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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Nantucket’s pleasures on show at Rafael Osona auction, April 23

Stephen Swift cherry rocking chair, est. $4,000-$5,000
Stephen Swift cherry rocking chair, est. $4,000-$5,000
Stephen Swift cherry rocking chair, est. $4,000-$5,000

NANTUCKET, Mass. – Rafael Osona Auctions kicks off its 2022 season with the annual Daffodil Weekend Auction. The 600-lot sale includes fine art, furniture, rugs and decor, folk art, South Sea pearls and American, Continental and Asian antiques. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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