Hicham Aboutaam, at The Blogs

Hicham Aboutaam

Oct 19, 2021, 2:21 PM

In my career I have seen countless masterpieces and archaeological findings; so many of my favorites are housed at the Israel Museum. As one of the world’s leading art and archaeology museums, home to more than 20-acres of collections,...

Aug 23, 2021, 12:46 PM

Hicham Aboutaam: Timeless Symbolism of the Menorah

Hicham Aboutaam: Jewish bronze lamp with the handle in the shape of a menorah

Artifacts are a window to history. I’ve always found my work as an antiquities dealer so fascinating for exactly this reason. While there is much to be said for admiring a work of art for its aesthetic beauty, that...

About Me

Hicham Aboutaam is the co-founder of Phoenix Ancient Art and the owner of Electrum, the exclusive agent in New York. He grew up surrounded by antiquities and built a strong passion for gems and seals at a very young age. In addition to working with renowned museums and established collectors, Hicham enjoys educating and advising aspiring collectors.