What's On in Burgundy 2008?

Dijon Antiques Fair

may 16 - 25

Dijon May, Parc des Expositions, 3 Boulevard de Champagne

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Dijon’s antique fair has been running annually for over 30 years at the Parc des Expositions. One of the best in France, it brings together 120 exhibitors (80 antique dealers plus 40 exhibitors in the brocante section) with more than 20,000 visitors pouring in to admire their wares.

The exhibitors present pieces of furniture, objects and pictures with a prevalence for the 18th century, a time when furniture reached its zenith for the quality of the production.

But the fair also welcomes antique dealers specializing in the High Period, the 19th century and even the 20th century and Art Deco until 1950. Asian art, jewels and old watches carrying the signature of the most prestigious brands (Cartier, Boucheron etc.) porcelain, earthenware, bronze and silverware are also present through recognised specialists.

The exhibitors are selected by an Expert Commission composed of professionals, experts, art lovers and former senior officials of the Ministry of Culture who select the exhibitors. They are particularly vigilant in the choice of the exhibitors and surround themselves with all the guarantees concerning their professional qualities on the one hand, and the authenticity of the pieces of furniture and the objects presented on the other hand.

An audit board, made up of experts, examines the contents of each stand before the opening to the public to ensure an additional guarantee for the purchasers.

The Antiques Dealers Fair of Dijon offers as well the free advice of experts on pieces of furniture, objects and jewels on show. Moreover, the organizer of the fair proposes his assistance for the transport and the clearance through customs of the pieces of furniture and objects bought.

Craftsmen are also on hand to share their knowledge and demonstrate techniques of cabinet-making, tapestry, framing and restoration.

The cultural dimension of the fair is highlighted each year by holding a cultural exhibition. For this 36th edition, an exceptional exhibition of paintings, devoted to Soviet realism has been organised in collaboration with the K gallery from St Petersburg. It will be an opportunity for visitors to discover, through the 20 artists exhibiting, a school of painting very characteristic of this period of Russian history from 1920-1970.

Dijon’s Antique Fair is open from May 16-25 from 11.00 – 19.30

For professionals, a trade day will take place on May 15 from 8.00.

For further information: Dijon Congrexpo, 00 33 3 80 77 39 00