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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: Overgrown Pasture in Late Winter (detail) by Gary Milek (b. 1941))
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Current Exhibition
Sensations of SpringThe scrunch of melting snow under our boots; the afternoon sunlight providing warmth and nourishment; the fragrance of newborn blossoms emerging from their slumber to meet the world afresh. These are the sensations of spring. In our exhibition, we’ve selected over 20 examples from the gallery’s traditional and contemporary artists that embody the season. Sensations of Spring is viewable on our website through April 20th, 2021.
(Featured painting: In the Greenhouse by Edith A. Scott (1877-1978))
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Current Exhibition
A Break in the CloudsVose Galleries is pleased to present A Break in the Clouds, showcasing twenty hand-curated paintings by a variety of American artists from the 19th & 20th centuries. With fresh and rare beach scenes, colorful floral and garden scenes, and lively landscapes and seascapes, we believe there is something that will appeal to everyone. Join us in celebrating what we hope is a 'break in the clouds’ after what have been such trying times.
(Featured painting: The Red House, Gloucester, Massachusetts by Jane Peterson (1876-1965))
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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
Vose Galleries is pleased to present A Break in the Clouds, which accompanies Vose Galleries' participation in The American Art Fair 2021 and is viewable online and in the gallery through June 30th.
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(Featured Painting: Rose in a Glass (also called Red Rose and Buds), by Martin J. Heade [1819-1904])