The Shahmoon Family Collection of Asian, European and Other Works of Art - NYC

The Shahmoon collection is a unique mix of objects from the East and West. While it includes a large selection of Chinese furniture, ceramics, paintings on silk and textiles, it also comprises European and American furniture, silver, paintings, bronzes and other works of art. Solomon E. Shahmoon emigrated to Shanghai from Baghdad in 1911, and he and his brother became renowned property developers and financiers during the peak of the early 20th century building boom in Shanghai and this city's development as the major commercial center in Asia. The brothers established Messrs SE Shamoon (alternatively spelled Shahmoon), engaging in import/...