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FINE ART + DESIGN SUMMER 2026

Thu, Aug 27, 2026 12:00PM EDT
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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.
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Lot 16

Late 19th Century Yacht Related Print Collection

Estimate: $300 - $500
Starting Bid
$100

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

Four 19th Century yacht related prints on paper :

i. One (1) Currier & Ives published hand colored lithograph "The Yacht "Countess of Dufferin." 1876.

ii. One (1) cutout print of a wood engraving from punch magazine 1851.

iii. One (1) lithographic "Puck" magazine cover that lists the winners of "The America's Cup" from 1851-1887.

iv. One (1) promotional chromolithograph of a model ship dated 1875. Each from the personal collection of notable marine artist John Mecray.

Various sizes, largest: 22 1/2 x 26 1/2" (overall).

Condition

Various conditions consistent with age. May display minor foxing, soiling, creasing. Works have not been removed from frames and matting for inspection.

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Estate of John Mecray and thence by descent.