Martin Lawrence Galleries

Do not under any circumstance give them your phone, email or address. Sadly we purchased a small piece in 2012 and unfortunately we had it shipped. Barry asked for our email to send the purchase confirmation. So armed with our email and mailing address Martin Lawrence has been spamming us for years. We were not asked if we wanted to get catalogs, mail or email it just came. The emails do not have an opt out option in accordance with federal law. Not only do we get mail from San Francisco they distributed our address to all the offices!
Dozens of calls as well as written requests to be removed have not been effective. Today I spoke with the owner’s personal assistant and her response was «is it really that big a deal».

Like most tourist we wondered into the place. We don’t buy art but were treated like we were going to be. They were happy to educate us and show us everything. What a treat. Thank you They have everything from Warhols, Dali, Picasso, to Felix Mas. So something for every taste, check it out.

if this review could be a negative zero it would be.
my girlfriend was working at the gallery so one night i bought a 6,500 $$ piece. so i enjoy some wine and there is lots of good talk. that night it turns out someone accused the gallery of showing a fake.
wow! a fake warhol holy cow. so next weekend just 4 days later during a showing i ask about the fake allegations and they treat me like a criminal. my girlfriend was fired, and i was banned, yes banned from the galley. wow — im the sucker that dropped 6k on their cheap ass painting. im the sucker thas for sure.
on top of being the sucker, i am treated like a criminal for mentioning the story of the fake. now its 5 years later and i try to return this deyber for what i paid for it. the policy of the gallery is to buy it back but they refused and did not call me back.
thanks to internet for technology to expose a fraudelent and caniving schlock organization like this. they are a schlock shop equivalent of the boiler room.
the greatness of Unilocal is that all viewers will see this an all will know how criminal you are martin lawrence. sc****gs

I’ve visited Martin Lawrence galleries in a few different cities around the U.S., most notably in Dallas and New Orleans, and am always pleased by what they have to offer. They have a nice mix of older, established artists (Erte, Max, Haring, Rembrandt, Picasso, Miro) as well as newer, up-​and-​coming artists like Robert Deyber.
I stopped into the San Francisco branch on a recent visit to the City, and was captivated by the surrealist lithographs of the aforementioned Deyber, and ended up buying several, since ML was offering very nice pricing for the purchase of multiples. They offered to re-​frame them for me, since the framing on some of the prints was a bit the worse for wear. My companion also purchased a Deyber for her collection. They were very accommodating about my schedule for the art delivery, which was complicated by the fact that I’m about to leave the country for an extended period of time and eventually relocating to another city where they have a gallery. They worked with me on delivery and shipping. I was grateful for the accommodation of my situation.
The atmosphere is cordial, and no-​pressure, and the staff is knowledgeable about the art and the artists, and will tell you funny anecdotes about the artists whom they have met. It’s a very comfortable place to shop if you are just starting your collection and are not sure what you might like; the staff isn’t snobby or high-​falutin’. They just love art and want to share their knowledge of what they have to offer. Buying here is a fun experience. I’ve purchased several pieces from them in the past, and will continue to do so when something that they have strikes my fancy.

Martin Lawrence has several galleries scattered across the US. My friend and I randomly popped into this one while shopping in the area. We were glad that we did!
Martin Lawrence got their start in Pop Art. They worked with Andy Warhol in the 1980’s before his death. The current owner of Martin Lawrence has integrated some more classic artists like Chagall into the collections but most everything they have is modern.
My friend and I ended up discovering a massive collection of Robert Deyber art thanks to the fact that a few days prior to our visit they had a showing with the artist. If you aren’t familiar with this artist you should be because he is very talented and clever. Martin Lawrence is the exclusive gallery that is authorized to sell his work (of course after you buy from them you can sell your art anywhere else you want).
If you are interested in a piece the prices can be negotiated. Since my friend and I ended up both purchasing Robert Deyber art we got a great discount. The people who work here are very friendly. They can ship your art for $ 75 a piece or $ 35 if you pick it up from one of their other galleries. All glass is UV protected with quality frames. If you choose to buy a piece to get framed it will take 4 – 6 weeks for it to be completed.

Very friendly and attentive staff, especially Katherine. Check out the Robert Deyber collection, exclusive to MLGs. But be warned, it’s easy to go in there with no intention of buying, and walk out with something in hand.

Awesome collection! Picasso, Erte, and many more. Fun to walk thru even if your not planning on purchasing anything. The staff was extremely polite and not overbearing or snooty in anyway. Dont forget to look upstairs.

My (not so secret anymore) escape in the City! I think of it as a smaller de Young, without an admission fee and pesky security guards. Also, even though it so close to Pier 39, you do not see the usual crowds of tourists in here. There are plenty of art galleries on Beach Street, but this is the one that keeps reeling me in.
The staff is really good at letting you browse at your leisure. The works of masters like Dali, Rembrandt, Miro, Warhol, Picasso and Chagall hang next to the equally amazing works of «newer» artists liek Bertho, Deyber, Murakami and Mas (amongst others). Nice selection of Erte bronze sculptures as well. Pricing is equally varied: $ 600 for a Deyber lithograph to over $ 1 million for an original Chagall oil on canvas. The gallery’s Director, Alexandra, has done a fantastic job with the space!
Buying is also an amazing experience. The staff is not pushy at all, is extremely knowledgeable about the art, and is really accommodating with delivery options (local delivery is at no charge). They know you are splurging, and ensure that the experience follows the price tag. The gallery staff will personally come to your place, try the art on different walls, and hang it once you have made a decision as to its new «home.» I know my tiny apartment is not the Smithsonian, but the experience sure could have fooled me. I think I might be spending some more bonus checks in here!

Martin Lawrence Galleries hosts a good selection of well known artists from different eras. I was first pulled in by their collection of Takashi Murakami prints. I was also surprised to find some paintings by Philippe Bertho. Upstairs hosts more paintings and several sculptures. You’ll find Chagalls, Warhols, Ertes, and more.
Even though Martin Lawrence Galleries has a tourist trap vibe and a somewhat cluttered format it has a good variety of art and the employees aren’t overbearing.

Save your vacation money and spend it all here on something you can enjoy all year.
Most art is pricey, as is with a lot of art galleries and sales associates like to sell things to make a living, as it is with all sales associates.
The thing I love about this place is that you can look around and just let the art soak into your pores. Whether you love Erte art deco, the feminine lines on a Mas or Warhol pop culture, 9 times out of 10 there will be a piece that makes to just stop and stare.
And if you are ever lucky enough to own a piece, you have the joy of waking up every morning to something awe-​inspiring.

I cannot understand the 3 and 4 star ratings that were given. We purchased our first art piece a week or so ago from Mark who was both helpful and very knowledgeable. He knows his stuff. Let me stress that he knows his stuff. We’ve never bought art from a gallery before so I cannot say how he compares with the other galleries but we have purchased cars from people who didnt know squat before and it was nice to buy something from someone who knows his product, the history behind it and the artist off the top of his head. Yes and this isn’t just about memorizing the brochure.
We walked in with no intentions of buying anything. Chatty was right but if you are given 5 mins with a potential customer, and wanted to give the whole story behind the piece, wouldnt you be chatty (not to be confused with pushy sales)? I’d prefer that any day to snobby or pushy.
If you are after expensive art pieces, they have it but they do have somewhat affordable pieces as well. We are now looking at acquiring other pieces from there so A++ for MLG.

We were walking on Geary when something in the window on Warhol stopped me & made me go inside.
The guy working there is chatty and wants someone to buy something from here, but we were just looking.
Saw a Keith Haring pic. There’s some Warhol pics: Campbell Noodle Soup; Mickey; Marilyn Monroe, $ 9. Robert Deyber’s «Bad Hare Day» was a cool piece.
Worth a few minutes to look around since it’s FREE.

I had a wonderful experience while visiting this gallery at/​near Fisherman’s Wharf. I was pulled in by the name because it reminded me of the comedian, and I said jokingly, «Oh, I’ve GOT to see THIS!» But my whole attitude was transformed once I stepped inside. I was instantly greeted with a smile and treated like royalty. The paintings on display were enlightening, intriguing and exquisite. The bronze sculptures by Erte were gorgeous. I only wish I could go back there more. It’s free to look, and I have rarely seen art that I considered being worth the high cost like I found here.
The highlight of the whole experience was when I was introduced to the work of Liudmilla Kondakova. This woman has such a special gift, and brought the streets of Paris to life, and light. There is a special viewing room in the gallery where the lighting can be slowly brought up or down. There was one beautiful painting in particular of hers that actually brought tears to my eyes. The woman who showed the painting was gracious about my sensitivity of such beautiful work. And I left feeling like a new person. My experience was quite a unique one, and everyone’s experience will be different. But I definitely recommend visiting this gallery.

They have an amazing Erte collection. If you love Art Deco and 1920s art and fashion you should definitely check it out. I went to an opening here which a friend was working at, little did I know it was also a meeting for the SF Art Deco Society. Needless to say there was excellent people watching and lots of monocles and furs with heads and feets attached. Wish I could afford to get a piece from there, but we all can dream…
Sadly there was no sign of Shanaynay… sorry I could not resist the Martin reference.

Two words:
Keith Haring!

Not to be confused with the actor/​comic, Martin Lawrence — in addition to housing an outstanding collection of 20^th Century masters like Picasso, Renoir, and Miro — boasts the largest number of Chagall works for sale in the world and a large selection of Keith Haring pieces and Warhol exclusives. Mostly unaffordable but, unlike most museums, free to browse.