The fine art market in the US is seriously depressed right now.

Meanwhile, today starts the Chicago Antiques Fair. If you are in or around the Chicago area you might want to check it out:

Chicago Antiques Fair
23-26 april 2004
Furniture & works of art
2nd Floor Market Suites
The Merchandise Mart
Hours :

Friday 23, from 11 am to 8 pm
Saturday 24, from 11 am to 8 pm
Sunday 25, from 11 am to 5 pm
Monday 26, from 11 am to 3 pm
Admission fee : 12 $
Lectures will be ongoing for visitors.

Producer :
Merchandise Mart Properties, Inc.
200 World Trade Center Chicago
Illinois
60654 Chicago - États-Unis
800 677 6278/7600

Britons investing increasingly in Arts and Antiques vrs. Stock