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Welcome to Vose Galleries
Since the founding of Vose Galleries in 1841, the Vose family has amassed over 300 years of experience in the art world, and has handled more than 37,000 American paintings, including over 25 artists' estates. Vose Galleries specializes in top quality 18th, 19th and early 20th century American realist paintings and works on paper. Passed down through six generations from father to son- now daughters, Vose is the oldest family-owned art gallery in America, and has established a reputation for expertise in the history, acquisition and valuation of American art. Vose paintings hang in over 150 museums nationwide.
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Vose's Historic Gallery Space
We invite you to visit our Newbury Street brownstone, where you will find the largest inventory of American realist paintings in New England. All five floors are devoted to the display of fine art, including living and dining rooms furnished with antiques to provide a home-like setting for viewing works of art.
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Recent Acquisitions
A wide variety of paintings and works on paper from the 19th century through today come through our doors every week. To see what's been added to our inventory since your last visit to the gallery browse our recent acquisitions online.
(Featured painting: Lure of the Butterfly (detail), by Jane Peterson (1876-1965))
Click here to browse the newest additions to our inventory
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Current Exhibition
From Sunrise to Sundown: The Joy of Light is viewable online May 19 - July 30, 2020.
"…the adventure of the sun is the great natural drama by which we live, and not to have joy in it and awe of it, not to share in it, is to close a dull door on nature's sustaining and poetic spirit."
-Henry Beston (1888-1968)
(Featured painting: Summer, Late Afternoon by Jane Peterson (1876-1965)).
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Upcoming Exhibition
We are pleased to announce our Annual Sale, opening July 13, 2020! This selection of 30 paintings and works on paper is available with discounts ranging from 15-40%, and offers a broad array of quality examples by Frank Benson, Martha Walter, A. C. Goodwin, and many more.
(Featured image: Near T-Wharf, Boston, Massachusetts by A. C. Goodwin (1864-1929))
News & Events
Gallery Updates
As concerns around the coronavirus (COVID-19) evolve, Vose Galleries will be open by appointment only for the time being. We greatly appreciate your understanding as we take these precautions to protect our staff, clients, and visitors. We apologize for any inconvenience.
To schedule an appointment and for all other inquiries, please contact [email protected] or call 617-536-6176.
Current Exhibition:
"No sun outlasts its sunset, but will rise again and bring the dawn."
(Maya Angelou)
Vose Galleries is pleased to present the exhibition From Sunrise to Sundown: The Joy of Light, viewable online through July 30, 2020. Featured painting: Flickering Shadows by Abbott Fuller Graves (1859-1936).