“Every true art lover should experience TEFAF Maastricht, the world’s most influential art and antiques fair. The Maastricht fair has become the art event of the year. A record number of 263 exhibitors from seventeen countries, including China and Uruguay, will be there.

TEFAF runs from March 16 through 25, 2012 at the MECC (Maastricht Exhibition and Congress Centre) in Maastricht, Netherlands.”

“As a visitor to TEFAF Maastricht you will be present at an outstanding event, one that offers the best choice of the very best in fine art. You will have a unique chance to view and to buy paintings from Bruegel to Bacon as well as objects reflecting 6,000 years of excellence in the applied arts.

No where else will you find such an elegantly displayed selection of genuine masterpieces from 263 of the world’s most prestigious art and antiques dealers from 17 countries.

No where else will you find such rigorous investigation of their quality, condition and authenticity. Every item is checked by one of 26 vetting committees made up of over 155 internationally respected experts.

And no where else will you find yourself in such a distinguished and stimulating company of dealers, academics, art critics, and collectors. During the week of the fair, anyone who is anyone in the field of fine art will be at TEFAF Maastricht.” from the TEFAF website.

“The Winter Antiques Show celebrates its 57th year as America's most prestigious antiques show, providing museums, established collectors, dealers, design professionals and first-time buyers with opportunities to see and purchase exceptional pieces showcased by 74 exhibitors. This year, specialists in 17th to 19th century American furniture and decorative arts, old master drawings and European sculpture, and Southeast Asian art join this fully vetted show, which runs from January 21-30, 2011. From an Egyptian relief depicting Akhenaten through mid–century furniture by Gerald Summers and Gio Ponti, every object exhibited at the Winter Antiques Show is vetted for quality and authenticity. All net proceeds from sponsors, special events, and ticket sales support East Side House Settlement, a non-profit in the South Bronx providing social services to community residents. Visit the Show's website at www.winterantiquesshow.com.”