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Art Basel

Art Fair · Flagship · Founded 1970
A

Excellent (A) — Provenance Grade

Art Basel is the world's flagship contemporary art fair. Multi-edition (Basel, Miami Beach, Hong Kong, Paris). MCH Group ownership. Strong gallery curation. Reference art-fair experience.

94
Composite / 100
/ Subscore Breakdown · 5 Dimensions

Where this grade comes from.

Authenticity / Due Diligence
A
Pricing Transparency
B+
Artist Treatment
A-
Collector Service
A
Liquidity / Resale Posture
A
/ Key Events & Disclosures

Timeline & positioning.

  • Founded 1970 (Basel)
  • Miami Beach 2002
  • Hong Kong 2013
  • Paris 2022

/ Best for

The reference art fair for institutional collectors; required visit for serious collectors.

/ Watch out for

Verify the institution operational status and your specific category-specialist continuity before consigning or transacting.