FINE ART + DESIGN SUMMER 2026 Auction on Aug 27, 2026 by Vallot Auctioneers in RI
FINE ART + DESIGN SUMMER 2026
John Mecray (Rhode Island/Pennsylvania, 1937-2017)
A.M. CASSANDRE, Normandie/New York, 1935
Benjamin Prins (American, 1902-1980)
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Providence, RI, United States
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FINE ART + DESIGN SUMMER 2026

Our Fine Art & Design Summer 2026 auction features property from The Preservation Society of Newport County deaccessioned and formerly in situ for decades and original to several of the most celebrated Newport mansions. Previously unseen original artworks and antiques and art from the estate of renowned marine artist John Mecray, alongside a selection of antique to contemporary prints, paintings, decor, sterling silver wares, and a range of vintage and antique rugs from historic Newport and other Rhode Island estates.

Auction Curator:

Barry Oliver
Barry Oliver
American & European Fine & Decorative Arts
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Beken & Son, Cowes (British, Est. 1888): "Germania Winning The Emperor's Cup. Cowes. 1908. R.Y.S. Regatta." 1908. An original Beken & Son, Cowes, silver gelatin photograph of the
Est.
$300
-
$500
$100
Rob Wadleigh (American, Contemporary): A fine scale model of a ship model in a custom built wooden and glass display case by the artist Rob Wadleigh. 1988. Signed "Rob Wadleigh, 1988" on the bottom. 10 1/2 x 12 x
Est.
$1,000
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$1,500
$500
E. Esdaile Brass Surveyors Level: A turn-of-the 20th century surveyors level. Manufactured by William Edward Esdaile of Sydney, Australia between 1890-1910 Solid machined brass with optics. "E. Esdaile, 54 Hunter Street,
Est.
$100
-
$300
$50
John Mecray (Rhode Island/Pennsylvania, 1937-2017): John Mecray (American, 1937 - 2017) artist sketchbook. Containing fifty-three (53) pages of pencil sketches featuring various locations and subjects from the artist's travels from
Est.
$3,000
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$5,000
$1,000
William Fisher (New York, Maine, 1891-1985): A depiction of a ship pulling into harbor. "The Adventure." Oil on canvas. Signed on the lower right. Inscribed and titled "The Adventure" William Fisher, Kennebunkport
Est.
$500
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$800
$100
John Mecray (Rhode Island/Pennsylvania, 1937-2017): A John Mecray pencil drawing depicting the sloop "Reliance" leading a ship in the far distance. Graphite on paper. Possibly a preliminary work for the artists piece titled
Est.
$3,000
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$5,000
$1,000
Marine & Yacht Related Lithographs: A collection of three (3) lithographs from the personal collection of John Mecray. i. "A Clipper Ship In a Hurricane." Lithograph. Currier & Ives. Framed. 10 1/4 x 12
Est.
$300
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$500
$100
Currier & Ives (Publishers, Est. 1857): A collection of three (3) Currier & Ives lithographs from the personal collection of John Mecray. i. "The Clipper Yacht "America" , of New York." Lithograph. N.Currier.
Est.
$300
-
$500
$100
Robert C. Gruppé (American, b. 1944): A Robert Gruppe harbor scene. Oil on canvas. Signed on the lower right. Framed. 19 1/2 x 14 1/4 (sight); 24 1/2 x 20 1/4 (overall).
Est.
$300
-
$500
$100
Currier & Ives (Publishers, Est. 1857): A collection of three (3) Currier & Ives lithographs from the personal collection of John Mecray. i. "The Yacht "Dauntless" of N.Y. 268 Tons." Lithograph. Currier &
Est.
$300
-
$500
$100
John Mecray (Rhode Island/Pennsylvania, 1937-2017): A depiction of the figurehead of a sailing vessel at night. 1975. Oil on canvas. Signed and dated on the lower right. An early and exceptionally scarce marine work of John Mecray, made
Est.
$3,000
-
$5,000
$1,000
John Mecray (Rhode Island/Pennsylvania, 1937-2017): A John Mecray original preliminary study for the painting: "The First Defense of the America’s Cup, August 8th 1870." Graphite, oil, and acrylic on board. 11 1/4 x
Est.
$3,000
-
$5,000
$1,000
John Mecray (Rhode Island/Pennsylvania, 1937-2017): A depiction of the historical schooner "America" during the 1851 yacht sailing competition, "The America's Cup." 1987. Oil and acrylic on canvas. Signed and dated
Est.
$30,000
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$50,000
$5,000