NYC Ancient Art Gallery Advises Collectors About Stolen Antiques and Avoiding Counterfeit
Sadigh Gallery Helps Consumers Avoid Artifact and Antique Collectors Avoid Hobby Pitfalls
New York, USA – September 25, 2015 /MarketersMedia/ —
Sadigh Gallery, an ancient art gallery in New York City that has been buying and selling ancient artifacts and coins from all over the world for more than 30 years, warns consumers about stolen antique merchandise that has inundated the market recently. The problem has become so large that Sudan’s National Intelligence and Security Services (NISS) has said that money collected from the sale of illegal ancient artifacts is comparable to the amounts generated by the illegal drug trade. [http://www.sudantribune.com/spip.php?article56170 ]
Recently, when a man was arrested in Toronto, Canada for selling worthless fake Chinese artifacts, local law enforcement officials said that victims were defrauded of tens of thousands of dollars in a few similar cases in British Columbia. [http://www.insidetoronto.com/news-story/5915815-toronto-police-charge-man-in-chinese-gold-artifact-scam/]
“It’s pretty common to see stolen artifacts and counterfeit items on the market, here in the U.S. and elsewhere, which is a huge problem for the countries from where the items were stolen, and the museums and galleries where the items belong,” said Michael Sadigh, owner of Sadigh Gallery. “While it may be impossible to stop the sale of frauds, consumers can do a few things to protect themselves,” Sadigh continued.
Sadigh recommends that buyers learn as much as they can about the time period of the piece of they are considering, as well as what tools would have been used to make the artifact, what it should look like, and what it should be made of. “The more buyers know about a piece and it’s characteristics, the better they will be at spotting counterfeit pieces of that time period,” Sadigh said.
Before buying any piece, examine it closely for telltale signs of the techniques used to make the artifact, including tool marks, and make sure these match the characteristics of artifacts from that period. Listening to a piece can give buyers a lot of information and is Sadigh’s favorite evaluation technique. He says, “Flutes should sound like flutes, drums should sounds like drums, and solid artifacts shouldn’t sound hollow when you tap them.”
Buyers can decrease their risk of purchasing fake or counterfeit items by only purchasing from reputable dealers and seeking a second opinion if they have any doubts. What’s more, most quality dealers will offer a money-back guarantee if a buyer isn’t satisfied with a purchase.
About Sadigh Gallery
Sadigh Gallery is a family-owned ancient art gallery that specializes in buying and selling artifacts and coins from around the world. Sadigh Gallery has the most comprehensive selection of authentic cultural artifacts, coins, jewelry, and antiquities from nearly every recorded culture in history. All items are sold with a Lifetime Certificate of Authenticity and are guaranteed authentic. The gallery prides itself on providing high quality service and collectables to each and every customer and offers a full purchase price refund for all antiquities and artifacts. Find the perfect gift or collectable at Sadigh Gallery, in person at 303 5th Ave in New York City or online at www.sadighgallery.com.
For more information about us, please visit http://www.sadighgallery.com
Contact Info:
Name: Michael Sadigh
Organization: Sadigh Gallery
Address: 303 Fifth Ave Suite 1603, New York, NY 10016
Phone: 800-426-2007
Release ID: 92121
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