Vallois attracted lovers of art american

The gallery-owner French Robert Vallois proved a massive hit in the Us, where it earns 80% of its turnover. This growth in international is enhanced through the creation of a u.s. subsidiary of the paris gallery.

Robert Vallois, CEO of the eponymous company, the ad bluntly : "80 % of our turnover is made in the Usa. Since the creation of our art gallery in 1953, the main customers have always been americans, they have the taste of the collection and are our main market. Since the 1900s, they come to France to purchase works of art for The current generation of collectors has a taste and sensitivity-wise, they are very strong and often are aware of the art market as well as we do," stresses the parisian antique dealer.This close relationship with the market of the american art owes much to the creation of a u.s. subsidiary of the paris gallery, Friedman Vallois, of which the director is a new yorker. Robert Vallois is in the affirmative : "It is better to rely on someone's country when one wants foothold in the international."

The other reason for which the company Vallois has naturally focused on the american market is practical. "In the United States, it remains childish, a table may be sent with only a sheet of customs, rejoices the lover of art It is part of the reason that the most beautiful collections are in America." On the other hand, he deplores the administrative red tape the French, between the taxes, the paperwork, the customs and the tax authorities ; but also the steps complicated in countries such as Russia, China or hong Kong, the emerging markets in which it has expansion projects in the years to come.

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For all that, "it is always necessary to explore other countries to move forward," said the gallery owner. It has become a world leader on the market of Art deco, with only one competitor in the United States and three in France. Robert Vallois also insists on the need to go out to meet his customers and was illustrated by his action within the Syndicat national des antiquaires and the organization of trade fairs with an international vocation : in New York in November, Miami in February and Moscow in may. Not to mention the Biennale des Antiquaires, in Paris, the last edition that was held in September 2012 has boosted the turnover to the export of his company.

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Location : Paris (75)

Activity : art gallery, antiques and collections Art deco

2012 Sales: $ 21.8 million euros

international : 89,02 %