M.S. Rau will unveil “Treasures of Tiffany: Icons of American Design”, a new exhibition celebrating the extraordinary artistry of the Tiffany family, on October 25, 2025. This curated show, free and open to the public, will be on display at M.S. Rau’s gallery at 622 Royal Street in New Orleans, Louisiana, and virtually at msrau.com to January 3rd, 2026.
Treasures of Tiffany: Icons of American Design is a rare exhibition that encompasses all categories of work from America’s most legendary artistic family. Guests will discover the world of Tiffany, where perfection was an obsession. The exhibition features over 80 pieces, including a one-of-a-kind silver ewer owned by Abraham Lincoln.
In addition, the show will introduce magnificent and highly rare windows – such as a monumental six-panel window with an extraordinary mermaid motif. Other stunning pieces will include rare lamps, paintings, and jewellery from Louis Comfort Tiffany, as well as decorative items he displayed in his own home. Of course, iconic silver and jewellery designs will also be on view, including the famed Chrysanthemum pattern and Jean Schlumberger’s emblematic “Bird on a Rock” brooch.
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Visitors will delve into the stories behind the Tiffany name, revealing the lives and lore of its visionaries. Louis Comfort Tiffany, for example, was known to smash any glass he deemed imperfect, ensuring only breathtaking beauty made it into his revolutionary stained-glass windows and lamps. Guests can also explore the exquisite and rare silver works of his father, Charles, whose audacious move to acquire nearly one-third of the French Crown Jewels for Tiffany & Co. ignited a vision that would forever change American luxury. These stories, combined with exceptional original Tiffany & Co. jewellery, showcase the family’s profound and lasting impact.
“The Tiffany dynasty represents the pinnacle of American artistry,” stated Bill Rau, third-generation owner of M.S. Rau. “Charles Tiffany revolutionized luxury craftsmanship with a brand so iconic that it’s still world-renowned today. His son, Louis Comfort, transformed fine and decorative arts with stunning innovations that were, and still are, in a class all their own. This exhibition illuminates Tiffany’s profound impact on art and design that can still be felt today.”
About M.S. Rau
Founded in 1912, M.S. Rau stands as one of North America’s most respected fine art, antiques and jewellery 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.
For further information please go to www.msrau.com
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