Sale at the Museum: Washington Winter Show

January 18, 2011February 26, 2023 ~ urbanartandantiques ~ 2 Comments

Photo by Marcus Obal [photos by Lana Pennington unless otherwise noted] I have been to museums. The Met, The National Gallery of Art, and The Vatican are some of my favorites that hold invaluable treasure paintings, sculptures, and many decorative arts. It is believed that museums collect, safeguard, and make accessible artifacts, which they hold … Continue reading Sale at the Museum: Washington Winter Show

Who Made Andrew Jackson’s Sideboard?

December 13, 2009December 11, 2022 ~ urbanartandantiques ~ 2 Comments

At some point, likely between 1831 and 1840, Andrew Jackson bought a sideboard for his home at The Hermitage outside of Nashville. While the sideboard remains in the same room he placed it, information about where it originated has been lost. The sideboard is featured on page 405 of the recent book Philadelphia Empire Furniture. … Continue reading Who Made Andrew Jackson’s Sideboard?

A Gaggle of Interests – Nov 1, 2009 NYC Marathon Day!

November 1, 2009 ~ urbanartandantiques ~ 2 Comments

In this series, UAA team will list some of the interesting items that we have found in auctions, antique shops or eBay. Neither do we own the items nor we have the capability of examining the items in person in most cases. It mainly serves as an inventory record of what interests us (not necessarily … Continue reading A Gaggle of Interests – Nov 1, 2009 NYC Marathon Day!