For visitors and exhibitors alike, what a pleasure it is to return to the Grand Palais, a magical and historic venue that once hosted the most prestigious Biennales des Antiquaires! The FAB Paris fair – a fusion of Fine Art Paris and the Biennale – aims to continue this glorious tradition with its international reach. We need a major, generalist fair for the art market in France.
FAB Paris perfectly fulfills this mission and this year presents around one hundred galleries selected for their reputation and professionalism, a third of which are from abroad. You will have the pleasure of discovering antique objects from Africa and Asia, 18th-century furniture and design pieces, 17th-century paintings and sculptures, as well as contemporary works.
This journey through the centuries always fosters a unique dialogue between works of art. You will encounter exceptional objects in a prestigious setting, beneath this incredible glass roof in the heart of Paris.
For discerning readers like yourselves, collectors and art enthusiasts, I want to emphasize the greater guarantees offered by galleries and dealers compared to those provided by auction houses. While dealers conduct thorough research on each object, including provenance and condition assessments, they also offer longer-term guarantees for the buyer, providing greater security than works sold at auction.
Among its November news, the SNA (National Union of Art Publishers) is supporting the publishing sector with its 24th SNA Art Book Prize, awarded at the Ministry of Culture, which we thank for its hospitality and support.
Art books are also featured in this issue with a selection of works by our gallery owners, in addition to the SNA Prize winner, demonstrating our union's commitment to making culture accessible to the widest possible audience. With the end of the year approaching, why not treat yourself to an art book or even a unique find from a visit to FAB Paris or a gallery?
Mathias Ary Jan, President of the SNA
