Dutch Collector and TEFAF President Willem Baron van Dedem Dies at 86

Willem Baron van Dedem, a prominent Dutch art collector and president of TEFAF Maastricht, passed away at age 86 on December 3, 2015. His death was reported by Artnet. Van Dedem had served on the art fair's board of trustees since 1997, eventually rising to the presidency. He built a significant collection of Dutch Old Master paintings, featuring works by Rembrandt, Pieter Claesz, and Adriaen Coorte. His wealth came from Union Tank Eckstein, his road toll and fuel card business for international transport. Over the years, he donated important works to London's National Gallery and Amsterdam's Rijksmuseum. His involvement with TEFAF spanned nearly two decades, contributing to the fair's prominence in the art world.