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Several times a year, Rau employees anxiously await the arrival of another large container. Shipped from London, the containers travel by steam ship (then by truck or rail) and take an average of two weeks to arrive at our doors in the French Quarter. On “Container Day” all Rau employees join the unpacking team as new treasures [...]
Provenance, or the history of ownership, is of great importance at M.S. Rau Antiques, and we encounter many pieces with an impressive history behind them. Such items are quite uncommon, but even more rare and valuable are those antiques that build a compelling history after they leave our store.
In March of 1942, during the early [...]
M.S. Rau Antiques has recently expanded our gallery space, opening the new 4,500-square-foot Le Salon just steps away from our main gallery on Royal Street. The addition, which is located at 610 Toulouse Street, boasts two stories of museum-like gallery space, showcasing exceptional fine art and antiques offered by M.S. Rau.
We invite guests and [...]
