The Rains Gallery was established by Samuel G. Rains and operated with varying names and locations in New York City from 1922-1937: Metropolitan Art and Auction Galleries, Inc. (1922- ); Rains Galleries, Inc. (1927?- ); Rains Auction Rooms, Inc. ( -1934); Rains Galleries (Rains Auction Rooms, Inc.) (1934-1937).