Baltimore-based Auctioneer Alex Cooper will host a two-day Gallery Auction on Thursday, March 1st and Saturday, March 3rd featuring an incredible collection of fine jewelry, luxury accessories, sterling silver, militaria, currency, fine Oriental rugs, contemporary art, mid-century and continental furniture, and decorative arts.
The auction is headlined by several exceptional pieces, including an original Montague Dawson, "The Baltimore Clipper: The Rainbow," signed oil on canvas; and a Roy Lichtenstein offset lithograph, "Shipboard Girl". The auction will also feature an early Baltimore, five-piece repousse sterling coffee and tea serving set. The jewelry highlights include a 4.51 carat diamond art deco ring in platinum (estimated value $25,000 - $35,000), and an art deco platinum diamond bracelet, circa 1920.
Notable fine jewelry, luxury accessories, sterling silver, militaria, and currency available in the Thursday, March 1st auction include:
- Lot 107: 2.53ct Pear Shape Diamond Engagement Ring
- Lot 110: A Pair Of 2.01ct. Diamond Studs In 14K White Gold
- Lot 134: Rare 18k Buccellati Zippo Lighter
- Lot 135: A Lady's 14k 4.09ct Sapphire and Diamond Ring
- Lot 136: 18k Diamond Ring and Enamel by David Webb
- Lot 144: Heavy Ruby and Diamond Necklace In 18k Yellow Gold
- Lot 155: Art Deco Platinum Diamond Bracelet, Circa 1920
- Lot 156: A Lady's 4.51 Diamond Art Deco Ring in Platinum, Circa 1910
- Lot 167: A Lady's 5.40ct Sapphire and Diamond Ring in Gold
- Lot 179: A Lady's 2.21ct Oval Diamond Engagement Ring
- Lot 281: A Lady's 18K Unheated Sapphire and Diamond Ring
- Lot 300-319: Assorted Hermès Scarves
- Lot 333: Louis Vuitton Noé Monogram Handbag
- Lot 410: Early Baltimore, Five Piece Repousse Sterling Coffee and Tea Serving Set
- Lot 420: Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver 5-Piece Coffee and Tea Service
- Lot 602: Mexican 1947 50 Pesos Gold
- Lot 612: U.S. 1900 $10,000 Gold Certificate FR-1225H
- Lot 633: U.S. 1924 $20 St. Gaudens PCGS MS62
Notable fine Oriental rugs, contemporary art, mid-century and continental furniture, and decorative arts available in the Saturday,March 3rd auction include:
- Lot 848: Antique Herez Carpet, 9.3 X 11.7
- Lot 867: Antique Tabriz Carpet, 12.7 X 20.9
- Lot 902: Keith Haring, "Apocalypse Iv", Silkscreen
- Lot 904: Stephen Scott Young, "Study for Scarecrow", Signed Watercolor
- Lot 905: Montague Dawson, "The Baltimore Clipper: The Rainbow", Signed Oil on Canvas
- Lot 910: Marc Chagall, "Nude with Bouquet", Lithograph
- Lot 912: Montague Dawson, “British Destroyer-Valetta Harbor”, Signed Oil on Board
- Lot 913: Montague Dawson, “British Destroyer-Rio De Janeiro”, Signed Oil on Board
- Lot 920: Henri Matisse, "Mlle. M.M.", Etching
- Lot 926: Roy Lichtenstein, "Shipboard Girl", Offset Lithograph
- Lot 946: Pablo Picasso, "Homme Et Femme," Etching
- Lot 1155: Arthur J. Leduc, Nessus And Dianera, Bronze
- Lot 1233: Tiffany Bronze Tree Trunk-Form Lamp Base
- Lot 1299: Chinese Flambe Porcelain Vase
- Lot 1302: Emmanuel Fremiet, Centaur and Bear, Bronze
- Lot 1305: Large Asian Gilt Bronze Mounted Vase
- Lot 1313: Pair Napoleon III Gilt Bronze Figural Candelabra
“We have had a great start to 2018 and are excited for this month’s gallery auction, which features an impressive selection of works from world renowned artists and stunning jewelry,” said Paul Cooper, Vice President of Alex Cooper. “We continue to grow our following by providing collectors and buyers rare and one-of-a-kind items. It is exciting to see a shift in consumer behavior, with individuals of all ages realizing the benefits of purchasing at our auctions.”
The Thursday, March 1st auction will begin promptly at 12 noon EST; the Saturday, March 3rd auction will begin at 10 am EST. All sales will take place at Alex Cooper Auctioneers, located at 908 York Road in Towson, Maryland.
Available items can be previewed at the Gallery, or online at http://antiques.alexcooper.com. Online bidding is available through Alex Cooper’s website, along with the Live Auctioneers & Invaluable platforms; phone and absentee bids are also accepted.
Alex Cooper, headquartered in Towson, Md., is one of the largest auctioneers in Maryland and Washington, D.C. Founded in 1924 by Alex Cooper, the company has more than 50 employees and specializes in the sale of residential, commercial and industrial real estate as well as antiques, household furnishings, vehicles, office equipment and industrial machinery. The showroom also features a “Gallery of Rugs” offering one of the region’s most expansive rug collections, including pieces from Persia, Turkey, China, India and the Caucasus.
