When storied New York auction house Doyle opened its doors on King Street in 2023, the move felt less like an expansion and more like a homecoming. “There’s a deeply rooted appreciation here for history, art, and preservation,” says Emily Grimball Longley, Doyle’s regional director and director of client strategy. “So we knew we’d be stepping into a community that shared our values.”
Founded in 1962, Doyle has built its reputation on integrity, expertise, and storytelling. From its flagship gallery on the Upper East Side to locations in Palm Beach, Beverly Hills, and Boston, the second-generation, female-led firm has become a trusted name among collectors, fiduciaries, and estate advisers across the country. But Charleston, steeped in legacy, craftsmanship, and culture, offered something singular.
Longley, a Charleston native and veteran of Christie’s New York, played a central role in bringing Doyle south. “Charleston is an anchor in Doyle’s larger Southeastern strategy,” she explains. “It complements our existing presence in Florida, but also serves as a cultural and logistical hub for the Carolinas and the broader region.”…