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Wednesday 5 November, 2025

FAB Paris becomes Fine Arts Paris
and welcomes new president Xavier Eeckhout

Hot on the heels of a successful fourth edition, FAB Paris – France’s premier fair for art and Antiques – announces its rebranding as Fine Arts Paris, taking its name from one of the two bodies that launched the fair in 2022. The decision to set aside the “Biennale” reference reflects the fair’s confident transition into an annual rendezvous, now firmly anchored at the Grand Palais each September, and opening Paris’s art season.

This announcement coincides with the appointment of Xavier Eeckhout as the fair’s new president. The esteemed Parisian sculpture gallerist succeeds Louis de Bayser who has guided the fair since its inception and will continue to support its development as a member of the board of directors…

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Thursday 25 September, 2025

FAB PARIS gains recognition and stature

Fourth edition of France’s premier fair for art and antiques concludes with widespread acclaim and solid sales, marking a turning point in the fair’s evolution

Next edition announced for 19-23 September 2026 at the Grand Palais.

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UPDATE 9 September, 2025

France’s flagship art and antiques fair unveils details of its 4th edition

Female visionaries and trendsetters take centre stage, from Marie Antoinette and Elsa Schiaparelli to Charlotte Perriand and Niki de Saint Phalle

An exhibition of iconic pieces of Art Deco furniture, including Eileen Gray’s record-breaking Dragons armchair

An unprecedented showcase of 18th-century decorative arts from the legendary Musée Nissim de Camondo

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30 May, 2025

France’s flagship art and antiques fair unveils first details of its 4th edition

Earlier this year, FAB Paris announced that its fourth edition was moving forward two months and would take place from 20 until 24 September 2025, thereby strategically positioning the event at the start of Paris’ autumn art season. Today, France’s premier fair for fine art & antiques unveils the first details of its much-anticipated edition, designed to further affirm FAB Paris’ deep commitment to serve international trade and promote France’s cultural heritage…

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30 January, 2025

FAB Paris changes dates and kicks off Paris’ art season this autumn

The 4th edition of France’s flagship art and antiques fair will take place at the Grand Palais, 20-24 September 2025.

FAB Paris, France’s premier fair for fine art & antiques announces today that its 4th edition will be moved forward two months and take place at the Grand Palais from 20 until 24 September 2025. These new dates strategically position the fair at the start of Paris’ autumn art season and coincides with a highpoint in the French cultural calendar, traditionally marked by the opening of several blockbuster exhibitions. A September fair also represents a symbolic return to the dates of the fair’s world-renowned ancestor, the Biennale des Antiquaires…

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28 November, 2024

FAB Paris’ third edition at the Grand Palais
Confirms the international stature of France’s flagship art and antiques fair

The third edition of FAB Paris concluded on Wednesday night, with strong sales and interest across the board confirming the international stature of France’s flagship art and antiques fair.

The show, which took place at the newly-renovated Grand Palais from 22 until 27 November, was met with great enthusiasm by collectors, connoisseurs and museum curators from around the world. Over the course of six days, the event welcomed over 30,000 visitors.

Despite the snow, the preview was attended by over 5,000 people and resulted in both private and institutional buying…

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Update 19 November, 2024

Discover the list of exhibitors, a selection of works and the full FAB Paris 2024 program.

Visuals on request from our press office.

Press preview: Wednesday, November 20, 3.30 p.m. to 5.30 p.m.
Access by accreditation only.

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June, 2024

FAB Paris
France’s premier fair for fine art & antiques takes up residence at the landmark Grand Palais

This autumn, FAB Paris returns for a highly-anticipated third edition. Running from 22 until 27 November 2024, France’s premier fair for fine art & antiques will see over 100 internationally- renowned art and antique dealers converge under the iconic glass dome of the newly-restored Grand Palais – the fair’s permanent venue – for a unique showcase of art, culture and French elegance…

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Updated – 21 May, 2024

FAB Paris launches “Call for new talents”
ahead of its much-anticipated third edition

FAB Paris announces a new initiative providing young art dealers from around the world with a unique opportunity to participate in the third edition of France’s premier art fair for fine art & antiques. Taking place from 22 until 27 November 2024, the fair will bring together 110 internationally renowned galleries at FAB Paris’ permanent venue, the newly restored Grand Palais…