Leigh Keno
Leigh Keno
Leigh Keno, known for his expertise in antiques, shares insights into his PBS series 'Find!'. He talks about his lifelong passion for treasure hunting and the appeal of old objects, stemming from his childhood experiences.
of “Find!”
on PBS Mondays at 7:30 pm
About Leigh Keno
Leigh Keno is an American antiquarian and television personality specializing in American furniture and decorative arts. He co-hosted the PBS series Find! beginning in 2003 and served as a furniture appraiser on Antiques Roadshow since 1997. With his twin brother Leslie, he co-authored Hidden Treasures: Searching for Masterpieces of American Furniture in 2000. He received the National Humanities Medal in 2005 and founded Keno Auctions in 2009.
In this interview
- Recalls growing up on a 100-acre farm in upstate New York hunting for treasures.
- Describes how he and Leslie became antique dealers at age twelve.
- Discusses collecting records since childhood and building a room to house them.
- Explains that everyone is a treasure hunter with expertise in something.
“Everyone is a bit of a treasure hunter when you think about it.”— Leigh Keno, in this interview
Since this interview
Keno co-founded ArtTag Corporation, a company that developed AI solutions for art and antiques appraisals, and continued his work as president of Leigh Keno American Antiques gallery in Manhattan.
