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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.

We Simply Cannot Contain Ourselves!

This has been an exciting week at M.S. Rau Antiques. Every spring we rec...

History, Etched in Silver

Treaty of Nanking Silver Tray, for Sir Henry Pottinger I love an...

What’s In A Name?: Marilyn Monroe Photographs...

Lawrence Schiller's photographs of the famous "Something's Got To Gi...

Travel Back In Time With Louis Vuitton Luggage

Louis Vuitton Luggage Suite The name Louis Vuitton deno...

The Very Best of Art Deco

Egyptian Art Deco Chandelier I just returned from the Art Deco Wo...

The Elegance of Étuis

French 18k Gold Neoclassical Étui. Circa 1780 About a year ago, M...

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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