_________________________________

Rafael Osona's
AUCTION NEWS

________________________________



_________

Next Auction
August 28th
9:30 a.m.

____
Previews

Thursday, Aug 26th
Friday, Aug 27th
10:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.


(map)
21 Washington Street, Nantucket, MA 02554

Labor Day Weekend & Fall Auction Dates


______


August 28th
Auction Highlights

Absentee Bids Accepted


 
Antique J. McGann "Union League" Oak Pool Table
with fluted and turned legs with square caps, Egyptian moldings and black leather tassels at each pocket.  Accompanied by matching Cue Rack,  Professional Cues, Custom Triangle, and Set of Centennial Balls
Length 9 ft. 
 
 

 Jan L. Munro (American 20th Century)
Mixed Media on Mounted Canvas "Quincy Market"
signed lower right, "Jan L. Munro"
 18 in. x 24 in.

Munro's works are included in numerous private collections and public institutions: The Smithsonian Institution American Art Gallery and The Renwick Gallery, The American Folk Art Museum, Los Angeles County Museum, Piece Hall Gallery - London, Cahoon Museum of American Art, Secretary of State Clinton, Sir Anthony Hopkins, Levar Burton and others





Kathleen Kelliher
Oil on Canvas "Joe Folger's Creek"
signed lower right
12 in. x 16 in.




American Carved Drop Leaf Center Table
with finely carved legs ending in paw feet 
Height 30 in.  Width 40 in.  Depth 25 ½ in.






Fine Chinese Shrine, circa 1860,
with elaborate figural carvings and gold Chinoisserie decoration 
Height 48 in. Width 33 in. Depth 19 ½ in.

Pair of Chinese Black Lacquer Barrel Back Armchairs

Pair of Blue and White Canton Double Happiness Ginger Jars





J.B. Reid
J.B. Reid (American 1862-1966)
Watercolor on Paper "Gorham's Court, Nantucket"
signed lower left,  "J.B. Reid" 
10 ½ in. x 13 in.





Donald Demers Oil on Canvas
"Portrait of the Schooner Charmer off Nantucket"
signed lower left
20 in. x 30 in.
 
Born in 1956 in Lunenburg, Massachusetts, Donald Demers, spent his summers near Boothbay Harbor, Maine and crewed about many schooners and other craft that led to his first hand experience to transfer to painting.
He continued his education at School of Worcester Art Museum and Massachusetts College of Art in Boston, Massachusetts.
He is a fellow of the American Society of Marine Artists and has won a record number (9) awards at the Mystic International Marine Exhibition, Mystic, Connecticut.
His illustrations have been recognized four times by the Museum of American Illustration in their national competition.
Mr. Demers has participated in many major shows from Newport News, Virginia, Maryland Historical, Baltimore, MD, Mystic, Connecticut, Bath Maine Maritime Museum, Cape Museum of Fine Arts, Dennis, MA, Riverfront Arts Center, Wilmington, Delaware, Laguna Beach Plein Air Painters Invitational, St. Botolph Club, Boston, among many others.
 




G.S. Hill
Greg S. Hill Oil on Canvas
"Argonaut" (Charlie Sayle's Boat)
signed lower left, "G.S. Hill '81" 
28 in. x 22 in.





American Crafted Walnut, Maple and Tiger Maple
 Bowback Windsor Chairs, 
2 arms and 6 sides
 
Accompanied By:
American Crafted Walnut and Tiger Maple Dining Table
with breadboard ends
Length 8 ft.

Early 19th Century Sheraton Mahogany Chest of Drawers
with outset cookie corners and turned legs 
Height 39 ½ in. Width 41 in. Depth 19 in. 
 

 
 Irmgard Arvin Oil on Board
"Orange Still Life"
signed lower right 
7 ½ in. x 9 ½ in.


 



Early 19th Century English Mahogany
Four Drawer Graduating Chest on Bracket Feet
Height 37 in.  Width 40 in.  Depth 21 ½ in.  






19th Century English Oak Lady's Slant Front Desk
with Birmingham Brasses
Height 38 ½ in. Width 31 ½ in.  Depth 19 in.  

Pair of 19th Century English Oak and Bronze Barley Twist Candlesticks 
Height 14 in.  

19th Century Green Marble and Bronze French Empire Ink Well
with surmounted eagle




Hitchcock Chairs
Set of Seven Hitchcock Chairs




19th Century Mahogany Banjo Barometer
by J. Pedruzzi, 5 Spear Street, Manchester
 Height 38 in.  






Stanley Roop
Stanley M. Roop Nantucket Friendship Basket
with carved ivory plaque with surmounted whale,
carved ivory peg and knobs,
signed upon the base, "Nantucket, Mass 1970, Stanley Roop" 





 Attributed to Charles Ephraim Burchfield
Watercolor on Paper "Summer Cottage"
monogrammed and dated lower right '47 
14 in. x 19 in.  






John Stobart Limited Edition Print
"Nantucket, The Celebrated Whaling Port in 1835"
pencil signed lower right, edition 558/650 
23 ½ in. x 34 ½ in.  






BASKET NEST
Antique Pine Bookcase
with glazed doors over cupboard doors

 Height 83 in. Width 44 in.  Depth 11 ½ in.   







Doris and Richard Beer
Watercolor on Paper "Fair Street"
signed lower right, "©1946 D & R Beer"
  3 ½ in. x 4 in.  





Doris and Richard Beer
Watercolor on Paper "Gable End"
signed lower right, "©1946 D & R Beer"
  3 ½ in. x 4 in. 





Set of Four Signed Clear Glass Steuben Candlesticks

Signed Steuben Clear Glass Spread Wing Eagle






Seagull Pattern Royal Copenhagen Dessert Service
comprising: 12 tea cups and saucers, 11 coffee cups and 10 saucers,
12 bread and butter plates, 4 serving dishes, 5 butter pats,
coffee pot, creamer and sugar, hot milk pitcher,
covered tureen and two toothpick holders






Pair of Sterling Silver Candlesticks in a modern style 
Height 7 in. 

Gorham Sterling Silver Vase 
Height 10 in.  

Sterling Silver Pierced Candy Compote

Pair of Petite Sterling Silver Bud Vases 
Height 8 in
.






 BASKET NEST   
Pair of Edgar Jenney Prints
"The Ship Owner" and "The Ship Owner's Lady" 
12 ¼ in. x 8 in. 





19th Century English Oak Slant Front Desk
on ogee bracket feet 
Height 42 in.  Width 42 in.  Depth 21 in.  

Pair of 19th Century Russian Brass Candlesticks 
Height 13 in.  

Pair of 19th Century Multi-Turned Brass Andirons
on arched legs and ball feet 
 Height 18 in.





Charlie Munro Hand Painted Folk Art Game Board
with view of Brant Point and Great Point
as well as a whaling scene off Sankaty Light 
Length 59 in. Width 15 in.  





Set of Six Floral Lithographs
from "Floral Belles" by Mrs. Badger, 1867, New York 
each 16 in. x 12 in.  

 

 


Seeking Fine Consignments
Single Items ~ Collections ~ Fine Estates
_____________________


Three Ways to Consign:

Walk -in Wednesdays
~ No Appointment Necessary ~
August 25th & Sept 1st
Consignments Accepted
9 am - 12 p.m.  1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Drop by the American Legion Hall
21 Washington Street
Nantucket Island
~

Website
Just fill out a short form.
We do the rest!

~
Phone

You do the talking!
(508) 228-3942
Schedule an Appointment



We actively seek fine quality Antiques, Fine Art, Nantucket Baskets, Nantucket Art, Estate Jewelry, Oriental Carpets, Sterling Silver, Maritime Artifacts including 19th Century Scrimshaw, Folk Art, Decorative Arts,  etc.  Our extensive experience and knowledge help you evaluate just how much your family heirloom or treasured collection is worth, and  your options as a seller.  We offer a full range of services including but not limited to:  The "Broom Sweep"  for executors and individuals who need the entire personal property of an Estate or Real Estate liquidated.  Let us assist you in the decision making process, to maximize the return on your consignment.



_____________________________
Friends Gallery
 _____________________________

"No one appreciates the very special genius
of your conversation as the dog does."
Christopher Morley

















































We LOVE The Dog Days of Summer!

_____________________
30 Years & Counting
Nantucket's

Premier Auction Gallery
_____________________







About Rafael Osona Auctions


Find us on Facebook
 

Newsletter Archives

Nantucket Artists Biographical Notes



Rafael Osona Auctions  

21 Washington Street, PO Box 2607
Nantucket, MA 02584
508-228-3942
fax 508-228-8778  
osonaauctions@gmail.com
www.RafaelOsonaAuction.com

 


AUCTION NEWS
is a publication of
Rafael Osona Auctions
copyright, 2009
2010 edition
all rights reserved

Concept & Layout by Carolyn Walsh