Galerie Rue Royale

I actually loved this place as a nice little cafe lunch spot. The service was quick and the food…read morewas good - pretty views from the patio & staff was sweet. It's very much a light lunch spot but they have things like salads, wraps, burgers, etc. A good little break from the deli market sandwiches without breaking the bank!

Throughout my visit, I was struck by the friendliness and expertise of the gallery owners. They…read morewere generous with their time, answering all of my questions and providing me with fascinating insights into their work.

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Jones & Terwilliger Galleries

4.9(12 reviews)

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Ben provides insight into the artists, but also how to best match a piece or transition from one…read morestyle to another within the same room. Although I don't care what anyone thinks of the inside of my house, this type of consideration would be extremely valuable for those feeling nervous and judged about what art goes on their walls. Excellent, affordable selection!

I have visited their sister gallery in Palm Desert so decided to visit the Carmel gallery. A great…read moreselection of incredible art on display. Friendly staff on the premises to help you and answer questions about the works of art. Very interesting how the sales person explained how some of the paintings were done. One of my favorite being a modern art piece of brlliant colors blended together, that was created by being inspired by his wife"s colorful garden. Some of the paintings actually looked more like a real photograph than a painting. Such amazing talent. I really love this gallery.

Large scale Kent Wallis painting

Welcome to Jones & Terwilliger Galleries in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

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Marilyn Simandle

Carmel Art Association

4.4(20 reviews)

Many of the local artists featured in this gallery are foundational to understanding Carmel's…read moreartistic origins. Nothing wrong with people wanting to spend their money on fancy clothes and whatnot, but other than the beautiful natural area, the local artists is what's it's all about! Deep selection in the stacks, not just what's on the walls.

Lots of great local artists and amazing works covering many different scenes, topics, animals, etc…read more Great layout and location if you are in DT Carmel. Take a visit, it's free to look.

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Zantman Art Galleries

4.8(8 reviews)

Not much to say here except we've worked with Bret at Zantman for a number of years now and they…read morehave been fantastic. The art is varied, they bring new styles into the gallery and at all times the entire staff have been more than accommodating so I couldn't recommend then high enough. We've even been invited to artist parties and not got ejected for wearing jeans so that's also a major plus :-)

Walk down any street in downtown Carmel and swing a soap-on-a-rope you'll likely hit the window of…read morean art gallery. Once in awhile one or two pieces might catch my eye when I walk by, but really nothing I wanted to pursue or check out further. Then I happened to walk by Zantman and was was transported to that spot that art lovers have described but which I've never experienced till then. For me, the art was moving, moody and drew me in to a story I hadn't yet told or heard. The gallery owner was welcoming and didn't make me feel like I was out of my league. Sadly, I don't have the art lover's budget, but if I did, this is where I'd spend it.

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Delia

5.0(11 reviews)

0.2 mi

I visited this gallery and was taken aback and drawn in all at the same time. Delia's art…read moreabsolutley spoke to me. It is absolutley captivating. Lynne was an amazing help, and you can tell she's passionate about the craft and educating those interested. They offer various price points and many options to obtain some of Delia's work. I was disappointed not to have met the artist herself but have full intention of returning and purchasing in the future. STUNNING WORK!!

My husband and I are very "picky" about the artwork we both like and we don't often find…read moreimpressionist paintings that we love and Delia is a huge exception. First off, from the moment you walk in, the energy in the place is palpable in the best way. You'll feel the love and passion for art in there and we loved immediately seeing her current work in progress up front. Delia personally greeted us and we loved her passion for her work. We found so many different pieces we loved and we are currently debating which one we'd like to get. We walked away with a couple postcards and mini paintings. I love them.

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3.7(27 reviews)

On Ocean Ave. Welcomed when entered. Love the black walls, makes the works POP! Love DL and the…read moredepth of RED!

Nice gallery.. Interesting and unique. Nice place to visit and enjoy. The display is great and eye…read morecatching.

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The New Masters Gallery

4.5(8 reviews)

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I stopped by on my way to the Tuck Box when i saw this beatiful gallery. Many beatiful works of art…read morein many mediums. My favorite were the amazing oil paintings. Such brilliant colors on canvas, these artists are truly talented. Next time in Carmel i will go later in the day so i can go inside and view more artwork.

Incredible gallery that I was able to only briefly walk through. The work exhibited is outstanding…read moreand I feel like this review does not do the artist's work justice because I only had a limited amount of time to check out the work. I can't wait to spend more time at the gallery to learn more about the art.

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Classic Art Gallery

3.7(11 reviews)

Stumbled upon this gallery during Monterey car week and found some new favorite artists and old…read morefavorites. Judith at the Main Street gallery showed us around and gave us some great information and then walked us up to their other building (about 2 blocks up the street) where we met her husband who was running that portion of the gallery. Beautiful art here. I found a new favorite sculptor and many more artists. Definitely stop by. There is a multitude of art styles so your bound to find something that fits your fancy.

We were moving to the Bay Area a few years ago. We were putting offers on homes... we had our…read moresculpture garden already imagined. We put a downpayment of $5000 dollars on a sculpture... within a year... everything fell apart... mother diagnosed w terminal cancer... we had to abandon our dreams and move to Southern California... where mom then passed away... followed by dad... then more life happened... to this day... they have not returned our deposit. Do yourselves a favor - avoid Sanya and her business as they do not operate within ethical boundaries. They refuse to refund our $5k!!!

My favorite part was watching our kids sit and appreciate the art.

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This is a welcoming and very pleasant gallery showing a small collection of beautiful stone…read moresculptures and some amazing nature photos from the area, capturing magnificent colors and shapes of the sea and sky . You can order any photograph in many different sizes and shapes. They also hold some a great panoramas of San Francisco. It is a must see gallery because it's unique and creative. You'll enjoy just visiting even if not purchasing any of the lovely art items. I also loved the yoga sculptures and the playful way the sculptor handled the stone.

This unique gallery in beautiful, picturesque "Carmel by the Sea" is home to some of the most…read moreexquisite art work in the world! Please help Gallery Sur find a new home for these treasures - your home! PS. Ask about the lost work of Gedion Nyanhongo!

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Gallery Milmar International

5.0(4 reviews)

Tamara is brilliant, the paintings and ambiance are sublime…read more Simply the best gallery in Carmel.

My favorite art gallery in Carmel. They have many unusual paintings and carry artists rarely seen…read moreelsewhere. We enjoyed the sculptures and some of the artists were quite unusual, like Laura Durgaryan, who uses checkerboard elements in her paintings in a very pleasing way. We will be back for sure!

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Koka K.

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16 years ago

Subject: Ghastly experience at Galerie Rue Royale in Carmel, California. My boyfriend and I were strolling through the lovely streets of Carmel, visiting the various unique Art Galleries that this town is so very famous for. At least twice a year, we embark on international art shopping expeditions, we are both very low key and laid back, and we don't appear at first glance, to have "money to spend" nor to be art savvy. Our visit to Galerie Rue Royal was a most uncomfortable and insulting experience. As we walked through the door, we were greeted by an incredibly pretentious man, who later claimed he was a retired physician. Instead of introducing himself or asking our names, he immediately began a rant against the other galleries in town, calling them junk, and glorified Internet portals, and their patrons morons. The uncharismatic "Dr." proceeded to tell us the following lies and half truths: (Note: for the review, this individual will be referred to as Dr. X) Dr. X claimed that his gallery had the exclusive rights to Todd White, a super hip artist of the 21st century; a simple google search proves that this is laughably false As if if we were idiots, Dr. X claimed that all of Mr. Todd White's works of art increased in value by 30 % each month. He stated that other major artists works were a poor investment; Warhol, Picasso, and the like had all whored themselves! Dr. X was proud of the fact that Galerie Rue Royale did not have a web site and continued to attack the other galleries in town, calling them dot com wonder kids and pretenders. Todd White is a very clever businessman himself. Just check out his website: www. toddwhite.com. Looks like Dr. X's claims of unique exclusivity are not so true after all. To top off this excruciatingly painful experience, as my boyfriend and I decided to depart the gallery, our last words were that we had to think about the pieces of art and do some further research. Dr. X mocked us, claimed we were "lacking in vision"; and were not looking at the "bigger picture" when it came to investing in art. As we were walking out of the door, he told us that we were not "thinking outside of the box and that art is for smart people, not rich people." and that we were obviously neither. His eye contact and body language suggested, that he has recited these words many times before. Dr. X's final works were: "if you leave his gallery, you will never come back." You know what, he's right. Koka from London read more

Jürgen H.

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16 years ago

I have to agree with the other negative reviews, based on an experience a couple years ago. I was assisting a friend sell a Todd White painting she had purchased here. I called this place I never got a call back, which I found frustrating and unprofessional. Second, in the course of contacting other galleries in the U.S. and U.K. that deal in Todd White's work, people at two (of five) galleries mentioned off-handedly that the price my friend had paid for her painting at Galerie Rue Royale was "on the high side" and that "the Carmel gallery has a reputation for inflating prices." The highest offer I got over a six week period was $3,500 -- for a piece my friend had purchased for $10,000. Although I have no first hand experience in the art world, I do trade a bit in high end antique furniture. I am perfectly aware that these other galleries dicker as part of their business, it's part of the game. But it's quite a gap between $3,500 and $10,000. You could probably blame my friend for buying a painting in Carmel (the hamlet of the über-wealthy, where "If you have to ask, you can't afford it", as the only positive review of this gallery states... though I live in Pally and it's not much better...). I just find it worth noting that when I called around, this gallery had a rep with other dealers of having higher-than-average prices. If you want to invest money these days (and you don't want to put your cash in a mattress or convert it to RMB), invest in commodities, not art. Art is for people who have so much wealth, they can afford to gamble it. On the other hand, if you *are* wealthy and want to buy, say, a Todd White painting (he's certainly popular in Europe), based on what I learned in the process of helping my friend sell her piece, all I can say is "caveat emptor": call around before you buy something here. read more

George N.

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17 years ago

I agree with the first review. The owner/proprietor is a bona fide nut case. My wfe and I were there on Tuesday, 1/5/10 about 11:00AM. He started a conversation with me from the back of the room and sounded intelligent. He said he was a doctor. Wanting to have a conversation with this oh-so-intelligent man, I complemented the fine art works I saw. He said that the artist expresssed the true feel- ings and character of his subjects, something so rare these days. I joked with him, saying that he probably should not say that because people might think he is a conservative like me! Then followed a storm of abuse from him about George Bush. I tried to get a word in edgewise to explain that I am not a fan of his either. But then he took off on me personally and told me to leave or he would call the police! Which he did! He gave them my description over the phone! I started to laugh--which did not help--and asked him to give me the phone so I could give them my full name and tell them where we were staying! He refused. My wife then said something and he asked where she was from. She is German. he shouted out that his rela- tive(s) had been killed by Germans! At this point other shoppers were standing around looking perplexed and probably thinking that I had commited a felony! This guy is not right in his head, but probably lu- cie and knowledgeable about art--if you catch him in a sane mom- ent. We have come to Carmel for years and bought art from Roger Budney, Zantman and other galleries. This was indeed an experi- ence! It was really very funny. But I would warn others about going into his gallery. I got the impression that had he been armed he would have shot me. read more

Victoria H.

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4

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16 years ago

David, David, David.......Tone it down!! Do you want to henceforth be known as "Galerie "Rude" Royale"? We were in your lovely gallery this past weekend, and if it hadn't been for your "overzealous" attitude about how superior your gallery is to all of the other "phony" ones in town we would have bought a painting from you!! Never assume you know everything...(didn't your mother teach you that?) Just because you are a retired physician, flaunting same, along with putting down other local businesses is really not becoming...Taking a softer approach is so much more appealing. Never assume that you know what people's "means" are...After all, you could just be talking to another retired physician with a ton of money! Just some "constructive" criticism. You might want to take a moment to consider this really...Something about catching more bees with honey, etc.- Maybe give that a try.....Best Wishes read more

sara h.

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17 years ago

Stopped in to look at some art after our lunch in Carmel. The owner was very friendly and obviously very passionate about art. He let us take our time and also gave us lots of extra helpful blurbs about the artist. He has a lot of gorgeous pieces and is knowledgeable about all the pieces and art in general. If I had the means, I would've bought something, because he really has excellent pieces in there. Maybe some time in the future I will after grad school! read more

Jennifer L.

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15 years ago

The gallery was beautiful, worth a visit.

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