It was known as a preeminent center for promoting avant-garde art until its closure in 1965.
Founded and operated by portrait sculptor Frederick Lessore in 1923, the gallery was run by his wife Helen Lessore, a painter, until it closed following her death.
Solo exhibitions of Reginald Fairfax Wells sculpture and pottery.
Beaux Arts Gallery also became associated with the Kitchen Sink School (and later the School of London) and its prominent members; John Bratby, Derrick Greaves, Edward Middleditch and Jack Smith.
The Lessore's son, John (born 1939), an artist in his own right, exhibited at the gallery whilst it was open.