Dealers are being invited to apply to take part in a new section specialising in a wide range of works on paper proposed for TEFAF Maastricht, the world’s most influential art and antiques fair. The next edition of TEFAF (The European Fine Art Fair) will take place from 12-21 March 2010 in the MECC (Maastricht Exhibition and Congress Centre) in the south of the Netherlands.

Provided that there is sufficient support from dealers for the new initiative, TEFAF on Paper will occupy the upstairs hall where TEFAF successfully launched TEFAF Design at the 2009 Fair. The space there will be increased from 600 to 900 square metres. TEFAF Design, which proved a huge attraction to visitors to the Fair, will move downstairs and will be added to the Modern section, which will be extended by 1000 square metres.

TEFAF on Paper would include a wide variety of disciplines. Drawings and limited edition prints ranging from Old Masters to contemporary works would be on show next to photography, antiquarian books and manuscripts, Japanese prints, paintings and screens on paper, Indian and Islamic miniatures and other works such as wallpaper.

TEFAF will soon start to issue invitations to dealers specialising in these fields. Potential exhibitors can also apply through the TEFAF website www.tefaf.com, by clicking on ‘exhibitors’ and then ‘application’.

The decision taken by TEFAF’s Executive Committee to propose an expansion of the Fair for the second year running despite the international economic downturn is further evidence of its extraordinary success. Strong sales at the 2009 edition of TEFAF helped to reassure the international art and antiques market that demand for the best works remains solid.

Art, more than an asset
TEFAF shares its view of art more than an asset with its principal sponsor, AXA Art. Their partnership provides art collectors with unique expertise covering the full range of risk prevention, conservation, recovery and restoration, so that they can maintain their collections in the best possible condition.

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