Steve Kendall has always had a passion for the arts. He began collecting paintings in the early 1980s, along with first edition books and golf ephemera. His enthusiasm rubbed off on his son Matt, who in 1991 graduated from Cornell University with a double major in English and History of Art. In 2003 Steve retired from business, and Matt sold his successful advertising agency. Together the father and son opened Kendall Fine Art in the Spring of 2004.

Today, Kendall Fine Art has become The Kendall Collection, the name change being an outward expression of the gallery's new focus as private dealers specializing in important paintings.

The Kendall Collection works with beginning and experienced collectors, museums, corporations, art consultants, interior designers and other dealers to develop and enhance important collections. In addition to purchases and sales, The Kendall Collection offers clients a myriad of services that include curatorial services, appraisals, investment analysis, conservation referral, frame selection and referral, art handling consultation and more.

The Kendall Collection is always interested in purchasing or receiving on consignment important works of art.