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By Carley Cooper
Anne Smith’s Antique Toy Museum auction on May 12, 2012 to be held at our 908 York Road Main Auction gallery!
Formerly Located at 222 W. Read Street, Baltimore, MD
Comprising Doll Houses and Accessories, Games, Toys, Miniature Carousel, Children’s Books, and Related Items
Exhibition Dates:
Wednesday, May 9, 10 AM to 4 PM
Thursday, May 10, 10 AM to 7 PM
Friday, May 11, 10 AM to 4 PM
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Lot 2: Willsons Show Printers Leicester color lithographic carnival print: “Bumper Cars” circa 1930′s; framed, 32 x 42 in. total size. Estimate $200-300
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Lot 6: Pair of Victorian paper dolls with five outfits, each framed, early 20th century; each frame contains single doll with four outfits and accessories, cut and probably glued., 30 x 23 in. for each frame. Estimate $150-250
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lot 31: Lithographed paper and cardboard furniture, seven-peice candy container suite, second quarter-20th century comprising: three chairs, square-form coffee table, recamier, sofa, and wood base circular table, 3 1/2 in. H. of tallest. Estimate $150-250
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Lot 33: Folk Art carved and painted wood polar bear skin dollhouse rug, early 20th century; 9 x 8 in. Estimate $200-400
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Lot 47: American Empire style pine seven-piece dollhouse dining room suite, early 20th century; comprising: china cupboard, mirrored-back server, circular-form table, pair of chairs, side table, upholstered sofa with miscellaneous side table. Estimate $300-500
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Lot 65: 13 assorted wood metal and ceramic dollhouse chairs, and a table and Victorian style bed, chair styles include: continental, modern, classical. Estimate $150-250
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Lot 74: Art Deco carved wood and celluloid shoe house, circa 1930; shoe carved-form with attached celluloid windows and door. Estimate $100-200
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Lot 87: 27 assorted wood and tin dollhouse furnishings including contemporary and antique styles, pieces include: chairs, tables, piano, upholstered furniture, and bed. Estimate $125-200
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Lot 96: Assortment of doll-size glass and porcelain articles including: tableware, dishes, and decorative objects. Estimate $125-200
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Lot 147: Painted wood toy machine shop with a Falk steam engine and seven lithographed tin steam toys. Steam toys include: carpenter, blacksmith, two band saws, grinding wheel, and three connecting wheel unites, and an assortment of miniature cast iron tools. Estimate $300-500
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Lot 150: Painted and lithographed paper miniature kitchen diorama with related furnishings and accessories, first half-20th century furnishings include: cast iron stove, wooden table, step-back cupboard, server, and bench; multiple miniature metal kitchen accessories, including: cookware, pots, tea sets, candlesticks, kitchen tools, food molds, baskets, and other accessories. Estimate $500-700
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Lot 152: New York Victorian style painted wood, metal, and glass dollhouse reportedly made by Thomas, Marvuglio, circa 1940; modeled after gilded age mansion house, with multiple windows with real glass inserts, balcony over vestibule peaked roof, access gained through multiple doors in rear, 36 in. H., 41 in. W., 20 in D. Estimate $1,000-2,000
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Lot 180: Colonial style painted wood fully-furnished six-room two-story dollhouse with removable roof, made in Rock City, New York, each room fully furnished with appropriate furniture and related accessories and decorations with eight assorted cloth dolls, 36 in. H., 36 in. W., 17 in. D. Estimate $1,000-2,000
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Lot 187: Folk Art style carved and painted wood and cloth fully-functioning miniature carousel with 20 assorted carved and painted wood animals, including: giraffes, dogs, rabbits, tigers, and mythical animals, and four carved and painted wood sleds, top and colored canvas with gold lace trim, painted vignettes and faux jewels attached to sides, fully functional with music, signed on interior “CAROUSEL BUILT BY W.S. LANGHINE,” 59 in. H., 36 in. Diam. Estimate $1,000-2,000
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Lot 256: Painted wood circus cage wagon with oil cloth elephant, plastic and wood horse-drawn sulky with driver, and four miniature horses. Estimate $125-200
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Lot 267: Victorian velocipede. Estimate $300-500
To view the rest of the auction items click here
This will be held at our Main Gallery 908 York Road, Towson, MD 21204
(410) 828-4838
This is not to be missed!!!!!
By Carley Cooper
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Dealer Inventory of Modern and Antique Handmade Oriental Rugs
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Auction Sale of 224 Oriental & Area Rugs
Saturday, May 5th @ 11:00 am
ALL RUGS TO BE SOLD ABSOLUTE TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER
Sale to be held at the Auctioneer’s Gallery:
908 York Road, Towson, MD 21204
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Persian Nain Rug, Modern Persia, 6’7″x10’3″
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PREVIEW DATES
Wednesday, Thursday & Friday, May 2nd, 3rd & 4th, 10am-4pm
Doors open at 9:00am day of sale
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Highlights of Sale
Dealer Inventory of Modern and Antique Handmade Oriental Rugs. All Rugs Sold Absolute to the Highest Bidder with No Minimums, No Reserves. Including 224 Persian, India, Chinese, Tibetan, Turkish, Pakistani rugs and more. Free Catalog Available.
Rug sizes from 3 x 5 to 11 x 20, including many 3′x5′, 4′x6′, 5′x7’6″, 6′x9′, 8′x10′,8′x11′, 9′x12′, 10′x13′, 10′x14′, 12′x15′, 12′x18′ & 11′x20′.
- Persian Rugs include Herez, Meshad, Bahktiari, Kerman, Keshan, Sarouk, Hamadan, NW Persian, and more.
- Sino Persian; Indo Persian, Agra & Bijar; Tibetan; Pakistani Persian & Peshawar.
- Antique rugs include Herez, Sarouk, Bahktiari, Chinese Nichols & Fette, Caucasian Rugs.
- Hooked-Rugs, Hand-Tufted and Power-loomed Area Rugs.
WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU AT THE EXHIBITION AND AUCTION SALE!
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By Carley Cooper
Dealer Inventory of Modern and Antique Handmade Oriental Rugs
MAY 5TH AT 11:00 AM AT OUR MAIN AUCTION GALLERY! 908 York Road, Towson, MD 21204
All Rugs Sold Absolute to the Highest Bidder with No Minimums, No Reserves. Including Over 200 Persian, India, Chinese, Tibetan, Turkish, Pakistani and more!
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Lot 19: Indo Agra Rug, India, Modern, 4’1″x6’4″ Estimate $ 100-300
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Lot 36: Semi-antique Persian Herez Rug, Persia, Circa 1925, 6’10″x9’6″ Estimate $ 1,000-2,000
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Lot 41: Peshawar Rug, Pakistan, Modern, 6’10″x10’3″ Estimate $ 500-1,000
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Lot 58: Persian Bahktiari Rug, Iran, Circa 1980, 9′x12′ Estimate $ 500-1,000
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Lot 60: Persian Herez Rug, Iran, Circa 1970, 8’2″x 11’6″ Estimate $ 800-1,200
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Lot 70: Tibetan Rug, Nepal, Modern, 8’8″x12’1″ Estimate $ 500-1,000
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Lot 104: Semi-antique Persian Ekbatan Kazvin Rug, Persia, Circa 1945, 4’4″x6’7″ Estimate $ 300-800
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Lot 127: Peshawar Rug, Pakistan, Modern, 12′x17’7″ Estimate $ 1,500-3,000
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Lot 176: Tibetan Rug, Nepal, Modern, 9′x12′ Estimate $ 500-1,000
Rug Catalog to view the other rugs going to auction.
NOTE: NEW AUCTION & EXHIBITION DATES!
Exhibition Dates:
Wednesday, May 2nd, Thursday May 3rd & Friday May 4th, 10am-4pm
Doors open at 9:00 am day of sale.
ALL RUGS TO BE SOLD ABSOLUTE TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, NO MINIMUMS, NO RESERVES!
Includes many scatters, runners, gallery size, room size, over sized and round.
Rug sizes from 3 x 5 to 11 x 20, including many 3’x5’, 4’x6’, 5’x7’6”, 6’x9’, 8’x10’,8’x11’, 9’x12’, 10’x13’, 10’x14’, 12’x15’, 12′x18′ & 11’x20’.
Highlights of Sale:
- Persian Rugs include Herez, Meshad, Bahktiari, Kerman, Keshan, Sarouk, Hamadan, NW Persian, and more.
- Sino Persian; Indo Persian, Agra & Bijar; Tibetan; Pakistani Persian & Peshawar.
- Antique rugs include Herez, Sarouk, Bahktiari, Chinese Nichols & Fette, Caucasian Rugs.
- Hooked-Rugs, Hand-Tufted and Power-loomed Area Rugs.
Contact Information:
Email: Larry@AlexCooper.com
Telephone: Jamey Levinson at 443-470-1423 or Toll Free 1-800-272-3145 x101
We Look forward to seeing you there!
By Carley Cooper
18% Buyers Premium included in price
Lot 96-Rococo Revival walnut writing desk. Sold for $82.60
Lot 100-Group of five assorted pieces of furniture Sold or $147.50
Lot 112-Victorian carved walnut library table, and a Victorian upholstered chaise. Sold for $70.80
Lot 135-Victorian walnut gentleman’s chair with matching lady’s chair, and a pair of Victorian balloon-back side chairs. Sold for $147.50
Lot 153-Eight assorted picture frames. Sold for $70.80
Lot 188-Pair of marble top side tables, marble top coffee table, and a reproduction marble top kidney-shaped side table. Sold for $70.80
Lot 189-Rococo Revival walnut marble top chest. Sold for $59.00
Lot 233-Two American blanket chests. Sold for $177.00
Lot 238-Pair of Limoges floral painted vases converted to lamps, and an Indian brass lamp. Sold for $147.50
Lot 247-Group of five cast brass lamps. Sold for $11.80
Lot 253-Group of 13 assorted porcelain and glass articles. Sold for $35.40
Lot 258-Victorian pine cabinet. Sold for $35.40
Lot 285-19th century armchair. Sold for $35.40
Lot 288- Pair of Godey fashion prints, each framed, and two vintage purses. Sold for $82.60
Lot 334-Painted wicker desk, possibly Haywood-Wakefield. Sold for $147.50
Lot 339-Six Louis XVI style upholstered side chairs. Sold for $295.00
Lot 383-Group of seven assorted framed artworks. Sold for $35.40
Lot 401-Large giltwood mirror. Sold for $147.50
By Carley Cooper
This was an auction not to be missed at Alex Cooper Auctioneers! Well, if you did here is a list of the top 10 items sold at our auction!
18% Buyers Premium included in prices below
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11.14 cts. emerald-cut fancy intense yellow diamond ring G.I.A. Diamond Grading Report # 2145529838; “emerald” cut “11.14 cts.” diamond; color grade “natural fancy intense yellow;” clarity grade “SI1;” set into platinum. Sold for $306,800
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G.I.A. Diamond Grading Report # 5141529746: “Round Brilliant” cut “3.67 cts.” diamond; color grade “G;” clarity grade “VS1;” set into a 14K white gold gentleman’s ring. Sold for $112,100
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G.I.A. Colored Diamond Grading Report # 2145529861; “Old European Brilliant” cut “3.74 cts.” diamond; color grade “Natural Fancy Yellow;” clarity grade “VS1;” surrounded by thirty-eight small round-cut diamonds, approximately 2.28 cts. total; set into platinum. Sold for $59,000
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center round-cut diamond, approximately 2.75 cts.; flanked by two baguette diamonds approximately .20 cts. total and two round-cut diamonds approximately .06 cts. total; set into platinum. Sold for $32,450
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1956 Ford Thunderbird with Continental Kit, Carport Windows, and Removable Hard Top approximately 47,200 miles, Fiesta Red with white removable hardtop, 312 C1/225 HP V8 engine, with late model Holley four-barrel carburetor and open element air cleaner assembly, Fordomatic two-speed automatic transmission, “open” rear axle, power steering, power drum brakes, power windows, four-way power seats, heater and defroster, and day/night interior rear-view mirror. Sold for $29,500
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Chinese Export Famille Rose porcelain palace vase second half-19th century; rose pink ground with auspicious figural decoration, parcel-gilt elephant head handles, 36 in. H., with carved wood oriental style stand . Sold for $29,500
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2.50 cts. round-cut diamond engagement ring center round-cut diamond, approximately 2.50 cts.; flanked by two small baguette diamonds; set into platinum. Sold for $26,550
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Approx. 3 cts. Asscher-cut diamond ring center Asscher-cut diamond, approximately 3 cts.; flanked by two trilliant cut diamonds; set into platinum. Sold for $20,060
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Danish sterling silver center bowl in the “Grape” pattern, Georg Jensen, Copenhagen mid-20th century, pattern 296A; 5 in. H., 11 x 14 1/4 in.; 63.30 ozt. Sold for $20,060
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Diamond cluster ring center round-cut diamond, approximately 1.50 cts.; flanked by two round-cut diamonds, approximately 1.25 cts. each; surrounded by twenty round-cut diamonds, approximately 1.20 cts. total; set into platinum. Sold for $17,700
By Carley Cooper
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IMPORTANT 3-DAY ESTATE AUCTION SALE
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908 York Road, Towson, MD 21204
Saturday, April 14th @ 10 AM
Sunday, April 15th @ 10 AM
Monday, April 16th @ 2 PM
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11.14 cts. Emerald-cut fancy intense yellow diamond ring set in platinum
Spectacular Estate Diamond Jewelry Collection; Antique American and Quality Reproduction Furniture; Steinway Pianos; Paintings and Prints; Bronze and Contemporary Sculpture; American and Continental Sterling Silver; Porcelain; Glass; Oriental Rugs; Coins; Stamps; Fine Book Collection; Ephemera; Pre-Columbian and Asian Artifacts; Frame Collection; and a 1956 Ford Thunderbird
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AUCTION DATES
Sat. April 14th at 10 AM Sun. April 15th at 10 AM Mon. April 16th at 2 PM
   PREVIEW DATES
Thursday, April 12th, 10am-8pm
Friday, April 13th, 10am-4pm
Saturday, April 14th, 9am-3pm
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Steinway Ebonized Grand Piano, model L,
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April 14 – 16 Gallery Auction
Please note the schedule for our April Auction. While Saturday has traditionally been an exhibition day, on April 14th at 10:00 AM, we will commence with our three day auction in our Annex and North Galleries. You can still preview items in the Main Gallery while that session is in progress. Sunday’s 10:00 AM session remains unchanged and commences in the Main Gallery with the case items, Antique American and Quality Reproduction Furniture; Steinway Pianos; Paintings and Prints; Bronze and Contemporary Sculpture; Porcelain; and Glass. In addition, a 1956 Ford Thunderbird will be sold Sunday at 1:00 pm. Monday’s session commences at 2:00 pm with a fine Book and Ephemera Collection, followed by Pre-Columbian and Asian Artifacts; Oriental Rugs; a magnificent selection of Jewelry including Diamonds from the estate of Samuel C. Mahle; Silver and concluding with Coins & Stamps.
Saturday Session
A large collection of picture frames of various sizes and age; country furniture; kitchen collectables; early American tools, toleware; early lighting; stoneware crocks; early bottles; fireplace equipment; assortment of furniture, including side chairs, upholstered furniture, marble-top tables and more; violins and other musical instruments; group of Disney collectables, including stuffed animals; Christmas decorations; antique postcards; Armani figures, and so much more. Note: Saturday’s auction session will be a ‘walk-around’ and will not be offered on Artfact.
Sunday Session
GLASS: Steuben crystal; Baccarat; Waterford, including a punch bowl and glasses; Bohemian stemware, two Orrefors artist signed vases; early American glass; large pair of Lalique crystal Swans, and more.
PORCELAIN: Important Mandarin Palate punch bowl, circa 1775; Chinese Export Nanking platter, circa 1750; Chinese Armorial; Canton tureen, platters & serving pieces; Four monumental Chinese Export palace vases; pair of Rose Medallion ku-form vases; Meissen figures, including “The Chariot of Apollo,” “Musical Party,” “Lady & Gentleman,” and “Seasonal Allegory;” large Capodimonte urns; Limoges pedestal bowl with peacock decoration; Italian figural ceramics; China sets, including Wedgwood “Ivanhoe,” Royal Doulton “Canterbury,” and more; Lamberton B & O Railroad china sectional plates, desert bowls, dinner plates, cups and saucers, and more; This auction offers a wide assortment of porcelain for all types of buyers!
BRONZE & CONTEMPORARY SCULPTURE: Large assortment of Vienna cold painted bronze cabinet figures; “Elephant d’Afrique,” bronze by Alfred Barye; “Duck Mother,” bronze by Edward Berge; “Good News Bird,” bronze by Joel Fisher; “Knight of Verona,” gilt bronze by Hans Müller; two Barry Wood Johnston large bronze figures; carved ivory figural group of Apollo and three muses, 19th century; three kinetic sculptures by Jerome Kirk; painted plaster maquette of “La Fayette a Cheval”; Italian foliate carved marble two-tier spill fountain, late 19th century, and more.
AMERICAN FURNITURE: Assortment of Federal and Classical furniture, including Pembroke table, breakfast tables, chests of drawers, sofa, and chairs; Pennsylvania furniture, including tall chest, circa 1750; corner cupboard, circa 1750; Philadelphia chest of drawers, circa 1770; period & reproduction sideboards and sets of chairs; flip-top games tables; selection of corner cupboards; two Steinway ebonized grand pianos; lady’s secretary bookcases, Massachusetts, circa 1810; and canopy bedstead, Portsmouth, NH, circa 1820.
CONTINENTAL FURNITURE: Monumental oak cabinet; French diminutive commode, 18th century; cassone; and more.
AMERICAN COUNTRY FURNITURE & DECORATIONS: Pine step-back cupboard, circa 1810; corner cupboards; large selection of salt-glazed cobalt-decorated stoneware; painted wood hanging cabinets; selection of blanket chests; and more.
CONTEMPORARY FURNITURE: Pair of Eames leather & Rosewood chairs & ottoman; chairs, floor lamp, and two credenzas.
ARTWORK: Portrait of a girl, oil in cradled panel, by Jean Baptiste Greuze; collection of over 20 oil paintings by John D Stull; Portrait of Harriet Early of Baltimore, oil on canvas, by Alfred Jacob Miller; Baltimore Harbor, oil on canvas, by Charles A. Watson; collection of French advertising posters; “Spirals,” color lithograph, artist proof by Alexander Calder; WWII art, and much more.
Monday Session
Commences at 2:00 pm with Books and Ephemera, Asian and Ethnographic Art, Stamps, Oriental Rugs, Diamond Jewelry, American and Continental Silver, Coins and Currency
BOOKS & EPHEMERA: Fine Press & Illustrated books; selection of Americana, including two Benjamin Franklin imprints and titles on the Frontier; Illuminated manuscript Koran in original binding, 18th century; large selection of Boys-Adventure, art & art history, classics and general reading; Ephemera descended through the family of Philip Hone, including Daniel Webster letters and early New York manumission; hand-written copy of Abraham Lincoln’s order to General U.S. Grant on April 7, 1865; Autographs; and early Newspapers.
ASIAN & ETHNOGRAPHIC ART: Chinese jade and hard stone carvings and paintings; Japanese tanto dagger with fittings; three Indonesian kris daggers; Pre-Columbian stone carvings and beads, Veracruz ceramics; and Native American artifacts.
STAMPS: Selection of early albums, first day covers and other interesting material.
ORIENTAL RUGS: 13 x 20 antique Lavar Kerman carpet; 11.6 x 14.8 antique Bahkshaish Serapi carpet; two 9 x 12 antique Sarouk carpets; 10.8 x 17 semi-antique Tabriz carpet; old Herez runners; numerous Persian & Caucasian scatter; and more.
JEWELRY: Magnificent collection of over twenty fine diamond rings from the Estate of Samuel C. Mahle, featuring an 11.14 cts. emerald-cut fancy intense yellow diamond, set in platinum; a 3.67 cts. brilliant round-cut diamond, set in platinum; 3.74 cts. natural fancy yellow diamond, surrounded by approx. 2.28 cts. diamonds total, set in platinum. We have been advised by the estate representative that the diamonds were collected in the 1920′s – 40′s, and have been in a safe deposit box since the late 1940′s. Other jewelry includes a Continental wax and rock crystal figural diorama pendant; Victorian gold jewelry; assorted modern diamond, gemstone and gold jewelry.
SILVER: Important George Jensen sterling silver articles in the grape pattern, including a center bowl, pair of compotes & pair of candlesticks; other Jensen sterling; large selection of Kirk and Stieff sterling silver hollowware and flatware; Continental and English silver; and a large assortment of high quality silver-plate.
COINS: General selection, including Colonial copper cents; early silver dollars; bulk silver; selection of paper money, and more.
The Alex Cooper staff is very excited about our upcoming three-day auction. We hope to see you at the exhibition and sale.
Gallery Pictures of items for auction in the Saturday, April 14th sale.
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By Carley Cooper
We hear time after time that potential customers are scared of our auctions …. “We can’t afford anything at their auction.” Well, you can! We have items to fit just about everyone’s budget. Stop by for our open house April 12-14th and check out our North Gallery selection. You will be pleasantly surprised! — at Alex Cooper Auctioneers.
Here is a preview list of lots that will be in our upcoming auction…
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Two Delft blue and white chargers
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Tunison, early 20th century, Indian Chief in Profile, pastel on paper, 18 1/2 x 11 1/2 in., framed
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Assorted Wedgwood jasperware
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Stuffed birds
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Silhouette of boy and dog
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Jane Frank (American, 20th c.) “Little Choptank River, ” mixed media on canvas, signed and dated ’63 lr, framed
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Beautiful pine hutch cupboard
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Assorted Frames
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Bird upholstered sofa
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Kitchenware- rolling pins, molds, cans, other assorted items
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Fatima Azimova, Russian/American, b. 1974, Mermaid with Pearls, acrylic on canvas, 24 x 17 3/4 in., framed
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We have about 140 book lots for sale
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Old tea and other tin cans
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Anne Smith Toy Collection to be held at our gallery on Saturday, May 12th at 10AM
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Victorian Medicine advertising calendar, 1899
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Assorted blown glass birds, bowls, other objects
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Six Louis XVI style upholstered side chairs
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Molded ceramic vase
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Jerome Kirk “Red Orbit” kinetic sculpture
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Group of 19 antique glass bottles, and three stoneware bottles
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String Instruments, we have a group of violins
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Continental wax and rock crystal miniature figural diorama pendant, set into gold
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Our auction will also include a spectacular Estate Diamond Jewelry Collection; Antique American and Quality Reproduction Furniture; Steinway Pianos; Paintings and Prints; Bronze and Contemporary Sculpture; American and Continental Sterling Silver; Porcelain; Glass; Oriental Rugs; Coins; Stamps; Fine Book Collection; Ephemera; Pre-Columbian and Asian Artifact
Featuring Property from the Estates of:
Ryda Hecht Levi, Lutherville, MD
Richard A. Foss, Baltimore, MD
Samuel C. Mahle, Baltimore, MD
David L. Doeller, Freeland, MD
and numerous other Consignors
Exhibition Dates:
Thursday, April 12, 10 AM to 8 PM
Friday, April 13, 10 AM to 4 PM
Saturday, April 14, 9 AM to 3 PM
(Concurrent with Annex and
North Gallery Session)
To view auction items please click the link below
Auction Items
You can also bid online on Artfact Live
Auction will be held in our gallery at 908 York Road, Towson, MD 21204
If you have any questions please call us at (410) 828-4838
or
Email: antiques@alexcooper.com
Future Upcoming Auction
Anne Smith Toy Collection to be held at our gallery on Saturday, May 12th at 10AM
WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU AT OUR SPRING AUCTIONS!
By Carley Cooper
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THREE UPCOMING SPRING AUCTIONS
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| Important 3-Day Estate Auction Sale
Spectacular Estate Diamond Jewelry Collection; Antique American and Quality Reproduction Furniture; Steinway Pianos; Paintings and Prints; Bronze and Contemporary Sculpture; American and Continental Sterling Silver; Porcelain; Glass; Oriental Rugs; Coins; Stamps; Fine Book Collection; Ephemera; Pre-Columbian and Asian Artifacts; and a 1956 Ford Thunderbird
To be held at our Gallery:
908 York Road, Towson, MD 21204
Saturday, April 14th @ 10 AM
Sunday, April 15th @ 10 AM
Monday, April 16th @ 3 PM
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Dealer Inventory of Modern and
Antique Handmade Oriental Rugs
To be held at our Gallery:
908 York Road, Towson, MD 21204
Saturday, April 28th @ 10 AM
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Anne Smith Toy Collection
To be held at our Gallery:
908 York Road, Towson, MD 21204
Saturday, May 12th @ 10 AM
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By Carley Cooper
Our 3-day sale was a wonderful turn out, many seats were filled in our gallery with bidders from all over Maryland, DC, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and other states!
Below is a list of items that did well this auction with the 18% buyers premium included.
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Lot 1028: George III mahogany cellarette. Sold for $3,835
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Lot 1127: Scottish School, 19th century, Double Portrait of Children in a landscape, oil on canvas, 44 x 54 in., framed. Sold for $4,130
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Lot 749A: Pair of Limoges painted parcel-gilt porcelain Presidential pattern oyster plates, Rutherford B. Hayes. Sold for $3,540
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Lot 1629: American repousse sterling silver five-piece tea and coffee service in “Baltimore Rose” pattern, Schofield. Sold for $4,425
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Lot 1050: Chippendale style carved mahogany tester bedstead. Sold for $3,835
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Lot 1055: Federal mahogany and tiger maple bow-front chest of drawers, Massachusetts. Sold for $3,835
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Lot 1434: Antique Serapi carpet, Persia, circa 1900, 14.10 X 21.6. Sold for $23,600
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Lot 1521: Pair of 18K gold and diamond ear clips. Sold for $3,245
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Lot 980: French Industrial Series brass “Windmill” clock and thermometer. Sold for $5,015
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Lot 1525: Rare Samuel Watson 22K gold pair case pocket watch, London, 1697-98. Sold for $3,835
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Lot 1126: Attributed to Philips Wouwerman, Dutch, 1619-1668, Horsemen Outside a Blacksmith’s Shop, oil on cradled panel, framed. Sold for $7,670
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Lot 1254: Rene Charles Edmond His, French, 1877-1960, Arab Caravan Crossing Stream, oil on canvas, 90 x 134 in., unframed. Sold for $11,800
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Lot 1433: Fine antique Feraghan Sarouk carpet, Persia, circa 1900, 11.2 x 16.3. Sold for $21,240
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Lot 1211: Attributed to Edwin Lord Weeks. “The”Nahr el Kelb,” or river of dogs. Mts. of Lebanon, Syria, from Nature”, oil on canvas, framed. Sold for $12,980
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Lot 1033: Set of four Federal bellflower inlaid mahogany oval black upholstered dining chairs, Baltimore, Maryland. Sold for $8,260
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Lot 1523: Pair of 18K gold, diamond and sapphire ear clips, David Webb. Sold for $3,245
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Lot 1526: Audemars Piguet & Co. platinum and diamond open-face dress pocket watch, together with a platinum and diamond studded fob. Sold for $4,425
Our next auction is another 3-day sale on
Saturday, April 14th at 10AM
Sunday, April 15th at 10AM
Monday, April 16th at 3PM
Items include : Magnificent Estate Diamond Jewelry; Furniture and Decorative Arts; Paintings and Sculpture; Sterling Silver; Oriental Rugs; and Collectibles.
If you would like to consign items with us please call 410-828-4838 or stop by! Alex Cooper Auctioneers- 908 York Road, Towson, MD 21204
Thanks!
By Carley Cooper
We Will Be Auctioning…
American, English and Continental Furniture, Paintings, and Bronze Sculpture; Extensive Clock and Pocket Watch Collections; Porcelain; Art Pottery; Glass; Sterling Silver; Estate Jewelry; Rare Oriental Rugs; Gun and Weapon Collection; Dolls; and Orientalia
Please note the new schedule for our February Auction. While Saturday has traditionally been an exhibition day, on February 25th, beginning at 10 AM you can bid on items up for auction in our Annex and North Galleries. You can still preview items in the Main Gallery while that session is in progress. Sunday’s 10 AM session remains unchanged and commences in the Main Gallery with the case items, including porcelain and ceramics, glass, portrait miniatures, sculpture, clocks, and other decorative arts. The Sunday session continues with furniture, and concludes with paintings and prints. Monday’s session commences at 3 PM with a collection of shotguns, pistols and knives, followed around 4 PM by Oriental Rugs, then Silver and Jewelry.
The Saturday Session features a large collection of clocks; Reproduction Furniture and Decorations, Paintings and Prints, China, Glass, collection of Madame Alexander Dolls; and Utilitarian Items.
The Sunday Session includes: Italian Majolica; Continental porcelain, art pottery, and glass; Furniture includes Federal Maryland Chairs, and other American & English Period Furniture, including furniture from The Captain Stevens House, Fells Point; large collection of assorted clocks includes: Regulator clocks, Tall Case Clocks, German Black Forest Cuckoo clocks, and Ogee Bracket clocks. Art Pottery includes Rookwood, Van Briggle, Clairice Cliff and more; Duck decoys include Madison Mitchell and Captain Harry Jobes; American, English, Continental & Japanese paintings & prints; and much more.
The Monday Session starts at 3 PM with weapons including shotguns, pistols and knives; followed by Oriental Rugs, Jewelry and Silver. Oriental rugs feature an antique Kazak, Semi-Antique Keshan carpet, Antique Serapi and many more. Featured jewelry includes a Tiffany Brooch, David Webb earrings, large collection of Gentleman’s pocket watches, and Gold and loose gemstones. Silver includes Kirk and Steiff repousse and much more.
The above is just a partial list of items included in the Alex Cooper Important Three Estate Auction. Our website will be updated in the coming weeks with sale highlights, brochure and a catalogue.
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Pair of carved and painted wood duck decoy figures, by R. Madison Mitchell; 1976
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18K yellow gold, platinum, diamond, sapphire and carved lapis lazuli flowering cactus form brooch, Tiffany & Co.
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American repousse sterling silver five-piece tea and coffee service in the “Baltimore Rose” pattern, Schofield, 118 ozt
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Frits Thaulow (Norwegian, 1847-1906). Winter Landscape With Stream, pastel on paper, mounted on canvas, signed, 25 x 30 in., framed
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Gilt metal glass panel regulator clock; circa 1890
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Italian majolica charger depicting “Triumph of Bacchus and Ariadne,” after Annibale Carracci; 24 in. diameter
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Aaron Sopher (American, 1905-1972). “The Gayety, Baltimore, MD,” watercolor, signed, 13 ½ x 16 ¾ in., framed
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Scottish School, 19th century. Double Portrait of Children in Landscape, oil on canvas, 44 x 54 in., frame
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Pair of 18K gold and diamond earclips
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Antique Mohtasham Keshan prayer rug, Persia, circa 1900, 4.6 x 6.9
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Joseph Sheppard (American, b. 1930). “Burlesk Dancer,” oil on canvas, signed, 34 x 44 in., frame
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Chippendale style carved mahogany tester bedstead, late 19th cent.; with paint decorated and upholstered canopy, 106 in. H.; 60 in. W
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Continental figural chased silver flagon, dated 1851, 8 in. height, 36.6 ozt
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From a Wedgwood transfer decorated china partial dinner service in the “Ivanhoe” pattern
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George III inlaid mahogany piano forte, Gabriel Buntebart, London, 1798; 33 in. height, 60 in. length
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Rare Samuel Watson 22K gold pair case pocket watch, London, 1697-98
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George III style carved mahogany secretary bookcase, late 19th century; 96 in. heigh
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To preview the entire brochure click here
PREVIEW DATES
Thursday, February 23rd, 10am-8pm
Friday, February 24th, 10am-4pm
Saturday, February 25th, 9am-3pm
(simultaneous with North Gallery auction)
AUCTION DATES
Saturday, February 25th @ 10 AM
Sunday, February 26th @ 10 AM
Monday, February 27th @ 3 PM
TO BE HELD AT OUR GALLERY ON 908 YORK ROAD, TOWSON, MD 21204
If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to email or call us at 410-828-4838, antiques@alexcooper.com
We look forward to seeing you!
