Category Archives: Hicham Aboutaam
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
New Discovery in Egypt
Certainly, for antique dealers like Hicham Aboutaam and Ali Aboutaam from Phoenix Ancient Art, archeological finds are always of interest. These news stories are often of interest to many regular people as well, as they reveal a fascinating history and … Continue reading
Ali Aboutaam Sees Economic Recovery Growing
Ali and Hicham Aboutaam of Phoenix Ancient Art were pleased with last year’s results and are looking forward to an even better year at the upcoming fair. Continue reading
Bronze Age Gems from Phoenix Ancient Art
Phoenix Ancient Art sells antiquities from many different eras throughout history, including the Dark Ages. This article talks about the Visigothic lyre-shaped belt buckle from this time period. Continue reading
Phoenix Ancient Art and Hellenistic Period
Discussion on art in the Hellenistic Period with a specific emphasis on one of the pieces, a Bronze figure of Serapis seated on a throne, sold by Phoenix Ancient Art. Continue reading
Madison Avenue Gallery Walk Features Phoenix Ancient Art
Included among the 50 participating galleries will be the Aboutaam brothers, Ali and Hicham Aboutaam, the proprietors of Phoenix Ancient Art. Continue reading
Aboutaam: Passion and Knowledge Essential for Collecting Antiquities
Asserting that ancient art objects can be an excellent way to diversify assets when considering investment vehicles, Hicham Aboutaam also believes that the prospective investor must also possess passion for and knowledge about the antiquities he is acquiring. Collecting antiquities … Continue reading
Owning a Piece of History
According to Hicham Aboutaam of Phoenix Ancient Art, collecting and owning antiquities has always been an interest to people throughout history. Antiquities are appreciated for their beauty as art objects as well as their role as repositories of the cultures … Continue reading