Baltimore-based Auctioneer Alex Cooper will host a two-day gallery auction on Thursday, July 20^thand Saturday, July 22^nd. The auction features several prominentpieces, including a rare 6.10-carat diamond ring (estimated value of $40,000-$60,000), original art from world-renowned contemporary artist Keith Haring (estimated value $45,000 to $55,000) and a Hermès Epsom Birkin Bag (estimated value $10,000 to $12,000).

In addition to the featured pieces mentioned above, the July gallery auction offers a vast collection of desirable items, including: standout pieces of home décor, fine art, coins, collectibles, antique rugs and carpets, sterling silver and rare antiques.

Notable pieces in the July 20^th auction include:

• A 6.10-carat Round Brilliant diamond ring in 18K yellow gold setting
• Hermès Gold Epsom Leather Birkin 40
• An Important Lady’s Diamond & Platinum Bracelet
• A Platinum Alternating Round & Baguette Diamond Bracelet
• A Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Diamond Ring
• A Victorian Sapphire & Diamond Ring In 18K
• A Jenkins & Jenkins Repousse Solid Sterling Silver Asparagus Serving Fork
• A Tiffany “Chrysanthemum” Shell Bowl Serving Spoon
• A Stieff “Rose” Sterling Flatware Service For 12 & Serving Utensils
• S. Kirk & Son Repousse Sterling 5-Pc Coffee and Tea Set
• A Lady’s Mesh Ribbon Diamond Necklace In 14K Yellow Gold

Notable pieces in the July 22^nd auction include:

• Robert Motherwell Untitled, Etching and Aquatint
• 18^th Century Chippendale Walnut Tall-Case Clock
• Pair of Louis XVI Carved Giltwood Fauteuils, Circa 1775
• Keith Haring, Untitled, for Herb Ritts, collage with gouache, ink, and photographs on paper, 1989
• Peter Lovig Nielsen flip-top teakwood desk, mid-20th century
• Peter Max, Liberty, paint enhanced serigraph, Statue of Liberty
• Frederick H. Mcduff “Figures on A Beach,” Oil on Canvas
• Fine and Rare Tunbridge Tea Caddy, Circa 1850
• A 20^th Century Chesterfield Leather Upholstered Sofa

“Alex Cooper is excited to offer a vast collection of unique and notable items in our upcoming gallery auction. We have continued to seek out rare, exotic and interesting items, ranging from traditional to trendy – appealing to all audiences,” said Paul Cooper, Vice President of Alex Cooper. “Our goal for every sale is to assemble a collection that will appeal all buyers – whether they are young people looking for a “trendy” statement piece or established collectors seeking a specific, hard-to-find item -- to find something extraordinary. We’re looking forward to another successful auction.”

The Thursday, July 20^th auction will begin promptly at 12 noon EST and the Saturday, July 22^nd auction will begin at 10 am EST. All sales will take place at Alex Cooper Auctioneers, located at 908 York Road, 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.

ABOUT ALEX COOPER (www.alexcooper.com): 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.