Christmas comes to Nantucket early courtesy of Rafael Osona, Dec. 3

Ralph Eugene Cahoon, ‘Sailors Cavorting with Mermaids at Ship Tavern,’ estimated at $25,000-$35,000
Ralph Eugene Cahoon, ‘Sailors Cavorting with Mermaids at Ship Tavern,’ estimated at $25,000-$35,000
Ralph Cahoon, ‘Sailors Cavorting with Mermaids at Ship Tavern,’ estimated at $25,000-$35,000

NANTUCKET, Mass. – The halls are decked, and Rafael Osona‘s next auction, set for Saturday, December 3, is loaded for the holidays. During 42 years of Nantucket auctioneering, Osona’s December event has earned rightful standing as a mecca for serious collectors, designers and holiday shoppers. It showcases fine art, maritime arts, American and Continental furnishings, decor, offerings from leading Nantucket artists, plus antiques and collectibles sourced from island estates and collectors. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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