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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.    

INTERNATIONAL TEXTILE ARTS 238 LOTS, NO RESERVES Live Showroom Auction: Tuesday, November 12, 2024, 11AM ET Exhibition: November 10, 11, 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.    

ETHNOGRAPHIC | TRIBAL | ANCIENT | ASIAN ARTS Live Showroom Auction: Tuesday, October 29, 2024, 11AM ET Exhibition: October 25, 26, 27, 11AM-4PM Join Us! Exhibition Reception: Sunday, October 27, 1PM to 4PM. Special Guest Speaker: Amyas Naegele, 2PM. 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.  

Thomas Wheelock Material Culture is honored to announce the sale of The Thomas Wheelock Collection of African Art, set to take place on October 28, 2024. This remarkable collection, assembled over decades, stands as the largest private gathering of Burkina Faso art in the world. It has been immortalized in the rare and influential book, "Land of the Flying Masks: Art and Culture in Burkina Faso; The Thomas G.B. Wheelock Collection," which showcases hundreds of coveted pieces. These include works from the Nuna, Bwa, Bobo, and Mossi peoples, alongside notable objects from the Lobi, Gurunsi, Winiama, and Lela communities. For the first time, these artifacts will be offered for auction, presenting a unique opportunity for collectors and enthusiasts alike. The collection is a comprehensive display of tribal artistry, featuring an array of cultural objects such as rare masks, shrine posts, staffs, figures, scepters, dance costumes, flutes, stools, and more. Each piece offers a window into the rich cultural heritage of Burkina Faso, representing a vivid history of artistic expression. A public exhibition will be held from October 25 to 27, the weekend preceding the sale, with a special catered event and a guest speaker on Sunday, October 27. [...]

THE THOMAS WHEELOCK COLLECTION OF AFRICAN ART ~ 230 LOTS ~ NO RESERVES Live Showroom Auction: Monday, October 28, 2024, 11AM ET Public Exhibition: October 25, 26, 27, 11AM-4PM Join Us! Exhibition Reception: Sunday, October 27, 1PM to 4PM. Special Guest Speaker, Amyas Naegele, 2PM, “Man of the Flying Masks: Thomas Wheelock” 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: Material Culture is honored to announce the sale of The Thomas Wheelock Collection of African Art, set to take place on October 28, 2024. This remarkable collection, assembled over decades, stands as the largest private gathering of Burkina Faso art in the world. It has been immortalized in the rare and influential book, "Land of the Flying Masks: Art and Culture in Burkina Faso; The Thomas G.B. Wheelock Collection," which showcases hundreds of coveted pieces…Continue Reading 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 [...]

The 30-Year, 30% Off Sale!  Sale Prices Listed Below! For decades, Material Culture has sourced and sold antique Anglo-Indian furniture in our retail store, owing to its great popularity, home utility, and bench-made quality—qualities sorely lacking in today’s contemporary, mass-manufactured, “disposable” furniture. The adaptability of this furniture enhances its usefulness. Slim shelves become perfect spice or curio cabinets, while larger pieces fit seamlessly into dens, living rooms, or kitchens. The slim depth of this furniture allows it to fit more easily into rooms and hallways that would not accommodate bulkier forms, making it ideal for smaller urban apartments. Lastly, instead of ending up in the junk pile like much contemporary furniture, antique Anglo-Indian furniture can always be resold and find new homes for continued, reliable service. For much of their history, most Indians did not use Western types of furniture in their homes, but rather low tables and cushions on the floor, for lounging, eating and sleeping, while Indian Royals also used ceremonial pieces like thrones. Starting in the 16th century, European conquests of various parts of India meant an influx over time of Portuguese, French, Dutch and English domestic habits, including furniture uses and styles. Desiring their traditional furnishings, [...]