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THE ZAIRA & MARCEL MIS COLLECTION | TEXTILE ARTS 214 LOTS, NO RESERVES Live Showroom Auction: Wednesday, January 29, 2025, 11AM ET Public Exhibition: January 26-27-28, 11AM-4PM   Zaira and Marcel Mis Zaira and Marcel Mis shared a deep passion for costumes and textiles. Over three decades, they amassed an extensive collection that spanned textiles from across the globe. Their fascination lay in the techniques, graphic appeal, and historical contexts of these pieces. Marcel, who grew up in Turkey and worked in the fashion industry, developed a keen curiosity about how people from diverse cultures expressed themselves through dress. He was captivated by the variety and intricacy of embroidery, beadwork, and woven silks that adorned traditional costumes, as well as the remarkable skill and care involved in their creation. Zaira, raised in Italy, owned an art gallery, Artiscope, which specialized in Italian art. Her work in the gallery nurtured her appreciation for the graphic beauty of textiles and costumes. Together, Zaira and Marcel sought out the finest examples of textiles and costumes during their travels. They purchased from established dealers and were enthusiastic regulars at the Hali Fair in London. Over the years, their dedication resulted [...]

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DECEMBER ESTATES | DAY TWO ETHNOGRAPHIC ARTS AND TEXTILES ~ 410 LOTS ~NO RESERVES Live Showroom Auction: Wednesday, December 18, 2024, 11AM ET Public Exhibition: December 15-16, 11AM-4PM BUYER’S PREMIUM: IN-HOUSE, PHONE, ABSENTEE: 25% Absentee Bid Form | Telephone Bid Form | Terms and Conditions (PDF) Browse the Auction Catalog and Bid Live Online: Online Bidding Also Available on these Portals:

DECEMBER ESTATES | DAY ONE FINE ART, FOLK ART, DECORATIVE ARTS, FURNISHINGS, ASIAN & ETHNOGRAPHIC ARTS ~ 465 LOTS ~ NO RESERVES Live Showroom Auction: Tuesday, December 17, 2024, 11AM ET Public Exhibition: December 15-16, 11AM-4PM BUYER’S PREMIUM: IN-HOUSE, PHONE, ABSENTEE: 25% Absentee Bid Form | Telephone Bid Form | Terms and Conditions (PDF) Browse the Auction Catalog and Bid Live Online: Online Bidding Also Available on these Portals: NOTE: There Are No Hidden or Confidential Reserves; All Acceptable Bidding Commences at the Online Start Price. We Sell Approximately 60-80 Lots Per Hour. Shown below are a small sampling of lots. Please go to one of the online portal links above to view the entire auction catalog.

TAMARIAN MODERN | A CURATED COLLECTION OF CONTEMPORARY HANDWOVEN RUGS | FREE SHIPPING 200 LOTS, NO RESERVES Live Auction: Wednesday, December 11, 2024, 1PM ET Public Preview at Tamarian Warehouse Location, 1407 Shoemaker Road, Baltimore, Maryland, 21209. BY APPOINTMENT ONLY: Sunday/Monday/Tuesday, December 8-10, 10AM-3PM BUYER’S PREMIUM: IN-HOUSE, PHONE, ABSENTEE: 25% Absentee Bid Form | Telephone Bid Form | Terms and Conditions (PDF) Browse the Auction Catalog and Bid Live Online: Online Bidding Also Available on these Portals: NOTE: There Are No Hidden or Confidential Reserves; All Acceptable Bidding Commences at the Online Start Price. We Sell Approximately 60-80 Lots Per Hour. Shown below are a small sampling of lots. Please go to one of the online portal links above to view the entire auction catalog.

HALI Magazine, Issue 221, Autumn 2024 Article on Material Culture and Woven Legends founder George Jevremovic

FINE  FOLK  OUTSIDER Featuring the Encyclopaedia Iranica Foundation Collection 134 LOTS (313-446) Material Culture is excited to present The Encyclopaedia Iranica Foundation Collection, featuring works by prominent Iranian artists in our upcoming auction. This diverse lineup of 134 lots includes Sadegh Tabrizi (1938-2017), known for his evocative paintings exploring themes of identity and memory, with a notable piece from 2009 (Lot 313) estimated at $5,000 to $10,000. Parviz Kalantari (1931-2016) offers Shirin (Lot 314), a work that reflects his deep connection to Persian culture and mythology, estimated at $2,000 to $4,000. Mohammad Ali Taraghijah (1943-2010), celebrated for his unique approach to color and form, is represented by a painting (Lot 320) estimated at $5,000 to $10,000. Hadi Jamali (1950-2024) presents a striking mixed media piece from 2005 (Lot 322), estimated at $2,000 to $4,000. Shirin Neshat (b. 1957), renowned for her powerful commentary on gender and culture, is represented by two works from her series Games of Desire (Lots 323 and 324), each estimated at $2,000 to $4,000. Nikzad "Nicky" Nodjoumi (b. 1942) showcases his bold narrative style in a 2006 painting (Lot 326), estimated at $1,000 to $2,000. Nasrollah Afjei (b. 1933) offers a beautiful calligraphy piece [...]

FINE RUGS AND CARPETS FROM AMERICAN ESTATES Featuring the Abraham Moheban & Son Collection ~ 285 LOTS ~ Live Showroom Auction: Wednesday, November 20, 2024, 11AM ET Public Exhibition: November 17-19, 11AM-4PM Join Us! Exhibition Reception: Sunday, November 17, Noon to 4PM BUYER’S PREMIUM: IN-HOUSE, PHONE, ABSENTEE: 25% Absentee Bid Form | Telephone Bid Form | Terms and Conditions (PDF) Browse the Auction Catalog and Bid Live Online: Online Bidding Also Available on these Portals: NOTE: There Are No Hidden or Confidential Reserves; All Acceptable Bidding Commences at the Online Start Price. We Sell Approximately 60-80 Lots Per Hour. Shown below are a small sampling of lots. Please go to one of the online portal links above to view the entire auction catalog.      

FINE  FOLK  OUTSIDER ~ 448 LOTS ~ NO RESERVES Live Showroom Auction: Monday, November 18, 11AM ET Public Exhibition: November 15, 16, 17, 11AM-4PM Join Us! Exhibition Reception: Sunday, November 17, Noon to 4PM Material Culture is excited to present The Encyclopaedia Iranica Foundation Collection, featuring works by prominent Iranian artists in our upcoming auction. This diverse lineup of 134 lots includes Sadegh Tabrizi (1938-2017), known for his evocative paintings exploring themes of identity and memory… Continue reading BUYER’S PREMIUM: IN-HOUSE, PHONE, ABSENTEE: 25% Absentee Bid Form | Telephone Bid Form | Terms and Conditions (PDF) Browse the Auction Catalog and Bid Live Online: Online Bidding Also Available on these Portals:      NOTE: There Are No Hidden or Confidential Reserves; All Acceptable Bidding Commences at the Online Start Price. We Sell Approximately 60-80 Lots Per Hour. Shown below are a small sampling of lots. Please go to one of the online portal links above to view the entire auction catalog.