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ABOUT THE CHINALAI COLLECTION

Lee and Vichai Chinalai Welcome to our auction and thank you to Material Culture for making it happen. Why now? First and foremost, this sale reflects our near-historic lack of restraint in buying Southeast Asian and Chinese ethnographic antiques! It is also about our love of learning and [...]

July 22nd, 2020|Auctions|
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CHINALAI COLLECTION | AUCTION: AUG 17

Browse the Virtual Print Catalog Asian & Ethnographic Art and Antiques | Chinalai Collection Live Online Auction: Monday, August 17, 10AM ET Please note: Due to covid-19 safety measures, preview viewing is available by appointment only, Saturday and Sunday, August 15-16, 10am – 3pm. Please email a time [...]

July 22nd, 2020|Auctions|
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Hector Hyppolite: Haitian Vodou and Surrealism

ART 360 | FINE, FOLK, OUTSIDER & ETHNOGRAPHIC ART Live Auction: Sunday, May 5, 2019, 11AM ET Exhibition: May 3-4, 11AM-4PM Also accepting online, phone and absentee bidding Click here for more information Hector Hyppolite: Haitian Vodou and Surrealism Reposted from Bidsquare's Blog, "On the Square" Apr 25,2019 | 12:00 [...]

April 26th, 2019|Auctions|
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AUCTION | RICARDO VIERA COLLECTION | DEC. 16

FINE | FOLK | OUTSIDER | ETHNOGRAPHIC Live Auction: Sunday, December 16, 2018, 11AM ET
 Exhibition: December 14-15, 11AM-4PM Join Us | Exhibition Reception & Refreshments, Saturday, December 15, 1pm-4pm | Unlimited Free Parking Browse the Auction Catalog and Bid Live on these Portals:   Absentee Bid Form | Telephone Bid Form | Terms [...]

December 5th, 2018|Auctions|
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FALL ESTATES AUCTION: Monday, October 29, 2018, 11AM ET

FALL ESTATES AUCTION 567 Estate Lots of Fine, Folk, Outsider & Ethnographic Art, Asian Art, Antiques & Decorative Arts Live Auction: Monday, October 29, 2018, 11AM ET Exhibition: October 27-28, 11AM-4PM Browse the Auction Catalog and Bid Live on these Portals:   Absentee Bid Form | Telephone Bid Form | Terms and Conditions (PDF) [...]

October 17th, 2018|Auctions|
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AFRICAN ROUTES | AUCTION SEPT. 24

AFRICAN ROUTES | Modern Art | Traditional Arts | Photography | Haiti & Diaspora Online* Auction: Monday, September 24, 2018, 11AM ET
 Exhibition: September 22-23, 11AM-4PM *Also Accepting Phone and Absentee Bids Join Us! Reception and Refreshments, Saturday, Sept. 22, 1pm-3pm, Free, Open to the Public, Unlimited Free Parking Browse [...]

September 13th, 2018|Auctions|
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AUCTION: FINE AUGUST ESTATES & PRIVATE COLLECTIONS, AUGUST 20

FINE AUGUST ESTATES & PRIVATE COLLECTIONS Live Auction: Monday, August 20, 2018, 10AM ET Special Week-Long Exhibition: August 11-19, 11AM-5PM Morning: Lots 1-528: Fine, Folk & Ethnographic Art | Antiques & Decorative Arts Afternoon: Lots 529-746: Important Collection of Black Americana | Illustration Art | Folk & Self-Taught Art Join Us! Reception & [...]

August 3rd, 2018|Auctions|
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December Estates Auction | Dec 12

December Estates | Fine, Folk & Ethnographic Art | Asian Art | Antiques & Decorative Arts | Jewelry, Silver & Collectibles | Oriental Rugs Live Auction: Sunday, December 17, 2017, 10AM EST Exhibition: December 15-16, 11AM-4PM Browse the Auction Catalog and Bid Live on these Portals:   Absentee Bid Form | Telephone Bid [...]

December 4th, 2017|Auctions|
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Live Auction: October 15 | Fine, Folk & Outsider Art

360 Degrees of Fine, Folk & Outsider Art Live Auction: Sunday, October 15, 2017, 11AM EST Exhibition: October 13-14, 11AM-4PM Browse the Auction Catalog and Bid Live on these Portals:   Absentee Bid Form | Telephone Bid Form | Terms and Conditions (PDF) Lecture, Book Signing, Film & Refreshments Saturday, [...]

September 29th, 2017|Auctions|
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Lecture & Book Signing | Howard Finster’s Amazing Visionary Legacy

Lecture, Auction Exhibition, Book Signing, Film & Refreshments | Saturday, October 14, 2017, 2pm Howard Finster Howard Finster’s Amazing Visionary Legacy: So Was He the “Backwoods William Blake” and the “Southern Andy Warhol”? An Illustrated Lecture by Norman Girardot, Author of Envisioning Howard Finster: The Religion and Art of [...]

September 25th, 2017|Auctions, Retail Store, Store News|
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LIVE AUCTION | SEPTEMBER FINE ESTATES, SEPT. 24

September Fine Estates Auction | Live & Online: Sunday, September 24, 2017, 10AM EST Public Exhibition: September 22-23, 11AM-4PM Fine Art | Ancient, Asian & Ethnographic Art | Americana Antiques & Decorative Arts | Textile Arts | Oriental Rugs Browse the Auction Catalog and Bid Live on these Portals:   [...]

September 10th, 2017|Auctions|
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Tribal & Folk Arts Auction | August 11

Tribal & Folk Arts | Online Only, No Reserves Auction: Friday, August 11, 2017, 10AM EST
 Exhibition: August 9-10, 11AM-4PM Browse the Auction Catalog and Bid Live on these Portals:   Absentee Bid Form | Telephone Bid Form | Terms and Conditions (PDF)

July 21st, 2017|Auctions|
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CALL FOR CONSIGNMENTS

SEEKING QUALITY AUCTION CONSIGNMENTS Antiques and Decorative Arts • Fine, Folk and Self-Taught Art Chinese and Asian Arts • Ancient and Ethnographic Arts Antique Carpets and Textiles • Americana • Modern Design Fine Books and Manuscripts • Jewelry, Silver and Objects de Vertu Email Contact: expert@materialculture.com Information: Selling at Auction

July 21st, 2017|Auctions|
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Invitation to Consign: International Textile Arts

INVITATION TO CONSIGN International Textile Arts Live Auction: Sunday, February 25, 2018, 11AM EST Exhibition: February 23-24, 11AM-4PM Consignments accepted until January 26 Email Contact: expert@materialculture.com Information: Selling at Auction Ikat Double Ikat Kesi Wari Tajik Brocade Adras Banja Luka Sonket Geringsing Kimono Patola Hingii Saris Bandhini Leheria Pichhavai Tanka [...]

July 18th, 2017|Auctions|
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Invitation to Consign: Fine, Folk & Outsider Art

INVITATION TO CONSIGN 360 Degrees of Fine, Folk & Outsider Art Auction: Sunday, October 15, 2017, 10AM EST Exhibition: October 13-14, 11AM-4PM Consignments accepted until September 8 Email Contact: expert@materialculture.com Information: Selling at Auction Lecture and Book Signing | Saturday, October 14, 2017, 2pm Howard Finster’s Amazing Visionary Legacy: So [...]

July 17th, 2017|Auctions|
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July Estates Auction: July 16

July Estates | Fine Art, Folk Art, Antiques, Americana, Decorative Arts, Asian Art, Ancient and Ethnographic Art, Oriental Rugs, Modern Design, Jewelry, Vintage Couture LIVE AUCTION: Sunday, July 16, 2017, 10AM EST Exhibition: July 14-15, 11AM-4PM Browse the Auction Catalog and Bid Live on these Portals:   Absentee Bid Form | [...]

July 3rd, 2017|Auctions|
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Zimbabwe Shona Sculpture

SHONA MODERN | The Peggy Knowlton Collection of 20th Century Zimbabwean Art Collectors and Resellers Take Note: This is a No-Reserve Auction!  Live Auction: Sunday, June 11, 11AM EST Public Exhibition: June 7-10, 11AM-5PM Auction/Exhibition Location: 4961 River Rd., Point Pleasant, Pennsylvania, 18950 Make it a Weekend in Beautiful and [...]

May 22nd, 2017|Auctions|
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Make it a Weekend in Beautiful and Historic Bucks County!

Make it a Weekend in Beautiful and Historic Bucks County! SHONA MODERN | The Peggy Knowlton Collection of 20th Century Zimbabwean Art Collectors and Resellers Take Note: This is a No-Reserve Auction!  Live Auction: Sunday, June 11, 11AM EST Public Exhibition: June 7-10, 11AM-5PM Auction/Exhibition Location: 4961 River Rd., Point [...]

May 16th, 2017|Auctions|
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May 15 Auction | Important Golf Autograph Archive

MAY ESTATES + PRIVATE COLLECTIONS Important Golf Autograph Archive (Lot 97) ONLINE* AUCTION: Monday, May 15, 2017, 10AM EST Exhibition: May 13-14, 11AM-5PM *Also Accepting Phone and Absentee Bids Morning: Fine, Folk, Self-Taught & Outsider Art (Lots 1-403) Afternoon: International Textile Arts & Antique Oriental Rugs (Lots 404-685) Note: we [...]

May 10th, 2017|Auctions, Uncategorized|
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Pre-Auction Exhibition Party Reservations

JOIN US | Oscar-Winning Director Jonathan Demme, Production Designer Ford Wheeler and Material Culture Invite You to Celebrate “THE HEART OF THE COLLECTION” Special Pre-Auction Exhibition Party with Live Music Saturday, March 18, 7pm-11pm Refreshments, Free RSVP REQUIRED (Please complete the form below)

March 10th, 2017|Auctions|
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AUCTION | BEST OF TRADITIONAL & MODERN RUG WEAVING ARTISTRY

The Best of Traditional and Modern Rug Weaving Artistry: The Michaelian & Kohlberg Collection Online* Auction: Monday, March 27, 2017, 11AM EST Exhibition: March 25-26, 11AM-5PM *Also accepting Phone and Absentee Bids Exhibition and Pick Up Location: 100 Hoffman Place, Hillside, NJ 07205 Re-Sellers and Buyers Take Note: This is [...]

March 1st, 2017|Auctions|
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HEART OF THE COLLECTION

Browse the Virtual Print Catalog HEART OF THE COLLECTION | American Self-Taught, Haitian, Jamaican and African Art From the Collections of
 Jonathan Demme and Ford Wheeler by Ellen Adair PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 21, 2017: Jonathan Demme and Ford Wheeler, two artists who have long collaborated in the world of film, have now joined [...]

February 21st, 2017|Auctions|
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Auction | February Estates

February Estates Live Online* Auction: Monday, February 27, 2017, 10AM EST Public Exhibition: February 25-26, 11AM-5PM *Also accepting Phone and Absentee Bids PLEASE NOTE: WE SELL APPROXIMATELY 80 LOTS PER HOUR LOTS 1-279: Fine Art, Decorative Arts, Folk Art, Asian Art, Estate Jewelry, Collectibles LOTS 280-462: Ancient Arts: Pre Colombian, [...]

February 8th, 2017|Auctions|
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AUCTION | The Jonathan Demme and Ford Wheeler Collections

HEART OF THE COLLECTION | American Self-Taught, Haitian, Jamaican and African Art From the Collections of Jonathan Demme and Ford Wheeler LIVE AUCTION: Sunday, March 19, 2017, 11AM EST Exhibition: March 4-18, 11am-5pm Opening Reception: Saturday, March 4, 1pm-4pm Refreshments, Free, Open to the Public PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 21, 2017: Jonathan Demme and Ford [...]

January 18th, 2017|Auctions|
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TRIBAL ARTS AUCTION | AFR, PNG, NWC | NO RESERVES

Fine Large Single Owner Tribal Arts Collection | Africa, PNG, NWC & Beyond | No Reserves Online* Auction: Wednesday, January 18, 2017, 10AM EST Exhibition: January 16-17, 11AM-5PM *Also accepting Phone and Absentee Bids Browse the Auction Catalog and Bid Live on these Portals:    Absentee Bid Form | Telephone [...]

January 5th, 2017|Auctions|
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immaterial worlds | auction, dec. 19

immaterial worlds | buddhist, hindu, shaman, nomad, tribe Online* Auction: Monday, December 19, 2016, 10AM EST
 Exhibition: December 17-18, 11AM-5PM *Also accepting Phone and Absentee Bids Browse the Auction Catalog and Bid Live on these Portals:     Absentee Bid Form | Telephone Bid Form | Terms and Conditions (PDF)

December 5th, 2016|Auctions|
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December Estates Auction, 12-5, 10AM EST

December Estates | Fine Art, Folk Art, Antiques, Decorative Arts, Asian and Ethnographic Arts, Oriental Rugs and Textiles Online* Auction: Monday, December 5, 2016, 10AM EST
 Exhibition: December 3-4, 11AM-5PM *Also accepting Phone and Absentee Bids Browse the Auction Catalog and Bid Live on these Portals:     Absentee Bid [...]

November 18th, 2016|Auctions|
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AUCTION | 19th & 20th C. Rugs, Kilims, Trappings

19th/20th Century Rugs, Kilims & Trappings From American Estates and Collections Online Auction: Monday, November 28, 2016, 10AM EST Exhibition: November 26-27, 11AM-5PM *Also accepting Phone and Absentee Bids Browse the Auction Catalog and Bid Live on these Portals:     Absentee Bid Form | Telephone Bid Form | Terms [...]

November 14th, 2016|Auctions|
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Material Culture Showcases Important African American Philadelphia Artist, Milton Jews

Material Culture is Honored to Offer the Inspired Works of Philadelphia Self-Taught African American Artist, Milton Jews, in the Upcoming Auction: FOLK OUT LOUD | Fine, Folk, Outsider & Ethnographic Art Online* Auction: Monday, January 23, 2017, 10AM EST Exhibition: January 21-22, 11AM-5PM *Also accepting Phone and Absentee Bids Browse the Auction Catalog [...]

November 10th, 2016|Auctions|
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October Estates: Auction, October 31, 10AM EST

October Estates: Fine and Folk Art, Asian Arts, Antiques, Decorative Arts, Antiquities, Oriental and Moroccan Rugs Online* Auction: Monday, October 31, 2016, 10AM EST Exhibition: October 29-30, 11AM-5PM *Also accepting Phone and Absentee Bids Browse the Auction Catalog and Bid Live on these Portals:     Absentee Bid Form | [...]

October 18th, 2016|Auctions|
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September Estates | Auction Sept. 30

Fine Art, Antiques, Decorative Arts, Asian and Ethnographic Arts, Antique Oriental Rugs and Textiles, Modern Design Online* Auction: Friday, September 30, 2016, 10AM EST Exhibition: September 28-29, 11AM-5PM *Also accepting Phone and Absentee Bids Browse the Auction Catalog and Bid Live on these Portals:     Absentee Bid Form | [...]

September 9th, 2016|Auctions|
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Folk, Tribal and Traditional Arts: Auction, Sept. 9

Folk, Tribal and Traditional Arts Online* Auction: Friday, September 9, 2016, 10AM EST Exhibition: September 7-8, 11AM-5PM *Also accepting Phone and Absentee Bids Browse the Auction Catalog and Bid Live on these Portals:     Absentee Bid Form | Telephone Bid Form | Terms and Conditions (PDF)

August 26th, 2016|Auctions|
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Summer Estates Auction | July 10

ONLINE* SUMMER ESTATES AUCTION 640 Estate Lots: Fine Art, Folk Art, Asian Arts, Antique Furnishings, Americana, Decorative Arts, Ancient & Ethnographic Arts, Oriental Rugs *Also accepting Phone and Absentee Bids Auction: Sunday, July 10, 2016, 10AM EST

 Exhibition: July 8-9, 11AM-5PM Browse the Auction Catalog and Bid Live on these Portals:   [...]

June 28th, 2016|Auctions|
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Summer Estates Auction | July 10

ONLINE* SUMMER ESTATES AUCTION 640 Estate Lots: Fine Art, Folk Art, Asian Arts, Antique Furnishings, Americana, Decorative Arts, Ancient & Ethnographic Arts, Oriental Rugs *Also accepting Phone and Absentee Bids Auction: Sunday, July 10, 2016, 10AM EST

 Exhibition: July 8-9, 11AM-5PM Browse the Auction Catalog and Bid Live on these Portals:   [...]

June 27th, 2016|Auctions|
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Ancient, Folk & Modern Worlds of Art

Ancient, Folk & Modern Worlds of Art Live Auction: Sunday, June 12, 2016, 10AM EST
 Exhibition: June 10-11, 11AM-5PM JOIN US FOR A SPECIAL AUCTION PREVIEW RECEPTION & REFRESHMENTS SATURDAY, JUNE 11, NOON - 3PM FREE, OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Browse the Auction Catalog and Bid Live on these Portals: [...]

June 2nd, 2016|Auctions|
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Ancient, Folk & Modern Worlds of Art | Auction, June 12

Ancient, Folk & Modern Worlds of Art Live Auction: Sunday, June 12, 2016, 10AM EST
 Exhibition: June 10-11, 11AM-5PM Browse the Auction Catalog and Bid Live on LiveAuctioneers.com Browse the Auction Catalog and Bid Live on Bidsquare.com Browse the Auction Catalog and Bid Live on Invaluable.com Absentee Bid Form | [...]

May 23rd, 2016|Auctions|
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Oriental Rugs From American Estates | Auction, May 27

Oriental Rugs From American Estates Online Only* Auction: Friday, May 27, 2016, 1PM EST
 Exhibition: May 25-26, 11AM-5PM *Also Accepting Phone and Absentee Bids Browse the Auction Catalog and Bid Live on LiveAuctioneers.com Browse the Auction Catalog and Bid Live on Bidsquare.com Browse the Auction Catalog and Bid Live on [...]

May 13th, 2016|Auctions|
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The Bob Brand and Liz Werthan Collection, Day 2

The Bob Brand and Liz Werthan Collection, Day 2 Live Auction | Day 2: Sunday, May 1, 10am est Antiquities, Folk and Ethnographic Arts Exhibition: April 23-29, 11am-5pm JOIN US: Special Pre-Auction Exhibition and Reception on Friday, April 29, 5pm-9pm; Free, Open to the Public, Refreshments, Unlimited Free Parking Gallery [...]

April 11th, 2016|Auctions|
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The Bob Brand and Liz Werthan Collection, Day 1

The Bob Brand and Liz Werthan Collection, Day 1 Live Auction | Day 1: Saturday, April 30, 10am est Fine Art and Works on Paper Exhibition: April 23-29, 11am-5pm JOIN US: Special Pre-Auction Exhibition and Reception on Friday, April 29, 5pm-9pm; Free, Open to the Public, Refreshments, Unlimited Free Parking [...]

April 11th, 2016|Auctions|
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Material Culture to Auction Items From the Legendary Philadelphia Boxing Venue, THE BLUE HORIZON

Material Culture to Auction Items (Lots 325-372) From the Legendary Philadelphia Boxing Venue, THE BLUE HORIZON, on Sunday, April 10 (details and online catalogue) Gallery Talk: Every Seat Was A Front Row Seat! Co-Owner Vernoca Michael, ‘The First Lady of Boxing’, On the History of The Blue Horizon 2pm, Saturday, April [...]

March 28th, 2016|Auctions|
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April Estates Online Auction, April 10, 10AM EST

Fine & Folk Art, Period Antiques, Blue Horizon Collectibles, Asian, Russian & Ethnographic Arts, Antique Carpets ONLINE ONLY* AUCTION: Sunday, April 10, 2016, 10AM EST (*Also Accepting Phone and Absentee Bids) Exhibition: April 8-9, 11AM-5PM Special Note: Selling Items from the Legendary Philadelphia Boxing Venue (Lots 325-274): THE BLUE HORIZON! Gallery [...]

March 22nd, 2016|Auctions|
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Highlights: The Collector’s Eye, March 26, 2016

The Collector’s Eye: Art and Artifacts From American Estates Fine, Folk and Self-Taught Art • Chinese, Asian and Ethnographic Arts Antique Carpets and Textiles • Collectibles Live Auction: Saturday, March 26, 2016, 10AM EST Exhibition: March 24-25, 11AM-5PM Browse the Auction Catalog and Bid Live on LiveAuctioneers.com Browse the Auction [...]

March 7th, 2016|Auctions|
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The Lillian August Auction, Sunday, February 28

The Lillian August Auction, Stamford, Connecticut:  Antiques, Fine Furnishings, Mid-Century Modern, Decorative Arts, Folk Art, Asian Arts, Oriental Rugs, Industrial Design, Americana, Found Objects, Collectibles... Live Auction Location: 47 John Street, Stamford, Connecticut, 06902 Sunday, February 28, 10AM EST Exhibition: February 26-27, 10AM-5PM Browse the Auction Catalog and Bid Live [...]

February 9th, 2016|Auctions|
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JANUARY ESTATES AUCTION: January 24, 2016

JANUARY ESTATES AUCTION Online Only* Auction Sunday, January 24, 2016, 10am est New Date: Monday, January 25, 2016, 10am est Exhibition: Friday, Jan. 22 and Sunday, Jan. 24, 11am-5pm, Exhibition Closed: Saturday Jan. 25 Browse the Auction Catalogue and Bid Live On:    *Also Accepting Phone and Absentee Bids! Absentee Bid Form [...]

January 11th, 2016|Auctions|
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November Estates Auction: Sunday Nov. 29, 10am est

November Estates: Antiques, Art, Folk Art, Collectibles, Modern Design, Asian, Decorative & Ethnographic Arts Live Auction: Sunday, November 29, 2015, 10am est Exhibition: November 27-28, 11am-5pm Browse the Auction Catalog and Bid Live on LiveAuctioneers.com Browse the Auction Catalog and Bid Live on Bidsquare.com Browse the Virtual Print Catalog Absentee [...]

November 6th, 2015|Auctions|
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The Piero and Paola Ferro Collection

Ancient and Traditional Arts Live Auction: Saturday, October 31, 2015, 10am est

 Exhibition: October 29-30, 11am-5pm Lots 1-178: The Piero and Paola Ferro Collection: Antique Chinese Amber, Jade, Archeo Gold and Talismans Lots 179-775: Asian, Ethnographic Arts, Antique Oriental Rugs & Textiles The full-day auction event commences at 10 AM [...]

October 15th, 2015|Auctions|
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Material Culture Seeks Consignments to Benefit the Sterling Strauser Gallery at ESU

Seeking Auction Consignments to Benefit The Sterling Strauser Gallery at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania Fine, Folk and Self-Taught Art Live Auction: Monday, October 12, 2015, 10am est Exhibition: October 10-11, 11am-5pm Consignments accepted until September 4 Please let us know if you are interested in supporting The Sterling Strauser Gallery [...]

August 17th, 2015|Auctions|
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