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Live Preview July 30, 31, August 1 from 10am-5pm - 21 Washington St. Nantucket Island, Massachusetts
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  • 19th C. Chinese Export Camphorwood Campaign Desk Chest
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 216

    19th C. Chinese Export Camphorwood Campaign Desk Chest

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
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    $1,000
  • Antique Berks County Pennsylvania Chippendale Blanket Chest, circa 1800
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 217

    Antique Berks County Pennsylvania Chippendale Blanket C...

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    $1,000 - $1,500
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    $500
  • Antique American Grain Painted Country Pine Two Part Secretary Desk, circa 1800
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 217A

    Antique American Grain Painted Country Pine Two Part Se...

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    $1,000 - $1,500
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    $600
  • Scarce Pair of Antique Brass Chippendale Philadelphia Acorn and Finial Andirons, circa 1800
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 217B

    Scarce Pair of Antique Brass Chippendale Philadelphia A...

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    $600 - $800
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    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $300
  • Pair of Scarce Antique Figural Native American Indian Andirons
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,500
    Lot 217C

    Pair of Scarce Antique Figural Native American Indian A...

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    $1,200 - $1,500
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    $800
  • 19th Century Nantucket Green Painted Sea Chest
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    $400 - $600
    Lot 218

    19th Century Nantucket Green Painted Sea Chest

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    $400 - $600
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    $300
  • Charles Gordon Cutler Sandstone Seahorse Sculpture
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 218B

    Charles Gordon Cutler Sandstone Seahorse Sculpture

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,000
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    $800
  • Pair of Antique Philadelphia Chippendale Bell Metal Andirons, 18th century
    Estimate
    $400 - $800
    Lot 218C

    Pair of Antique Philadelphia Chippendale Bell Metal And...

    Est.
    $400 - $800
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    $200
  • Scarce 1974 Henry W. Royster Lithograph Poster "Port of Nantucket Grey Lady of the Sea"
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 219

    Scarce 1974 Henry W. Royster Lithograph Poster "Port of...

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
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    $500
  • Fine Vintage 1930s Persian Heriz Roomsize Oriental Carpet Rug
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 220

    Fine Vintage 1930s Persian Heriz Roomsize Oriental Carp...

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    $2,000 - $3,000
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    $1,000
  • Vintage Nautical Canvas and Rope Life Ring Chair
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    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 221

    Vintage Nautical Canvas and Rope Life Ring Chair

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
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    $500
  • Pair of Cast Iron Bull Dog Andirons
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    $300 - $400
    Lot 222

    Pair of Cast Iron Bull Dog Andirons

    Est.
    $300 - $400
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    $200
  • Antique Double Sailor's Valentine "Home Again", 19th Century
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $3,500
    Lot 223

    Antique Double Sailor's Valentine "Home Again", 19th Ce...

    Est.
    $3,000 - $3,500
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    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $2,500
  • Antique Double Sailor's Valentine "A Gift From Barbados", 19th Century
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $3,500
    Lot 224

    Antique Double Sailor's Valentine "A Gift From Barbados...

    Est.
    $3,000 - $3,500
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    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $2,750
  • Vintage Persian Hand Knotted Wool Oriental Carpet Runner
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 225

    Vintage Persian Hand Knotted Wool Oriental Carpet Runne...

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
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    Starting Bid
    $798
  • Antique English Bamboo Two-Tier Mechanical Etagere Bookshelf, 19th century
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 225A

    Antique English Bamboo Two-Tier Mechanical Etagere Book...

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
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    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $400
  • Fancy Antique English Bamboo Ships Wheel Corner Chair, 19th century
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 225B

    Fancy Antique English Bamboo Ships Wheel Corner Chair, ...

    Est.
    $600 - $800
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    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $300
  • Vintage Hand Knotted Wool Heriz Oriental Carpet, circa 1930
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 226

    Vintage Hand Knotted Wool Heriz Oriental Carpet, circa ...

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
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    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $1,000
  • Antique 19th Century Bamboo Stick & Ball Lamp Table
    Estimate
    $500 - $800
    Lot 226A

    Antique 19th Century Bamboo Stick & Ball Lamp Table

    Est.
    $500 - $800
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    $300
  • Fancy Antique 19th C.  Bamboo and Oak Etagere Bookshelf
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 226B

    Fancy Antique 19th C. Bamboo and Oak Etagere Bookshelf

    Est.
    $500 - $700
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    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $300
  • Bamboo and Lacquered Sewing Stand, 19th Century
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 226C

    Bamboo and Lacquered Sewing Stand, 19th Century

    Est.
    $500 - $700
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    $300
  • Decorative Bamboo and Lacquered Chest of Four Drawers
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 226D

    Decorative Bamboo and Lacquered Chest of Four Drawers

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
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    Starting Bid
    $600
  • Antique English Bamboo Three Tier Etagere Bookshelf, 19th century
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 227

    Antique English Bamboo Three Tier Etagere Bookshelf, 19...

    Est.
    $600 - $800
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    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $300
  • Samuel A. Kilbourne Watercolor Gouache on Paper "Striped Bass"
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Lot 228

    Samuel A. Kilbourne Watercolor Gouache on Paper "Stripe...

    Est.
    $1,000 - $2,000
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    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $700
  • Fine Floral Hooked Runner Rug, 19th Century
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Lot 229

    Fine Floral Hooked Runner Rug, 19th Century

    Est.
    $1,000 - $2,000
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    Starting Bid
    $700
  • Emille Hergenroder Oil Painting "Portrait of Sir Toby" the Cairn Terrier
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 230

    Emille Hergenroder Oil Painting "Portrait of Sir Toby" ...

    Est.
    $700 - $900
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    $400
  • American Folk Art Oil on Wood Panel "Portrait of a Spaniel"
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 231

    American Folk Art Oil on Wood Panel "Portrait of a Span...

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
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    $500
  • Oil on Canvas "Portrait of a Dog" Initialed and Dated 1904
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 232

    Oil on Canvas "Portrait of a Dog" Initialed and Dated 1...

    Est.
    $700 - $900
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    $400
  • Thomas Temple Oil on Canvas "Quorn 1875" "Portrait of the Hounds Watchman, Woodman, Alfred, Duster"
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 233

    Thomas Temple Oil on Canvas "Quorn 1875" "Portrait of t...

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
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    $1,000
  • Oil on Canvas "Portrait of a Spaniel" Initialed and Dated 1903
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 234

    Oil on Canvas "Portrait of a Spaniel" Initialed and Dat...

    Est.
    $700 - $900
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    $400
  • Scarce Signed N. Johnson - Boston Brass Ball and Finial Top Andirons, 19th Century
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 235

    Scarce Signed N. Johnson - Boston Brass Ball and Finial...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
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    $200
  • Pair of Vintage Cast Iron Ship and Anchor Andirons
    Estimate
    $300 - $400
    Lot 236

    Pair of Vintage Cast Iron Ship and Anchor Andirons

    Est.
    $300 - $400
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    $200
  • Pair of Antique Brass and Cast Iron Knife Blade Andirons with Finial Tops
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 237

    Pair of Antique Brass and Cast Iron Knife Blade Andiron...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
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    $250
  • Pair of Period Boston Ball Top Andirons, 19th Century
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 238

    Pair of Period Boston Ball Top Andirons, 19th Century

    Est.
    $200 - $400
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    $150
  • Serpentine Brass and Wire Fireplace Fender with Turned Brass Finials and Feet, 18th Century
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 239

    Serpentine Brass and Wire Fireplace Fender with Turned ...

    Est.
    $700 - $900
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    $500
  • Pair of Honduras Mahogany Inlaid Chippendale Side Chairs, late 18th - early 19th Century
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 240

    Pair of Honduras Mahogany Inlaid Chippendale Side Chair...

    Est.
    $500 - $700
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    $400
  • Fine British Man-O-War Woolie, 19th Century
    Estimate
    $5,000 - $7,000
    Lot 241

    Fine British Man-O-War Woolie, 19th Century

    Est.
    $5,000 - $7,000
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    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $4,000
  • Fine British Sailor's Woolie, 19th Century
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $4,000
    Lot 241A

    Fine British Sailor's Woolie, 19th Century

    Est.
    $3,000 - $4,000
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    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $2,500
  • Rare Antique American Sailor Made Woolie with U.S. Navy Frigate Warship, 19th century
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 241B

    Rare Antique American Sailor Made Woolie with U.S. Navy...

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
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    1 Bid
    Current Bid
    $1,000
  • Fine British Sailor's Woolie, 19th Century
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $3,500
    Lot 242

    Fine British Sailor's Woolie, 19th Century

    Est.
    $3,000 - $3,500
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    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $2,500
  • Fine British Sailor's Woolie Initialed C.W., 19th Century
    Estimate
    $1,800 - $2,200
    Lot 242A

    Fine British Sailor's Woolie Initialed C.W., 19th Centu...

    Est.
    $1,800 - $2,200
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    $1,500
  • Victoria Rex British Woolie, 19th Century
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 242B

    Victoria Rex British Woolie, 19th Century

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,000
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    $1,000
  • Mellie Cooper Acrylic and Hand Cast Paper "Lavender Dress"
    Estimate
    $5,000 - $7,000
    Lot 243

    Mellie Cooper Acrylic and Hand Cast Paper "Lavender Dre...

    Est.
    $5,000 - $7,000
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    $4,000
  • Daum Nancy Rose Decorated Covered Glass Vase Jar
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 244

    Daum Nancy Rose Decorated Covered Glass Vase Jar

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
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    0 Bids
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    $500
  • Antique English Regency Mahogany Server
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 245

    Antique English Regency Mahogany Server

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
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    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $400
  • Antique 19th Century English Regency Mahogany Cheese Caddy
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 246

    Antique 19th Century English Regency Mahogany Cheese Ca...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
    Rafael Osona Auctions
    1 Bid
    Current Bid
    $200
  • Miniature Antique English Mahogany and Brass Peat Bucket
    Estimate
    $300 - $400
    Lot 247

    Miniature Antique English Mahogany and Brass Peat Bucke...

    Est.
    $300 - $400
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    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $200
  • Antique English Brass Bound Miniature Treenware Peat Bucket
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 247A

    Antique English Brass Bound Miniature Treenware Peat Bu...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
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    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $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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Terms and Condition of Sale 1. Rafael Osona Auctions has exercised great care to catalog and describe correctly the property to be sold, and neither we nor the Consignor make any guarantees, warranties or representations, expressed or implied with respect to the property, merchantability or correctness of the catalog or other description of the authenticity of authorship, physical condition, size, quality, rarity, importance, provenance, exhibitions, literature or historical relevance of the property or otherwise. All property offered in this sale is sold “AS IS”. No statement anywhere, whether oral or written shall be deemed such a guarantee, warranty or representation. Prospective bidders should inspect the property before bidding to determine its condition, size and whether or not it has been repaired or restored. No sale will be set aside on account of incorrectness, error of cataloguing, or imperfections not noted. 2. Some lots in this sale are offered subject to a reserve. The reserve is a confidential minimum price agreed upon by the Consignor and Rafael Osona Auctions, below which the lot will not be sold. In most cases, the reserve will be set below the estimated range, but in no case will it exceed the estimates listed. The Gallery will execute such reserves by bidding for the Consignor. In any event whether or not a lot is subject to a reserve, the auctioneer may reject any bid or raise not commensurate with the value of the lot. 3. The highest bidder acknowledged by the Auctioneer will be the purchaser. In the event of the dispute between bidders, or in the event of doubt on our part as to the validity of any bid, the auctioneer will have the final discretion either to determine the successful bidder or to re-offer and resell the article in dispute. 4. At our discretion we will execute order bids, accept telephone bids and online as a convenience to clients who are not present at auctions, we are not responsible for any errors or omissions in connection therewith. While the sale is in progress bidding by telephone or online may be allowed by the auctioneer at his discretion. Rafael Osona Auctions shall not he held responsible for any failure to properly execute such a bid whether it be due to equipment failure, loss of connection, or failure to hear or understand the bidder’s directions. 5. Acceptable methods of payment include cash, cashier’s check, money order and wire transfer (with nominal fee). Personal checks will be acceptable only if credit has been established with Rafael Osona, or if a bank authorization has been received guaranteeing a personal check. Osona reserves the right to hold merchandise purchased by personal check until the check has cleared the bank. 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