Phoenix Ancient t Art, Winged griffin flanking a scared tree, Phoenician, ca. 8th century B.C., ivory, H 10.6 cm [Hicham] Aboutaam notes, “There are people who collect both Classical and Near Eastern art, but not everybody does that. Those who like Near Eastern art in general, feel that it is historically and archeologically superior to Classical art. Those who… (more…)
Historically, antiquities have only been a very small part of the art market. However, they are beginning to attract more attention from collectors and investors. The black market for antiques has been restricted, causing tighter controls on access to antiquities, and this, of course, raises the value of each antique and increases interest in this field. Tighter rules and lower… (more…)