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  • William Lowe Oil on Linen "Vintage Schooner Departing Nantucket"
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 77

    William Lowe Oil on Linen "Vintage Schooner Departing N...

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,000
  • Doris and Richard Beer "Dory in the Calm" Nantucket Watercolor
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 78

    Doris and Richard Beer "Dory in the Calm" Nantucket Wat...

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Doris and Richard Beer Nantucket Watercolor on Paper "Old North Slip"
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 79

    Doris and Richard Beer Nantucket Watercolor on Paper "O...

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Doris and Richard Beer Watercolor on Paper "Old South Wharf"
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 80

    Doris and Richard Beer Watercolor on Paper "Old South W...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Doris and Richard Beer Watercolor "Brant Point Light"
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 81

    Doris and Richard Beer Watercolor "Brant Point Light"

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Doris and Richard Beer Nantucket Watercolor on Paper "Old North Slip"
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 82

    Doris and Richard Beer Nantucket Watercolor on Paper "O...

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Doris and Richard Beer Watercolor on Paper "Wharf Rat Club"
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 83

    Doris and Richard Beer Watercolor on Paper "Wharf Rat C...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Doris and Richard Beer Nantucket Watercolor on Paper "Old South Wharf"
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 84

    Doris and Richard Beer Nantucket Watercolor on Paper "O...

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Doris and Richard Beer Miniature Nantucket Watercolor "Main Street Houses"
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 84A

    Doris and Richard Beer Miniature Nantucket Watercolor "...

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    $600 - $800
  • Doris and Richard Beer Watercolor on Paper "Fishing Boat", circa 1943
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 84B

    Doris and Richard Beer Watercolor on Paper "Fishing Boa...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Watson Cady Watercolor "Old Customs House Nantucket, Main St", circa 1940
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 85

    Watson Cady Watercolor "Old Customs House Nantucket, Ma...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Pair Chinese Ginger Jars Mounted as Lamps
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 86

    Pair Chinese Ginger Jars Mounted as Lamps

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • T. Bailey Oil on Canvas "Portrait of a Clipper Ship"
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 87

    T. Bailey Oil on Canvas "Portrait of a Clipper Ship"

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • Antique Creme Upholstered Bobbin Chair, circa 1890-1910
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 87A

    Antique Creme Upholstered Bobbin Chair, circa 1890-1910...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Pair of French Paint Decorated Armchairs, early 20th Century
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 88

    Pair of French Paint Decorated Armchairs, early 20th Ce...

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Pair of 18th C. Abraham Bosse after Nicholas Robert Handcolored Botanical Engravings
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 88A

    Pair of 18th C. Abraham Bosse after Nicholas Robert Han...

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Continental Carved Gilt Wood Mirror, 18th Century
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 89

    Continental Carved Gilt Wood Mirror, 18th Century

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    $800 - $1,200
  • Chinese Carved Giltwood Framed Mirror
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 89A

    Chinese Carved Giltwood Framed Mirror

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Pair of Ficks and Reed Bamboo Rattan End Tables, 20th century
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 89B

    Pair of Ficks and Reed Bamboo Rattan End Tables, 20th c...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Antique English "Tortoiseshell" Bamboo Etagere Bookshelf, 19th Century
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 90

    Antique English "Tortoiseshell" Bamboo Etagere Bookshel...

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Antique English Bamboo Three-Tier Etagere Bookshelf, 19th century
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 91

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

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Antique 19th Century Bamboo and Pine Etagere Bookshelf
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 92

    Antique 19th Century Bamboo and Pine Etagere Bookshelf

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Antique English Bamboo Three-Tier Etagere Bookshelf, 19th century
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 93

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

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Antique 19th C. Bamboo and Lacquer Magazine Newspaper Rack
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 94

    Antique 19th C. Bamboo and Lacquer Magazine Newspaper R...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Mary Keynes Colorful and Bright School Girl Sampler "Mary Keynes, May 25, 1822"
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 95

    Mary Keynes Colorful and Bright School Girl Sampler "Ma...

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • David Lazarus Watercolor on Paper "Sailboat Rounding Brant Point, Nantucket"
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 96

    David Lazarus Watercolor on Paper "Sailboat Rounding Br...

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • David Lazarus Watercolor on Paper "Sankaty Light, Nantucket"
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 96A

    David Lazarus Watercolor on Paper "Sankaty Light, Nantu...

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • David Lazarus Black and White Etching "Five Whale Species"
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 96B

    David Lazarus Black and White Etching "Five Whale Speci...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • David Lazarus Black and White Etching "Three Whale Species"
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 96C

    David Lazarus Black and White Etching "Three Whale Spec...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • David Lazarus Black and White Etching "Portrait of a Sailor"
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 96D

    David Lazarus Black and White Etching "Portrait of a Sa...

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Jan Purdy Metcalf Oil on Board "Folk Art Nantucket Aerial Street View Map of Downtown"
    Estimate
    $300 - $400
    Lot 97

    Jan Purdy Metcalf Oil on Board "Folk Art Nantucket Aeri...

    Est.
    $300 - $400
  • Donn Russell Oil on Canvas Board "Seashell Still Life"
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 97A

    Donn Russell Oil on Canvas Board "Seashell Still Life"

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Vintage Donn Russell Limited Edition Nantucket Silkscreen, "Cranberries", 20th Century
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 97B

    Vintage Donn Russell Limited Edition Nantucket Silkscre...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Vintage Donn Russell Limited Edition Silkscreen, "Breaker-Nantucket", 20th century
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 97C

    Vintage Donn Russell Limited Edition Silkscreen, "Break...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • William Henry Titcomb Oil on Canvas "Conway Valley, New Hampshire", 19th Century
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 98

    William Henry Titcomb Oil on Canvas "Conway Valley, New...

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • John Phillip Osborne (American b. 1951) Oil on Canvas "Monomoy Shores, Nantucket"
    Estimate
    $5,000 - $7,000
    Lot 98A

    John Phillip Osborne (American b. 1951) Oil on Canvas "...

    Est.
    $5,000 - $7,000
  • Pair of Oils on Canvas "American School Fruit Still Life Paintings", 19th Century
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 99

    Pair of Oils on Canvas "American School Fruit Still Lif...

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service for Twelve in the Fairfax Pattern
    Estimate
    $2,250 - $3,000
    Lot 100

    Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service for Twelve in t...

    Est.
    $2,250 - $3,000
  • Vintage Bigelow, Kennard & Co. Sterling Silver Serving Tray
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $3,500
    Lot 101

    Vintage Bigelow, Kennard & Co. Sterling Silver Serving ...

    Est.
    $2,500 - $3,500
  • Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Service in the Candlelight Pattern
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $2,500
    Lot 102

    Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Service in the Candlelig...

    Est.
    $2,000 - $2,500
  • Five Piece Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Tea and Coffee Service, circa 1881-1891
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 102A

    Five Piece Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Tea and Coffee...

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
  • Two Sterling Silver Double Handled Trophies "Penang Swimming Club"
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 103

    Two Sterling Silver Double Handled Trophies "Penang Swi...

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware in the Chantilly Pattern
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $1,750
    Lot 104

    Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware in the Chantilly Patter...

    Est.
    $1,500 - $1,750
  • M.C.M Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Service in the RSVP Pattern
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $2,250
    Lot 105

    M.C.M Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Service in the RSV...

    Est.
    $2,000 - $2,250
  • Collection of 29 Sterling Silver Reticulated Cordials Desserts and Champagne Apertifs
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,250
    Lot 106

    Collection of 29 Sterling Silver Reticulated Cordials D...

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,250
  • Chippendale Mahogany Chest of Five Drawers, circa 1800
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 107

    Chippendale Mahogany Chest of Five Drawers, circa 1800

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Antique Inlaid Slide Top Game Box, 19th Century
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 107A

    Antique Inlaid Slide Top Game Box, 19th Century

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Pair of William IV Mahogany Armchairs, 19th Century
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,700
    Lot 108

    Pair of William IV Mahogany Armchairs, 19th Century

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,700

Auction Description

Rafael Osona Late Summer Auction August 23, 2025 by Rafael Osona Auctions

Rafael Osona Late Summer Fine Arts, Decorative Arts, Modern and Antique Furnishings Auction featuring 740 lots begins 9:30am August 23 with 2-day advance LIVE preview Aug. 21 & 22. Sourced from several Nantucket Estates including Carolyn Wells, Joly Walton Stewart, Grace Tuttle Noyes, furnishings from Susan Akers 7 Pleasant Street, Nantucket residence, and from the Estate of Eddi Van Auken 20 great antique walking sticks and canes, Fine Art by William Henry Titcomb, Gideon Eldon Bradbury, Numerous Nantucket Artworks by John Austin, David Lazarus, John Lochtefeld, William Lowe, Tony Sarg, Richard deMenocal, Katie Trinkle Legge, G.S. Hill, Joan Albaugh, Nicolaas Van de Plas, Andrew Shunney, Helen Sharp Potter, Lloyd Schultz, J.B. Reid, Polly Bushong, Doris and Richard Beer, Eric Holch, Kerry Hallam, James Wallace Baker, Peter Guarino, Gerald Taber, Ruth Havilland Sutton, Maggie Meredith, Steve Cull, William Welch, Roy Bailey, and others. Modern furnishings include hand crafted furniture by Stephen Swift, Eames for Herman Miller, Kubisak teakwood bar, Folke Ohlsson for Dux, George Nelson for Herman Miller, Eldred Wheeler, numerous period English tables, campaign, vintage Windsors, and much more. 44 Nantucket baskets including the makers Jose Formoso Reyes, Michael Kane, Sherwin Boyer, Paul Willer, Harry Hilbert, Jean Valerio, Estate jewelry, South Sea pearl necklaces, important Tiffany & Co. sterling silver tea and coffee service and 28 lots of sterling silver flatware and hollowware, period fireplace equipment, textiles and quilts, vintage and contemporary oriental carpets and much more! 
Telephone, Absentee and Live Online Bidding available. IN PERSON PREVIEW: August 21-22 from 10am to 5pm at the American Legion Hall, Bryon L. Sylvaro Post 82, 21 Washington Street, Nantucket Island, Massachusetts. Online auction begins August 23 at 9:30am EST.

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Nantucket, MA 02584
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Phone:+1 5082283942

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$500 $100
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$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
$200,000 $25,000
$500,000 $50,000

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The UPS Store
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508-325-8884
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(Uses FedEx for small items valued at $1,000. or less)
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sales@poets-corner.com

508-228-1051

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508-221-5675

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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. Rafael Osona does not accept payment by credit card for merchandise purchases. On title passing to the highest bidder acknowledged by the auctioneer, and subject to all the conditions set forth herein, such bidder will thereupon pay the full purchase price. All property must be paid for at the time of sale and removed from our premises. Immediately following the auction if purchases are not retrieved, we may send the purchased property to an offsite shipping facility or warehouse at the sole risk and expense of the purchaser. 6. Items made with whalebone, whale ivory or other protected species will not be shipped internationally. 7. A Buyer’s Premium of 23% will be added to the hammer price to be paid by the Buyer as part of the purchase price if purchased directly with Rafael Osona Auctions. The Buyer’s Premium of 26% will be added to the hammer price if said lots are purchased through Bidsquare. All purchases whether in person, phone bids, absentee bids, online bidding must be picked up by 5:00 pm the day of the sale, or arrangements must be made for on-island delivery or off-island shipping. 8. On the fall of the auctioneer’s hammer, title to the offered lot will pass to the highest bidder acknowledged by the auctioneer (subject to fulfillment by such bidder of all of the conditions set forth herein), and such bidder thereupon assumes full risk and responsibility, therefore. 9. Unless exempt by law, the purchaser will be required to pay the Massachusetts sales tax or any applicable compensating use tax of another state on the total purchase price. The rate of sales tax in Massachusetts is currently 6.25%. Tax exempt clients must provide our office with a copy of their valid resale certificate prior to bidding. 10. We reserve the right to withdraw any property before the sale. 11. If the purchaser breaches any of its obligations under these Conditions of Sale, including its obligation to pay in full the purchase price of all items for which it was the highest successful bidder, Rafael Osona Auctions may exercise all of its rights and remedies under the law including, without limitation (a) cancel the sale, retaining as liquidated damages all payments made by the purchaser or (b) resell the property at public auction without reserve, and the purchaser will be liable for any deficiency, as well as costs, including handling charges, the expense of both sales, our commission on both sales at our regular rates, all other charges due hereunder and incidental damages. 12. We are not responsible for the acts or omissions of carriers or packers of purchased lots, whether or not recommended by us. Packing and handling of purchased lots by us is at the entire risk of the purchaser. In no event will we be liable for damage to glass or frames, regardless of the cause. 13. In no event will our liability to a purchaser exceed the price actually paid. 14. Bidding at an auction, whether present, by proxy (agent, order, telephone, online bid), or by any other means constitutes your acceptance of these Terms and Condition of Sale.