Monthly Archives: July 2010
Renaissance Art News
Over two decades ago, a purchase was made for an ivory-inlaid rosewood table at a cost of £6,000. But since then, new discoveries have been made revealing that it actually belonged to the Medici family collection. This was found by … Continue reading
Sabaean Alabaster Head of a Dignitary at Phoenix Ancient Art
This piece comes from the Sabaean (South Arabian) period during the 2nd-1st century B.C. It stands 23 centimeters high and is whole with its brake at the nape of the neck. The head is oblong and green-beige in color with … Continue reading
Phoenix Ancient Art Galleries
For antique lovers around the world, few locations compare to Phoenix Ancient Art. With two galleries, one in Geneva (pictured here), and one in New York, Phoenix Ancient Art is run by antique dealers and brothers Ali Aboutaam and Hicham Aboutaam. … Continue reading
New Additions at Phoenix Ancient Art
Phoenix Ancient Art, owned by brothers Hicham Aboutaam and Ali Aboutaam, is constantly updating their offerings. One of their more recent additions is the Anatolian or Syrian Idol of the Steatopygic type. From the 6th Millennium B.C. in Syrian or … Continue reading