Material Culture’s Expert Auction Services

Material Culture understands the unique challenges and opportunities of auctioning large single-owner collections and estates. Where others may seek to cherry-pick a limited group of high-value items, we strive to see the bigger picture and tap into its potential, making the whole greater than the sum of its parts.We invite all interested parties to contact us to discuss how Material Culture can best serve your practical and logistical needs while enhancing the value of the total package of items you wish to sell.

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THE RUSSELL S. FLING COLLECTION | Fine Rugs and Textiles

319 lots offered, 305 sold


Auction highlights from the Russell S. Fling Collection, featuring antique tribal rugs, rare suzanis, and fine textiles. 319 lots offered, 305 sold at Material Culture in Philadelphia.
The Russell S. Fling Collection: A remarkable single-owner estate auction of rare suzanis, tribal rugs, and fine antique textiles. 319 lots offered, 305 sold — curated and sold by Material Culture in Philadelphia.

SARAJO | The Yosi Barzilai Collection

550 lots offered, 515 sold


Auction results from the Sarajo Collection by Yosi Barzilai, showcasing ethnographic art, tribal textiles, and global antiques. 550 lots offered, 515 sold through Material Culture in Philadelphia.
The Sarajo Collection by Yosi Barzilai: A world-class selection of ethnographic art, tribal textiles, and global antiquities. 550 lots offered, 515 sold — presented by Material Culture in Philadelphia.

The Joseph Pauletich Collection, New York

1133 lots offered, 1110 sold


Auction highlights from the Joseph Pauletich Collection, featuring fine and decorative arts, collectibles, and estate treasures. 1133 lots offered, 1110 sold by Material Culture in Philadelphia.
The Joseph Pauletich Collection: A vast and eclectic single-owner estate featuring fine art, collectibles, and decorative objects. 1133 lots offered, 1110 sold — a major success at Material Culture.

The GlaxoSmithKline Collection

456 lots offered, 456 sold


The GlaxoSmithKline Collection Auction Results – Corporate Fine Art and Decorative Art Collection | 100% Sell-Through at Material Culture Philadelphia
The GlaxoSmithKline Collection — A corporate single-owner art collection with 456 lots offered and all 456 sold. Handled exclusively by Material Culture.

The Kristina Barbara Johnson Estate

987 lots offered, 967 sold


Auction of the Kristina Barbara Johnson Estate featuring fine art, antiques, and rare collectibles. 987 lots offered, 967 sold by Material Culture in Philadelphia.
The Kristina Barbara Johnson Estate: A distinguished single-owner auction of fine art, antiques, and rare objects. 987 lots offered, 967 sold — presented by Material Culture.

Direct From The Eye: The Jonathan Demme Collection of Self-Taught ArtThe Jonathan Demme Collection of Self-Taught Art:
1048 lots offered, 931 sold

“I’m so grateful to Material Culture for conceiving of this auction as an exhibition, an event where anyone who shows up will get to see this “quirky” collection in full display. Artists whose work I first encountered in the dusty attics of the Centre d’art or the Iron Market, both in Port-au-Prince, or in the Jacmel Artists Co-op, will now be in a show in Philadelphia!”

—Jonathan Demme

The Jonathan Demme Estate Auction – Self-Taught and Outsider Art Sold at Material Culture, 931 of 1048 Lots Sold

The Jonathan Demme Collection of Self-Taught and Outsider Art was one of our most iconic single-owner estate auctions, with 931 of 1,048 lots sold. Held at Material Culture Philadelphia, this special event honored the legendary filmmaker’s eclectic and soulful taste in art.

silver_shop_cat_coverThe Silver Shop, Princeton, New Jersey:
1095 lots offered, 1034 sold 

Auction from The Silver Shop of Princeton, NJ featuring antique silver, estate jewelry, and decorative arts. 1095 lots offered, 1034 sold by Material Culture.

The Silver Shop Collection, Princeton, NJ: A remarkable single-owner auction of antique silver, fine jewelry, and decorative pieces. 1095 lots offered, 1034 sold — a success by Material Culture.

Estate of Alexander R. Raydon, Raydon Gallery, New York, NY:
889 lots offered, 860 sold

Auction from the estate of Alexander R. Raydon of Raydon Gallery, NYC, featuring fine art and gallery holdings. 889 lots offered, 860 sold by Material Culture.

Estate of Alexander R. Raydon, Raydon Gallery, NYC: A landmark single-owner sale of fine art and gallery pieces. 889 lots offered, 860 sold — curated by Material Culture.

 

The Bob Brand and Liz Werthan Collection

The Bob Brand and Liz Werthan Collection:
888 lots offered, 840 sold

The Bob Brand and Liz Werthan Collection auction featuring folk art, fine art, and eclectic estate treasures. 888 lots offered, 840 sold by Material Culture.

The Bob Brand and Liz Werthan Collection: An extraordinary single-owner auction of fine and folk art. 888 lots offered, 840 sold — a successful sale presented by Material Culture.

Private New York Collection of American Outsider Art
339 lots offered, 335 sold

Auction of a private New York collection featuring rare American outsider art. 339 lots offered, 335 sold by Material Culture.

Private New York Collection of American Outsider Art: A focused and successful single-owner auction of visionary and self-taught works. 339 lots offered, 335 sold — presented by Material Culture.

The Allan Stone Collection, New York:
577 lots offered, 577 sold

The Allan Stone Collection auction featuring modern, outsider, and ethnographic art. 577 lots offered, 577 sold by Material Culture in a fully sold-out event.

The Allan Stone Collection, New York: A remarkable single-owner sale of modern, outsider, and ethnographic art. 577 lots offered — 577 sold in a 100% sell-through event hosted by Material Culture.

Isadore and Nancy Marder Estate Collection, Philadelphia
207 lots offered, 207 sold

Isadore and Nancy Marder Estate Collection auction in Philadelphia featuring antiques, fine art, and cultural treasures. 207 lots offered, 207 sold by Material Culture.

Isadore and Nancy Marder Estate Collection, Philadelphia: A distinguished estate auction of antiques and art. 207 lots offered — 207 sold in a complete sell-through by Material Culture.

The Cathryn Cootner Collection, California
773 lots offered, 748 sold

The Cathryn Cootner Collection auction featuring tribal textiles, ethnographic art, and global artifacts. 773 lots offered, 748 sold by Material Culture.

The Cathryn Cootner Collection, California: A celebrated single-owner auction of tribal textiles and ethnographic treasures. 773 lots offered — 748 sold by Material Culture.

The Estate of Mary Bert Gutman, Pennsylvania
160 lots offered, 159 sold

The Estate of Mary Bert Gutman auction featuring antiques, fine art, and decorative objects. 160 lots offered, 159 sold by Material Culture in Pennsylvania.

The Estate of Mary Bert Gutman, Pennsylvania: A refined collection of antiques and art. 160 lots offered — 159 sold with exceptional results by Material Culture.

The Roger Hollander Collection of Indian Mainland Textiles:
168 lots offered, 154 sold

The Roger Hollander Collection auction showcasing rare Indian mainland textiles. 168 lots offered, 154 sold through Material Culture

The Roger Hollander Collection of Indian Mainland Textiles: An extraordinary offering of antique Indian fabrics and weaving art. 168 lots offered — 154 sold by Material Culture.

Jack Cassin Collection | Fine Oriental Rugs and Kilims
147 lots offered, 147 sold

Jack Cassin Collection auction of fine oriental rugs and kilims. 147 lots offered, 147 sold by Material Culture with 100% sell-through.

The Jack Cassin Collection: A prestigious auction of fine oriental rugs and kilims. 147 lots offered — 147 sold. 100% success rate by Material Culture.

The Leigh Marsh Collection: Antique Turkmen and Oriental Rugs | Fine Art
168 lots offered, 154 sold

The Leigh Marsh Collection featuring antique Turkmen rugs, oriental carpets, and fine art. 168 lots offered, 154 sold at Material Culture.

The Leigh Marsh Collection: Antique Turkmen and Oriental Rugs with Fine Art. 168 lots offered — 154 sold by Material Culture.

eileen_ford_cat_coverThe Eileen Ford Estate:
320 lots offered, 318 sold

The Eileen Ford Estate auction featuring fine art and collectibles. 320 lots offered, 318 sold by Material Culture in Philadelphia.

The Eileen Ford Estate: A celebrated auction of fine art and personal collection. 320 lots offered — 318 sold by Material Culture.

The Bill Liske Collection, Colorado:
189 lots offered, 180 sold

The Bill Liske Collection auction featuring fine art, antiques, and ethnographic pieces from Colorado. 189 lots offered, 180 sold by Material Culture.

The Bill Liske Collection, Colorado: Fine art, antiques, and ethnographic treasures. 189 lots offered — 180 sold by Material Culture.

Andonian Collection, New York:
208 lots offered, 190 sold

The Andonian Collection auction from New York featuring antiques, art, and collectibles. 208 lots offered, 190 sold by Material Culture.

Andonian Collection, New York: A distinguished selection of antiques and art. 208 lots offered — 190 sold by Material Culture

 

The Richard Stewart Collection of Baluch and Navajo Weavings
168 lots offered, 160 sold

The Richard Stewart Collection auction featuring Baluch and Navajo weavings. 168 lots offered, 160 sold by Material Culture.

The Richard Stewart Collection of Baluch and Navajo Weavings: 168 lots offered — 160 sold by Material Culture.

 

The Dardashti Collection | Fine Antique Rugs & Carpets
240 lots offered, 232 sold

The Dardashti Collection auction featuring fine antique rugs and carpets. 240 lots offered, 232 sold by Material Culture.

The Dardashti Collection | Fine Antique Rugs & Carpets: 240 lots offered — 232 sold by Material Culture.

 

The Roger Hollander Collection | Antique Indonesian Textiles
137 lots offered, 130 sold

The Roger Hollander Collection auction featuring antique Indonesian textiles. 137 lots offered, 130 sold by Material Culture.

The Roger Hollander Collection | Antique Indonesian Textiles: 137 lots offered — 130 sold by Material Culture.

 

Jim and Kit Horne Collection: Fine, Folk, Outsider Art | Asian and Ethnographic Art | Antiques and Decorative Arts
604 lots offered, 585 sold

Jim and Kit Horne Collection auction featuring fine, folk, outsider art, Asian and ethnographic art, and antiques. 604 lots offered, 585 sold by Material Culture.

Jim and Kit Horne Collection: Fine, Folk, Outsider Art | Asian and Ethnographic Art | Antiques and Decorative Arts: 604 lots offered — 585 sold by Material Culture.

 

Apsara Arts of Asia | Important Songle Owner Collection of Ethnographic Art & Textiles
458 lots offered, 440 sold

Apsara Arts of Asia auction featuring important single-owner collection of ethnographic art and textiles. 458 lots offered, 440 sold by Material Culture.

Apsara Arts of Asia | Important Single Owner Collection of Ethnographic Art & Textiles: 458 lots offered — 440 sold by Material Culture.

Sylvia and Phillip Chaplain Collection: Asian Art | Fine, Folk & Ethnographic Art | Decorative Arts
533 lots offered, 490 sold

Sylvia and Phillip Chaplain Collection auction featuring Asian art, fine, folk, ethnographic art, and decorative arts. 533 lots offered, 490 sold by Material Culture.

Sylvia and Phillip Chaplain Collection: Asian Art | Fine, Folk & Ethnographic Art | Decorative Arts: 533 lots offered — 490 sold by Material Culture.

 

The Roger Hollander Collection | Antique Indonesian Textiles
315 lots offered, 307 sold

The Roger Hollander Collection auction featuring antique Indonesian textiles. 315 lots offered, 307 sold by Material Culture.

The Roger Hollander Collection | Antique Indonesian Textiles: 315 lots offered — 307 sold by Material Culture.

The Aaron Fine Estate, Swarthmore, Pennsylvania:
889 lots offered, 860 sold

The Aaron Fine Estate auction featuring 889 lots offered, 860 sold. Swarthmore, Pennsylvania auction results by Material Culture.

The Aaron Fine Estate, Swarthmore, Pennsylvania: 889 lots offered — 860 sold by Material Culture.

The George Anderson Collection, Philadelphia:
235 lots offered, 232 sold

The George Anderson Collection auction featuring 235 lots offered, 232 sold. Philadelphia auction results by Material Culture.

The George Anderson Collection, Philadelphia: 235 lots offered — 232 sold by Material Culture.

The Peggy Knowlton Collection:
632 lots offered, 632 sold

The Peggy Knowlton Collection auction featuring 632 lots offered, all 632 sold. Auction results by Material Culture.

The Peggy Knowlton Collection: 632 lots offered — 632 sold by Material Culture.