From April 16 to May 2, 2011, Antibes celebrates the return of spring. Once again, collectors, enthusiasts, and art lovers will gather in Antibes to discover the masterpieces assembled by the 100 selected exhibitors this year, drawing nearly 30,000 visitors.
The Antibes Fair has become and remains one of the most important antiques fairs in France. It is also a major event in Europe.
From Primitive Arts to Modern Art, passing through the great French styles
Antiques and second-hand goods, as well as furniture and art objects from the 20th century, make up the three main areas of focus at the Antibes Fair. In each of these sectors, the public will discover a unique and eclectic selection of rare pieces, from Antiquity to the 20th century. Furniture, art objects, jewelry, paintings, carpets, lighting…, all unique, from all styles and eras, presented by specialists who are also international references.
Visiting the Antibes Fair is also embarking on a superb journey across the world, discovering the masterpieces of great civilizations in Europe, Asia, Oceania, Africa… Finally, the Flea Market on Aguillon Boulevard and the Boules Game Flea Market will complete the range of choices.
Prestigious exhibitors
As usual, the large tent will welcome the big names in the antiques sector, which contribute to the international reputation of the fair: Jean Gismondi, Giorgio Salvaï, Atelier DL, Galerie Scalabrino, Boon Galerie, La Frécelière, Antiquités 1900-1930, Contes d’Orient, Mille ans d’Orient…, but also Antic Déco with its exceptional period tableware services, the magnificent Provençal furniture presented by Antiquités Sainte-Anne and of course the jewelers-goldsmiths… Art Deco will also be present with one of the great specialists of the genre: Gérard Duflot. Finally, the great masters of Modern Art will notably be presented by Claeys Gallery, Fleury galleries, Giosimo Arte, Hurtebize, Jean-François Cazeau, Michel Estades… not forgetting the big names of the international contemporary scene and the traditional flea market.
This year, the Fair has also selected new exhibitors who will enrich the quality and diversity of the Fair, among which are Roberta e Basta, Colori del Tempo and Studio Antiquario Zora, coming from Italy, Antiquités Robert Cohen (Paris), Galerie 56 (Megève), Galerie Nathalie Barbé (Paris), Moleiro (Barcelona)…
You will also discover beside the great masters of 20th-century painting exceptional paintings by Van Dongen, Bonnard, Juan Gris, Marquet, Dufy, Combas, Geer Van Velde…and concerning antiques:
An historical and unpublished contemporary painting by Francesco Primatice (Bologna 1504 – Fontainebleau 1570): “The Loves of Vertumnus and Pomona”. Unique painted testimony on canvas of the fresco created by Francesco Primatice at the Pomona Pavilion in Fontainebleau and destroyed in 1766.
A wooden Couple from the Kingdom of Chu (5th century BC),
A rare and precious six-piece Office set in chiseled and gilded bronze, adorned in bezel setting with stones and signed Otto Rohloff,
An exceptional complete service (beer jug, tray, and two goblets) chiseled and sculpted by the Frères Fannière (Auguste /1818 – 1900/ & Joseph /1820 -1897)
A pair of polychrome bronze bookends from the Art Deco period signed H.M.WHITE,
A superb console in richly carved and gilded wood, with marble inlay. Emblematic of the baroque of the Genoa region around 1750,
A Mobile bar by Guglielmo Ulrich from 1935,
A white and black lacquered wood salon made by the Wiener Werkstätte around 1906 – 1907, typical example of the Vienna Secession Avant-Garde,
A Directoire period portico clock signed Cachard,
A large dancer from China (Eastern Han Dynasty, 25 – 220),
An engraving by Vernet from 1760 presenting a view of Antibes…
among many other exceptional works and creations.
