Exciting Online Auction from Rafael Osona Auctions - Exceptional offerings across multiple categories

Nantucket, MA  August 18, 2024  - Rafael Osona Auctions, renowned for selectively curated auction sales in fine art, antiques, furnishings, maritime arts and décor announces annual Late Summer Online Auction, August 24, 2024. This event attracts collectors, enthusiasts and value-seekers. Together with a 2-day gallery preview that precedes the sale, Osona's online auction provides global access to an impressive assortment of high-value items.
Notable among 700 lots collected from the Island's coastal estates and historic properties: a coveted suite of modernist silkscreens representing four Nantucket seasons by artist Robert (Bobby) Bushong (1922-1995) offered in four lots. Bushong, and his artist sister Polly were influential and central to Nantucket's burgeoning '50's - '70's art scene.

Sought after fine art offerings include works by Nantucket's Robert Stark Jr. and by Cornwall's Robert Jones, as well as by Nantucket's Mellie Cooper, whose trompe l'oeil portrait of the whaling vessel, Syren is significant among the artist's trademark hand-cast paper historically referenced paintings.


 

A José Formoso Reyes Nantucket Friendship Basket purse is singular among 175 years of basketmaking tradition that is today a world-renown art form - the tradition having originated of a utilitarian purpose and crafted during idyl time by sailors stationed aboard the Nantucket Lightship - the uses and related designs of the most coveted Nantucket Baskets then and since have frequently evolved to bespoke collaborations between maker and end-user. This exceptional, one-of-a-kind circa 1967 basket is featured among 27 Nantucket Basket lots.

Artful craftsmanship is also at the heart of lot# 271, American furniture maker Stephen Swift's heirloom quality cherry breakfast table with four chairs; expected to fetch $3,000 - $5,000 among 6 Stephen Swift lots. There's Hepplewhite, Regency, Sheraton, Queen Anne, Wallace Nutting, bamboo, Mid-Century Modern, Danish, Rococo, Georgian, Chippendale, Lucite, Chinese export and more from Osona's furniture department.

South Sea, Tahitian and freshwater pearls beckon among 17 jewelry lots including a fine 12mm x 14mm Gold South Sea, Grey Tahitian and Pink Fresh Water Pearl Necklace. Sterling Silver offerings include a small but fine Frank W. Smith Silver Co. “Lily of the Valley” flatware service.

Osona's carpet department brings 27 quality lots to auction including a hand knotted vegetable dye wool Caucasian design. 

Rafael Osona Auctions is highly regarded for consistent and exceptional offerings in antique and designer furnishings, Nantucket art & artifacts, fine art, Maritime Arts, Nantucket baskets, Americana & decorative arts, estate jewelry, carpets and more. A third-generation antiquarian and respected expert, Rafael is a master in the discrete sale of privately-owned antiques, fine art and custom décor to global patrons. 

BIDDER REGISTRATION

Live online and absentee bidders may register to bid NOW at Rafael Osona's website or by using  their choice of the three bidding platforms, including Bidsquare.com, LiveAuctioneers.com, and Invaluable.com. All registration links are provided via the Rafael Osona Auctions website. https://www.rafaelosonaauction.com/auctions/2024-auctions/august-24-2024/

The house also offers absentee and phone bids, arranged in advance by contacting the auction house directly by phone 508-229-3942, in person during the preview, or by using this link: https://www.rafaelosonaauction.com/buying/absentee-bidding/

AUGUST 22 & 23 GALLERY PREVIEW
10:00am - 5:00pm
American Legion Hall, Byron L. Sylvaro Post #82, 21 Washington St., Nantucket

AUGUST 24 AUCTION
Bid LIVE online, by telephone or bid absentee.
Online auction begins promptly at 9:30am EST on these platforms:
liveauctioneers.com, bidsquare.com, invaluable.com

PAYMENT, PICKUP & SHIPPING
Cash, Check, ACH or Wire Transfer 
Pickup: Mon. & Tues. Aug 26 & 27, 9:30am - 3:00pm 
Third party shipping and local delivery available

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For additional information
508-228-3942 weekdays 9-5
http://www.rafaelosonaauction.com
GALLERY: American Legion Hall, Byron L. Sylvaro Post 82
21 Washington St. Nantucket, MA 02554 US
OFFICE: PO Box 2607, Nantucket, MA 02584 US