The Association of International Antiquities Dealers (AIAD) is a not-for-profit trade association for traders and dealers in antiquities and ancient art and artefacts, both UK-based and international.

The Association of International Antiquities Dealers (AIAD) intends to promote the benefits of artefact collecting and of the antiquities trade, to help prevent fraud and the circulation of forgeries. Publication of research into ancient artefacts in order to contextualize them within their source cultures benefits archaeologists, collectors, art historians and students of all aspects of human cultural activity. Learn more here.

The Association of International Antiquities Dealers (AIAD) Secretariat provides a service to Member companies and individuals dealing in antiquities by helping to establish a favourable trading and operating environment by providing information to assist them in the achievement of their aims.

Membership of the Association of International Antiquities Dealers (AIAD) is open to antiquities dealers and traders, and Associate Membership is available to companies and individuals operating in related areas such as artefact restoration, artefact validation, art auctions and similar activities. Use the contact form to learn more.

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