Jean Lemaire represents the fourth generation of antiques dealers in the Michiels family, who have always shown interest in ancient ceramics and porcelain. Eager to share this passion with the public, Jean Lemaire has published a series of articles on ancient ceramics. In 1992 he edited the catalogue of the first exhibition at the new Porcelain Museum in Tournai. He participates annually in the Brussels Antiques & Fine Arts Fair (BRAFA) and either the Biennale de Paris or the Salon de la Céramique de Collection. The Maison Lemaire was actively involved in setting up the annual Salon de la Céramique d´Enghien.