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FINE ART + DESIGN SUMMER 2026

Thu, Aug 27, 2026 12:00PM EDT
  2026-08-27 12:00:00 2026-08-27 12:00:00 America/New_York Vallots Auctioneers Vallots Auctioneers : FINE ART + DESIGN SUMMER 2026 https://auction.vallots.com/auctions/vallot-auctioneers/fine-art-design-summer-2026-23063
Our Fine Art & Design Summer 2026 auction features property from The Preservation Society of Newport County deaccessioned and formerly in situ for decades and original to several of the most celebrated Newport mansions. Previously unseen original artworks and antiques and art from the estate of renowned marine artist John Mecray, alongside a selection of antique to contemporary prints, paintings, decor, sterling silver wares, and a range of vintage and antique rugs from historic Newport and other Rhode Island estates.
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Lot 8

John Mecray (Rhode Island/Pennsylvania, 1937-2017)

Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000
Starting Bid
$1,000

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,500 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$25,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

John Mecray (American, 1937 - 2017) artist sketchbook.

Containing fifty-three (53) pages of pencil sketches featuring various locations and subjects from the artist's travels from 1965-1966 including airports, the Vermont Guild Craft Center, "Steamtown USA", a zoo, the Academy of Natural Science, a NY auto show, the Independence Seaport Museum featuring the U.S.S. Olympia. 

10 1/4 x 8 1/2 x 1/4".

Condition

Condition consistent with age and use. The binding has partially released from the book in the front. 

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Estate of John Mecray and thence by descent.