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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))
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Current Exhibition:
We are pleased to present Bringing to Light: Theodore Wendel (1857-1932), now viewable online and in the gallery through December 7th, 2019. As part of the first wave of Americans to visit Giverny in the summer of 1887, Wendel became one of the earliest painters to apply impressionist principles to his work. To view the show's digital catalog, click here.
(Featured painting: Woman in Flower Garden, Cape Ann (detail) by Theodore Wendel (1857-1932))
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Current Exhibition:
Bringing to Light: American Women Artists upholds Vose Galleries’ proud history of supporting women in the arts, started by Robert Churchill Vose (1873-1964) in 1913, and marks our 180th exhibition featuring women artists. To view the exhibition's digital catalog, click here.
(Featured painting: An Instrument of Many Strings (detail) by Mary L. Macomber (1861-1916))
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News & Events
Current Exhibition:
We are pleased to present the exhibition Bringing to Light: American Women Artists (1890-1940), featuring works by more than 30 artists. The exhibition is viewable online and in the gallery Nov. 2, 2019 - Jan. 4, 2020. To view the show's digital catalog, click here.
Featured painting: Etude, Fleurs by Elizabeth Nourse (1859-1938).
Current Exhibition:
Vose Galleries is pleased to present Bringing to Light: Theodore Wendel. On view Oct. 19 to Dec. 7, the exhibition features nearly 30 paintings by one of America's earliest Impressionists. Click here to view the exhibition's digital catalog.
Featured painting: Pitching Hay, Upper Farm by Theodore Wendel (1857-1932).