December 6th Auction 2025-12-06 Auction - 760 Price Results - Rafael Osona Auctions in MA - Page 15
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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Cased Model of a 2-Masted Sailing Schooner: Cased Model of a 2-Masted Sailing Schooner Height 16.5 in. Length 18.5 in. Width 4.5 in.
0238: Cased Model of a 2-Masted Sailing SchoonerEst. $400-$600
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Brass Mounted Campaign Style Low Chest, 20th Century: Brass Mounted Campaign Style Low Chest, 20th Century, faux hinged top with brass hinges and plaque inscribed: The Great-Eastern, Liverpool, 1811; two over one drawer with brass line and corner
0245: Brass Mounted Campaign Style Low Chest, 20th CenturyEst. $1,000-$1,250
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Michael Kane Nantucket Friendship Basket, circa 1973: Michael Kane Nantucket Friendship Basket 1973, with four carved bone whales on lid, signed upon the base:Made by Mike Kane, 1973, Nantucket Island Height 7 in. Width 9.5 in. Depth 8 in.
0248: Michael Kane Nantucket Friendship Basket, circa 1973Est. $2,500-$3,500
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Nantucket Friendship Basket with Ebony Lid: Nantucket Friendship Basket with Ebony Lid, the lid decorated with a carved portrait of a Labrador Retriever, ebony peg closure and knobs Height 7.25 in. Width 8.5 Depth 7 in.
0249: Nantucket Friendship Basket with Ebony LidEst. $2,000-$3,000
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G.L. Brown Nantucket Shoulder Bag Friendship Basket: G.L. Brown Nantucket Shoulder Bag Friendship Basket, carved ebony whale on lid, braided strap, the interior engraved: G.L. Brown Cross Rip Jr, Washington Avenue, Madaket, Nantucket 2004 Height 9 in.
0251: G.L. Brown Nantucket Shoulder Bag Friendship BasketEst. $1,000-$1,500