The Brussels Antiques and Fine Arts Fair, also known as Brafa, recently closed its 56th year. In the past, antique fairs were held in cities like New York and Paris, but they are now branching out to other historically picturesque European cities as well. Brafa’s event this year, which took place from January 21st thru…
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Ancient Art Works of Faience Showcased at Phoenix Ancient Art
An exhibition showcasing remarkable ancient art works of faience from the private Aboutaam family collection will open at Phoenix Ancient Art in New York this week, continuing through December. The works include three blue-green faience hippopotami, similar to the beloved Egyptian “William” in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Two of the exhibit’s hippopotami date from…
This Year’s International Fine Arts & Antique Dealers Show
The Park Avenue Armory hosted the International Fine Arts & Antique Dealers Show last month. Launched by Anna and Brian Haughton, the show will be followed by the Art Antiques Show in London next June. Both Haughton fairs are intended for collectors, without showy displays and tourist attractions. Anna Haughton explained: “We are interested…
Antiquities in the News
- Sindh through centuries - Pakistan Observer February 3, 2012Sindh through centuriesPakistan ObserverKarachi—An exposition of young trainees' talent titled Sindh Through the Centuries was jointly held here by the Provincial Government's Antiquities Department and Pakistan German Business Forum. Works by the artists acquiring skills benefiting from ... […]
- Al-Tayyar ties up with SCTA for tourism forum - Arab News February 2, 2012Al-Tayyar ties up with SCTA for tourism forumArab NewsBy WALAA HAWARI | ARAB NEWS RIYADH: The Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities announced Wednesday it has chosen Al-Tayyar Travel Group as its strategic partner for the 5th session of the Saudi Travel and Tourism Investment Forum 2012 that will ...and more » […]
- Citizens hand in hoards of artifacts - Arab News February 2, 2012Arab NewsCitizens hand in hoards of artifactsArab NewsPrince Sultan bin Salman, president of Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities, is seen with a number of citizens who handed over artifacts to SCTA during a recent ceremony in Riyadh. (Al-Eqtisadiah photo) By ARAB NEWS RIYADH: There has been a ... […]
- Market for antiquities still strong in India: Neville Tuli - Zee News February 2, 2012Market for antiquities still strong in India: Neville TuliZee NewsNew Delhi: The market for antiquities - old miniature art - is emerging as a strong force in the country, Neville Tuli, founder and chairman of the Mumbai-based auction house Osian`s has said. His auction "Creative India Series 2", featuring Delhi and ... […]
- Crocodile Museum opens in Aswan - Ahram Online February 1, 2012Crocodile Museum opens in AswanAhram OnlineWithin the context of a plan by the Ministry of State for Antiquities to build museums at the country's most significant archaeological sites, Antiquities Minister Mohamed Ibrahim this week officially inaugurated Egypt's first ever crocodile museum.and more » […]
- Sindh through centuries - Pakistan Observer February 3, 2012