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  • David Lazarus Watercolor on Paper, "Sailboat Rounding Brant Point"
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 136

    David Lazarus Watercolor on Paper, "Sailboat Rounding B...

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • David Lazarus Engraving "Toy Maker"
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 137

    David Lazarus Engraving "Toy Maker"

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • David Lazarus Black and White Etching of a Boy and His Dragon
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 138

    David Lazarus Black and White Etching of a Boy and His ...

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Antique Style Painted Wood Oysters Advertising Trade Sign
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 139

    Antique Style Painted Wood Oysters Advertising Trade Si...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Antique Style Painted Nantucket Boarding and Lodging Trade Sign
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 140

    Antique Style Painted Nantucket Boarding and Lodging Tr...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Vintage Carved and Painted Sperm Whale, "Antiques", Double Sided Hanging Trade Sign, 20th century
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 140A

    Vintage Carved and Painted Sperm Whale, "Antiques", Dou...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Antique Style Whale Watching Tours Trade Sign
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 140B

    Antique Style Whale Watching Tours Trade Sign

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Ruth Haviland Sutton Lithograph "Map of Nantucket Island"
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 141

    Ruth Haviland Sutton Lithograph "Map of Nantucket Islan...

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Ruth Haviland Sutton Charcoal and Graphite "View of 81 Main Street, Nantucket"
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 141A

    Ruth Haviland Sutton Charcoal and Graphite "View of 81 ...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Ruth Haviland Sutton Etching "Brant Point, Nantucket"
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 141B

    Ruth Haviland Sutton Etching "Brant Point, Nantucket"

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Vintage Carved and Painted Mermaid Ships Figurehead, 20th Century
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 142

    Vintage Carved and Painted Mermaid Ships Figurehead, 20...

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Vintage Carved and Painted Lounging Mermaid Full Body Sculpture, 20th century
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 143

    Vintage Carved and Painted Lounging Mermaid Full Body S...

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Vintage Erica Wilson Nantucket Harbor Needlepoint Embroidery, 20th Century
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 144

    Vintage Erica Wilson Nantucket Harbor Needlepoint Embro...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Vintage Howard Ortman Jonah and The Whale Carved and Painted Sculpture, 20th Century
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 145

    Vintage Howard Ortman Jonah and The Whale Carved and Pa...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Vintage Windjammer Margaret Johnson Eastport Maine Nautical Advertising Sign
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 146

    Vintage Windjammer Margaret Johnson Eastport Maine Naut...

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Vintage 960 Sterling Silver One Mast Sailing Yacht Boat Model, 20th century
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 147

    Vintage 960 Sterling Silver One Mast Sailing Yacht Boat...

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Steven Cryan Watercolor and Gouache Painting of the Lightship Ambrose
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 148

    Steven Cryan Watercolor and Gouache Painting of the Lig...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Collection of 5 Tropical Hummingbird Lithographs in French Mats and Frames
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 148A

    Collection of 5 Tropical Hummingbird Lithographs in Fre...

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Pair of Vintage Petite Cement Lounging Lion Garden Ornaments
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 148B

    Pair of Vintage Petite Cement Lounging Lion Garden Orna...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Vintage Oversized Cement Garden Clam Shell Birdbath Sculpture, 20th century
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 148C

    Vintage Oversized Cement Garden Clam Shell Birdbath Scu...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • 17mm - 22mm White Baroque Fresh Water Pearl and Black Spinel Opera Length Necklace
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 149

    17mm - 22mm White Baroque Fresh Water Pearl and Black S...

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Fine 13mm - 15.7mm White and Natural Gold South Sea Pearl Opera Length Necklace, 14k Gold and Diamond Clasp
    Estimate
    $4,500 - $5,500
    Lot 150

    Fine 13mm - 15.7mm White and Natural Gold South Sea Pea...

    Est.
    $4,500 - $5,500
  • Fine 12mm x 13mm White and Pink Ombre Fresh Water Pearl Opera Length Necklace, 14k White Gold and Diamond Clasp
    Estimate
    $5,500 - $6,000
    Lot 151

    Fine 12mm x 13mm White and Pink Ombre Fresh Water Pearl...

    Est.
    $5,500 - $6,000
  • Baroque Coin and Seed Pearl Sterling Silver Vermeil Bib Necklace
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 152

    Baroque Coin and Seed Pearl Sterling Silver Vermeil Bib...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • 14k Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Tennis Bracelet
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 153

    14k Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Tennis Bracelet

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • Ebel Beluga Stainless Steel and Diamond Lady's Wristwatch
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 154

    Ebel Beluga Stainless Steel and Diamond Lady's Wristwat...

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Vintage Eric Holch Limited Edition Serigraph Print "Harbors Edge", Nantucket
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 155

    Vintage Eric Holch Limited Edition Serigraph Print "Har...

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Vintage Eric Holch Limited Edition, "Sankaty Head Golf Club", Nantucket Silk Screen
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 155A

    Vintage Eric Holch Limited Edition, "Sankaty Head Golf ...

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Victorian Mahogany Leather Upholstered Reclining Armchair
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 156

    Victorian Mahogany Leather Upholstered Reclining Armcha...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Jose Formoso Reyes Nantucket Friendship Basket, circa 1960s
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $3,500
    Lot 157

    Jose Formoso Reyes Nantucket Friendship Basket, circa 1...

    Est.
    $2,500 - $3,500
  • Sherwin Boyer Nantucket Friendship Basket, circa 1960s
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 158

    Sherwin Boyer Nantucket Friendship Basket, circa 1960s

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Michael Kane Nantucket Friendship Basket
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 159

    Michael Kane Nantucket Friendship Basket

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Chin Manasmontri Nantucket Friendship Basket, circa 1983
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 160

    Chin Manasmontri Nantucket Friendship Basket, circa 198...

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,000
  • Vintage 1976 Paul Whitten Nantucket Basket Purse
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 160A

    Vintage 1976 Paul Whitten Nantucket Basket Purse

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • Nantucket Friendship Basket Purse
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 160B

    Nantucket Friendship Basket Purse

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Swing Handle Oval Form Nantucket Basket Purse
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 161

    Swing Handle Oval Form Nantucket Basket Purse

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Michael Kane Woven Nantucket Style Compote Basket, circa 1989
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $3,500
    Lot 162

    Michael Kane Woven Nantucket Style Compote Basket, circ...

    Est.
    $2,500 - $3,500
  • Woven Oval Double Handle Nantucket Basket Serving Tray
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 163

    Woven Oval Double Handle Nantucket Basket Serving Tray

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Nantucket Basket Woven Vase, circa 2000
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 164

    Nantucket Basket Woven Vase, circa 2000

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Paul Willer Nantucket Woven Tissue Box
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 165

    Paul Willer Nantucket Woven Tissue Box

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Finely Woven Miniature Nantucket "Half Egg", Basket
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 165A

    Finely Woven Miniature Nantucket "Half Egg", Basket

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Vintage S. Starbuck Nantucket Open Swing Handle Basket
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 165B

    Vintage S. Starbuck Nantucket Open Swing Handle Basket

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • American Sheraton Inlaid Five-Drawer Sideboard, 19th Century
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 166

    American Sheraton Inlaid Five-Drawer Sideboard, 19th Ce...

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Vintage Mahogany Multi-wood Inlaid Serving Tray with Brass Handles
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 166A

    Vintage Mahogany Multi-wood Inlaid Serving Tray with Br...

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Antique Satinwood Urn Inlaid Mahogany Oval Serving Tray, circa 1920s
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 166B

    Antique Satinwood Urn Inlaid Mahogany Oval Serving Tray...

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Regency Style Mahogany Double Pedestal Cross-Banded Dining Table, 20th Century
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 167

    Regency Style Mahogany Double Pedestal Cross-Banded Din...

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Set of Eight Late Georgian Mahogany Dining Chairs with Upholstered Slip Seats, 19th Century
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 168

    Set of Eight Late Georgian Mahogany Dining Chairs with ...

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,000
  • 19th C. French Carved Faux Bamboo Folding Occasional Table
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 169

    19th C. French Carved Faux Bamboo Folding Occasional Ta...

    Est.
    $300 - $500

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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$100,000 $10,000
$200,000 $25,000
$500,000 $50,000

Shipping Info

These companies can assist with the shipping of your purchases:

The UPS Store
Mike Boylan
508-325-8884
email: store5207@theupsstore.com

Poets Corner Press
(Uses FedEx for small items valued at $1,000. or less)
Nate Roberts
sales@poets-corner.com

508-228-1051

Your Friend with a Truck
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508-221-5675

Mainland Connection
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508-228-5229
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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.