The European Fine Art Fair, which opened its doors to VIP buyers today in the Netherlands, is offering over $5.2 billion in museum-quality artwork and antiques this year, including a “reasonable” $14 million painting by Velzaquez.  “Collectors, or more generally rich people, will continue to buy what the market considers are the best pieces,” says art adviser Henry Bounameaux. “At fairs like Tefaf, they feel secure.”

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