Alex Cooper Auctioneers

Lot 1202

Chris Roberts-Antieau (American, b. 1950) Dirty Dog, 2004 Mixed media - fabric applique and embroidery with artist-decorated frame Sight: 14¼ x 24 in. | Framed: 21½ x 31¾ in. Signed and titled on frame lower center
A signature work from Roberts-Antieau - her trademark folk-inspired applique and embroidery brought to life in vivid fabric and stitch, housed in a one-of-a-kind artist-decorated frame that makes the piece complete on all four sides.

Offered in our June 18th auction. Estimate: $1,000-$3,000.

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Lot 410

William Thomson (American, active 1810-1834) Four-Piece Coin Silver Tea and Coffee Service, c. 1810-1834 New York, New York Coin silver | 130.3 ozt. Maker's mark and 1823 on underside Teapot, creamer, sugar & waste bowl

Ornately decorated throughout with repousse flowering cornucopias and applied borders depicting sheaves of wheat alternating with scenes of rural farm life. Covers with repousse wheat finials, foliate-capped C-scroll handles, cast wheat spout on the coffee pot - the whole raised on cast acanthus and wheat legs atop ball feet. Four assorted monograms. An ambitious and masterfully executed service from one of New York's early 19th century silversmiths.

Offered in our June 17th auction - Estimate: $5,000-$7,000.

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Lot 1429

Daum Nancy (French, est. 1878) Silver Mounted Cameo Jug Art Nouveau cameo glass with sterling silver mounts 8½ in. H x 7½ in. L x 2½ in. W Marked "Daum Nancy" on base | Sterling marked

Green cameo glass decorated with thistles highlighted in gold paint - dragon form handle, fish at spout. A quintessential expression of Art Nouveau naturalism from one of France's most celebrated glass houses.

Offered in our June 18th auction - Estimate: $600-$1,000.

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Lot 196

Ben Rosenfeld, London (active 1959-1987) Diamond & Gemstone Phoenix Brooch 18K yellow gold Sapphires in crown | Ruby eyes | Diamonds in tail Highly textured feathered body | Signed "BRLD" 4 in. L | 24.9 grams
A mythic subject rendered in gold - Rosenfeld's phoenix rises in richly textured 18K yellow gold, its crown set with sapphires, eyes ablaze in ruby, and tail tipped with diamonds. A singular piece from one of London's distinguished mid-century jewelers.

Offered in our June 17th auction - Estimate: $2,000-$4,000.

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Lot 1210
American, 20th Century Trompe l'oeil Tea Time, 1994 Mixed media - painted wood, resin Table: 18 in. H x 14½ in. W x 14½ in. D Largest teacup: 3½ in. H x 6 in. W x 6 in. D
Wooden painted table by Art of the Finish, hand signed and dated on underside, together with two faux cups of tea by Jeremy's Place, NYC - a wry and charming exercise in visual deception, inviting a second and third look.

Offered in our upcoming auction - Estimate: $400-$600.

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Lot 600
United States Mint $25 Half Ounce Gold American Eagle Proof, 1987 Gold | 0.50 troy oz. Includes original purple US Mint box & Certificate of Authenticity
From only the second year of gold proof production - the date struck in Roman numerals, a detail unique to this early era of the American Eagle series. A historically significant issue in pristine proof condition.

Offered in our June 17th auction - Estimate: $1,900-$2,250.

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Lot 126

Betty Cooke (American, 1924-2024) Tri-Gold Petal Necklace 14K yellow, white, and rose gold Nine graduating half-circle petals in high polish and matte finish 17½ in. L | 84.1 grams | Signed
A signature work from one of Baltimore's most beloved modernist jewelers - Cooke's restrained elegance and mastery of form are on full display in tricolor gold.

From the Estate of Betty Cooke, Baltimore, Maryland. All proceeds benefit the Betty Cooke '46 and William Steinmetz '50 Endowed Scholarship Fund at the Maryland Institute College of Art.

Offered in our June 17th auction - Estimate: $5,000-$7,000.

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The Betty Cooke Estate Collection - Baltimore, Maryland

Lot 104 - Pearl Starburst Brooch Sterling silver | 9mm coin pearl center | 4 in. L Estimate: $300-$500
Lot 105 - Tri-Metal Wave Band 14K yellow gold & sterling silver | Matte finish | Size 9.5 Estimate: $250-$400
Lot 110 - Whimsical Enamel Bat Pin Sterling silver | Yellow wings, orange polka dot body | 1 in. W Estimate: $300-$500
Lot 112 - Ebony Disc Ring Sterling silver & ebony wood | High polish disc | Size 6.5 Estimate: $400-$600
Lot 115 - Black Opal Ring 14K yellow gold | 8.5mm round black opal, strong blue & green play of color | Bezel set Estimate: $1,000-$2,000
Lot 136 - Two Bird Brooches Sterling silver & brass | High polish and matte finish Estimate: $400-$600
Lot 143 - Early Enamel Bird Pin Sterling silver | Teal, yellow & orange enamel | 1½ in. L Estimate: $300-$500
Seven works spanning the full range of Cooke's modernist vision - playful, precise, and unmistakably hers. All signed. All offered June 17th.

From the Estate of Betty Cooke, Baltimore, Maryland. All proceeds benefit the Betty Cooke '46 and William Steinmetz '50 Endowed Scholarship Fund at the Maryland Institute College of Art.

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Lot 624

United States Mint Platinum American Eagle Four Coin Proof Set, 2001 .9995 platinum | 1.85 troy oz. total Includes original mint box, black velvet case & Certificate of Authenticity
Mirror-like proof surfaces across all four coins - a pristine example of American platinum coinage at its finest, untouched and complete in its original government packaging.

Offered in our June 17th auction - Estimate: $3,250-$3,500.

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Congratulations to the new owners of these treasures from the May 15th Gallery Auction. Alex Cooper is now accepting consignments of art and more for upcoming auctions.⁠
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