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  • French Style Miniature Bergere
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1

    French Style Miniature Bergere

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Chinese Export Brass Bound Camphorwood Trunk, 19th Century
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 2

    Chinese Export Brass Bound Camphorwood Trunk, 19th Cent...

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • American Black Stained Comb-back Windsor Chair, circa 1805
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 3

    American Black Stained Comb-back Windsor Chair, circa 1...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Pair of George III Style Ebonized and Giltwood Wall Sconces
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 4

    Pair of George III Style Ebonized and Giltwood Wall Sco...

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • American Petite Gilt Oval Mirror with Surmounted Eagle, 19th Century
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 5

    American Petite Gilt Oval Mirror with Surmounted Eagle,...

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Canton Water Pitcher, 19th Century
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 6

    Canton Water Pitcher, 19th Century

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Two Canton Barrel Cider Jugs, 19th Century
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 6A

    Two Canton Barrel Cider Jugs, 19th Century

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Canton Covered Vegetable Dish with Liner, 19th Century
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 7

    Canton Covered Vegetable Dish with Liner, 19th Century

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Pair of Canton Trumpet Form Candlesticks, 19th Century
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 8

    Pair of Canton Trumpet Form Candlesticks, 19th Century

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Canton Fish Platter and Strainer, 19th Century
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 9

    Canton Fish Platter and Strainer, 19th Century

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • Canton Dome-Top Tea Pot with Stand, 19th Century
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 10

    Canton Dome-Top Tea Pot with Stand, 19th Century

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Canton Cider Jug, late 18th Century
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 10A

    Canton Cider Jug, late 18th Century

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Pair of Louis XV Style Patinated and Gilt Bronze Three Light Bras de Lumiere, 19th Century
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 11

    Pair of Louis XV Style Patinated and Gilt Bronze Three ...

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,000
  • Georgina Klitgaard Oil on Canvas "The Pacific Club"
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $2,500
    Lot 12

    Georgina Klitgaard Oil on Canvas "The Pacific Club"

    Est.
    $2,000 - $2,500
  • Ruth Haviland Sutton Oil on Canvas "Winter Still Life"
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 13

    Ruth Haviland Sutton Oil on Canvas "Winter Still Life"

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Ruth Haviland Sutton Oil on Canvas "Floral Still Life"
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 14

    Ruth Haviland Sutton Oil on Canvas "Floral Still Life"

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Ruth Haviland Sutton Oil on Artist Board "Interior Scene"
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 15

    Ruth Haviland Sutton Oil on Artist Board "Interior Scen...

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • Ralph Halls Deep Blue Historical Staffordshire Platter "Palace of Saint Germain, France"
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 16

    Ralph Halls Deep Blue Historical Staffordshire Platter ...

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • Antique French Louis Phillipe Mahogany Cartonnier, circa 1880
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 17

    Antique French Louis Phillipe Mahogany Cartonnier, circ...

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • Two Chinese Export Blue Fitzhugh Platters, circa 1780
    Estimate
    $1,250 - $1,750
    Lot 18

    Two Chinese Export Blue Fitzhugh Platters, circa 1780

    Est.
    $1,250 - $1,750
  • Antique Chinese Diminutive Porcelain Fish Bowl Cachepot
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 19

    Antique Chinese Diminutive Porcelain Fish Bowl Cachepot...

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Stephen Gibbs Oval Friendship Basket
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $4,000
    Lot 20

    Stephen Gibbs Oval Friendship Basket

    Est.
    $3,000 - $4,000
  • American Federal Tiger Maple Pembroke Table, circa 1800-1820
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 21

    American Federal Tiger Maple Pembroke Table, circa 1800...

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Brass Bound Trunk, 19th Century
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 22

    Brass Bound Trunk, 19th Century

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • Thomas Webb and Son Cameo Glass Kerosene Lamp
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 23

    Thomas Webb and Son Cameo Glass Kerosene Lamp

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Antique Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Ginger Jar, 19th Century
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 24

    Antique Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Ginger Jar, 19th...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Lydia L. Avery Oil on Artist's Board "Old Fireplace in Nantucket", circa 1882
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 25

    Lydia L. Avery Oil on Artist's Board "Old Fireplace in ...

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Polychrome Wood Carving of a Female Circus Performer, 19th Century
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 26

    Polychrome Wood Carving of a Female Circus Performer, 1...

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Arthur V. Diehl Oil on Artist Board "Provincetown from the Quary"
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 27

    Arthur V. Diehl Oil on Artist Board "Provincetown from ...

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Needlework Embroidery Stumpwork Landscape Picture, circa 1820
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,250
    Lot 28

    Needlework Embroidery Stumpwork Landscape Picture, circ...

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,250
  • 19th Century United States Justice Department Gold Filled Crown Walking Stick, circa 1897
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 29

    19th Century United States Justice Department Gold Fill...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Antique Caucasian Kuba Carpet Oriental Rug, circa 1920
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 30

    Antique Caucasian Kuba Carpet Oriental Rug, circa 1920

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Rare Canton Clobbered Mason's Cider Jug, 19th Century
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 31

    Rare Canton Clobbered Mason's Cider Jug, 19th Century

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Clobbered Canton Reticulated Fruit Basket and Stand, 19th Century
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 32

    Clobbered Canton Reticulated Fruit Basket and Stand, 19...

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Clobbered Canton Pitcher with Lid, 19th Century
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 33

    Clobbered Canton Pitcher with Lid, 19th Century

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Canton Clobbered Meat Platter, 19th Century
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 34

    Canton Clobbered Meat Platter, 19th Century

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,000
  • Canton Clobbered Lotus Dish, 19th Century
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 35

    Canton Clobbered Lotus Dish, 19th Century

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Two Clobbered Canton Plates, late 18th Century
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 36

    Two Clobbered Canton Plates, late 18th Century

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • Pair of Canton Clobbered Tazzas, 19th Century
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 37

    Pair of Canton Clobbered Tazzas, 19th Century

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Canton Charger, 19th Century
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 37A

    Canton Charger, 19th Century

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Clobbered Canton Sauce Tureen, 19th Century
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 38

    Clobbered Canton Sauce Tureen, 19th Century

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Two Canton Double Handled Sauce Boats, 19th Century
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 38A

    Two Canton Double Handled Sauce Boats, 19th Century

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Jose Formoso Reyes Nantucket Friendship Basket
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 39

    Jose Formoso Reyes Nantucket Friendship Basket

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Jose Formoso Reyes Nantucket Friendship Basket, with Aletha Macy Carved Seagull
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $3,500
    Lot 40

    Jose Formoso Reyes Nantucket Friendship Basket, with Al...

    Est.
    $2,500 - $3,500
  • Early Jose Formoso Reyes Nantucket Friendship Basket, circa 1950s
    Estimate
    $1,750 - $2,500
    Lot 41

    Early Jose Formoso Reyes Nantucket Friendship Basket, c...

    Est.
    $1,750 - $2,500
  • Sybil Goldsmith Oil on Canvas "The Creeks, Nantucket", circa 1976
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $4,500
    Lot 42

    Sybil Goldsmith Oil on Canvas "The Creeks, Nantucket", ...

    Est.
    $2,500 - $4,500
  • Elaborate Seed Shell Encrusted Box, 19th Century
    Estimate
    $1,800 - $2,200
    Lot 43

    Elaborate Seed Shell Encrusted Box, 19th Century

    Est.
    $1,800 - $2,200
  • Stephen Gibbs Nantucket Cocktail Purse
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $4,000
    Lot 44

    Stephen Gibbs Nantucket Cocktail Purse

    Est.
    $3,000 - $4,000

Auction Description

August 6, 2022 Americana, Fine Art, Decor by Rafael Osona Auctions
Rafael Osona Auctions Kicks off the Annual 2-Day Americana, Fine Art, Marine Online Auctions on August 6 and 7 at 9:30am. The August 6 Session-1 features several Nantucket and New England collections including the Gail and Rich Mellin 40-year Canton Collection. Fine Art offerings include 6 whimsical works by Ralph Cahoon, 5 classic Emile Gruppe, 3 Anne Ramsdell Congdon, 5 Wendell Macy, 3 classic red sail paintings by Robert Stark Jr., 2 Montegue Dawson, Arthur V. Diehl, Georgina Klitgaard (WPA), Maude Clapp, Joan Albaugh, Jan Pawlowski, Kenneth Layman, Jan Munro, George Thomas and others. For the modernist collector 6 George Nakashima "New" chairs and numerous Stephen Swift designs will delight. Sterling silver includes a rare 18th century Benjamin Bunker Nantucket coin silver porringer, .950 silver Martele pitcher, flatware services by James Robinson, Cartier, Reed & Barton, Pair of Art Deco Tiffany & Co. compotes, Peter, Anne & Wm Bateman cruet set. Abundant American furnishings include 2 Nantucket Windsor chairs, Chippendale oxbow secretary and chests, porringer table, plus bull's eye mirrors, 5 campaign chests and more. An assortment of 16 Nantucket baskets...both antique and lady's classic handbags will delight the collector. Outdoor Weatherend furniture in classic yacht white finish will dress the garden. Over 150 pieces of Canton porcelains from the Mellin collection is complemented by additional Chinese export porcelains and jadite. A rare Chart of Nantucket Shoals Surveyed by Capt. Paul Pinkham, circa 1812 will intrigue. Period fireplace equipment, decorative arts, oriental carpets, textiles, quilts and much more. Session 2 held August 7 features 19th century scrimshaw, walking sticks and canes, yarn swifts, 6 Clark Voorhees Jr. whale carvings, miniature Prisoner of war ship model, numerous half hulls, ship shadowboxes, figureheads, whaleman made boxes, telescopes, signal flags, whaling gear includes harpoons, killing lances, whaleman knives, blubber spades, ship wheels, several Nantucket Sea Captain portraits by Charles Delin, and much more. Bidding available Online, by Telephone and Absentee. LIVE PREVIEW: August 2, 3, 4, 5 from 10am to 5pm at the American Legion Hall, 21 Washington Street, Nantucket Island, Massachusetts. Online auctions begin promptly August 6 & 7 at 9:30am EST Read more
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