TEFAF Maastricht 2025 has brought together some of the world’s most remarkable artworks, from Old Masters to modern icons. Despite a complex global backdrop, early sales and strong interest from museums and collectors show the enduring power of art.
Among the many highlights at TEFAF, we find Picasso Les Dormeurs (1964) – A bold, dynamic work priced at $50M, offered by Landau Fine Art, Velázquez, Mother Jerónima de la Fuente (1620) – A striking portrait of the determined nun who founded the first convent in the Philippines, displayed alongside a sculpture of Christ thought to be modelled by Michelangelo at Stuart Lochhead, A 16th-century ceramic waterspout from the Dome of the Rock (Sam Fogg).
Also, we’re particularly excited to see this year’s TEFAF Restoration Fund supporting the Très Riches Heures du Duc de Berry, one of the most celebrated illuminated manuscripts of the Middle Ages. This restoration project, undertaken by the Musée Condé in the Château de Chantilly, is a testament to the importance of preserving cultural treasures for future generations.
Photo: Loraine Bodewes. Courtesy of TEFAF.
At Plowden & Smith, we understand the dedication and expertise required to restore and conserve artworks of such significance. As specialists in art conservation and restoration, we love seeing initiatives that help ensure these masterpieces continue to inspire for centuries to come.
If you’re attending TEFAF, what has caught your eye this year?
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