Red Baron's will hold an inaugural auction in Atlanta Sept. 29th Red Baron’s Private Reserve – the new incarnation of the venerable auction firm formerly known as Red Baron Antiques – will hold an inaugural sale on Saturday, Sept. 29, in its new Atlanta gallery.
feet long; a large oak fireplace mantel with marble eggs from the George Eastman mansion on the Hudson River in New York; three carved oak confessionals; a European wrought iron elevator cage set with gilt detail (circa 1880); and a stained, leaded and layered glass window depicting a forestry landscape with stream, manufactured by Bogenrief Studios.
Bars and commercial structures will feature a fine mahogany pharmacy, quite possibly the best in the world, with mirrored back, shelves, drawers, curved beveled glass and etched glass (by Knight Soda Fountain Co., Chicago Center); a Brunswick triple arch deco bar with matching front bar; and an exquisite nautical bar in mahogany with features resembling a ship.
Outdoor items will include a large green wrought iron solarium with tempered glass and detailed scroll work decoration, 17 feet tall by 28 feet long by 15 feet wide; a cast-iron gazebo with top and twisted columns, 122 inches in diameter by 156 inches tall (counting the top); and a large pair of iron entry gates with granite columns (call Red Baron’s for this lot’s dimensions).
“Mantiques” are currently in vogue and this sale’s got plenty, to include a Koken barber shop supply crescent double-seated shoe shine stand with rare marble bottom housing storage drawers; and a carved and painted full-size wooden Ford Model T car. Also, for the man-sized bedroom, is a carved mahogany and kingwood five-piece bedroom set depicting religious scenes.
There is no registration fee for this auction, which will begin promptly at 10 a.m. (EST) and end around 7 p.m. Previews will be held all week, from Sept. 24-28, and a preview party (with Oktoberfest theme) will be held on Friday, Sept. 28, from 7-10 p.m. To register for this inaugural auction, you may log on to www.rbprivatereserve.com or call (404) 252-3770 for info.
Red Baron’s Private Reserve is affiliated with (and shares space with) Sandy Springs Design Center, the newest and largest home interiors market in town. The retail design center features home furnishings, antiques, art, collectibles, stained glass, jewelry, accessories, vintage apparel, home décor, upscale rarities and more. It is considered a must-visit shop in Atlanta.
Red Baron’s Private Reserve is always in the hunt for quality consignments for future auctions. To inquire about consigning a single item, an estate or a collection, you may call them at (404) 252-3770, or send them an e-mail at info@rbprivatereserve.com. To learn more about Red Baron’s Private Reserve and the Sept. 29 inaugural sale, go to www.rbprivatereserve.com.
