Dolan/Maxwell specializes in fine prints and works on paper by artists from the 1930s to the present. Their works are presented seriously and in depth with emphasis on Modernist works from the WPA era, Europe and Atelier 17, the New York School, art by African Americans as well as International Contemporary artists. We work closely with the artists and the estates of artists we represent. We augment these works with carefully chosen sculptures and paintings on canvas or panel by artists whose work complements our core and are of particular interest to us. As a founding member of the International Fine Print Dealers Association (IFPDA) we have notable expertise in works on paper in all media.
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History
Dolan/Maxwell was founded in 1984 by Margo Dolan and Peter Maxwell with the opening of a major gallery at 1701 Walnut Street in Philadelphia. From 1988 through late 1990, the gallery also operated a second location at 154 Wooster Street in New York. Both galleries were designed by Peter Maxwell.
Ron Rumford joined the gallery in 1985 and became Director in 1990. The following year, Margo, Peter, and Ron established a private gallery in a carriage house near Rittenhouse Square, also designed by Peter Maxwell. Operating by appointment allowed the gallery to provide a more personal experience for collectors while expanding its participation in national and international art fairs. Jonathan Eckel joined the gallery in 2014 and became Assistant Director in 2021, contributing to the gallery's exhibitions, publications, scholarship, and institutional collaborations.
Peter Maxwell passed away in 2016, followed by Margo Dolan in 2025. Their vision, knowledge, and dedication shaped Dolan/Maxwell for more than four decades and established a foundation that continues to guide the gallery today.
In 2026, Dolan/Maxwell relocated to an airy, light-filled loft in Philadelphia's historic Germantown neighborhood. Under the direction of Ron Rumford and Jonathan Eckel, the gallery continues its commitment to thoughtful exhibitions, significant works of art, and close collaboration with collectors, curators, and scholars through participation in leading invitational art fairs and a dynamic exhibition program.
