Antique Dealers Face Challenges from Anti-Terror Regulations

Red tape and regulation are heavily impacting exhibitors at the Tefaf art fair in Maastricht, particularly since the introduction of the EU legislation “2019/880,” which requires proof of legal export for items over 200 years old from outside the EU. The law aims to combat the trade in stolen artifacts but is seen as burdensome by dealers. Many are struggling to meet requirements for documentation, adding significant costs and complications to the art trade.

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