FINE ART + DESIGN SUMMER 2026 2026-08-27 Auction - 104 Price Results - 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)
Done
Providence, RI, United States
Auction Details

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
SOLD
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 racing schooner "Germania" in the 1908 Royal Yacht Squadron
Est.
$300
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$500
SOLD
Rob Wadleigh (American, Contemporary): A fine scale model of a ship 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 2" (ship). 12 x 15 x 7"
Est.
$1,000
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$1,500
SOLD
Newport Rhode Island (Harper's Weekly) 1873: "Newport, Rhode Island - from sketches by Theo. R. Davis and photographs by J.A. Williams." 1873. Lithographic publication print from a supplement to Harper's weekly. Folds
Est.
$100
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$300
SOLD
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
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$300
SOLD
Late 19th Century Yacht Related Print Collection: Four (4) framed yacht-related lithographs from the personal collection of John Mecray. i. "The Early Racers." Plate 1 from "American Yachts." The ships depicted are Marin,
Est.
$300
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$500
SOLD
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
SOLD
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 "Reliance Leading Shamrock
Est.
$3,000
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$5,000
SOLD
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
SOLD
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
SOLD
John Mecray (Rhode Island/Pennsylvania, 1937-2017): A John Mecray pencil drawing depicting two racing yachts. 1985. Graphite on paper. 18 1/4 x 26".
Est.
$2,000
-
$3,000
SOLD
Robert C. Gruppe (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
SOLD
John Mecray (Rhode Island/Pennsylvania, 1937-2017): A John Mecray pencil drawing depicting a man anchoring his vessel in a storm at night. 1989. Graphite on paper. Signed and dated on the lower right. 15 1/2 x 13 1/2".
Est.
$2,000
-
$3,000
SOLD
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
SOLD
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
SOLD
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
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$5,000
SOLD
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 on the lower right. 33 x 40"
Est.
$30,000
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$50,000