December 6th Auction 2025-12-06 Auction - 760 Price Results - Rafael Osona Auctions in MA
Robert Stark Jr. Oil on Canvas "Red Sail Ghosting By"American Carved and Gilt Girondale Mirror, early 19th CenturySet of Six Signed Stephen Swift High Back Cherry Dining Chairs, circa 1994
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Nantucket, MA, United States
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December 6th Auction

Rafael Osona Holiday Auction: Fine Arts, Décor, Modern and Antique Furnishings, Estate Jewelry and Maritime Auction of 750 lots begin 9:30am December 6. Two-day advance LIVE preview Dec. 4 and 5. Cartier, Tiffany, Seaman Schepps and Gucci Jewelry from the Estate of Carole P. Webster plus fine South Sea Pearl necklaces headline the offerings. 19th Century Scrimshaw and Maritime artifacts includes an impressive Wiscasset whale tooth – Richard Macy Master expected to sell north of $100,000, rare Nancy Chase whale species board, antique walking sticks, nautical boxes, half hulls and marine art round out the maritime. An impressive collection of 21 Nantucket baskets with 6 friendship purses by Jose Formoso Reyes, along with other makers including Paul Willer, Sherwin Boyer, Nap Plank, Michael Kane. Nantucket fine art and beyond includes works by Robert Stark Jr., Benton Murdoch Spruance, Anthony Thieme, Jean Jacques Delanghe, Salvatore Dali, a dozen works by Doris and Richard Beer, two Joan Albaugh, George Lear, Roy Bailey, Jan Pawlowski, Stephen Elliott, James Francis Barker, Elle Foley, Katie Trinkle Legge, Jan Munro, Lowell Herrero, William Ferdinand Macy, Mellie Cooper, John Lochtefeld, Paul Smith. For the Stephen Swift enthusiast there are a dozen pieces of hand-crafted furniture including beds, three dining tables, two sets of chairs, the iconic rocker and sideboard. Antique furniture includes brass bound campaign chests, tiger maple tables and chairs, period chests, Orkney chair, period mirrors and several sets of dining chairs, wine tasting tables and more. There are over a dozen American folk-art quilts, Native American weavings and pottery, Oriental carpets, and various lighting and lamps. A 175-piece sterling silver flatware service in the Paul Revere pattern 191 Troy Ounces, just in time Holiday entertaining.
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“Lighthouses and Ships" Hooked Rug: ”Lighthouses and Ships" Hooked Rug 8 ft. 6 in. x 5 ft. 8 in.
0001: “Lighthouses and Ships" Hooked RugEst. $700-$900Lot Passed
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Claire Murray "1877 Stoved Boat" Hooked Rug: Claire Murray "1877 Stoved Boat" Hooked Rug 25.5 in. x 35 in.
0002: Claire Murray "1877 Stoved Boat" Hooked RugEst. $300-$500
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Miniature Round Swing Handle Nantucket Basket: Miniature Round Swing Handle Nantucket Basket, signed on base DCA Nantucket 1.5 in. x 2 in.
0017: Miniature Round Swing Handle Nantucket BasketEst. $500-$700
Nantucket Coaster Basket: Nantucket Coaster Basket, with two concentric circles carved in the base, initialed underneath M.L.B. Nantucket Diameter 4.5 in.
0020: Nantucket Coaster BasketEst. $200-$300Lot Passed
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Contemporary Scrimshaw Santa: Contemporary Scrimshaw Santa Overall 20 in. x 15 in. x 10 in. Provenance: The Estate of Carolyn Wells, 40 Goldfinch, Nantucket Island, Massachusetts
0023: Contemporary Scrimshaw SantaEst. $200-$300