It is a critical moment for the Biennale des Antiquaires in Paris — and for the French art trade.
It is a critical moment for the Biennale des Antiquaires in Paris — and for the French art trade. For this year’s edition of this most august art and antiques fair (which ended last week) — ostensibly celebrating its 25th anniversary — came as a real shock.

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