Material Culture understands the unique challenges and opportunities of auctioning large single owner collections and estates. Where others may seek to cherry pick a limited group of high value items, we strive to see the bigger picture and tap its potential for making the whole greater than the sum of its parts. We invite all interested parties to contact us to discuss how Material Culture can best serve your practical and logistical needs while enhancing the value of the total package of items you wish to sell. Please contact us by email: expert@materialculture.com, or call our auction department at 215-438-4700
THE RUSSELL S. FLING COLLECTION | Fine Rugs and Textiles
319 lots offered, 305 sold
The Russell S. Fling Collection: A remarkable single-owner estate auction of rare suzanis, tribal rugs, and fine antique textiles. 319 lots offered, 305 sold — curated and sold by Material Culture in Philadelphia.
SARAJO | The Yosi Barzilai Collection:
550 lots offered, 515 sold
The Sarajo Collection by Yosi Barzilai: A world-class selection of ethnographic art, tribal textiles, and global antiquities. 550 lots offered, 515 sold — presented by Material Culture in Philadelphia.
The Joseph Pauletich Collection, New York:
1133 lots offered, 1110 sold
The Joseph Pauletich Collection: A vast and eclectic single-owner estate featuring fine art, collectibles, and decorative objects. 1133 lots offered, 1110 sold — a major success at Material Culture.
The GlaxoSmithKline Collection:
456 lots offered, 456 sold
The GlaxoSmithKline Collection — A corporate single-owner art collection with 456 lots offered and all 456 sold. Handled exclusively by Material Culture.
The Kristina Barbara Johnson Estate:
987 lots offered, 967 sold
The Kristina Barbara Johnson Estate: A distinguished single-owner auction of fine art, antiques, and rare objects. 987 lots offered, 967 sold — presented by Material Culture.
The Jonathan Demme Collection of Self-Taught Art:
1048 lots offered, 931 sold
“I’m so grateful to Material Culture for conceiving of this auction as an exhibition, an event where anyone who shows up will get to see this “quirky” collection in full display. Artists whose work I first encountered in the dusty attics of the Centre d’art or the Iron Market, both in Port-au-Prince, or in the Jacmel Artists Co-op, will now be in a show in Philadelphia!”
—Jonathan Demme
The Jonathan Demme Collection of Self-Taught and Outsider Art was one of our most iconic single-owner estate auctions, with 931 of 1,048 lots sold. Held at Material Culture Philadelphia, this special event honored the legendary filmmaker’s eclectic and soulful taste in art.
The Silver Shop, Princeton, New Jersey:
1095 lots offered, 1034 sold
The Silver Shop Collection, Princeton, NJ: A remarkable single-owner auction of antique silver, fine jewelry, and decorative pieces. 1095 lots offered, 1034 sold — a success by Material Culture.
Estate of Alexander R. Raydon, Raydon Gallery, New York, NY:
889 lots offered, 860 sold
Estate of Alexander R. Raydon, Raydon Gallery, NYC: A landmark single-owner sale of fine art and gallery pieces. 889 lots offered, 860 sold — curated by Material Culture.
The Bob Brand and Liz Werthan Collection:
888 lots offered, 840 sold
The Bob Brand and Liz Werthan Collection: An extraordinary single-owner auction of fine and folk art. 888 lots offered, 840 sold — a successful sale presented by Material Culture.
Private New York Collection of American Outsider Art
339 lots offered, 335 sold
Private New York Collection of American Outsider Art: A focused and successful single-owner auction of visionary and self-taught works. 339 lots offered, 335 sold — presented by Material Culture.
The Allan Stone Collection, New York:
577 lots offered, 577 sold
The Allan Stone Collection, New York: A remarkable single-owner sale of modern, outsider, and ethnographic art. 577 lots offered — 577 sold in a 100% sell-through event hosted by Material Culture.
Isadore and Nancy Marder Estate Collection, Philadelphia
207 lots offered, 207 sold
Isadore and Nancy Marder Estate Collection, Philadelphia: A distinguished estate auction of antiques and art. 207 lots offered — 207 sold in a complete sell-through by Material Culture.
The Cathryn Cootner Collection, California
773 lots offered, 748 sold
The Cathryn Cootner Collection, California
The Cathryn Cootner Collection, California: A celebrated single-owner auction of tribal textiles and ethnographic treasures. 773 lots offered — 748 sold by Material Culture.
The Estate of Mary Bert Gutman, Pennsylvania
160 lots offered, 159 sold
The Estate of Mary Bert Gutman, Pennsylvania: A refined collection of antiques and art. 160 lots offered — 159 sold with exceptional results by Material Culture.
The Roger Hollander Collection of Indian Mainland Textiles:
168 lots offered, 154 sold
The Roger Hollander Collection of Indian Mainland Textiles:
The Roger Hollander Collection of Indian Mainland Textiles: An extraordinary offering of antique Indian fabrics and weaving art. 168 lots offered — 154 sold by Material Culture.
Jack Cassin Collection | Fine Oriental Rugs and Kilims
147 lots offered, 147 sold
Jack Cassin Collection | Fine Oriental Rugs and Kilims
The Jack Cassin Collection: A prestigious auction of fine oriental rugs and kilims. 147 lots offered — 147 sold. 100% success rate by Material Culture.
The Leigh Marsh Collection: Antique Turkmen and Oriental Rugs | Fine Art
168 lots offered, 154 sold
The Leigh Marsh Collection: Antique Turkmen and Oriental Rugs | Fine Art
The Leigh Marsh Collection: Antique Turkmen and Oriental Rugs with Fine Art. 168 lots offered — 154 sold by Material Culture.
The Eileen Ford Estate:
320 lots offered, 318 sold
The Eileen Ford Estate: A celebrated auction of fine art and personal collection. 320 lots offered — 318 sold by Material Culture.
The Bill Liske Collection, Colorado:
189 lots offered, 180 sold
The Bill Liske Collection, Colorado: Fine art, antiques, and ethnographic treasures. 189 lots offered — 180 sold by Material Culture.
Andonian Collection, New York:
208 lots offered, 190 sold
Andonian Collection, New York: A distinguished selection of antiques and art. 208 lots offered — 190 sold by Material Culture
The Richard Stewart Collection of Baluch and Navajo Weavings
168 lots offered, 160 sold
The Richard Stewart Collection of Baluch and Navajo Weavings: 168 lots offered — 160 sold by Material Culture.
The Dardashti Collection | Fine Antique Rugs & Carpets
240 lots offered, 232 sold
The Dardashti Collection | Fine Antique Rugs & Carpets: 240 lots offered — 232 sold by Material Culture.
The Roger Hollander Collection | Antique Indonesian Textiles
137 lots offered, 130 sold
The Roger Hollander Collection | Antique Indonesian Textiles: 137 lots offered — 130 sold by Material Culture.
Jim and Kit Horne Collection: Fine, Folk, Outsider Art | Asian and Ethnographic Art | Antiques and Decorative Arts
604 lots offered, 585 sold
Jim and Kit Horne Collection: Fine, Folk, Outsider Art | Asian and Ethnographic Art | Antiques and Decorative Arts: 604 lots offered — 585 sold by Material Culture.
Apsara Arts of Asia | Important Songle Owner Collection of Ethnographic Art & Textiles
458 lots offered, 440 sold
Apsara Arts of Asia | Important Single Owner Collection of Ethnographic Art & Textiles: 458 lots offered — 440 sold by Material Culture.
Sylvia and Phillip Chaplain Collection: Asian Art | Fine, Folk & Ethnographic Art | Decorative Arts
533 lots offered, 490 sold
Sylvia and Phillip Chaplain Collection: Asian Art | Fine, Folk & Ethnographic Art | Decorative Arts: 533 lots offered — 490 sold by Material Culture.
The Roger Hollander Collection | Antique Indonesian Textiles
315 lots offered, 307 sold
The Roger Hollander Collection | Antique Indonesian Textiles: 315 lots offered — 307 sold by Material Culture.
The Aaron Fine Estate, Swarthmore, Pennsylvania:
889 lots offered, 860 sold
The Aaron Fine Estate, Swarthmore, Pennsylvania: 889 lots offered — 860 sold by Material Culture.
The George Anderson Collection, Philadelphia:
235 lots offered, 232 sold
The George Anderson Collection, Philadelphia: 235 lots offered — 232 sold by Material Culture.
The Peggy Knowlton Collection:
632 lots offered, 632 sold
The Peggy Knowlton Collection: 632 lots offered — 632 sold by Material Culture.