Paris auctions were poor except for Pre-Colombian works

Art Basel '03 fair report

Today’s print buyer is no longer a specialist collector

Works on paper did well at this major event

Trade was slow at these three very diverse events

It was inevitable that attendance and sales would be down with current economic instability, but overall sales were good and quality was high

Collectors braved the terrorist alerts and bought but at a lower level than in the past

A host of related events make this a “must” for drawings collectors

“Collectors want something new”

After his substantial contributions to Art Basel and Art Basel Miami Beach, Rudolf tries his hand at dmg

Buying mania at this new fair stripped some stands bare in 40 minutes

Prevailing gloom did not deter buying

Collectors were cautious as economic woes continue

Cultura Basel '02 fair report

Barges on the Seine, a Liao gold mask and spooky pre-Columbian tomb figures at the smartest decorative arts fair in the world

Barges on the Seine, a Liao gold mask and spooky pre-Colombian tomb figures at the smartest decorative arts fair in the world

Art Basel '02 fair report

"The World Cup effect"

The seasoned curator will now turn his attention to the direction of the Modern and contemporary art fair

Art Basle, High Society meets High Art at the Grosvenor Antiques show, 20th-century decorative arts star in New York and Paris, a new ceramics show in London

The impending Florida edition of Art Basel comes after its deferment last year

Untouched by its competitors, Art Basel remains a highlight on the art calendar

The event has become the main venue for collectors in this field

The “hottest, newest and most influential in the design world” fitted into a furniture removal van

Old Masters were booming, but decorative arts were a hard sell

Collect is to be held at the Victoria and Albert Museum this February

Collectors are buying for sun-drenched second homes

It became apparent that hosting the imminent art fair would be unfeasible due to shipping and insurance issues

Cultura Basel ’01 fair report

Just as social observers are deploring the hectic roster of arts fairs, three new events have been added to the already crowded calendar.