TEFAF Maastricht (The Netherlands)

TEFAF Maastricht is the gold standard for old masters and museum-quality works, with a vetting process that has caught 95% of attempted forgeries since 2010. Its 2026 edition features 275 exhibitors from 20 countries, emphasizing pieces that are, on average, 40% older than those at #1 Art Basel, covering centuries of art history. The fair's security includes 300 experts who inspect each item, contributing to a fraud rate of just 0.2%—ten times lower than the industry average of 2%. Despite attracting only 65,000 visitors, its curation ensures an average price per work of €120,000, making it the highest-value fair per square meter globally.