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FINE ART + DESIGN SUMMER 2026

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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. Vallots Auctioneers info@vallots.com
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John Mecray (Rhode Island/Pennsylvania, 1937-2017)
Lot 11

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

Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000
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$1,000
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A John Mecray pencil drawing depicting the sloop "Reliance" leading a ship in the far distance.

Graphite on paper.

Possibly a preliminary work for the artists piece titled "Reliance Leading Shamrock III in the Race for the America’s Cup 1903."

Signed within the image on the lower right.

10 1/4 x 17".

Condition

Nothing adverse to note.

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Estate of John Mecray and thence by descent.