Artimo Fine Art was founded in 1985 by Mr. Luc Van Cauwenbergh, continuing the legacy of his father, Mr. Marcel Van Cauwenbergh—an industrialist and devoted art collector. This deep-seated tradition of artistic appreciation and connoisseurship has been carefully cultivated and passed down through three generations. Today, the gallery is under the direction of Mr. Georges Van Cauwenbergh, son of Luc Van Cauwenbergh.
Situated in the heart of Brussels’ historic Sablon district—renowned for its rich heritage in art and antiques—Artimo Fine Art has long established itself as a vital presence within the local and international art scenes. In its early years, the gallery specialized in horology from the 16th to the 20th century, as well as sculpture dating from the 1800s to the 1950s. Over time, Artimo Fine Art refined its curatorial direction to focus exclusively on sculpture, becoming a distinguished reference point for collectors and scholars alike.
A significant chapter in the gallery’s history was marked in 2017 with the opening of a new space at 55 Rue Lebeau, housed in a listed heritage building. The exceptional renovation of the premises was honoured by the City of Brussels with a prestigious architectural award. To commemorate this milestone, the gallery inaugurated the space with a landmark exhibition entitled Living Marble, featuring 60 marble sculptures exclusively by Belgian artists, accompanied by a dedicated scholarly publication.
This exhibition affirmed the gallery’s profound commitment to marble sculpture and underscored its curatorial rigor and expertise. Until 2018, Artimo Fine Art maintained a discreet profile, operating primarily through consignment partnerships with other galleries and conducting private sales. However, beginning in 2019, under the visionary leadership of Georges Van Cauwenbergh, the gallery embraced a more prominent and proactive role within the art world.
Since then, it has joined several respected art dealer associations, assumed leadership roles in major art events, and participated in prominent international art fairs. This strategic evolution has reinforced Artimo Fine Art’s position as a leading institution in the field, allowing it to broaden its influence and further its mission: to promote, preserve, and celebrate the legacy of 19th- and 20th-century sculpture.
