The Doré Gallery was originally opened to exhibit and publicize the work of the French artist Gustave Doré (1832-1883). In the early twentieth century, under the supervision of Joseph Fishburn, the gallery also hosted rotating exhibitions, advertising “Exhibitions from time to time in the various Galleries of works by Modern British and Continental artists.” (The Year’s Art 1905, 129) Gallery space seems to have been available for rental; an advertisement in The Year’s Art 1909 advises “Artists who wish to exhibit in the Largest Private Galleries in London, situated in the Centre of Bond Street, Should write to the Director of The Doré Galleries, 35, New Bond Street, London, W. Where there are six important galleries of varying sizes available for exhibitions. All have an excellent top light, and the Large Gallery is the most important of its kind in London. The clientele of the Gallery is very large and valuable. Open all the year round, Daily, 10 to 6. For dates and terms address the Director. State time preferred and number of works to be hung.” (434).