RWFA - Rick Wester Fine Art

Rick Wester Fine Art, Inc. (RWFA), founded in 2004, is a multifaceted gallery and art advisory firm grounded in over three decades of experience in the photography world. Located in New York City’s Chelsea district, RWFA brings together a deep understanding of photographic history with a forward-looking approach to the evolving art market. The gallery’s mission spans artist representation, secondary market expertise, and personalized consulting for private collectors, institutions, and corporations alike.

RWFA maintains a dynamic exhibitions program that features both emerging and established contemporary photographers, along with thoughtfully curated presentations of private collections and artist estates. The gallery also holds a robust inventory of vintage and modernist photography, with particular attention to unique and hard-to-find works. This dual focus—on contemporary creativity and historical depth—defines RWFA’s role as a resource for connoisseurs and new collectors alike.

Rick Wester’s career has shaped the gallery’s breadth and integrity. From his early work at influential galleries like LIGHT and Marlborough, to his leadership roles at Christie’s and Phillips de Pury, Wester has contributed significantly to the rise of photography as a respected and highly collectible art form. He has orchestrated landmark auctions, set numerous artist records, and published essays and catalogues that have enriched the field.

With RWFA, Wester combines this institutional expertise with the intimacy of private advising, offering services such as collection building, certified appraisals, and market analysis. Whether guiding a museum through acquisition or assisting a collector in locating a rare photograph, RWFA operates with an ethos of scholarship, transparency, and long-term collaboration.

More than a traditional gallery, RWFA stands as a knowledgeable and flexible partner in the appreciation and advancement of fine art photography.