Both Giacometti's spouse and favourite subject, Annette's championing of his talent persisted after his passing

Also, Di Meo houses Jean-François Briant's agricultural symbols and Vidal-Saint Phalle partners with Saint-Etienne's Museum of Modern Art for Vincent Bioules show

Syndicat Général des Fondeurs de France decide on a code of conduct and a central register

Experts complain that large number of fakes in the market makes it difficult to identify authentic works

It is estimated that between 65-80% of Giacometti furniture and sculpture offered at auction since 1986 is fake

Open until 15 March, the show may serve as an introduction to the sculptor for a post-war generation unfamiliar with his legacy

The "posthumous" sculptures passed through the hands several leading auction houses in Paris