About Paul Madden Antiques
Paul Madden Antiques specializes in the art and antiques of coastal New England. Owned and operated by Parke Madden, a third generation antiques dealer. Paul Madden Antiques is a market leader in antique scrimshaw, marine antiques, and fine art of the Cape Cod - Nantucket - Martha's Vineyard Region. We are proud of the many items placed with the best collectors, decorators, and museums worldwide.
Established in 19621stDibs seller since 2024
Featured Pieces
Vintage Carved Wooden Pineapple Chandelier
Located in Sandwich, MA
Unusual carved wooden pineapple candle chandelier, mid 20th Century. Painted and gilded wooden pineapple with leaves, supporting six reverse curved g...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
Pair of Antique John Bailey Federal Brass Andirons
Located in Sandwich, MA
Antique pair of brass Federal style double lemon top andirons by John Bailey of New York City circa 1800. Cast iron dogs. Great condition. Measures 23-1/2" high by 11-3/4" wide by 21...
Category
Antique Early 1800s American Andirons
Materials
Brass
Rare 18th C. Newport Map
Located in Sandwich, MA
Rare 18th C, Map titled "A plan of the town of Newport in the province of Rhode Island". Earliest printed plan of Newport, published for the use of the British just prior to their o...
Category
Antique 1770s American Maps
Materials
Paper
Nantucket Doorway Painting by Volney Allan Richardson
Located in Sandwich, MA
Oil on canvas painting titled "Nantucket Doorway" by Volney Allan Richardson (American, 1880-1955). Signed lower right corner, wonderful origin...
Category
Early 20th Century Paintings
Materials
Paint
Rare 19th Century Covered Nantucket Basket
Located in Sandwich, MA
Rare antique covered round swing handled Nantucket basket attributed to Charles B Ray circa 1880. Covered 19th C. Nantucket baskets seldom come to ma...
Category
Antique Late 18th Century American Decorative Baskets
Materials
Cane, Rattan
Nantucket Wave Painting by Paul Madden
Located in Sandwich, MA
Acrylic on board painting of a cresting wave by Nantucket artist Paul Madden (1938-2008) circa 1975. Abstract impasto style captures the energy and color of the sea. Measures 31" by ...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Antique Nantucket Lightship Basket with Wide Rim
Located in Sandwich, MA
Rare form antique Nantucket Lightship Basket with wide rim. Measures a large 14-1/2" diameter and just a 4" height giving it an open flare design. Two small finger size handles add t...
Category
Early 20th Century American Decorative Baskets
Materials
Cane, Rattan, Wood
Antique Charles Ray Nantucket Lightship Basket
Located in Sandwich, MA
Antique Nantucket Lightship Basket, attributed to Charles Ray (1798-1884) circa 1870. Swing handled small open round cane woven basket with...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Decorative Baskets
Materials
Cane, Rattan, Wood
Antique Covered Nantucket Lightship Basket by A.D. Williams
Located in Sandwich, MA
Rare antique covered Nantucket Lightship basket by A.D. Williams (1867-1927) circa 1900. Covered Nantucket Lightship baskets are some of the rarest examples and highly sought after by collectors. This one was made on an 10-1/2" diameter mold. Features a turned lid knob, brass hinge, ears, and shaped swing handle. Fantastic dark patina as you would expect from a 100+ year old basket...
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Decorative Baskets
Materials
Cane, Rattan, Wood
Nantucket Autumn Painting by Andrew Shunney
By Andrew Shunney
Located in Sandwich, MA
Vintage painting "Nantucket Autumn" by Andrew Shunney (American: 1916 - 1978), circa 1960s. Acrylic on canvas modern minimalist Nantucket autumnal landscape with marsh, creek and cot...
Category
Mid-20th Century Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Antique French Ormolu Barometer
Located in Sandwich, MA
Wonderful antique French mercury barometer. Louis XVI ormolu style with elaborate cast bronze leaves and polychrome paint. Features a large squirrel tail thermometer and decorative s...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Scientific Instruments
Materials
Bronze
Rare Oversized Stormoguide Barometer by Short & Mason
By Short & Mason
Located in Sandwich, MA
Rare oversized Stormoguide barometer by Short & Mason circa 1930. Possibly made as a store display, this barometer's 12-1/2" dial is over twice the size of the more commonly found St...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
