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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.

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Napoleon before the Battle of Moscow by Joseph Franque. Circa 1812

Iconography of Power: Napoléon and the Arts

  • December 15th, 2016 15:34

Brilliant general and legendary conqueror, Napoléon Bonaparte was one of the Western world’s most important leaders, ...

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A Summer Walk by Dorothea Sharp

Impressions of Innocence: Dorothea Sharp

  • July 25th, 2016 15:34

Spontaneity. Pure color. Rapid brushstrokes. These and more are words that come to mind when envisioning the ...

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Maison Dans La Campagne by Bernard Buffet

A Star Rises Again: Bernard Buffet

  • June 21st, 2016 09:39

Like modern-day movie stars and celebs du jour, the art world is not without its fallen stars. Bernard Buffet ...

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One of only seven known to exist, this immense Farcot conical mystery clock was made for and purchased at the great London International Exhibition of 1862.

Made to Mesmerize: The Farcot Conical Mystery Clock

  • June 14th, 2016 11:53

The great International Exhibitions of the 19th and early 20th centuries were the means by which the world’s latest ...

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This work, entitled Two Women, is part of de Koonings important Clam Diggers series. The piece reveals his distinctive style, which embraced the figural yet bordered on abstraction.

The Cutting Edge: Abstract Expressionist Paintings by Willem de Kooning

  • May 23rd, 2016 16:03

At once dominant and liberating, the work of Dutch-American artist Willem de Kooning has no equal. A leader and ...

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This incredible Pembroke table is one of the handful of pieces created by the legendary Thomas Chippendale that is still in private hands.

A Legacy of Excellence: The Paxton House Pembroke Table Crafted by Thomas Chippendale

  • April 5th, 2016 15:48

The mere mention of “Chippendale” invokes thoughts of sophistication and the absolute finest furniture ever ...

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