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The coolest table ever is our “Monumental Specimen Table”. It speaks to my Italian side. I love it, from the hand carved oak winged lions on the base, to the two inch thick inlayed marble top with its plethora of Italian marble varieties. It is a tribute to the maker’s ingenuity, creativity, and master [...]
When I saw the Art Deco Ship’s bar come out of the container truck, my first thought was of Bond, James Bond. In my mind’s eye, I could see James Bond, maneuvering through a luxury liner’s crowded, smoky casino. Bond, sleek and polished, quaffed, beyond handsome and of course wearing a perfect tuxedo. Bond’s eyes [...]
My latest favorite piece of jewelry, which is subject to change at any moment, is our recently acquired 121.05 carat Black Diamond Necklace. Yes, the diamonds are black, and yes, they look like diamonds. This black diamond necklace really pops when it is against your skin and dresses up that little black dress or [...]
I am pleased to invite you to the new M.S. Rau Antiques website! While you’ve always been very complimentary about our website, we felt it was time to spruce things up…the result is an exciting new, feature-rich site that showcases the wonderful things we have to offer you.
Among the new features:
• Videos and Audio. Ever [...]
My first passion is exquisite gem stones. My second is art, especially when it has a great story attached to it. I absolutely love, “The Baptism of Russia” by Navozov. It is one of the most popular paintings at our shows. We talk more about this painting than any others.
It depicts a pinnacle point in [...]
