Rafael Osona Auctions
Rafael Osona delivers consistent high quality Antiques and Art to discriminating buyers in a selling arena built on decades of solid relationships, confidentiality and personalized service.
The Auction House has set multiple records for prices realized at auction ensuring each consignor's material moves directly into the right hands.
Recognized since 1980 as a premier dealer in 18th-21st century Antiques and Arts, our family owned, full service auction house conducts as many as a dozen unique auctions annually, reaching regional and global buyers. We showcase exceptional decorative and fine arts in every category. Rafael Osona Auctions is an industry leader in material related to Nantucket and the maritime.
Sourced from Nantucket, New England and across the US, August's celebrated Americana, Fine Art and Marine Auction with illustrated color catalog attracts global connoisseurs of objects rare and prized.
Convenient, fun, and affordable, Rafael's Marketplace is a 10-day fast paced 'brick and mortar' event held in June. It is re-stocked constantly with cash-and-carry offerings for treasure seekers. The Online Marketplace offers select merchandise for purchase. Private sales and estate sales provide additional venues for buying and selling.
Applying decades of expertise, we evaluate consignments with attention to detail, offering a full range of services for single items, collections and estates; including the 'broom sweep' for executors and individuals who need the entire personal property of an estate or real estate liquidated.
For more than 40 years we have committed to 'giving back' to ensure the sustainability of our community.
Upcoming Auctions from Rafael Osona Auctions
Annual Spring Daffodil Weekend Auction
Rafael Osona Auction's 44th Annual Spring Daffodil Weekend Auction featuring 650 lots begins April 27 at 9:30am. Several recently sold Nantucket Seaside Estates and Residences features an eclectic mix of Fine Art, Nantucket Art, Decorative Arts, Modern and Antique Furniture, Nantucket Baskets and much more. Fine Art offerings include works by Robert Stark Jr., Lowell Herrero, John Austin, Robert Jones, John Lochtefeld, Robert Perrin, Joan Albaugh, Donald Jurney, , Doris and Richard Beer, William Lowe, J.B. Reid, Stephen Huneck, Molly Dee, Nick Patten, Donn Russell, Illya Kagan, Nick Hais, David Bareford, Michael Joseph, Jerome Howes, Paul Arsenault, Kolene Spicher, Maggie Meredith, David Lazarus, Antonio Matallana, Jean Marie Daneis, James Earl Fraser, Jules Mene, Lynn Chase, John Devaney, Sherre Wilson Rae, William Moylan Lansdale, Utagawa Hiroshigi, E.G. Hapgood, and many others. Modern hand-crafted furniture by Stephen Swift Designs includes a writing table, double dresser, nightstands, 4-poster bed, and chairs. Vintage American hand-stitched quilts, Steuben glass, sailor?s valentines, impressive collection of 33 Nantucket baskets by noted artisans including Jose Formoso Reyes, Stephen Gibbs, Bill and Judy Sayle, Harry Hilbert, Paul Willer, Michael Kane, Susan Chase Ottison. Sterling silver flatware by Frank W. Smith Co. in the Lily of the Valley pattern, and various holloware. South Sea pearl and freshwater pearl jewelry, fireplace andirons and numerous fenders, large collection of Sutherland porcelain jugs offered in one lot. Telephone, Absentee and Live Online Bidding available. LIVE PREVIEW: April 25 and 26 from 10am to 5pm at the American Legion Hall, 21 Washington Street, Nantucket Island, Massachusetts. Online auction begins promptly April 27, 2024, at 9:30am.Bidder Reviews for Rafael Osona Auctions (60)
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Gerry Niantic, CT
Dec 11, 2023
CecileRehoboth, MA
Sep 16, 2023
Love this auction house!
They always have the most appealing lots on offer. Their payment and shipping process is one of the best. And their staff is always helpful and friendly.
ClaytonTyler, TX
Aug 29, 2023
We are delighted!
We are delighted with our items and they arrived today from the UPS store In Nantucket as planned and were carefully packed and insured.
CecileRehoboth, MA
Aug 26, 2023
I love this auction house.
Rafael Osona always has the best, most tempting items at auction. I'm going to need another display cabinet for all the gorgeous tea caddies I've won at their auctions. Their shipping process is very efficient and one of the best I've ever experienced.
DiannaFort Smith, AR
Jun 16, 2023
Just as described & perfect packing
Beautiful plates and perfectly packed. Great communication.
GARY Suffield, CT
May 21, 2023
The staff is absolutely great and helpful
A fantastic organization-with all great people and services
CecileRehoboth, MA
Sep 08, 2022
Excellent merchandise & excellent service
They always offer the most appealing lots in their auctions. The people are so pleasant and everything is run so smoothly. I always look forward to their auctions!
JohnnieLockhart, TX
Sep 04, 2022
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