"Antiquité plus" seal of approval

11/12/2011 18:10

Registered at the Institut National de la Propriété Industrielle INPI (National Office of Industrial Property) and then at the WIPO (World Industrial Property Organisation) in Geneva, the "France Europe Antiquité Qualité" brand was approved in July 2006 in the following countries: Germany, the Benelux, Spain, Italy, Monaco and Switzerland.

The SNCAO (National Office of Antique and Second-hand Trade, Modern and Contemporary Art Galleries, 18 rue de Provence 75009 Paris) has been the leading Professional Union since 1948 and certifying body which aims to carry out and promote any action intended to defend real professionals and thus protect the consumer.

In terms of flea markets or international bric-à-brac fairs, the consumer can be convinced of the legality of the events which have been awarded this seal of approval.

This Sea of Approval also provides guaranteed organisation which creates the best trading conditions, a suitable environment and respectable services.

Against a transparent backdrop in which supply and demand, the seller and art amateur are brought together, the SNCAO is able to guarantee privileged purchase conditions.

There are currently 49 events with this seal of approval: in Chatou (78), Port de Lanne (40) and Rauzan (33) these fairs are known as "pilots". The Antique Fairs of Bordeaux-Lac (33) and Marseille (13) (ex Pays d'Aix le Tholonet)are approved in the "Prestige" category.

The schedule of up-coming events which have been awarded this seal of approval can also be consulted in our monthly bulletin (€35 subscription).

For further information about the Seal of Approval, please contact Marylise ETIENNE-SARRAU on 06 21 32 78 32 or by e-mail: maryliseetienne@yahoo.fr (www.swann-arcachon.fr).

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