Fnepsa is asked to provide organisers of antiques fairs with a list of member experts for assistance missions and expertise operations. Fnepsa is only responsible for coordinating the placement of the experts requested, according to the general planning of the fairs, and for informing the experts of the organisers' choice. In no case does it give advice on the choice of the expert by the organiser, but possibly on the provision of a coherent team.
Our federation provides legal and/or judicial assistance to professionals and individuals, public authorities, courts, customs and various administrations. Some of our Art expert members are approved by the courts of appeal, administrative courts and tribunals, but they are also appointed assessors to the Customs Conciliation and Expertise Commission. Their role is to enlighten judges and customs officers to help them make their decisions.
Our members propose to universities and art schools to assist them in specialized teaching. The IESA, at the University of Toulouse II-Jean Jaurès, the Universities of Caen and Rouen call on them. They give lectures in specialised schools, visits to museums or participate in colloquiums organised by French study societies.
Our particularities
Several of our members are heritage conservators, they are trained in the conservation-restoration of art objects or objects of historical or cultural heritage. They have received specialised training recognised by the State or from reputable art craftsmen.
Some of our members are authors, recognised for their works which have shed new light on the artists in which they are specialists.
