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With over three decades of experience in the fields of art, decorative arts and antiques from around the world, Material Culture applies its expertise to the appraising, consigning and selling of all kinds of artifacts from local, national and international consignors, including estates, private individuals, trusts, businesses, educational and cultural institutions. Located in Philadelphia, Material Culture prides itself on being a full-service auction house, with the ability to take on single items, collections, or entire estates, through the wide variety of auctions it offers. Material Culture's experience in the global market contributes to the strong showing of buyers overseas as well as domestically, with educated bidders from 30+ countries regularly participating in their high-energy sales. Material Culture is dedicated to providing individualized attention to consignors, buyers and the artifacts up for sale throughout the entire auction process. The expert staff works to stay up-to-date on the developments of the global market, and applies experience, attention and care from appraisal to promotion. Consignors take note: Material Culture offers a no-surprises, competitive flat fee that takes into account all of the expenses associated with finding the best market for an item; there are no special charges for photography, internet listings, insurance, etc. Material Culture aims to exceed expectations and make the auction experience the best it can be for both consignors and buyers. Material Culture�s exhibition galleries, nearly 20,000 square feet of naturally-lit space, are housed under the same roof as Material Culture�s 40,000+ square foot retail space and cafe, at 4700 Wissahickon Avenue, located off the Roosevelt Expressway, only 10 minutes from Philadelphia�s city center. This location is an easy, quick distance for either visitors or residents of the area, an advantage over auction houses far from a large metropolitan center. At the same time, this location provides spacious, hassle-free parking facilities, avoiding a problem that can plague auction houses in dense urban areas. Both exhibitions and auctions take place in Material Culture�s dedicated spaces, and participate in Philadelphia�s status as a city of the arts. Material Culture has always believed that art is for everyone, and aims to make participation in the auction business easier and more accessible to a spectrum of art lovers, for the convenience of the local community, and to the benefit of collectors and enthusiasts worldwide.
 
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Philadelphia, PA 19144
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Bidder Reviews for Material Culture (695)

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Niping
Chappaqua, NY

Sep 04, 2023
nice paintings and good transaction
nice paintings and good transaction
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Chinese Painted Scroll by Qing Zhongwen, active (1896-1974)

Glenn
York, PA

Jun 28, 2023
Good Items, Nice People
I like MC because they have interesting and quirky things often from important collectors who know exactly what the pieces are. I usually go and pay in person so I can say they are really nice people very friendly and helpful.
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Carved Cinnabar Style Covered Box

Petar
Philadelphia, PA

May 31, 2023
Top notch outfit
A very efficient, knowledgeable and customer friendly auction house. Top notch!
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Manastir Kilim, Turkey, Ca. 1875, 2'0'' x 3'6''

Robert
Sugar Land, TX

Mar 20, 2023
Great auction house with lots of interesting items. One of the auction houses that I make a point of following.
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Antique Chinese Silver Dragon Box, Wang Hing and Co., Hong Kong

Brannin
Austin, TX

Mar 20, 2023
The Best!
I always look forward to buying from Material Culture! Great items and great service!!
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Malayer Rug, Persia, Early 20th C., 3'6'' x 12'7''

James
Tonasket, WA

Mar 16, 2023
Quality items with an easy transaction
Great experience with this auction house. Had to use an external shipper but it was no problem (Material Culture made it very smooth). The items themselves were top quality for a very good price.
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Gashgai Bagface, Persia, Ca. 1875

Dave
Cranston, RI

Feb 26, 2023
Good
Pro s and confidence
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Group of Antique African Currency Bracelets and Anklets

Daniel
Berlin, DE

Feb 21, 2023
Very good experience with Material Culture..
It's my second time in the past 2 years bidding and winning some ethnographic items from Material Culture auctions. Nothing special to say here-everything went smoothly, they responded personally to my simple small questions, i received the items safely (via one of their recommended shippers) and feel 100 % satisfied with the entire process. Thanks again, M. C.!
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3 African Kuba Prestige Cloths, DRC

Past Auctions from Material Culture

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David Burliuk Oil Painting, Roses
Ismael Gonzalez De La Serna Still Life PaintingEdna Andrade, Yellow Bounce

November Fine Arts

Nov 17, 2013 4:41 PM EST
United StatesPhiladelphia, PA, US
Auction Ended
Ellis Ruley (USA, 1882-1959) Painting
Lee Godie (USA, 1908-1994) PaintingPurvis Young (USA, 1943-2010), Untitled (Dudes in

Candles In The Light: Folk & Self-Taught Art

Nov 03, 2013 6:09 PM EST
United StatesPhiladelphia, PA, US
Auction Ended
Chinese Painting, Ming Dynasty
Tibetan ThangkaAntique Ivory Figurative Group, Japan

Antique Carpets, Textiles & Ethnographic Arts

Oct 20, 2013 4:42 PM EDT
United StatesPhiladelphia, PA, US
Auction Ended
Albert Brenet French South Atlantic Mailboat Poster
Estate Lot of 4 Chateau Lafite Rothschild Pauillac WineSuperb Dogon Red Monkey Mask

September Estates Auction

Sep 29, 2013 2:36 PM EDT
United StatesPhiladelphia, PA, US
Auction Ended
Zoomorphic Cameroon Bronze Helmet
Zoomorphic African Chewa Mask (Bird)Pair of New Guinea Shields

No Reserve Ethnographic Arts Collection

Sep 28, 2013 2:22 PM EDT
United StatesPhiladelphia, PA, US
Auction Ended
Classical Safavid Style Carpet: 9'1" x 12'10"
Heriz Carpet: 7'2" x 11"5"Large West Anatolian Garden Carpet: 11'10" x 15'11"

Antique, Tribal and Decorative Carpets

Sep 15, 2013 2:32 PM EDT
United StatesPhiladelphia, PA, US
Auction Ended
Large Scale Sukhothai Buddha Head on Wood Base
Bill Mack. (American, 20th C.) Female Nude. ReliefThorvald Niss, Oil Painting "Frederiksborg", 1879

Sizzling Summer Estates Auction

Aug 18, 2013 2:23 PM EDT
United StatesPhiladelphia, PA, US
Auction Ended
Peter Max Silkscreen Print 1970
Ivory Field Serapi RugFine Flat-woven Caucasian Carpet

June Estates Auction

Jun 30, 2013 2:21 PM EDT
United StatesPhiladelphia, PA, US
Auction Ended
Fine African Yombe Power Figure
Exemplary Lot of 9 African Passport Masks.Large African Luba Pot

Max Garb Ethnographic Arts II - No Reserve

Jun 23, 2013 4:54 PM EDT
United StatesPhiladelphia, PA, US
Auction Ended
Purvis Young (American, 1943-2010) Leader of the People
5 Mexican Festival Masks- Mascara5 Mexican Festival Masks- Mascara

Folk Out Loud!

May 26, 2013 4:52 PM EDT
United StatesPhiladelphia, PA, US
Auction Ended
Joseph Csaky (French, 1888-1971) Bronze Sculpture
Margo De Mexico Sterling Silver Tea ServiceFine Period Federal Cherry Wood Tall Chest, Pennsylvani

May Estates Auction: Art, Antiques & More

May 19, 2013 2:19 PM EDT
United StatesPhiladelphia, PA, US
Auction Ended
Impressive Large Scale Bidjogo Bull Mask
Chancay False Mummy MaskHopi Mudhead Mask

Max Garb Ethnographic Arts - No Reserve

Apr 28, 2013 4:04 PM EDT
United StatesPhiladelphia, PA, US
Auction Ended
Frimkess, Dizzy Gillespie Tagamet Vase, 1989
Benton Spruance, "Touchdown Play", 1933Natkin, Bath Apollo, 1980

GlaxoSmithKline FineArt Collection-No Reserve

Apr 14, 2013 5:07 PM EDT
United StatesPhiladelphia, PA, US
Auction Ended
Walter Stuempfig, Cape May Point
Lori Pambak Kazak RugNavajo Germantown Blanket

Material Culture - Spring Estates Auction

Mar 30, 2013 3:33 PM EDT
United StatesPhiladelphia, PA, US
Auction Ended
Outstanding Kataro Shirayamadani Rookwood Vase
19th C. Oil Painting by Carlo PittaraHarry Bertoia Sonambient Sculpture

The Collector's Eye

Feb 24, 2013 3:45 PM EST
United StatesPhiladelphia, PA, US
Auction Ended
Classical Ottoman Prayer Rug
Kazak RugFine Central Medallion Serapi Carpet

Antique, Decorative & Tribal Carpets

Jan 20, 2013 2:49 PM EST
United StatesPhiladelphia, PA, US
Auction Ended
Turkish Azeri Carpet
Seated Asian Terra Cotta FigureRoy Lichtenstein Modern Art Neon Light Box

Material Culture Annex Auction - Online Only

Jan 12, 2013 1:57 PM EST
United StatesPhiladelphia, PA, US
Auction Ended
159: Large 19th Century Sevres Vase
021: Prince Twins Seven Seven (Nigerian, 1944-2011)293: Victorian Style Metal Peacock Lamp

December Estates Auction

Dec 08, 2012 4:21 PM EST
United StatesPhiladelphia, PA, US
Auction Ended
Prince Twins Seven Seven (Nigerian, 1944-2011)
14th-16th C. Tibetan Thangka of Vajra VarahuiTibetan Siver Lined Ivory Cup with Silver Lid

Spirits of My Reincarnation Brothers+Sisters

Oct 14, 2012 4:26 PM EDT
United StatesPhiladelphia, PA, US
Auction Ended
Frank Lynn Jenkins Bronze (1870 - 1927), The Huntress
Dutch Colonial Satinwood Ebony CabinetArt Deco Rosewood Armchair with Beige Upholstery

September Estates Auction

Sep 23, 2012 3:04 PM EDT
United StatesPhiladelphia, PA, US
Auction Ended
Karachov Kazak
Modernist Turkish Tulu CarpetFine Heriz Style Carpet

Antique, Decorative & Tribal Carpets

Sep 02, 2012 4:44 PM EDT
United StatesPhiladelphia, PA, US
Auction Ended
Eames Rocking Chair
Kazak Rug18th Century Orthodox Icon

Material Culture - Summer Estates Auction

Jun 30, 2012 3:45 PM EDT
United StatesPhiladelphia, PA, US
Auction Ended
Three Makonde Helmet Masks
Ming Silk Velvet Dragon TextileOttoman Silk Embroidery

Antique Textiles, Carpets & Ethnographic Arts

May 26, 2012 4:32 PM EDT
United StatesPhiladelphia, PA, US
Auction Ended
104: Samuel Robb Cigar Store Statue
87: GUO RUNWEN312: Outstanding Syrian Mother-Of-Pearl Cabinet

"New World Orders"

May 05, 2012 6:13 PM EDT
United StatesPhiladelphia, PA, US
Auction Ended
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