Material Culture
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.
Upcoming Auctions from Material Culture
FINE RUGS, KILIMS, TRAPPINGS | DAY 1
FINE RUGS, KILIMS, TRAPPINGS | DAY 1: Featuring the John T. Wertime Collection and Many Other Fine Estates and Private American Collections. Live Showroom Auction: Monday, June 17, 11AM ET. Also accepting phone and absentee bidding. Public Exhibition: June 14,15,16, 11AM-4PM. Join us! Exhibition Reception/Refreshments, Sunday, June 16, Noon to 4PM. This is a NO RESERVE AUCTION: there are no hidden or confidential reserves, all acceptable bidding commences at the online START PRICE.FINE TEXTILE ARTS | DAY 2
FINE TEXTILE ARTS | DAY 2. Live Showroom Auction: Tuesday, June 18, 11AM ET. Also accepting phone and absentee bidding. Public Exhibition: June 14,15,16, 11AM-4PM. Join us! Exhibition Reception/Refreshments, Sunday, June 16, Noon to 4PM. This is a NO RESERVE AUCTION: there are no hidden or confidential reserves, all acceptable bidding commences at the online START PRICE.Bidder Reviews for Material Culture (733)
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EricNew York, NY
May 14, 2024
Very neat location!
I picked up my item, and was interested and amused to see it was in the old Atwater-Kent factory building. Neat place to poke around. The transaction went smoothly, and the item was even better than I'd hoped.
NarayananNorth Canton, OH
May 08, 2024
FarzinDallas, TX
Apr 17, 2024
ZiyueEllicott City, MD
Jan 08, 2024
Good pick-up experience
This is a great place to purchase antiques, a big warehouse, and professional staff. I went to the store to pay and pick up the item. The whole process went smoothly.
MiguelMiami, FL
Jan 02, 2024
Good service, transparent information about the items
Excellent service, quick responses to questions, items as described
AmirYehud, IL
Dec 25, 2023
A very trustful company.
I am especially very satisfied with Material Culture's carpet dept. and their expert George Jeveromitch. He is always their for you in all respects. His description of the lots in the catalogue is more exhaustive and helpful than any other auction house that I know of. I have bought and sold through him and his team many times and never was I disappointed with his handling my transactions.
DonetMedley, FL
Dec 17, 2023
KimberlyWashington, DC
Dec 12, 2023
Smooth transaction
Material Culture provides attention to detail and quick response to questions. Shipping from MC to carrier (provided by MC) is seamless. I highly recommend Material Culture as a go to auction house.
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