William Doyle Galleries, Inc. Data Breach – Investigated by Federman & Sherwood
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (December 12, 2025) – Federman & Sherwood, a national law firm representing individuals affected by data privacy incidents, is investigating a data breach involving William Doyle Galleries, Inc., following the company’s recent submission to the Office of the Attorney General of Maine.
According to the regulatory filing and consumer notice, William Doyle Galleries detected suspicious activity on February 18, 2025, which prompted the company to secure its systems and launch a comprehensive investigation. The forensic review determined that an unauthorized actor had accessed and copied files from the company’s computer network between October 24, 2024, and February 18, 2025.
Upon reviewing the impacted files, William Doyle Galleries confirmed that personal information belonging to eleven Maine residents was contained in the data potentially removed by the unauthorized actor. The compromised information includes names, Social Security numbers, and financial account information.
The company began issuing written notifications to affected Maine residents on or around December 10, 2025, advising individuals of the incident and steps they may take to protect themselves from fraud and identity theft.
Federman & Sherwood is investigating whether William Doyle Galleries maintained reasonable data security measures prior to the incident, whether the breach could have been prevented, and what legal remedies may exist for those whose personal information was compromised.
The compromised information may have included:
- Full name
- Social Security number
- Financial information
- Other sensitive information
What is William Doyle Galleries, Inc.?
William Doyle Galleries (Doyle Auctions) is a major American auction house and appraisal firm specializing in fine art, jewelry, furniture, decorations, and collectibles.
Individuals who received a notification from William Doyle Galleries—or who believe their information may have been impacted—are encouraged to contact Federman & Sherwood at 1-800-237-1277 or email info@federmanlaw.com for more information.