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EU Regulation Halts UK Art Exports Ahead of Tefaf

3/2/2026

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  • EU Regulation 2019/880 requires proof of legal export for items over 200 years old from non-EU countries, contributing to a 5% drop in UK-to-EU art exports and a 25% fall in antiques ahead of Tefaf Maastricht.
  • Mark Dodgson, of the British Antique Dealers' Association (BADA), notes the law rests on anecdotal cases and is disproportionate.
  • Salomon Aaron sees opportunities for documented provenance.
  • Tefaf Maastricht will test the market's response.