NEW ORLEANS – M.S. Rau will unveil “Treasures of Tiffany: Icons of American Design,” a new exhibition celebrating the artistry of the Tiffany family, on Oct. 25. This curated show, free and open to the public, will be on display at M.S. Rau’s gallery at 622 Royal St. and virtually at msrau.com through Jan. 3, 2026.
Owners share, 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 highly rare Tiffany windows – such as a monumental six-panel window with an extraordinary mermaid motif. Other stunning pieces will include rare lamps, paintings and jewelry from Louis Comfort Tiffany, as well as decorative items he displayed in his own home. Of course, iconic Tiffany & Co. silver and jewelry designs will also be on view, including the famed Chrysanthemum pattern and Jean Schlumberger’s emblematic “Bird on a Rock” brooch.
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 Tiffany, 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. jewelry, 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 Tiffany & Co.—a brand so iconic that it’s still world-renowned today. His son, Louis Comfort Tiffany, 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.”
For further information please go to www.msrau.com and click here for Tiffany Exhibition Items. For further images, and/or to set up interviews with Bill Rau, please contact Sydney Masters at 212-987-6804/ sydney@rcourihaycpr.com.