Maastricht, a picturesque medieval city steeped in history, filled with romantic streets and historic buildings, and arguably the oldest city in the Netherlands, is home once a year to the finest art and antiques show in the world, TEFAF Maastricht. When private jets fill the local airport everyone knows it’s show time. With 260 dealers from sixteen countries in nine sections, it was nearly impossible to view the entire show in the three days I was there. The art and objects in the show range from ancient to contemporary works, totaling an estimated $1.4 billion worth of museum-quality art. The Vernissage was packed with patrons, and it seemed as though there were more Americans willing to spend this year than last, acquiring some of the most important paintings in the show through dealers such as Noortman, Johnny van Haeften, and Koetser Gallery.
TEFAF Maastricht, March 18–27, 2011
Frans Francken the Younger, Mankind’s Eternal Dilemma--The Choice between Vice and Virtue, 1635. Oli on panel, 142 x 210.8 cm.
Image courtesy of Johnny van Haeften.
Image Gallery
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Jam packed Vernissage.
Jam packed Vernissage.
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Great crowd at the Vernissage.
Great crowd at the Vernissage.
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A La Vieille Russie
A La Vieille Russie
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Blue and white hot water kettle
Blue and white hot water kettle
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Auguste Rodin, “Eternal Spring”
Auguste Rodin, “Eternal Spring”
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Auguste Rodin, “The Thinker”
Auguste Rodin, “The Thinker”
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Barry Flanagan, “Six foot leaping hare on Empire State”
Barry Flanagan, “Six foot leaping hare on Empire State”
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Bernard de Grunne
Bernard de Grunne
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Pierre-Auguste Renoir, La leçon – Bielle, l’institutrice et Claude Renoir lisant
Pierre-Auguste Renoir, La leçon – Bielle, l’institutrice et Claude Renoir lisant
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A composite South German Stechzeug Armour
A composite South German Stechzeug Armour
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A pair of massive porcelain leopards
A pair of massive porcelain leopards
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Frans Francken the Younger, Mankind’s Eternal Dilemma--The Choice between Vice and Virtue
Frans Francken the Younger, Mankind’s Eternal Dilemma--The Choice between Vice and Virtue
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Henry Moore, Mother and child block seat
Henry Moore, Mother and child block seat
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Portrait miniature articleist Elle Shushan (left)
Portrait miniature articleist Elle Shushan (left)
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A pair of magnificent polychrome and gilded Chinoiserie vases
A pair of magnificent polychrome and gilded Chinoiserie vases
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Stand of Bernheimer-Colnaghi
Stand of Bernheimer-Colnaghi
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Francois-Xavier Lalanne, “Sauterelle”
Francois-Xavier Lalanne, “Sauterelle”
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An elaborate German Hunting Trousse
An elaborate German Hunting Trousse
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Hammer Galleries
Hammer Galleries
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Harris Lindsay
Harris Lindsay
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Jean Dubeffet, “Dechaumage au brabant”
Jean Dubeffet, “Dechaumage au brabant”
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Jean-Michel Basquiat, “Desmond”
Jean-Michel Basquiat, “Desmond”
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Jeff Koons 17th BMW Art Car.
Jeff Koons 17th BMW Art Car.
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Mallet
Mallet
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Raoul Dufy, “Le basin”
Raoul Dufy, “Le basin”
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Amedeo Modigliani at Landau Fine Art
Amedeo Modigliani at Landau Fine Art
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Perrin Antiquaires
Perrin Antiquaires
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Peter Fairbanks of Montgomery Gallery
Peter Fairbanks of Montgomery Gallery
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Pablo Picasso's “Les dormeurs”
Pablo Picasso's “Les dormeurs”
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Pieter Brueghel the younger, “The Flemish Proverbs”
Pieter Brueghel the younger, “The Flemish Proverbs”
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Pieter Brueghel the younger, “The indoors wedding dance”
Pieter Brueghel the younger, “The indoors wedding dance”
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Rembrandt Bugatti, “Drinking Giraffe”
Rembrandt Bugatti, “Drinking Giraffe”
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Rembrandt’s “Portrait of a Man with Arms Akimbo”
Rembrandt’s “Portrait of a Man with Arms Akimbo”
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Shrubsole
Shrubsole
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Very large and rare 36” globe by Thomas Malby
Very large and rare 36” globe by Thomas Malby
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Heavenly King
Heavenly King
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A group of two-handed bearing swords
A group of two-handed bearing swords
