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Beauty, Rarity, History: The M.S. Rau Blog

Founded in 1912, M.S. Rau is one of North America’s most respected galleries supported by a team of experts who ensure each piece is vetted for quality and authenticity. A commitment to quality and beauty underpins each of the gallery’s acquisitions; it is a commitment that allows Rau to present only the most exceptional in fine art, antiques and jewels.

Blog entries from Beauty, Rarity, History: The M.S. Rau Blog

Entitled "Vachère dans une Clairière," this painting showcases the legendary Camille Pissarro's mastery of color and light.

Pissarro's Legacy: Over a Century of Breathtaking Art

  • October 29th, 2015 08:56

Considered by many to be the father of Impressionism and one of the most respected artists of the 19th century, ...

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Immense rarity and beauty define this awe-inspiring untreated 18.50-carat Kashmir sapphire. This emerald-cut natural wonder is accompanied by 1.30 carats of diamonds and set in platinum and 22K yellow gold.

Opulence Defined: The Kashmir Sapphire

  • September 9th, 2015 13:05

Veiled by its legendary reputation and virtually unobtainable rarity, Kashmir sapphires are counted alongside the ...

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Attributed to famed royal portraitist Franz Xavier Winterhalter, this painting of Napoleon III was commissioned by the Emperor and given to the Marquess of Londonderry, Charles Vane.

A Storied Past: The Marquess of Londonderry’s Portrait of Napoleon III

  • July 1st, 2015 16:01

M.S. Rau Antiques has spent the past 103 years searching the world for objects that are both incredibly beautiful and ...

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Late Afternoon Gloucester by Childe Hassam, circa 1896

Majesty, Captured: American Impressionism

  • June 24th, 2015 13:53

Sun-drenched landscapes. Intimate domestic scenes. Bustling cityscapes. Viewed through the canvasses of the American ...

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This remarkable Enigma K machine was used to transmit secret messages during World War II. It is believed by some that the Allies' breaking of the Enigma code shortened the war by two years.

Cracking the Code: The Enigma Machine

  • June 15th, 2015 15:59

Allied forces led by the United States and the United Kingdom, declared victory over Germany and the Axis powers in ...

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Oysterwood veneers, parquetry and bun feet distinguish this rare and exquisite William and Mary period chest.

Continental Inspirations: The Furniture of William and Mary

  • May 19th, 2015 16:32

When the Dutch William III and his wife Mary II overthrew King James II in the 1688 Glorious Revolution, their ...

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