Paris Ceramics and Confidentiel Fairs Report Positive Results in September 2026
The 19th Parcours de la céramique et des arts du feu took place in Carré Rive Gauche from September 15 to 19, 2026, showcasing eighteen exhibitors. Julie Béalu from Galerie JM Béalu & Fils highlighted a notable presence of international visitors, particularly from the U.S. and the U.K. Laurence Vauclair pointed out the variety of nationalities attending but noted that French clients were cautious due to the impending presidential election. Sabrina Uzan of Galerie Samarcande described the results as "relatively positive," with new clients and museum visits, although decisions in her areas were slow. Concurrently, from September 18 to 20, Confidentiel featured nineteen dealers at Hôtel de La Trémoille, with Charly Bailly stressing its cultural emphasis. Oscar Graf mentioned acquiring two new clients and achieving a six-figure sale. Both events overlapped with Fine Arts Paris, which ran from September 19 to 23.
Key facts
- The 19th Parcours de la céramique et des arts du feu ran from September 15 to 19, 2026, with eighteen exhibitors, mainly in the Carré Rive Gauche.
- Confidentiel held its first edition at the Hôtel de La Trémoille from September 18 to 20, 2026, with nineteen dealers.
- Fine Arts Paris took place at the Grand Palais from September 19 to 23, 2026, with about a hundred exhibitors.
- Julie Béalu noted strong American and British attendance and knowledgeable collectors at the Parcours.
- Laurence Vauclair observed diverse nationalities but a wait-and-see French clientele due to the upcoming presidential election.
- Sabrina Uzan reported a relatively positive outcome but longer decision-making in archaeology and Islamic arts.
- Charly Bailly emphasized the complementarity of Confidentiel and Fine Arts Paris, calling Confidentiel a cultural event, not a fair.
- Oscar Graf reported two new clients, a six-figure sale, and praised the quality of exchanges at Confidentiel.
Entities
Artists
- Julie Béalu
- Laurence Vauclair
- Sabrina Uzan
- Charly Bailly
- Oscar Graf
- Marie Potard
- Ludovic Sanejouand
- Katsumata Chieko
- Monica Machado
Institutions
- Galerie Franck Anelli
- Galerie Marty de Cambiaire
- Galerie Costermans
- Fine Arts Paris
- Grand Palais
- Parcours de la céramique et des arts du feu
- Carré Rive Gauche
- Galerie JM Béalu & Fils
- Galerie Samarcande
- Confidentiel
- Hôtel de La Trémoille
- Le Journal des Arts
- Association des spécialistes de la céramique de collection (ASCC)
- Musée des arts décoratifs (MAD)
- Dutko
- Gabrielle Laroche
- Magna Gallery
Locations
- Paris
- France
- Carré Rive Gauche
- Grand Palais
- Hôtel de La Trémoille
- Saint Germain des Prés