Wally Findlay Galleries

Specialties

Since 1870, Wally Findlay Galleries has proudly represented many superb artists embodying various schools of art throughout time. Over the years, Wally Findlay Galleries has showcased many different genres, from the Impressionists in the 1870s, Fauvism in the early-​20^th century to Modern Masters. Today, the gallery represents a group of distinguished Contemporary artists, both European and American. By practicing the highest standards in our relationship with both the artist and the collector, the gallery upholds its mission to promote and provide quality works by great artistic talents.

History

Established in 1870.

Wally Findlay Galleries was founded as «Findlay Art Rooms» In Kansas City, Missouri, in 1870, by William Wadsworth Findlay. Initially, the company sold art supplies (including paints, brushes, canvas, etc.) as well as paintings.

William’s son, Walstein C. Findlay, took over the business. One of the senior Wally’s innovations was that of acquiring art directly from the capitals of Europe and bringing them back to the United States for resale.

Wally Findlay, Jr. joined the company in 1932, and under his leadership, the company expanded geographically opening a gallery in Chicago in 1938. In 1961, the gallery in Palm Beach was opened, followed by New York in 1964. In 1971, the company opened galleries in Beverly Hills and Paris.

In August 1969, Wally Findlay Galleries became a public company. The stock traded over-​the-​counter. In 1973, Findlay bought back 100% of the outstanding stock.

Wally Findlay died in 1996, leaving no heirs. James Borynack acquired the company in 1997.