Tag: Keno
George Henry Hall Flower Painting to be Auctioned at Keno
George Henry Hall’s Still life of Red, White and Blue Flowers in the muzzle of a Springfield Rifle will be auctioned at along with 74 works by American and European artists from the 16th through 20th centuries at Keno auctions June 12. The painting belonged to the Late Ms. Delia P. Frissora of Watertown, Mass, who died [...]
Drake Family Carved and Painted Joined Chest tops $500K at Keno
The Drake Family Carved and Painted Joined Chest hammered down at $510,000 at Keno Auctions Important Americana, Paintings, Furniture and Decorative Arts this morning. Estimated at $100,000 – $150,000, the chest set a record for a 17th century joined chest at $642,400 ( including the BP). According to the auction website, the joined chest is [...]
Into Americana Week
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 [...]
A Gaggle of Interests for Americana Week
The editors of the online magazine about art and antiques, Urban Art and Antiques, put together this short list of some of the wonderful items that can be found at auction houses in New York during Americana Week. Point the Way with Advertising Art Advertising art is a hot commodity whether it be prints, hand-painted signs [...]
