Sadigh Gallery Update November 23 2012

Greetings from Sadigh Gallery! 

Well, December, the final month of the year, is approaching, and New York City is becoming a more festive city than ever before.  The retail stores are dressed up in their fascinating holiday decorations, and Christmas songs can be heard from anywhere in the city!   Before the cold and long winter is here, this would be the best timing to experience the cheerful and lively New York City atmosphere.  If you are visiting New York City during this holiday season--Here are some ongoing shows and events that may interest the ancient artifacts aficionados.

Metropolitan Museum

Chinese Gardens

Pavilions, Studios, Retreats

August 18, 2012–January 6, 2013

http://www.metmuseum.org/exhibitions/listings/2012/chinese-gardens

Buddhism along the Silk Road

5th–8th Century

June 2, 2012–February 10, 2013

http://www.metmuseum.org/exhibitions/listings/2012/buddhism

Objects from the Kharga Oasis

August 14, 2012–August 4, 2013

http://www.metmuseum.org/exhibitions/listings/2012/kharga-oasis

Of course, after going to those places, we would like you to come visit us, too!  Unlike in Museums and high-end galleries in uptown Manhattan area, you may come in to our showroom to touch and feel the ancient relics on display.   We are currently holding a special sale during holiday seasons as well.  If you are looking for unique gifts for this holiday that are not like any other, feel free to consult with us and we will be happy to present great ancient artifacts that would make great gifts. If you live far from New York but are still interested in knowing what we have, visit our website http://www.sadighgallery.com or request for our free color catalog!

Here are some of the new collections of ancient artifacts that are currently available at the gallery:

Ancient Egyptian. Carved  amethyst horse, in a reclining pose. Translucent colors include light purple and green. A symbol of prestige, wealth and status. Ptolemaic. 305-30 BC

(3" x 3")

Ancient Egyptian. Carved pale carnelian scarab with traces of red. 26th Dynasty. 633-532 BC (¾" )

Ancient Egypt. Light green glazed faience amulet shows a triad of three Gods, Harpokrates, Isis, and Neith, traces of light blue. In Egyptian mythology, a "triad" is a group of three Gods that make up a family unit. Loop on the backside. Ptolemaic. 305-30 BC (1 ¾" x 1 ¼" )

Ancient Greek. Bronze reclining sphinx with an elaborate braided coiffure, the braided necklace draping across her naked breasts, a small rectangular platform resting on her back. Finely detailed with serene face. Green patina with a light earthen patina. 400 BC(3 ½" x 2 ½")

Thank you, and stay tuned for more updates from Sadigh Gallery!

New Additions at Sadigh Gallery

Greetings from Sadigh Gallery!

We have recently acquired a collection of many exquisite artifacts from collectors and estates. 

Here are some of the beautiful pieces currently available at Sadigh Gallery:

Ancient Egyptian Alabaster Vessel

Carved beige alabaster flask with two small loops protruding from the sides. Middle Kingdom. 2040 - 1786 BC (5" x 2 ½" )

Ancient Roman Bronze Cupid Inlay

 

Bronze winged Cupid, aiming with a bow and arrow.  Green patina. 100 AD - 200 AD (2" x 1 ¾" )

Ancient Roman Silver Cupid Pendant

 

Silver pendant of winged Cupid, a loop on the top for stringing.  200 AD (1")

European Marble Statue 

 

Carved marble statue of a muscular male, the left hand to the forehead, the right hand broken, the robe from the shoulder and covering the lower part of the body.  The face shows intricately carved  details. 1800's AD (36" x 12" x 7")

European Bronze Statue of a Soldier

 

Hollow bronze statue of a standing soldier on a decorative base. The soldier holds a spear in one hand, wears an armor, cloak over one shoulder, and  a helmet decorated with a winged dragon. Extremely fine details.  1700's AD (18" x 7" )

These are some of our favorite pieces and we believe they will be well received by any collectors.  The details on these pieces are simply magnificent.

Stay tuned for more Sadigh Gallery updates in future!  

Sadigh Gallery—Mail Order Antiquity Business

In the previous articles, we discussed about the characteristics of our gallery which make us one-of-a-kind in the highly competitive antiquities business.

Although we have a physical gallery in the heart of New York City which people can walk in at anytime during our business hours, we are mainly a mail-order company.   Because of this nature of our business, we have customers and various networks of dealers and collectors from everywhere in the United States and even overseas.  We often process a large volume wholesale trade with established dealers, but also work closely with individual collectors, schools and museums to fill their specific needs.

Along with a wholesale catalog, we hold 6 mail-in auctions every year. These auction catalogs feature pictures and prices of everything for many different cultures of the ancient world, and gives our customers a chance to purchase unique artifact at price as low as 50% of the listed amount.  Of course you would have to bid higher amount to outbid your competitors but this auction experience certainly makes antiquity collection more interesting. Most of our walk-in trade is catalog customers, some who happen to be in the neighborhood and others who travel from around the country to browse and touch the ancient pieces.

Here at Sadigh Gallery we enjoy dealing with people and hope to keep our gallery as down-to-earth and accessible as possible.  When you visit New York City, be sure to stop by at our gallery.  Even if you are on the other coast, feel free to call us so you will be able to view our collections through our catalogs!

Sadigh Gallery Ancient Art—New York City’s One-of-a-kind Ancient Artifacts Wholesale Dealer

We have been sharing our knowledge on the history of ancient artifacts and cultures for quite some time now, but at this time we would like to come to a brief pause…and instead, write briefly about history of our very own gallery.

Just what exactly is Sadigh Gallery Ancient Art, Inc?

If you have learned about us from the Smithsonian Magazine or any other cultural/history magazines, you may have seen from the ads that we are a wholesaler on antiquities.  We recognize that this fact perks up some interest in people, who must wonder how is it possible for us to wholesale something as valuable and unique as treasured antiquities from ancient societies? Are they not supposed to be collected and secured safely in museums?   We must admit we do receive many questions from our visitors. One of the reasons why a question like this is common, is perhaps because of the general notion that everything that ancient and found in archaeological digs are rare and, therefore, expensive.  Museums often make us think that way too, having pieces of ancient jewelries showcased behind highly guarded glass windows.   While some artifacts--such as ancient Egyptian sarcophagus fragments from funeral grounds of pharaohs-- are indeed exclusive and may cost well over thousands in auctions, most are not so as highly valued.   The reason of this is simple: People in ancient times generally lived the same way as we did although in much simpler ways. People had items that they would use daily, such as currency, jewelry, coins, and pottery.  These types of items were owned by common people were produced in mass numbers, and, these are the artifacts that we mainly deal with.   Ancient coins are maybe available from $20.00 and up.  Broken pieces of abundantly produced pottery or glass vessels can be purchased as low as $10 each.   Such items may not be diamonds yet they attribute historical values, and are popular among creative jewelers who would rearrange these finds in modern beautiful jewelry or ornamental settings.   Sometimes, the quality or the history of an artifact does affect the price.  For example: An ancient Egyptian ushabtis made of alabaster for higher officials which still retain clear hieroglyphs, is available for sale over $1000 range.   Even so we gladly offer discounts and chances for public to purchase exclusive items for lower prices during our bi-monthly auctions.

Sadigh Gallery has accumulated the collection of these artifacts over 30 years in New York, and even more—the family-owned gallery has been running for several generations.   In next update we will discuss farther about our unique antiquities business method, which can be categorized as a mail order business. 

In the meantime, feel free to visit our gallery website at: www.sadighgallery.com  to view our extensive collection of ancient artifacts.