Claus de Werve (1380-1439)

This realistic bust of the hermit saint is credited to Claus de Werve, nephew and follower of the sculptor Claus Sluter.

Often classified as a painter of rural life, Belgian artist Émile Claus was forced into urban exile in London, where he successfully adapted his art.

A memorial to victims of sexual discrimination has been unveiled in Düsseldorf. Cologne-based artist Claus Richter’ sculpture shows a group of figures, some with their hands clenched into fists or holding up victory signs. The four figures are meant to symbolize all spectrums of sexual and gender diversity. (monopol)

The winning bid for the Rudolph and Santa Claus figures sailed past the estimate of $150,000/$200,000. The Icons & Legends of Hollywood Auction, in Los Angeles, sold the puppets from the beloved American Christmas special. The puppets were featured in the stop motion television special, which first debuted in 1964.

Ferdinand Loyen du Puigaudeau is an unclassifiable artist born in Brittany, a region he loved. He immortalized the world’s beauty without affectation and was guided by an obsession: light.

The founder of the Dansk Møbelkunst gallery certainly helped the emergence of the Scandinavian design market. Specialising in 20th century furniture and Danish master cabinetmakers, he is now broadening his scope with a contemporary collection.

For its 67th edition, BRAFA is leaving Tour & Taxis for Brussels Expo, while maintaining its highly successful eclectic, across-the-board approach.

As President of the Royal Chamber of Belgian Antiques Dealers and a dealer himself, Francis Maere juggles two hats, promoting Belgian artists in his garden in Ooidonk and his gallery in Ghent.