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Antique Lighting
From hand-cut crystal to Favrile glass and bronze, our antique lighting collection showcases timeless and luminous craftsmanship.
Works on paper
Artistic expression finds its purest form in our works on paper collection, where centuries of draftsmanship and excellence converge.
Flower Power
Our floral jewelry collection transforms nature's beauty into precious gems and metals, showcasing botanical artistry in every treasure.

Since 1912
Founded in 1912, M.S. Rau stands as one of North America’s most respected fine art, antiques and jewelry galleries. Led by third-generation owner, Bill Rau, the gallery operates globally, procuring treasures from around the world.
125% Guarantee
When you buy antiques from M.S. Rau you can do so with complete confidence. We are so confident that our antiques are some of the finest in the world, we back each piece we sell with a 125% guarantee.
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Our Latest Catalog
Artistry in Bloom
This catalog highlights extraordinary masterpieces—from a monumental pair of globes to the only known handless mystery clock—alongside iconic paintings by Chagall and Dalí and rare gemstones of exceptional quality and beauty.

Featured Maker
Oscar Heyman
Since 1912
Explore Oscar Heyman's fascinating journey from his roots in Latvia to his rise as America’s most respected jewelry craftsman, creating everything from patriotic brooches to the necklace setting for Elizabeth Taylor's legendary Taylor-Burton Diamond.

Where Did Cocktails Come From?
The History of a Very American Drink
From medicinal elixirs to Jazz Age rebellion—discover how cocktails evolved from 1803 "head cures" to America's most sophisticated cultural export, shaping fashion, luxury and social customs for two centuries.
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