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Tefaf Maastricht 2023

As Europe’s pre-eminent fair for fine art and antiques returns, we look at the state of the Old Masters market, what restitution means for African-art dealers and why collectors are buying playing cards

‘The Adoration of the Magi’ (c1525-30, price undisclosed) by Pieter Coecke van Aelst

Dealers expect discerning audience at Tefaf in tightening market for Old Masters
The supply of first-rank pictures is declining but prime works still find takers
Has the restitution debate undermined the market for African art?
Ownership concerns are bound to have an impact, but a more holistic narrative of the continent’s art history is in sight
Young dealers with Old Masters find support at Tefaf
The Showcase section offers lower-cost stands at the fair to encourage a new generation of dealers
Antwerp’s fine arts museum brings a female Old Master back to life
KMSKA, which has just reopened after its own restoration, is restoring two Michaelina Wautier paintings
Old Master collector Katrin Bellinger: ‘I want to keep drawings visible’
The former dealer has been selling and collecting works on paper for more than 30 years
The Collectible design fair offers insects, offcuts and steampunk in Brussels
The sixth edition foregrounds young designers who are working at the cutting edge

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