Sadigh Galleries historical aspects

The 5th avenue address and “800” telephone number may seem a little intimidating, but the man behind the curtain is as real and down to earth as they come.  Mehrdad Sadigh sells Ancient Artifacts and Coins from his New York office/gallery in a way that most customers will find unconventional at the very least.
Recently rumors have been spreading on internet search engines that state Sadigh Gallery deals in fake ancient antiquities.  When people type “Sadigh Gallery Ancient Art” in Google’s search box, for example, it automatically generates terms “Sadigh Gallery fraud” or “Sadigh Gallery fake”.  However, these terms seem to be merely generated by series of discussion posted in certain internet forums without proper evidences.  With further investigation, the business absolutely shows no record of involving in fraud or scam.
Sadigh, an Iranian born immigrant claims to have been in business since he was 15 years old.  That is not really too surprising, when one considers that his family has a five generation history of collecting and dealing in antiquities.  Originally from Hamedan, the ancient city of Ecbatana, Sadigh boasts a direct link with 2,500 years of art history.  Hamedan is located in a mountainous region known to many as Luristan.  It is a place where civilizations have flourished and fallen in endless succession over the past three millennia.
Currently working with his father, Mehrdad has established a network of contracts that must qualify him as one of the largest suppliers of antiquities in this country.Claiming to have a wide range of sources throughout the Middle East the young entrepreneur handles a wide variety of artifacts from coins, pottery, mosaics and glass to such monumental artifacts as stone reliefs and mummy cases.  His specialty, according to Sadigh, is cylinder seals which he collects earnestly, and sells in price ranges from $30 to $15,000.
With an inventory of high priced artifacts, one might think of Sadigh as removed from mentality of beginner interests—but such is not the case.  Mehrdad is quick to emphasize that he works with “all collectors, from kids 10 or 11 years old to some who are in their 80s or 90s.”  The young antiquarian speaks of a “deal” in which he sold a $12 coin to a teen age collector, as proudly and matter-of-factly as the sale of two hundred terracotta oil lamps to a dealer.  Sadigh does a large volume wholesale trade with dealers and promoters, but also works closely with individual collectors and museum to fill their specific needs.  For the latter, he relies primarily on telephone contracts. Hence the need for an “800” telephone number.  He does not issue lists, since his inventory turns over rapidly, but will send photos or ship items on approval to established customers.
Sadigh’s gallery, located at 303 Fifth Avenue (Room 1603) in lower Manhattan, is open to the public and all sorts of Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Byzantine, and Islamic artifacts passing through are usually on display.  If you are impressed by flowing ferns and track lighting, stay uptown.  But, if you want to look at some untouched, honest-to-goodness antiquities at a price you’re likely to appreciate don’t miss a visit with Sadigh!