FEDERAZIONE ITALIANA MERCANTI d'ARTE

Fima is the trade association of the leading professional antiques dealers in Italy, it incorporates a network of 29 regional representatives for a total of about 1.000 members.

FIMA is devoted to promote the best interests of dealers and buyers of antiques and works of art, and to the encouragement of educational and cultural activities including the conservation of Italy’s artistic heritage by sponsoring restoration of important works of art.

FIMA also co-operates with the Carabinieri of the Nucleo per la Tutela del Patrimonio Artistico for recovery of lost or stolen art and with the government and other professional bodies on current issues concerning the art trade.

FIMA seeks to encourage and support all activities relating to the protection, conservation and enjoyment of our artistic heritage.

All FIMA members are pledged to safeguard the interest of those who buy and collect antiques through a code of practice, promoting just, honorable and ethical trade.