Rafael Osona Auctions, MA - Upcoming Auctions & 40 Past Catalogs
Rafael Osona Auctions

Rafael Osona Auctions
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Rafael Osona delivers consistent high quality Antiques and Art to discriminating buyers in a selling arena built on decades of solid relationships, confidentiality and personalized service. The Auction House has set multiple records for prices realized at auction ensuring each consignor's material moves directly into the right hands. Recognized since 1980 as a premier dealer in 18th-21st century Antiques and Arts, our family owned, full service auction house conducts as many as a dozen unique auctions annually, reaching regional and global buyers. We showcase exceptional decorative and fine arts in every category. Rafael Osona Auctions is an industry leader in material related to Nantucket and the maritime. Sourced from Nantucket, New England and across the US, August's celebrated Americana, Fine Art and Marine Auction with illustrated color catalog attracts global connoisseurs of objects rare and prized. Convenient, fun, and affordable, Rafael's Marketplace is a 10-day fast paced 'brick and mortar' event held in June. It is re-stocked constantly with cash-and-carry offerings for treasure seekers. The Online Marketplace offers select merchandise for purchase. Private sales and estate sales provide additional venues for buying and selling. Applying decades of expertise, we evaluate consignments with attention to detail, offering a full range of services for single items, collections and estates; including the 'broom sweep' for executors and individuals who need the entire personal property of an estate or real estate liquidated. For more than 40 years we have committed to 'giving back' to ensure the sustainability of our community.
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Nantucket, MA 02584
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Upcoming Auctions from Rafael Osona Auctions

Bone White, Tangerine and Blue Vegetable Dye Heriz Oriental Carpet, 200 Knots Per Square Inch
Robert Stark Jr.  Oil on Canvas "Red Sail in Polpis Harbor"Sherwin Boyer Nantucket Friendship Basket, circa 1950s

Daffodil Weekend Auction

Rafael Osona Daffodil Weekend Modern Furnishings, Decorative Arts, Fine Arts Auction featuring 750 lots begins 9:30am April 25 with 2-day advance LIVE preview. Sourced from several Nantucket & Mainland Estates and collections: The Estate of Marguerite G. Dinan of Falmouth, Maine, Estate of Jean M. Valerio of Wellesley, Massachusetts, Personal Property of John M. Deciccio and others. Good Mid Century Modern Furnishings by Stephen Swift, Berman & Rossoti, Eros by Kartell, Harrison Van Horn, Restoration Hardware, Paul Heltborg, Chadwick Ivy, Serena & Lily, MacKenzie Childs, Danish Modern tables and chairs, Several Pair Mid Century Modern Style Chairs and more. Wonderful selection of Fine Art and Nantucket art by: Robert Stark Jr., John Devaney, Joan Griswald, Maggie Meredith, Volney Alan Richardson, Jerome Howes, David Lazarus, Joan Albaugh, Paul Lipp, Eric Holch, Tony Sarg, John Lochtefeld, Illya Kagan, Mellie Cooper, Robert Perrin, Jane Wooster Scott, Dan Sutherland, Ellen Selden, William Lowe, Charles Wehringer, Paul Longnecker, Doris and Richard Beer, Paul McCarthy, Robert Jones, Roy Bailey, Wendell Macy and others. 18k and 14k Gold Jewelry from the Estate of Marguerite G. Dinan, South Sea pearl necklaces. Several contemporary hand knotted oriental carpets in Peshawar, Kazak, Oushak, Bijar, Deco and Modern designs. 35 Nantucket baskets by Sherwin Boyer, Paul Willer, Francis Elder, Chin, Jean Valerio, Arthur Martin, Bud Sloan. Collectibles include several American patchwork quilts, 19 doorstops, ship hooked rugs, walking sticks and canes, lighting and candlesticks, numerous boxes and trunks. Numerous Steuben glass animals, vases, bowls. Telephone, Absentee and Live Online Bidding available. IN PERSON PREVIEW: April 23 & 24 from 10am to 5pm at the American Legion Hall, Bryon L. Sylvaro Post 82, 21 Washington Street, Nantucket Island, Massachusetts. Online auction begins April 25 at 9:30am EST.
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Bidder Reviews for Rafael Osona Auctions (75)

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Terence
Wilmington, DE

Mar 21, 2026
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Claire Murray Hooked Rug, Sailboats with Signal Flags Border

Kerry
Nantucket, MA

Jul 26, 2025
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Authentic items and fair appraisals
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Roy Bailey Oil on Board "Lone Fishing Dory"

Clayton
Tyler, TX

Sep 14, 2024
Reliable in every way
Whether it is photographs or item description, they are the best. In addition we were very pleased with Mike at the UPS store 5207. We have used them for years and the whole coordinated process is seamless.
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Vintage 1920s Mahogany American Yacht Ship's Wheel

Phil C
Baton Rouge, LA

Sep 14, 2024
Outstanding and Responsive seller
Excellent and most responsive seller. Excellent communication. Great value offerings Assists is shipping will trade again with this auction house
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John James Audubon and Robert Havell Lithograph

Cecile
Rehoboth, MA

Jun 15, 2024
Very smooth process from bidding to shipping!
One of my favorite auction houses. Always great lots and service.
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Gerry
Niantic, CT

Dec 11, 2023
Received item promptly and as described.
Excellent transaction.
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Nantucket Basket Friendship Purse with Leather Shoulder Strap

Cecile
Rehoboth, MA

Sep 16, 2023
Love this auction house!
They always have the most appealing lots on offer. Their payment and shipping process is one of the best. And their staff is always helpful and friendly.
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Inlaid Double Compartment Tea Caddy, 19th Century

Clayton
Tyler, TX

Aug 29, 2023
We are delighted!
We are delighted with our items and they arrived today from the UPS store In Nantucket as planned and were carefully packed and insured.
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Past Auctions from Rafael Osona Auctions

Robert Stark Jr. Oil on Canvas "Red Sail Ghosting By"
American Carved and Gilt Girondale Mirror, early 19th CenturySet of Six Signed Stephen Swift High Back Cherry Dining Chairs, circa 1994

December 6th Auction

United StatesNantucket, MA, US
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