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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 | Telephone Bid Form | Terms and Conditions (PDF) OUTSIDER AND FOLK ART SAMPLING ANCIENT, ASIAN, ETHNOGRAPHIC AND DECORATIVE ARTS SAMPLING

Material Culture2020-01-29T14:22:29-05:00May 23rd, 2016|Uncategorized|

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 Invaluable.com Absentee Bid Form | Telephone Bid Form | Terms and Conditions (PDF) Lot Sampling:

Material Culture2020-01-29T14:22:29-05:00May 13th, 2016|Uncategorized|

5 Days In May: Return of The Tibetan Monks of Drepung Gomang Monastery

Material Culture is deeply honored to again host the Tibetan Monks of Drepung Gomang Monastery, India. Please join us for the Construction and Dismantling of a Sacred Tibetan Buddhist Sand Mandala 5 DAYS: Wednesday, May 4 - Sunday, May 8, 11am-5pm, Daily DISMANTLING: Sunday, May 8, 3:30 pm Free to the Public During their stay with us, their lovely sacred crafts will also be offered for sale. The sale of these items and donations for their ceremonies and events go to funding the monastery in India. It is truly an honor to host the monks and support the important spiritual works which they dedicate their lives to.

Material Culture2020-01-07T13:18:04-05:00April 19th, 2016|Store News|

The Bob Brand and Liz Werthan Collection

The Bob Brand and Liz Werthan Collection Live Auction Day 1: Saturday, April 30, 10am est | Fine Art and Works on Paper Click Here for Day 1 Details Live Auction Day 2: Saturday, May 1, 10am est | Antiquities, Folk and Ethnographic Arts Click Here for Day 2 Details 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 Material Culture is pleased to announce that it will be bringing to market the Bob Brand and Liz Werthan Collection, a compilation of such richness, breadth and diversity that only an entire weekend of sales can begin to do it service. The first part of the auction, on April 30th, will showcase over 400 lots of the Brand-Werthan’s fine art and works on paper, which includes an exceptional collection of prints, with particular emphasis on African-American printmakers and other important 20th century artists in the medium. On May 1st, antiquities, folk, and ethnographic arts in the Brand and Werthan Collection will be offered, including an outstanding collection of Mexican folk art. [...]

Material Culture2020-01-07T13:18:03-05:00April 15th, 2016|Uncategorized|

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 Talks (free, open to the public, refreshments) Julia Zagar, Isaiah Zagar and Bob Brand, Saturday, April 23, 2pm, “Art of the Mexican Mask” Bob Brand, Sunday, April 24, 2pm, “The Printing Press, the 15th Century’s Twitter, Instagram and Wikipedia” Material Culture is pleased to announce that it will be bringing to market the Bob Brand and Liz Werthan Collection, a compilation of such richness, breadth and diversity that only an entire weekend of sales can begin to do it service…read more Browse the Day 2 Auction Catalog and Bid Live on LiveAuctioneers.com Browse the Day 2 Auction Catalog and Bid Live on Bidsquare.com Browse the Day 2 Auction Catalog and Bid Live on Invaluable.com Browse the Virtual Print Catalog Absentee Bid Form | Telephone Bid Form | Terms and Conditions (PDF)

Material Culture2020-01-07T13:18:03-05:00April 11th, 2016|Uncategorized|

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 Gallery Talks (free, open to the public, refreshments) Julia Zagar, Isaiah Zagar and Bob Brand, Saturday, April 23, 2pm, "Art of the Mexican Mask" Bob Brand, Sunday, April 24, 2pm, “The Printing Press, the 15th Century’s Twitter, Instagram and Wikipedia” Material Culture is pleased to announce that it will be bringing to market the Bob Brand and Liz Werthan Collection, a compilation of such richness, breadth and diversity that only an entire weekend of sales can begin to do it service…read more Browse the Day 1 Auction Catalog and Bid Live on LiveAuctioneers.com Browse the Day 1 Auction Catalog and Bid Live on Bidsquare.com Browse the Day 1 Auction Catalog and Bid Live on Invaluable.com Browse the Virtual Print Catalog Absentee Bid Form | Telephone Bid Form | Terms and Conditions (PDF)

Material Culture2020-01-07T13:18:03-05:00April 11th, 2016|Uncategorized|

INVITATION TO CONSIGN

Ancient, Folk and Traditional Arts contact: expert@materialculture.com Live Auction: Sunday, June 12, 2016, 10AM EST Consignments accepted until May 6

Material Culture2020-01-07T13:18:02-05:00March 31st, 2016|Uncategorized|

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 9th (Free, Open to the Public, Refreshments) The Blue Horizon was a historic 1,500-seat boxing venue in Philadelphia. The Ring magazine voted it the number-one boxing venue in the world, and Sports Illustrated noted it as the last great boxing venue in the country. (read more wikipedia) Newsworks, WHYY/NPR: Click Here

Material Culture2020-01-29T14:24:09-05:00March 28th, 2016|Uncategorized|

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 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 9th (Free, Open to the Public, Refreshments) 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 | Telephone Bid Form | Terms and Conditions (PDF)

Material Culture2020-01-29T14:22:29-05:00March 22nd, 2016|Uncategorized|

Collectors Eye Draft Post

The Collector’s Eye: Art and Artifacts From American Estates Live Auction: Saturday, March 26, 2016, 10AM EST Exhibition: March 24-25, 11AM-5PM Material Culture's upcoming auction, "The Collector's Eye: Art and Artifacts From American Estates", on Saturday, March 26 (10am est), offers a far-ranging gathering that crosses cultures, mediums, and time periods in a manner that is becoming a curatorial hallmark for the auction house. Categories in this sale include: American, International, Folk and Self-Taught art; Antiquities; Chinese and Asian Arts; Ethnographic and Tribal Art; Antique Carpets and Textiles; Rare Books, Photography, Works on Paper, and Posters. Lot 2. Rare 1st Edition: Roll, Jordan, Roll, Signed/No. 230, Est. $6,000-$8,000 The sale begins with rare books, including, from an Illinois estate, a signed first edition of the classic study of early 20th century plantation life in the American south, Roll, Jordan, Roll, written by Julia Peterkin, and illustrated with a complete set of 90 full-page, hand-pulled copper photogravures after photographs by Doris Ullman. Published in 1933 by Robert O. Ballou, in an edition of 350 numbered copies, this one is numbered "230" and signed by both Ullman and Perterkin on the colophon (est 6000-8000) Photography and Posters are next in [...]

Material Culture2020-01-07T13:18:01-05:00March 14th, 2016|Uncategorized|

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