Interesting that the New York Times had a lengthy feature in which the Aboutaams were prominent ... they had a press release the other day as well:

Phoenix Ancient Art, one of the world's leading dealers in rare and exquisite antiquities from Western civilizations, today announced that its latest exhibition, "Greek Gold: Masterpieces of Classical Jewelry," will be on display at its New York gallery from April 19 - May 15, 2007. The opening of the exhibit coincides with the reinstallation of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Greek and Roman Court -- including their collection of ancient gold -- promising an exciting week of antiquity-related cultural events in New York. "It's becoming increasingly more difficult to find top quality ancient jewelry," said Ali Aboutaam, president of Phoenix Ancient Art. "The relative accessibility and strong allure of ancient gold to antiquities collectors of all levels have led to a scarcity of truly amazing pieces. This show is the culmination of 30 years of painstaking research and acquisition with an eye for only the best and most beautiful pieces." Co-president Hicham Aboutaam agrees: "The result is a collection to rival the holdings at any museum or modern jewelry house." One featured piece is a boldly designed, massive braided gold choker with embellishments of mythological animals and a large amethyst cabochon. Hailing from the Asiatic steppes, home to the Sarmatians, this perfectly preserved treasure has a strikingly geometric, contemporary feel that belies the fact that it is more than 2,000 years old. A number of the pieces on display showcase a level of craftsmanship lost to us today, even with technological aids at our disposal. An example includes a stunning pair of Hellenistic Greek gold earrings that depict miniature eagles clutching thunderbolts -- the divine emblem of Zeus, king of the gods -- are covered in incredibly fine gold beads, creating a textured appearance. The bodies of the eagles are completely covered in the individual gold beads, each nearly as fine as a grain of sand. While granulation is a technique that modern jewelers use, beads this fine are impossible to create today. "Greek Gold" will be on display at Phoenix's New York gallery, 47 East 66th Street, New York, NY 10021. The show will run from April 19th - May 15th, 2007.

ABOUT PHOENIX ANCIENT ART With galleries in New York City and Geneva, Switzerland, Phoenix Ancient Art (http://www.phoenixancientart.com) is one of the world's leading dealers in rare and exquisite antiquities from cultures that make up the essence of Western Civilization. Its works of art have been purchased by world-class museums around the world, as well as by private individuals. Formally incorporated in 1995, Phoenix Ancient Art is a second-generation family business that was founded by Sleiman Aboutaam in 1968 and continues today under the leadership of his sons, Hicham and Ali.


I think this is their second 'show' (as opposed to sale) ...