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Of gods and princes

THE mood among the exhibitors at TEFAF Maastricht (March 7 to 15) will be interesting. Last year, what was described as ‘a revitalised selection procedure’ was installed, whereby a number of longstanding participants were ‘disinvited’ in favour of newcomers. This year, I gather that perhaps 40 more veterans will not be returning and there will be 25 first-timers. This has produced a slightly lower total of 280 stands, which is to be welcomed. There has always been a turnover, of course, but it is to be hoped that the balance of specialities has not been much affected.

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