The Incomparable Art Fair - tefaf

The Incomparable Art Fair
Maastricht, the netherlands I March 16 - 25, 2012
In 2012 TEFAF will celebrate its 25th anniversary. Over
the years TEFAF Maastricht has come to be recognized
as the world’s leading art and antiques fair. As a visitor to
TEFAF Maastricht you will experience an event that offers an
unsurpassed choice of the very best in fine art.
TEFAF gives you a unique chance to view and to buy paintings
from gold grounds to Anish Kapoor as well as objects reflecting
6,000 years of excellence in the decorative arts.
A distinctive feature of TEFAF is its elegantly displayed genuine
masterpieces offered by more than 250 of the world’s most
prestigious art and antiques dealers from 16 countries.
TEFAF Maastricht has led the way in establishing proper
vetting procedures, and they are still considered the
most exacting. Twenty-nine vetting committees, made up of
172 international experts in every field of art represented at the
Fair, verify each and every object for quality, authenticity and
condition, so visitors can always buy with confidence.
For directors and curators of major museums, as well as private
collectors from around the world, a visit to TEFAF offers an
opportunity to acquire some of the finest works still in private
hands. Add an extra dimension to your TEFAF Maastricht
experience at During TEFAF, a festival of music, theatre and dance.
TEFAF Maastricht The World’s Leading Art and Antiques Fair.
Principal sponsor

Paintings
manuscripts
jewellery
classical
antiquities
© The Helmut Newton Foundation
PAper
Antiques
Design
modern art
general INFORMATION
Venue
MECC (Maastricht Exhibition
and Congress Center)
Forum 100
6229 GV Maastricht
The Netherlands
Dates & Opening TIMES
16-25 March 2012
Daily 11 am-7 pm
(25 March 6 pm)
Admission
€ 55 per person,
incl. one catalogue
€ 90 ‘double’ ticket (for 2)
incl. one catalogue
€ 110 season ticket,
incl. one catalogue
€ 20 children aged 12-18
(Accompanied children
under 12 free)
€ 20 catalogue
Not allowed
Dogs • umbrella’s • large
bags/suitcases • backpacks
• works of art for valuation
• guided tours of the fair
without permission
Obviously there is strict
security at the Fair and we
inform you that security
personnel are permitted to
search visitors.
Tickets & Publications
To order your tickets in
advance, visit our website
www.tefaf.com.
TEFAF Concierge Service
TEFAF Maastricht offers visitors
a concierge service (for a
fee), which will take care of
your needs and make your
stay in Maastricht a wonderful
experience. Con Questa,
T +31 20 615 14 10
or info@con-questa.com
Hotels
Early hotel reservations are
recommended. Please contact
the Maastricht Booking Service
T +31 43 383 83 59.
For TEFAF preferred hotels visit
www.tefaf.com.
Catering
At the Fair - there are a
variety of catering facilities,
ranging from an à-la-carte
restaurant (reservations
T +31 43 308 84 44) to a
full-service brasserie and selfservice
terraces, champagne
bars and coffee corners.
In Maastricht - a range of
excellent restaurants, bars
and cafés can be found in
the city and surrounding
area. Reservations can be
made at the Fair.

Oslo
Glasgow
Dublin
Manchester
700 km
Great Britain
Amsterdam
London
The Netherlands
350 km
Düsseldorf
MAASTRICHT
Brussels
Cologne
Belgium Liège
Frankfurt
100 km
Germany
Paris
France
Maastricht
350 km
Munich
THe city of maastricht
Mainport
Airport
TRAVEL INFORMATION
Switzerland
By car
700 km
Home of the Fair for over 25 years, Maastricht is a Roman As you approach Maastricht the MECC is clearly signposted on the
city, founded in the 1st century bc. This historic town has
A2 motorway. Extensive parking facilities are available. Maastricht
picturesque medieval streets, charming squares and fine
is 210 km from Amsterdam, 120 km from Brussels, 110 km from
architecture, as well as many cultural attractions including
Cologne, 30 km from Liège and 390 km from Paris.
concerts, museums, churches, archaeological sites, and
historic city walks. It is also renowned for its stylish shops,
By train
chic boutiques, fine cuisine and lively atmosphere, and
Maastricht-Randwyck station is located 250 meters from the MECC
provides a perfect complement to the attractions of the Fair and is part of the national and international 1050 railway km network. There
itself. The TEFAF app will assist you in finding Spain a large variety are frequent trains to Maastricht Central Station, which is also linked
of restaurants, shops, cultural attractions, etc.
to the national and international railway network. You can also
Madrid
Barcelona take a taxi from Maastricht Central Station or use the shuttle service
TEFAF Silver Jubilee
T +31 43 343 00 00.The Maastricht-Brussels Express takes you
To celebrate Portugal TEFAF’s 25th anniversary an Art Market Symposium from Maastricht to the centre of Brussels in only one hour and fifteen
will be held on Friday morning 16 March). The symposium will minutes. For Paris you change trains for the Thalys and for London
Lisbon
discuss the developments of the art market over the past 25 years you change trains for the Eurostar. You can also change trains for the
and its expected tendencies in the near future. Anyone interested
1400 km
service to Brussels Airport. For more information see www.tefaf.com
can attend the Art Market Symposium. For more details and
subscription, please go to www.tefaf.com and click on Jubilee. By air
There are several airports serving Maastricht:
TEFAF will also launch an Art Restoration Fund which will
Maastricht-Aachen Airport, located 10 km from the Fair and only
annually fund the restoration of work of art owned by a museum. 15 minutes away by car, taxi or bus. Facilities for private planes are
You can find detailed information about all celebrations at www. available. For more information T +31 43 358 97 10.
tefaf.com.
Amsterdam, Schiphol Airport, located 200 km from Maastricht.
1750 km
Brussels, Zaventem Airport, located 120 km from the fair. For a
shuttle service please contact Brull Taxi T +31 43 343 00 00.
It

organisation
The European Fine Art Foundation
Broekwal 64
5268 HD Helvoirt
The Netherlands
T +31 411 64 50 90
F +31 411 64 50 91
E info@tefaf.com
I www.tefaf.com
During the Fair
MECC Maastricht
Forum 100
6229 GV Maastricht
The Netherlands
T +31 43 383 86 66
F +31 43 383 88 08
Principal Sponsor
Sponsors
TEFAF Maastricht 2013 - 15-24
March
Supported by
Chateau Giscours • 1stdibs • Relais & Chateaux • RTL Z • Wijn Verlinden