Edward Soleimani was a well regarded collector and dealer of antiques in the northeast. Born in Tehran in 1929, he immigrated to the US in the 1950’s to pursue an education and earned several scientific degrees including a PhD in Chemistry from Rutgers University. He worked for a decade as an industrial chemist in both the Greater Chicago and New York areas. In the 1970’s he made the transition to the antique rug business and became a student of the trade leading to a successful career in carpets and tapestries from a wide span of international markets. In his later years, he continued to build his collections and developed a sophisticated eye, particularly in tapestries, paintings and Asian art. Ed’s well developed art reference library supports the detailed approach and research-based perspective he developed as a professional and collector.
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- Lot 39. Paul Cesar Helleu (1859-1927) Drypoint Etching, Estimate $800 – $1,200
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- Lot 112. Ryohei Tanaka “Hatago Roof” Etching, Estimate $200 – $300
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- Lot 128. Persian School (Qajar Dynasty) Painting, Estimate $500 – $700
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- Lot 174. Yerkes Collection of Rugs and Carpets Book. JK Mumford. 1910. Folio, Estimate $200 – $400
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- Lot 192. Antique Figural Quan Yin, Estimate $400 – $600
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- Lot 197. Large Chinese Imari Charger, Estimate $300 – $500
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- Lot 235. 9 Japanese Woodblock Prints, Estimate $200 – $300
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- Lot 279. August Edouart Silhouette Saratoga Springs NY 1845, Estimate $600 – $800
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- Lot 280. Auguste Edouart Silhouette Dated 1838, Estimate $600 – $800
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- Lot 286. 4 John Miers Silhouettes, Estimate $600 – $800
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- Lot 296. 19th C Miniature Portraits in Bone and Tortoise Veneer Frames, Estimate $600 – $800
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- Lot 353. Framed Collection of 9 Pre Columbian Textile Fragments, Estimate $300 – $500
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- Lot 354. Islamic Astrolabe Mechanical Calendar, Estimate $400 – $600
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- Lot 357. Antique Persian Safavid Style Footed Bowl, Estimate $200 – $400
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- Lot 358. Antique Persian Safavid Style Jar, Estimate $1,000 – $1,500
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- Lot 360. 2 Antique Persian Faience Bowls, Estimate $300 – $500
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- Lot 392. Antique Central Anatolian Village Rug: 3’6” x 6′, 108 x 184 cm. Turkey, late 19th c., Estimate $600 – $900
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- Lot 393. Antique Ferahan Sarouk Rug, Persia: 10’5” x 14’8” (318 x 447 cm)., Estimate $10,000 – $15,000
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- Lot 401. Antique Bidjar Rug, Persia: 4’8” x 8’10” (142 x 269 cm), Estimate $1,500 – $2,000
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- Lot 405. Antique Kuba Rug: 4’7” x 12’8” (140 x 386 cm), Estimate $3,000 – $4,000
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- Lot 406. 19th C. Shahsavan Lion Rug: 7’11” x 19’2” (241 x 584 cm), Estimate $3,000 – $4,000
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- Lot 469. Collection of 23 18th/19th C. Persian Silk Brocades, Estimate $500 – $700
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- Lot 472. 19th C. Central Asian Nurata Suzani, Estimate $3,000 – $5,000
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- Lot 492. Fine 18th C. Silk Embroidered Ottoman or Continental Roundel, Estimate $600 – $800
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- Lot 499. Large Antique Chinese Embroidered Pictorial Hanging, Estimate $500 – $1,000
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- Lot 511. 18/19th C. Mogul Style Silk Embroidery, Estimate $600 – $900
