Howard L. Rehs - Renowned New York Art Dealer, Passes Away at 66
Published on December 8, 2025
Howard L. Rehs, President of Rehs Galleries, Inc., and one of the most respected authorities on 19th- and early 20th-century French academic art, passed away on November 19, 2025, at the age of 66 following a year long battle with ALS.
More than a scholar and art dealer, Howard was a mentor to countless artists, colleagues, and young professionals who credit him with shaping their understanding of art, business, and ethics. His sharp wit, unwavering honesty, and contagious enthusiasm left an impression on everyone he encountered, from first-time art buyers to the most seasoned curators.
The family asks that donations be made to The Howard L. Rehs Fund for ALS Research, established in his honor so that no family or individual has to face the devastating weight of ALS alone.
Howard’s legacy will endure in the works of art he championed, the careers he nurtured, the artists he educated, the gallery he shaped, and the family he loved beyond measure.
The Howard L. Rehs Memorial Fund for ALS Research
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