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Material Culture

Material Culture
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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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4700 Wissahickon Ave.
Suite 101
Philadelphia, PA 19144
USA
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Bidder Reviews for Material Culture (789)

4.6 out of 5.0 Stars

8 Latest Top ReviewsSee All

Kees
Den Hoorn Texel, NL

Jun 19, 2025
Everything went smoothly
Very good Auction House
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Central Anatolian Flatwoven Chuval, Turkey, 19th C., 3'0'' x 3'8''

Sinardo
San Francisco, CA

Jun 17, 2025
Smooth, reliable experience — again
This was my second time working with Material Culture, and everything went smoothly. The recommended shipper, Philadelphia Mailroom, was great — they provided a fair quote and were extremely communicative throughout the entire process. 10/10, would definitely use again.
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Ethnographic Tribal African Arts And Culture Reference Books

Petar
Philadelphia, PA

Jun 11, 2025
Non plus ultra
This is consistently one of the best run auction houses on Liveauctioneers
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19th C. Balkan Kilim Apron

Petar
Philadelphia, PA

Jun 11, 2025
Really well run auction house
George Jevremovic's auction house is a highly professional and very well run business. It's always a pleasure dealing with Material Culture.
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Malatya Kilim Chuval, Turkey, Late 19th C., 3'11'' x 4'11''

George
Ormond Beach, FL

Mar 18, 2025
Organized and professional.
Buy with confidence. Organized and professional. Very helpful. 5-STARS
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Ivory Field Sarouk Rug, Persia, Ca. 1940, 4'3'' x 6'6''

Michael
Fort Myers, FL

Mar 14, 2025
Very Good Description
Very good description. The entire transaction was smooth and easy. I would not hesitate to bid with them again.
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William Read Woodfield Photograph of Marilyn Monroe

Fabrizio
North Bergen, NJ

Feb 22, 2025
Efficient seller, right product, good service.
Efficient seller, right product, good service.
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Antique Photography Archive of 19th C. Istanbul, Turkey

Ann
Richardson, TX

Jan 11, 2025
Beautiful fur coat, great auction experience
Material Culture provided excellent photos and descriptions. I am very pleased with the quality of the coat, and the quick ship. Thank you.
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Vintage Full-Length Fur Coat

Past Auctions from Material Culture

Fine 17th C. Ottoman Embroidery, 4'8'' x 7'7''
Rare Balandran Man's Poncho, Sacaca, Dept. of Potosi, 18th C.Central Asian Embroidered Suzani, 19th C., 6'1'' x 7'2'

INTERNATIONAL TEXTILE ARTS

United StatesPhiladelphia, PA, US
Auction Ended
Rare Early Walasse Ting (1929-2010) Ink Brush Painting, 1950s
Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk, Early 20th C.Chinese Scholar's Rock On Stand

APRIL ESTATES

United StatesPhiladelphia, PA, US
Auction Ended
Aymara Balandran Poncho, Tapircari, Dept. of Cochabamba, 19th C.
Fine Central Asian Suzani, Uzbekistan, 19th C.,  6'10'' x 7'10''Indo-Portuguese Embroidered Linen Wall Hanging, 18th Century, 4'11'' x 6'8''

INTERNATIONAL TEXTILE ARTS

United StatesPhiladelphia, PA, US
Auction Ended
Antique Reliquary Bust of a Female Saint, 18th/19th C.
Antique Tibetan Painting of Shri Devi Magzor GyalmoAntique Child's Crib Star Quilt

WINTER ESTATES

United StatesPhiladelphia, PA, US
Auction Ended
2 Bolon Shrine Pot Supports, Burkina Faso, H: 2'9", 3'3", Ex Wheelock Collection
Sepik Latmul Men's House Gable Figure, PNGAfrican Senufo Kafigeledjo Oracle Figure, Ivory Coast.

DECEMBER ESTATES | DAY 2

United StatesPhiladelphia, PA, US
Auction Ended
Sunkoo Yuh (Korean, b. 1960) Ceramic 2-Piece Sculpture
Lebadang (1922-2015) "Le Cheval"Gregg Fleishman Lumberest Chair

DECEMBER ESTATES | DAY 1

United StatesPhiladelphia, PA, US
Auction Ended
Howard Finster (1916-2001) Hand Painted Gibson Les Paul Guitar
Mickalene Thomas (b. 1971) Mixed Media CollageDavid Lynch (b. 1946) "Woman With Striped Leg", 1968

FINE FOLK OUTSIDER

United StatesPhiladelphia, PA, US
Auction Ended
Exceptional Iscayo Woman's Mantle, Aymara Culture, Pacajes, Dept. of La Paz, 19th C., 4'2'' x 2'10''
Silk and Metal Thread Embroidered Liturgical Robe, France, Late 17th/ Early 18th C., 4'5'' x 3'7''Ritual Ikat Textile, Malaysia, Late 19th C., 4'2'' x 6'6''

INTERNATIONAL TEXTILE ARTS

United StatesPhiladelphia, PA, US
Auction Ended
Chinese Porcelain Blue & White 1000 Shou Vase
Manjit Bawa (Indian, 1941-2008) "Narasimha," 1998Aksu, Woman’s Half Skirt, Challa, Dept. of Cochabamba, 19th C., 4'5'' x 2'4''

AUGUST ESTATES | NO RESERVES

United StatesPhiladelphia, PA, US
Auction Ended