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Alex Cooper Auctioneers to Host Public Auction April 11-12

The public can bid on one-of-a-kind antiques and collectables, art, quality reproduction furniture, and a classic 1976 Mercedes Benz 450SL

WHAT: Alex Cooper Auctioneers, one of the largest auction houses in the mid-Atlantic, will host a public auction on Saturday, April 11 and Sunday, April 12 at its gallery in Towson, Md. During the auction, the public will have the opportunity to bid on fine-quality items from different countries and time periods, including: unique antiques, modern and quality reproduction furniture, American and continental paintings and sculptures, silver, jewelry, porcelain, oriental rugs and other collectables.

Below is a sampling of extraordinary items that will be available for auction:

· 1976 Mercedes Benz 450SL, 109,265 miles

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· Ninth century Japanese Imari porcelain charger and bowl, which features a beautiful cherry blossom and flower design

· Antoine Blanchard (French, 1910-1988). “Paris, Les C. de Boulevards” and “Gran Meginerie, Paris,” pair of oils on canvas, 13 x 18 in., each signed, framed

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· Tiffany Studios, bronze and leaded glass “Dragonfly” lamp, 1st-quarter 20th Century

· Seeburg High Fidelity Jukebox Selectomatic 100, Model #HF 100R

· Yamaha ebonized cased grand piano, series G1

· Louis XV Provincial style walnut armoire, initialed LA, dated 1792, 97 in. H., 56 in. W., 24 1/2 in. D.

· Pair of French dueling or target pistols, signed Roguet, active at St. Etienne, circa 1830s

· Taurus Raging Bull Revolver

· Winchester 94 Lever-Action Rifle

· Smith & Wesson 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol

· Springfield Armory 1911-A1 Semi-Automatic Pistol

Buyers are invited to visit the gallery and preview items before the auction during an exhibition on Thursday, April 9 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Friday, April 10 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Saturday, April 11 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

To view all auction items and for additional information, please visit:

http://antiques.alexcooper.com/files/4714/2712/8675/April2015-mailer-REV-sm.pdf

To participate in this auction online, please visit: http://alexcooper.hibid.com/catalog/56742/gallery-auction--april-11-12--2015?tab=0

WHEN: Saturday, April 11 and Sunday, April 12

TIME: The auction begins at 10 a.m. on both days

WHERE: Alex Cooper Auctioneers, Inc.
908 York Road
Towson, MD 21204

About Alex Cooper Auctioneers

Alex Cooper Auctioneers, 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 48 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. Over the last decade, Alex Cooper Auctioneers has handled more than 100,000 private and public auctions. For more information, visit http://alexcooper.com/.

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