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24 September 2026

Fine Arts Paris 
gains further grounds

Strong institutional buying and international collectors fuel robust sales at the fair’s fifth edition

Fine Arts Paris’ fifth edition, which took place at the Grand Palais from 19-23 September, concluded yesterday with solid sales across the board, driven by institutional buying, the appetite of international collectors – many of them new to the exhibitors – and a particularly active French market.

Immersed in a scenography by acclaimed French designer Charles Zana, visitors were out in force, eager to discover the highlights of this year’s edition which included presentations by 105 exhibitors across 20 specialities, an exclusive preview of the future Musée du Grand Siècle opening in 2028, and a showcase by the fair’s new Official Partner AXA, unveiling the collaboration between Fabienne Verdier and the Manufacture de Sèvres…

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Update – 27 August, 2026

Fine Arts Paris (formerly FAB Paris) returns to the Grand Palais for its fifth edition, running from 19 to 23 September 2026.

Opening Paris’ much-anticipated autumn art season, this edition – the first under the presidency of Xavier Eeckhout – will gather 100 internationally renowned dealers working across the disciplines of fine art, furniture, antiquities and jewellery.

Xavier Eeckhout, President of Fine Arts Paris says:

“In today’s evolving art market landscape, fairs have become indispensable, enabling gallerists to strengthen their visibility, connect with new collectors, and benefit from the shared insights of their peers. We look forward to this new edition, which will further cement Fine Arts’ position as France’s flagship art and antiques fair and reaffirm Paris’s status as a major capital for art and culture.”

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Tuesday 14 April, 2026

France’s premier fair for art and antiques unveils first details of its 5th edition

Grand Palais, 19 – 23 September 2026

A celebration of French taste and heritage, staged by the country’s foremost decorators, from Charles Zana to François-Joseph Graf

A first look into the future Musée du Grand Siècle, set to open in 2028…