Step Into France’s Premier Fine Art and Antiques Fair at the Grand Palais, Where Historic Treasures Meet Modern Talent Across Centuries of Creativity.
This autumn, FAB Paris 2024 returns for its third edition, running from November 22 to 27. As France’s premier fair for fine art and antiques, it will bring together over 100 internationally renowned dealers. They will gather under the iconic glass dome of the newly restored Grand Palais, now the fair’s permanent venue. With a diverse range of art, furniture, jewelry, and antiquities, Fab Paris 2024 celebrates human creativity across the ages.
The fair marks “the beginning of the rebirth” of France’s flagship art and antiques event, according to fair president Louis de Bayser. Returning to its historical Art Nouveau home, the focus has shifted from grand setups to the dealers and their objects. This year, attendees can explore over 20 disciplines. These include Ancient Egyptian artifacts, furniture that once graced the halls of Versailles, and works by art legends like Pieter Brueghel the Younger, Albrecht Dürer, Auguste Rodin, Renoir, and Picasso.
BÉATRICE DE ROTHSCHILD’S ECLECTIC COLLECTION
One standout exhibition will highlight treasures from the Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild. Overlooking the Mediterranean at Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, this opulent mansion was created by Béatrice de Rothschild between 1907 and 1912. To honor her 160th birthday, FAB Paris will display 50 exquisite pieces from her collection. Designer Jacques Garcia will curate the exhibition to evoke the villa’s splendor. Highlights will include a 14th-century Sienese panel by Bartolo di Fredi and a Vincennes porcelain vase crafted for Madame de Pompadour. Additionally, visitors will see a Renoir from 1904. Béatrice’s eclectic taste spanned French furniture, early Italian paintings, and Coromandel lacquer screens. Her collection reflects the diversity that defines FAB Paris.
A CABINET OF CURIOSITIES BY MARIN MONTAGUT
At the fair’s entrance, you will encounter a monumental “cabinet of curiosities.” Architect Sylvie Zerat conceived this immersive installation. The whimsical display features two 6.7-meter-long walls pierced with various apertures. These openings will showcase 400 objects from Marin Montagut’s collection, the illustrator and owner of La Boutique. These “humble tokens of everyday life” were gathered from flea markets and workshops. They range from artists’ palettes to globes and reliquaries. This proves that collecting can be as approachable as it is extravagant.
FAB Paris also aims to nurture the next generation of art dealers. Five emerging gallerists will feature on a dedicated stand, designed by architect Victor Bonnivard. His design blends modern aesthetics with historical influences. Pieces will be priced under €25,000, making art collecting accessible to younger audiences. This effort will help grow a youthful, vibrant market.
For those drawn to objects with royal provenance, Galerie Steinitz will present a gilded bronze clock by François Vion. It is said to have been a gift from Marie Antoinette. Additionally, Baron Guy de Rothschild’s 18th-century ormolu-mounted Chinese celadon vases (€1.2 million) will be on view. A Japanese lacquer secretaire by Adam Weisweiler, once owned by Baron Alphonse de Rothschild, will also be showcased. De Bayser emphasizes that provenance is crucial in today’s market. The finest quality pieces continue to captivate collectors.
Newcomers like Maison Rapin will bring a modern twist to FAB Paris 2024. Their offerings will include Robert Goossens’ coral and rock crystal chandelier from the 1980s. The fair’s eclectic nature ensures something for everyone. From traditional collectors to modern design enthusiasts, there is plenty to admire and explore.
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