Publications

All publications follow the same charter: sources cited, figures dated, a clear distinction between findings and recommendations. Each text is read by a lawyer and by a subject-matter expert before publication. New data are flagged as indicative until they have been validated by the statistical services.

Titles are written in French, then translated. In the event of discrepancy, the French version prevails, unless otherwise indicated on the cover page.

The reports are of primary interest to delegations and administrations, which find in them the data series useful for decision-making. The guides are aimed at practitioners: customs officers, gallery owners, auctioneers, curators. The Review addresses a broader readership of researchers and informed enthusiasts.

Each document states on its cover page its target audience and its level of technicality, so that readers can quickly choose the right title.

The publications are made available under a reuse licence: they may be cited, reproduced and distributed for non-commercial purposes, provided the source is acknowledged. Any commercial adaptation requires written authorisation.

Files are offered in accessible PDF format, with reading tags for screen readers. Data tables can be downloaded as CSV.

The market report appears in spring, the annual activity report after the General Assembly. The guides are revised on a three-year cycle, or sooner in the event of a regulatory change. The Review appears in March, June, September and December.

An editorial calendar is published at the start of the year. It lists the titles in preparation and the planned dates, which remain indicative.

Each publication carries a stable identifier, made up of the year and a serial number. This identifier makes it possible to cite it unambiguously and to find it again even after the site is updated.

Bibliographic records can be downloaded in the common formats of reference management software, to facilitate the work of researchers and libraries.