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Guide to Collecting Art Deco Objects

Art Deco is one of the most recognizable art movements of the 20th century, defined by geometry, symmetry, rich materials and a modern vision of luxury. The style flourished during the 1920s and 1930s across architecture, furniture, jewelry, glass and decorative arts.

Show a Little Leg: Three Centuries of French ...

Each period of French furniture design is characterized by elements that...

Hidden in Plain Sight: Weapon Canes

Beginning in the Victorian era, a walking stick was a staple of any wea...

Rau’s Greatest Masterpiece? A Park View by Ge...

Some of art history’s greatest names grace the walls of M.S. Rau’s New O...

Optic Magic - Four Phenomenal Gemstones

Who doesn’t love a one-of-a-kind gemstone? Among the most desirable gems...

The Wonderful Wares of Venice

Anyone who has been to Venice knows that it is a world all its own. Floa...

New Orleans' Holiday Traditions

New Orleans is a place that is steeped in tradition, and its residents l...

M.S. Rau Aspen

Our first permanent secondary location showcases works by some of the greatest visionaries in art and design, right in the heart of historic downtown Aspen.

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