ReDiscovered Philadelphia Tea Table one of Just 13 Items in Upcoming Keno Auction

Thomas Holme’s extremely rare 1687 map of Pennsylvania, called the “greatest of early American maps.” The detailed map is one of eight copies known and the only one in private hands.

February 3, 2015 ~ urbanartandantiques ~ Leave a comment

A rediscovered Philadelphia Chippendale tea table is taking a center spot in an upcoming auction of just thirteen items. Leigh Keno says the table from the shop of Philadelphia cabinetmaker Henry Clifton “is truly a tour de force." Keno Auctions’ Winter Sale Of Thirteen Extraordinary Items also includes Thomas Holme’s extremely rare 1687 map of … Continue reading ReDiscovered Philadelphia Tea Table one of Just 13 Items in Upcoming Keno Auction

Into Americana Week

January 16, 2012 ~ urbanartandantiques ~ Leave a comment

Americana Week has begun. Yesterday perhaps the first event of the week was a gallery talk at Keno Auctions ”American Still Life Painting in the 19th Century,” with Dr. William H. Gerdts. There’s a good deal of excitement and enthusiasm around Americana Week this year. The American Wing Galleries are re-opening at the Met and … Continue reading Into Americana Week

A Gaggle of Interest, Americana Week Edition

January 15, 2012 ~ urbanartandantiques ~ Leave a comment

In this series, the UAA team will list some of the interesting items that we have found in auctions, antique shops, shows or eBay. We neither own the items or have the capability of examining the items in person in some cases. It mainly serves as an inventory record of what interests us (not necessarily in … Continue reading A Gaggle of Interest, Americana Week Edition