Riad KNEIFE

Professional shopper for Antiques

Riad KNEIFE, born and raised in Paris, "His passion had become his profession."

  • Riad was raised near the flea market of Vanves. This might explain why he has started, when he was 10 years old, collecting black and white postcards of the 1900’s and therefore spending much of his free time roaming around the various markets. This is how he developed his love for Antiques and Art, and it has never stopped until this day…
  • Riad studied International Economy, but really fulfilled his dream when he entered the famous “Ecole du Louvre” to study art and history of art. It has given him the comprehensive knowledge and a very sharp eye. He then started working as an art dealer, specialized in 18th and 19th century furniture and paintings, at the Saint Ouen flea market – in fact, the world’s biggest antique market!
  • For many years now, Riad, who is fluent in English, has been advising and taking customers on Antique Buying tours to all the French flea markets and sales. Amongst his customers are antique lovers, dealers and decorators.