As Captivating As It Could Get — New Work by Sarah Williams at McMurtrey Gallery

February 24, 2015 ~ urbanartandantiques ~ Leave a comment

Williams recalls when once someone told her that there was nothing in Missouri. "I felt hurt," she says. "I love my home state. And I feel whenever someone takes a painting of mine home, they take a piece of Missouri with them. I am so happy for that."

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?