Sell at Auction | Consign to Material Culture Philadelphia

Seeking Quality Consignments from:

Individuals, Estates, Private Collections, Businesses, Trusts, Museums, Universities

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

Always Seeking Quality Consignments

With over four decades of experience in the fields of art, decorative arts, antiques and collectibles from around the world, Material Culture brings a discerning eye and a careful hand to the marketing and selling of your property at public auction. We conduct many heavily-advertised theme, general estate, and single owner/estate auctions throughout the year, covering a vast and eclectic array of diverse material, periods, styles and price ranges.

Whether you are an individual or a business seeking to consign a single object, a collection, or an estate; or a museum seeking to de-accession items, our specialists and experienced staff will provide you with individualized attention and service through the entire auction process, from pre-assessment inspection to post-auction payment.

Material Culture provides auction consignors a transparent, no-surprises, competitive rate which takes into account our shared goal of reaching the strongest, most robust markets for your property; there are no additional charges or fees for photography, marketing, internet listings, insurance, etc.

Visit Our Philadelphia Auction & Gallery Space

Our spacious auction and exhibition areas are among the finest in the country, and our central, convenient location in Philadelphia (just 11 minutes from the Philadelphia Art Museum, Center City and 30th Street Station) has free, unlimited parking 7 days a week, including easy access loading and unloading for every size vehicle and truck. Material Culture’s exhibition galleries, nearly 50,000 square feet of naturally-lit space, are housed in the historic landmark Atwater Kent Radio Factory Building.

Consigning Made Easy

Auction Estimates:

First, we need to learn about the items you wish to sell to determine which of our upcoming auctions would be the best match for them, and to provide you with an auction estimate. This assessment is free-of-charge and confidential.

Photographs:

Submit photos including details on dimensions, condition, markings, media, and provenance. Estimates may change after firsthand review.

Ways to submit photographs:

1. Upload: materialculture.com/auctions/consignments
2. Email: expert@materialculture.com
3. Mail to:
   Material Culture Auctions
   Attn: Expert
   4700 Wissahickon Ave., Suite 101
   Philadelphia, PA 19144
   Tel: (215) 438–4700

Call Us:

Call (215) 438–4700 and explain you’re interested in consigning an item — our receptionist will connect you with a specialist.

Visit Us:

Book an in-person appointment for the most accurate estimate. Contact us via email or phone.

In-Home Visit:

For estates, large items, or full collections, we can arrange on-site evaluations.

Transportation Assistance:

If you can’t transport items yourself, we’ll help coordinate a solution. Contact: expert@materialculture.com

Downsizing, Estate Liquidation, or Just Letting Go?

Material Culture connects your items with serious, global buyers. Get the best value for your art, antiques, or collectibles — fast and professionally.