Founded in 1912, M.S. Rau stands as one of North America's most respected fine art, antiques and jewelry galleries. Led by third- and fourth-generation owners, Bill and Rebecca Rau, this family-run business operates globally, discovering items around the world and placing them in international collections, both public and private alike.
The 40,000-square-foot gallery features carefully selected works from a diverse array of artists and makers who have defined the fine and decorative arts over the centuries. These include Claude Monet, John Singer Sargent, Rembrandt van Rijn, Tiffany & Co., Paul Revere, Thomas Chippendale, Louis Comfort Tiffany, Ren Lalique and many others.
The 40,000-square-foot gallery features carefully selected works from a diverse array of artists and makers who have defined the fine and decorative arts over the centuries. These include Claude Monet, John Singer Sargent, Rembrandt van Rijn, Tiffany & Co., Paul Revere, Thomas Chippendale, Louis Comfort Tiffany, Ren Lalique and many others.
Services
At M.S. Rau, you can browse our most recent art, antique and jewelry acquisitions either in store or online. If you'd like to add a piece to your collection, our website allows you to discover the rare and important antiques for sale. Visit our French Quarter gallery to view our antique treasures in person.
M.S. Rau houses one of the world's finest collections of important antique silver pieces, including rare pieces by history's finest names such as Paul Revere, Paul Storr, Hester Bateman, Faberg and more. When you shop antique silver pieces online or in our New Orleans gallery, you will find extraordinary antique silverware and antique sterling silver flatware that any silver buyer will love.
M.S. Rau offers an extraordinary curated collection of antique furniture pieces for sale, from rare antique dressers and cabinets dating from the Renaissance, to 20th-century tables and antique chairs. Collecting antique furniture allows you to bring home a piece of history and add it to your own decor.
Rooted in mystery and intrigue, the history of porcelain often reads like a modern day spy thriller. Coveted by kings and nobles across Europe, the secret of porcelain production was once only known and tightly guarded by the Chinese. It wasn't until early in the 18th century that porcelain production made it's way across the continent, and today we are pleased to house one of the finest antique porcelain collections in the world.
If you are a serious collector of antique walking sticks, you won't find a better assortment of unique canes than those in the collection of M.S. Rau. Our extensive selection of antique canes has something for everyone, choose from a decorative wooden cane to folk art pieces featuring carved bone and luxurious Faberge designer canes.
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Desiree Drake
Dec 06, 2021
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Bill Mackin
Dec 05, 2021
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J. M.
Dec 04, 2021
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Eugene Geinzer
Nov 28, 2021
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Eva Nyvltova
Nov 21, 2021
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Patrick Cowan
Oct 21, 2021
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Cindi James
Sep 22, 2021
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Alecia Martinez
Sep 01, 2021
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I make it a point to visit this AMAZING antique store everytime we visit New Orleans. The staff is amazing and so hospitable. They make sure to take time to answer any of your questions no matter how crazy. The first time I visited I asked what was the oldest piece they had and they did not hesitate to stay it was a piece of a meteorite. Special thanks to Cole and George. They truly show pride in their job and make us feel comfortable around such exquisite and priceless pieces.
Jul 27, 2021
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Absolutely unique experience! It’s like a museum of incredibly beautiful and unique things that you can touch, and buy. Of course the price is not affordable for people from the street but you see the real price of each item. It’s so unusual. At the same time you can make pictures and film everything.
Even my 8 year olds that were really tired during our visit, told that it was the best place they ever seen.
Thank you to the owner and team for making this collection available to see for regular people not collectors and millioneres. And personel was incredibly friendly and willingly shared
Even my 8 year olds that were really tired during our visit, told that it was the best place they ever seen.
Thank you to the owner and team for making this collection available to see for regular people not collectors and millioneres. And personel was incredibly friendly and willingly shared
Collin Myers
Feb 14, 2021
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