| Personal Details Summary | |
|---|---|
| Name | Leigh Keno |
| Age / How old / Birthday / Date of Birth / DOB | March 14, 1957. As of 2024, he is around 67 years old. |
| Wedding & Marriage / Wife / Engaged / Spouse / Partner | Check the full bio for relationship details. |
| Children / No. of Kids | None |
| Ethnicity / Origin / Heritage / Race | White |
| Nationality | American |
| Is Leigh Keno still alive? | Leigh is 65 years old and alive and well. |
Wikipedia Biography / Profile Background
Introduction :
Leigh Keno is an American auctioneer and experienced art and antiques dealer. He is also a TV personality and host, having appeared on many shows. His most famous role is as an appraiser on the popular and long-standing series ‘Antiques Roadshow’.
Personal Life, Parents and Family Details :
- Leigh Ronald Keno was born on March 14, 1957, thirteen minutes ahead of his identical twin brother Leslie Bernard Keno, in Herkimer County, New York.
- Their parents were Norma (mother) and Ronald “Ron” A. Keno (father), who were both professional antique dealers. Norma often took the twins to flea markets every Friday since they were 12, teaching them all about finding treasures and having a discerning eye.
- Leslie and Leigh have an older brother, Mitchell Keno, who also works in the family business as an art appraiser.
- Leigh is not married, but he jointly raised his son, 26-year-old Brandon Keno (age as of 2023). Brandon’s mother, Jasmin Español, is a nurse by profession.
Education : Qualifications, High School & College Info
- Leigh attended the Herkimer County Community College from 1975 to 1975, pursuing an Associates Degree in Liberal Arts. While there, he participated in archaeological expeditions as part of his courses in anthropology.
- From 1977 to 1979, he continued his education at Hamilton College, in Clinton, New York. He graduated with a Bachelor’s degree and majored in Art History.
Career, Job, Salary and Net Worth :
- In January 2009, Leigh founded Keno Auctions with his brother Leslie, and currently Leslie is the acting president. Keno Auctions, located on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, is a high-quality auction house used to handle luxury items.
- The twins also have a lifestyle brand they design for, Keno Bros, which they distribute through the furniture chain Theodore Alexander. The brand has reached over 24 countries.
- Prior to this endeavor, Leigh worked for acclaimed auction house Christie’s, where he was both vice president and a specialist in American Decorative Arts.
- He had also founded Leigh Keno American Antiques in 1988, working as an appraiser.
- In 2000, Leigh wrote the book ‘Hidden Treasures,’ again together with his brother Leslie.
- Leigh has also made a career in one of his main passions: car collections. He shared the seat of CEO with Leslie on the board of Keno Brothers Fine Automobiles. This venture aimed to redefine the way luxury and classic automobiles are auctioned.
- He has also been the co-managing director of the Historic Motor Car Investment Fund since February 2014. The fund aims to restore, conserve, and acquire rare classic automobiles, particularly those that are hard to find and are in dire need of repairs.
Interesting Facts, Height and Trivia :
- Leigh has been an expert appraiser on PBS’ Antiques Roadshow since 1997.
- He was awarded the ‘National Humanities Medal’ in 2005.
- Leslie & Leigh did a televised special for History Channel that involved touring the White House with the First Lady at the time, Laura Bush.
- The twins’ owned Keno Auctions operated out of Leigh’s townhouse on the Upper East Side.
- Leigh considers his brother Leslie Keno as his best friend.
- He often participates in races involving luxury classic cars.
- Leslie & Leigh’s dad Ron Keno passed away peacefully after a short battle with cancer in June 2021. He was 90 years old.
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I have an 1867 photo print of Lincoln that I would like appraised and other ARTIFAX. Can you help me? Thank you. Lee Pirrotti
About the time I got married in 2008, I lucked into a three-piece dining set consisting of a hutch (44×70), a dining table (45×60) with 4 chairs, and a long server (23×78). I sold billboard advertising at the time and bought this fabulous collection in Russelleville, Arkansas. When I paid it off from layaway and was loading it to go home, the owner made a comment that I had just received the purchase of a lifetime. None of the pieces had any varnish-type finish, and I have been rubbing them down with beeswax and other moisture investments. The set is outstanding, and many a visitor has made comments about its beauty. We used to have some vendors on an antique street paradise in Van Buren, AR, but these people have one by one passed away. I cannot find as much as a picture of anything close, and I am hoping you may have someplace I can begin a search. Love you guys on Antiques Roadshow.
Sincerely,
Joseph Wheeler.
I have a Bowl and Pitcher that I was told it might be pre Columbian. Was told it might be 1400+ years old…just not sure. Another person said it might be less than 300 years old.
I have several pieces of walnut furniture made by my great-grandfather in NE Ohio. His grandfather, Elias Carter, is still recognized as a famous architect of buildings in Brimfield, MA, where this family was from. Another 4th great-grandfather of mine, Lemuel Porter, was from CT and he built a school/academy in Hudson, OH, and the Tallmadge Congregational Church – both of which are still standing and in use. I wanted to know how I could get my furniture appraised – a large 8-foot high cabinet, a cradle made for my grandmother’s birth in 1897, a bedside table, and a doll’s bed and doll’s bentwood chair. I’m not wanting to sell them, but rather pass them on to the next generation in my family.
Additionally, I have a hanging HANDEL lamp with very bright colors to sell. It is marked in two places – the spine and the rim of the shade.
If I had an email for you, I could send pictures.
I have pieces of furniture that were made of walnut trees on my Great-Grandfather’s property in NE Ohio and made by him. These were made around 1888 and 1897 and then later small pieces made for my mother in the 1920s (a bentwood doll’s chair and a doll’s baby bed).
Wondering how I can obtain an estimate of their worth. I want to keep them in the family but I’m getting older. Need a relative to take and promise to pass them on to the next generation. Can you advise?
I would send pictures if I had your email account.
Mr. Keno,
I am so so sorry for your loss of your beloved father whom I am sure was your role model! I don’t know if you remember me, Leigh, I came to you, and then you came over to my house in Paramus, New Jersey. To look at my things especially at my paintings by Romare Beardon. You thought it was worth a lot of money until I found out one was a monograph for some fluc, I happened to see that same painting once online. Somehow I did not understand what were you saying over the phone that you said you will take everything and did not make sense at all. I guess I was stressed out and being hearing impaired I probably did not understand everything you said. I apologized for this and not getting back to you to clarified the information. Anyway, I still have both paintings one original and one monograph. And don’t know what they are worth among other things I need to appraised and sell. The bad news I moved to Florida, Sarasota for my health and financially. Need warm weather. Almost year round!
There doesn’t seem to be any particular appraiser or good auction house or any that connect with New York. Yes in many ways I miss New York, I was born in Manhattan and raised there till I got married and moved to Riverdale, NY before moving to NJ to raise my children there. Of course, I am an empty nester, and one of them lives in NJ and works in NY and my younger one lives out of country. Not easy not to see them often, my health comes first. You know Leigh, when u met me, Hearing impaired is a challenged but never give up your beliefs and positive in life. You had some difficulties but you are a fighter and you have a family to support you!
I always admired you and still do and hope God willing we can talk again (txt is best for now but I do FaceTime and WhatsApp video chat) I think you might still have my NJ cell number. Again to both of you, may your father be wounded and rest in peace!
I’m looking to find out is what is the monetary value of a phone book dated 1919 Atlanta, Georgia. It’s in very good condition.
Good afternoon, Mr. Keno –
I sent an e-mail to the address on your website a week ago and don’t know if you’ve received it. I attached some pictures of a piece I’d like your opinion on. I tried calling the phone number listed there. No voice answered, but after I heard the beep, I left a voice message. Don’t know if you actually got that either.
If there is another way of contacting you, please do let me know.
Respectfully,
Jeannine.
Good afternoon, Mr. Keno –
I sent an e-mail to the address on your website a week ago and don’t know if you’ve received it. I attached some pictures of a piece I’d like your opinion on. I tried calling the phone number listed there. No voice answered, but after I heard the beep, I left a voice message. Don’t know if you actually got that either.
If there is another way of contacting you, please do let me know.
Respectfully,
Jeannine.
Their father, Ronald Keno, died recently.
Leigh and Leslie,
Your father’s passing was sorrowfully received. You may remember me from the band practice at your house. (Swan’s neighbor)
Gentlemen,
I need help/information on a pre-Morris chair late 18th century, early 19th century Green Man chair with a carved face and leaves down the frontal arms and carving on top of the arm. It is a 4 level dowel (not original) recliner, oak chair. Sometimes referred to as NorthWinds man, Amazingly beautiful and rare.
I also have two rare quilts. If pictures are required, I can make them available.
Thank you for your interest,
Betty Harmon.
did someone die???
Both Leigh Keno and Leslie Keno are alive!
A whale in shallow water amuses the shrimp.” (Ancient Chinese proverb.
I am so very sorry to read about your business and financial difficulties.
You two will always be superstars n your fields. And this, too, shall pass. Can you imagine how much amusement you are giving the shrimps?