Comité Professionnel des Galeries d'Art (French Art Dealers Committee) is a French professional association established in 1947 in Paris with the mission to represent French art galleries before the state authorities. In broader terms, its role is to act as a consultant, or a mediator, for the benefit of art professionals, providing technical assistance with tax matters, customs regulations, social security legislation, etc.[1] Through its activities, the Committee plays an active role in the development of the art market.
It also ensures maintenance of professional ethics and standards.
President: Patrick Bongers[2]
Vice-President: Nathalie Obadia
Former Presidents:
1947-1970 : Paul Martin
1970-1983 : Gildo Caputo
1983-1993 : Michel Dauberville
1993-2004 : Anne Lahumière [1]
List of Members: www.comitedesgaleries.com
Upon request from the Committee, at the end of 2005 the French Institute CSA completed a survey on satisfaction with the profession, which provides a panorama of French art galleries and indications regarding the stability of the market and dealers' expectations.[3]