Antiquities Dealer Admits Mass-Producing Fakes He Sold for Years

The owner of a longtime Manhattan gallery said in court that while some customers thought they were buying ancient items, they were actually modern knockoffs, just made to look old.

Antiquities Dealer Admits Mass-Producing Fakes He Sold For Years

The New York Times – by Colin Moynihan

For decades customers interested in all manner of rarities — ancient coins, sarcophagus masks, prehistoric fossils — went to Mehrdad Sadigh’s gallery near the Empire State Building in Manhattan. The items came with certificates of authenticity, and the gallery’s website was filled with accolades from customers who appreciated the gracious touch he brought to his business.

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