Europe

An intriguing find by a dealer new to TEFAF Maastricht leads a look at some of the highlights on offer at the huge event.

A surge of fresh faces in the Modern section, a shift in the global vetting policy and stronger links with the host city are among the recent shake-ups at TEFAF Maastricht, as CEO Patrick van Maris tells ATG.

The French auction system could be set for more reform with a draft bill recommending further change due to be launched later this month.

ATG’s calendar of book auctions taking place in the UK and Ireland from March 5-16, 2019.

Paris is a centre for auctions of Pre-Columbian art. On March 18 Copages is offering an Italian collection of works that were sourced from major salerooms such as Christie’s, Sotheby’s and Loudmer as well as specialist dealers like Galerie Mermoz and the Emmeritz Gallery.

Art dealers and auction house experts were struck from all TEFAF vetting panels following the introduction of a new global policy last year.

Vintage photographic equipment will be up for grabs at the Ivoire Chartres auction firm on March 9-10.

On April 9 Christie’s will be holding a Pre-Columbian sale featuring the 90-lot collection formed by Felix and Heidi Stoll from Basel as well as around 50 pieces from other vendors.

ATG’s calendar of book auctions taking place in the UK and Ireland from February 26-March 9, 2019.

ATG’s calendar of book auctions taking place in the UK and Ireland from February 19-March 3, 2019.

Animalier bronzes will be on offer at Drouot in the coming weeks.

This Empire-period gilt throne or ceremonial chair, measuring 3ft 11in (1.2m) high and 2ft 3in (76cm) wide, is one of the highlights of an April 7 sale of historic artefacts and memorabilia titled l’Empire à Fontainebleau.

A unique example of Emile Gallé’s glasswork created as a special piece features in the 20th century decorative art sale held by Gros & Delettrez at Drouot on March 8.