M.S. Rau, the internationally acclaimed purveyor of exquisite art, antiques and jewelry, has signed a long-term lease in Aspen. Headquartered in New Orleans, the 113-year-old gallery will open its new space in the Aspen Block Building at 307 S. Galena Street in January 2026.
In celebration, M.S. Rau is inviting guests to its designated historic landmark building to explore iconic works by artistic visionaries like Renoir, Picasso and Magritte alongside exquisite objet d’art and jewelry from Tiffany & Co., Van Cleef & Arpels, Fabergé, Cartier and more.
The new gallery, encompassing two levels and more than 2,200 square feet, will occupy the street and lower levels of the remarkable Victorian brick building. Located within Aspen’s Commercial Core zone district, it sits at the center of the city’s premier shopping and dining, neighboring Prada, Paradise Bakery, and Rag & Bone.
This occasion marks the first time since its founding in 1912 that M.S. Rau has opened a year-round secondary location. Like its famous New Orleans gallery in the heart of the French Quarter, M.S. Rau Aspen will showcase a variety of museum-quality offerings, including fine art, antiques, jewelry and objet d’art.
“Thanks to our long history in the area, and the success we had last year when we debuted our pop-up in downtown Aspen for the season, we decided to open a second location,” said Aspen resident Andrew Fields, president of M.S. Rau. “We knew that we wanted to be a permanent fixture in the community, as Aspen has a thriving art scene and attracts discerning collectors from around the globe throughout the year.” M.S. Rau Aspen will host special on-site events and exhibitions that connect with the city’s renowned cultural events and thriving community.
Founded in 1912, M.S. Rau stands as one of North America’s most respected fine art, antiques and jewelry galleries. Led by third-generation owner Bill Rau, this family-owned business operates globally, discovering items around the world and placing them in international collections, both public and private alike. The 40,000-square-foot flagship gallery in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana, features carefully selected works from a diverse array of museum-quality artists and artisans. Over the last decade, M.S. Rau has also produced museum-quality exhibitions annually, both in its New Orleans gallery and at a selection of prestigious art and antique fairs around the world, including TEFAF.
