $3,000 - $4,000
  • Whale Bone Figural Cane, 19th Century
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 104

    Whale Bone Figural Cane, 19th Century

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,000
  • Whaler Made Whale Grip Cane, 19th Century
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $3,500
    Lot 105

    Whaler Made Whale Grip Cane, 19th Century

    Est.
    $2,500 - $3,500
  • Whaler Made Pommel Grip Walking Stick, mid 19th Century
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 106

    Whaler Made Pommel Grip Walking Stick, mid 19th Century

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,800
  • Whaler Made Clenched Fist Narwhal Walking Stick, early 19th Century
    Estimate
    $6,000 - $8,000
    Lot 107

    Whaler Made Clenched Fist Narwhal Walking Stick, early 19th Century

    Est.
    $6,000 - $8,000
  • Whaler Made Pommel Grip Walking Stick, mid 19th Century
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 108

    Whaler Made Pommel Grip Walking Stick, mid 19th Century

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Whale Made Hand Clutching Snake Walking Stick, mid 19th Century
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $5,000
    Lot 109

    Whale Made Hand Clutching Snake Walking Stick, mid 19th Century

    Est.
    $4,000 - $5,000
  • Whaler Made Eagle Grip Cane, 19th Century
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $4,000
    Lot 110

    Whaler Made Eagle Grip Cane, 19th Century

    Est.
    $3,000 - $4,000
  • Whaler Made Cuboctahedron Grip Walking Stick, mid 19th Century
    Estimate
    $5,000 - $7,000
    Lot 111

    Whaler Made Cuboctahedron Grip Walking Stick, mid 19th Century

    Est.
    $5,000 - $7,000
  • Vintage Hand Knotted Wool Heriz Oriental Carpet, circa 1930s
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 112

    Vintage Hand Knotted Wool Heriz Oriental Carpet, circa 1930s

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Very Fine 13mm x 13.9mm White South Sea Pearl Necklace, 14k Gold and Diamond Clasp
    Estimate
    $7,000 - $9,000
    Lot 113

    Very Fine 13mm x 13.9mm White South Sea Pearl Necklace, 14k Gold and Diamond Clasp

    Est.
    $7,000 - $9,000
  • Fine 11mm x 15mm Natural Pink Hue Fresh Water Pearl Necklace
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 113A

    Fine 11mm x 15mm Natural Pink Hue Fresh Water Pearl Necklace

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Fine 11mm - 13mm White Fresh Water Pearl Opera Length Necklace, 14k White Gold Clasp
    Estimate
    $1,800 - $2,200
    Lot 113B

    Fine 11mm - 13mm White Fresh Water Pearl Opera Length Necklace, 14k White Gold Clasp

    Est.
    $1,800 - $2,200
  • Fine Pair of 14mm White South Sea Pearl Stud Earrings, 14k Yellow Gold
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $2,500
    Lot 113C

    Fine Pair of 14mm White South Sea Pearl Stud Earrings, 14k Yellow Gold

    Est.
    $2,000 - $2,500
  • Doris and Richard Beer Watercolor on Paper, "Straight Wharf", Nantucket
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 114

    Doris and Richard Beer Watercolor on Paper, "Straight Wharf", Nantucket

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • Doris and Richard Beer Watercolor on Paper "Green Hulled Fishing Boat Docked"
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 114A

    Doris and Richard Beer Watercolor on Paper "Green Hulled Fishing Boat Docked"

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Scarce Doris and Richard Beer Miniature Nantucket Watercolor "Corner Stores"
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 114B

    Scarce Doris and Richard Beer Miniature Nantucket Watercolor "Corner Stores"

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Doris and Richard Beer Miniature Nantucket Watercolor "Sankaty Light"
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 114C

    Doris and Richard Beer Miniature Nantucket Watercolor "Sankaty Light"

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • Scarce Doris and Richard Beer Miniature Nantucket Watercolor "Brant Point Light"
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 114D

    Scarce Doris and Richard Beer Miniature Nantucket Watercolor "Brant Point Light"

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Scarce Doris and Richard Beer Miniature Nantucket Watercolor "Stone Alley"
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 114E

    Scarce Doris and Richard Beer Miniature Nantucket Watercolor "Stone Alley"

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Richard Beer Nantucket Watercolor on Paper, "Harbors Edge"
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 114F

    Richard Beer Nantucket Watercolor on Paper, "Harbors Edge"

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Scarce Doris and Richard Beer Watercolor on Paper, "Killens Wharf", Nantucket
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 114G

    Scarce Doris and Richard Beer Watercolor on Paper, "Killens Wharf", Nantucket

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200

Auction Description

August 2, 2025 Americana, Fine Arts, and Decorative Arts Auction by Rafael Osona Auctions

Rafael Osona’s Annual 2-Day 1,000-lot Americana, Fine Art, Decor and Marine Estate Auctions held August 2 and 3.  Both days feature an outstanding collection of over 100 antique walking sticks and canes from the Estates of Eddi Van Auken and Carol Rosenthal. Fine furnishings and antiques from numerous Nantucket Estates including Carolyn and Roger Horchow, Joly Walton Stewart, Carole Webster, Grace Tuttle Noyes, Frank W. Hamilton III, Anne Gardner DiVenere and the Susan Aker’s collections from 7 Pleasant Street, Nantucket.  Fine art: 3 Anne Ramsdell Congdon oils, Alfred Thompson Bricher, Ralph Cahoon Jr., Frederick A. Bosley, Fulco Di Verdura, William Pierce Stubbs, 4 Robert Stark Jr. oils, several Wendell Macy, Jane Peterson School, Cranberry Pickers after Eastman Johnson, James Walter Folger, James Hathaway, Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky, Willard Leroy Metcalf, Doris and Richard Beer, J.B. Reid, Maggie Meredith, Jan Munro, William Ferdinand Macy, Marcel Canet, Voley Alan Richardson, Alphonse Gaudefroy, William Swain, Jan Pawlowski, Lionel Walden, Botanical Prints and much more; 19 antique and vintage oriental carpets, 14 lots Chinese export sterling silver from the Aker’s collection, 21 antique and vintage Nantucket baskets and pocketbooks, several weathervanes, good woolies, 3 Volumes Quadrupeds of North America, Period American and English furniture, Collection of modern Stephen Swift furniture, 2 Joslin globes, Navajo rugs and weavings, 19th Century Scrimshaw, antique walking sticks and canes, whaling gear, harpoons, etc.

LIVE PREVIEW: July 30-31, Aug 1 10am-5pm at the American Legion Hall, 21 Washington Street, Nantucket Island, Massachusetts. Both online auctions begin promptly August 2 & 3 at 9:30am EST. 

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