Material Culture

Material Culture Shop 60K sq ft of Art/ifacts from around the World & Auction House that aims to be accessible to all. In essence, taste matters.
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We travel around the world, drawing on three decades of experience of art collection in the field, to hand-pick authentic art, furnishing, and elements for home decor. These traditional arts and crafts, ranging from contemporary to the old and antique, are available at a fraction of the price of industrial knockoffs found in catalogs and chain stores. In this age of sterile mass-production, we bel

ieve that, more than ever, the home space should be decorated with pieces of authenticity, personality, beauty, and spirit. And in this economic climate, we believe that individuals should be able to create their unique home affordably. Furthermore, we are committed through our work to environmental sustainability and a strengthening of the global community. While many large businesses pay lip service to green policies, reusing, repurposing and reclaiming traditional artifacts make up the very fabric of our business. Many of these principles culminate in the application of our knowledge to the auction business, where we can pass along the benefits of affordability and sustainability to our local, arts-rich community, and expand our reach to the society of collectors worldwide. The honed eye of Material Culture Auctioneers will bring together unique sellers and buyers who share a common belief in the importance of the distinctive and the beautiful. Whether a treasure from our auctions or our store tugs you in, our ethos remains the same. Through these objects of traditional art and utilitarian craft, we invite you to connect with the fundamental human spirit that animates creation all over the globe, and to participate in the idea that in surrounding ourselves with this spirit, we nurture our own humanity.

Enjoy this peek at 10 Lots from our auction: Vetted Select | CHINESE & ASIAN ARTS. Then browse & bid the full collection...
06/16/2026

Enjoy this peek at 10 Lots from our auction: Vetted Select | CHINESE & ASIAN ARTS. Then browse & bid the full collection available online now at materialculture.com.

Join us in person in Philadelphia:
πŸ‘€ Public Exhibition: Jun 21 - 22
πŸ—¨ Live Showroom Auction: Tue, Jun 23, 11 AM EST
πŸ“ 4700 Wissahickon Ave, Philadelphia

Pictured here (left to right): Chinese 'Fahua' Glazed Porcelain Figure of Zhenwu, Daoist God, Ming Dynasty. Lot 8. Chinese Tang Dynasty Polychrome Horse And Rider. Lot 28. Chinese Polychrome Enameled Milk Glass S***f Bottle, Qing Dynasty Qianlong Mark, 19th C. Or Earlier. Lot 36. Carved Coral Figural Group Of Two Guanyin, H: 9" (23 cm). Lot 88. Burmese Mandalay Black And Gold Lacquered Bronze Figure of A Monk: 31". Lot 141. Ancient Gandharan Grey Schist Figure of Bodhisattva Maitreya, H: 27". Lot 142A. Rare Japanese Blue And White Ko-Imar or Arita Hexagon Pot, C. 17th C. Lot 152. Rare Large Pair Of Japanese Edo Period Carved Wood Nio (Vajrapani) Guardian Figures, 37". Lot 148. Rare Early Mongolian Pictorial Rug, China, 19th C., 8'4'' x 8'0''. Lot 98. An Imperial Yellow Satin Brocade Tibetan-Style 'Dragon Robe' Robe (Chuba) Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Period. Lot 105.

06/15/2026

Tranquility is found in the study of a rug. Take a breath with us this morning to appreciate the depth of color found in the saturated natural dyes from these 19th century Anatolian rugs.

For a truly meditative experience, visit our 60K Sq Ft warehouse in Philadelphia, where a wonder of antique rugs like these - among other treasures - can be found.

πŸ“ 4700 Wissahickon Ave, Philadelphia
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479 lots to browse in our auction, Oriental Rugs from American Estates.Join us in person in Philadelphia:πŸ‘€ Public Exhibi...
06/12/2026

479 lots to browse in our auction, Oriental Rugs from American Estates.

Join us in person in Philadelphia:
πŸ‘€ Public Exhibition: Jun 15 - 16
πŸ—¨ Live Showroom Auction: Wed, Jun 17, 10 AM EST
πŸ“ 4700 Wissahickon Ave, Philadelphia

Or Browse & Bid worldwide online at materialculture.com

Pictured here (left to right): Karapinar Tulu, Central Anatolia, Ca. 1900, 3'4'' x 4'6''. Lot 107. Afghan War Rug (Russian Period), Afghanistan, 20th C., 3'1'' x 4'7''. Lot 171. Chinese Art Deco Rug, Ca. 1930's/40's, 8'10'' x 11'6''. Lot 310. Silk Qum Pictorial Hunting Rug, Persia, Late 20th C., 3'7'' x 5'2''. Lot 272. Afshar Flatwoven Sofreh, Persia, Ca. 1900, 4'11'' x 5'4''. Lot 2. Karakecili Kilim, West Anatolia, 19th C., 5'0'' x 7'6''. Lot 56. East Anatolian Kurd Rug, Kagizman Region, 19th C., 4'5'' x 5'9''. Lot 178. Bidjar Rug, Persia, Ca. 1900, 4'8'' x 6'11''. Lot 226. Mansion-Size Star Ushak Carpet, Turkey, 18th C., 13'6'' x 21'3''. Lot 323. Serapi Rug, Persia, Ca. 1880, 8'8'' x 11'9''. Lot 336.

06/10/2026

View our auctions in person in Philadelphia, or browse & bid worldwide at materialculture.com

Vetted Select | Chinese & Asian Arts
πŸ‘€ Public Exhibition: Jun 21 - 22
πŸ—¨ Live Showroom Auction: Tue, Jun 23, 11 AM EST

πŸ“ 4700 Wissahickon Ave, Philadelphia

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06/02/2026

June is a BIG MONTH at Material Culture. Please join us for five incredible auctions, including:

Arts of India
πŸ—¨ Live Showroom Auction: Tue, June 9, 11 AM EST

Oriental Rugs from American Estates
πŸ—¨ Live Showroom Auction: Wed, June 17, 10 AM EST

Vetted Select | Chinese & Asian Arts
πŸ—¨ Live Showroom Auction: Tue, June 23

Vetted Select | Day One: Tribal, Ancient & Ethnographic Art
πŸ—¨ Live Showroom Auction: Tue, June 30

Vetted Select | Day Two: International Textile Arts
πŸ—¨ Live Showroom Auction: Wed, July 1

πŸ“Bid in person at our 60K Sq Ft warehouse in Philadelphia: 4700 Wissahickon Ave

Or Browse & Bid online worldwide at materialculture.com

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Our current auction features over 300 lots, including textiles, paintings, sculptures, and more. Browse & Bid β€œArts of I...
06/02/2026

Our current auction features over 300 lots, including textiles, paintings, sculptures, and more. Browse & Bid β€œArts of India” online now. Just visit β€œUpcoming Auctions” at materialculture.com

ARTS OF INDIA
πŸ‘€ Public Exhibition: Jun 7 - 8
πŸ—¨ Live Showroom Auction: Tue, Jun 9, 11 AM EST
πŸ“ 4700 Wissahickon Ave, Philadelphia
🌐 Browse & Bid: materialculture.com

Pictured here (left to right): Illuminated Persian Manuscript Codex, Ethical Text, Gold And Polychrome Headpiece, Indo-Persian, 18th/19th C. Lot 314. Antique Indian Miniature Painting Vishnu Matsya Avatar Slaying Demon Damanaka, Jaipur C.1800. Lot 202. Pair Of Indian Bronzes, South India (Tamil Nadu, Pandyan) 16th-18th C. Lot 73. Anglo-Indian Sadeli Mosaic Sewing Box, Early 19th C. 6" x 18" x 12". Lot 66. Indian Sandstone Female Torso Fragment, Khajuraho / Chandella School, Central India, Madhya Pradesh, 10th-12th C., H: 18.5". Lot 70. Large Antique Indian Pichwai Krishna with Gopis, Nathdwara School, 56" x 55". Lot 99. Rajput School Miniature Painting Of King Harishchandra's Vow To Sacrifice His Son, Late 18th-Early 19th C. Lot 191. Bikaner Portrait Of A Rajput Nobleman, Royal Household Collection Stamp Verso, Late 18th - Early 19th C. Lot 161. Monumental Antique Nathdwara Pichvai Of Shrinathji Annakut Darshan, 8'7" x 6'8". Lot 86. Manjit Bawa (Indian, 1941-2008) Oil Painting, 37" x 49". Lot 10.

05/16/2026

Want a sneak peek into George’s house? Take the grand tour with us. πŸ‘€

And then be sure to stop by our 60K Sq Ft warehouse in Philadelphia to explore a treasure trove of antique rugs, textiles, folk and fine art, and so much more:

πŸ“ 4700 Wissahickon Ave
🌐 materialculture.com

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JOIN US! Sunday, May 17, for Refreshments and a Special Lecture at 1PM: β€œObjects in Motion: Highlights from the Chinalai...
05/11/2026

JOIN US! Sunday, May 17, for Refreshments and a Special Lecture at 1PM: β€œObjects in Motion: Highlights from the Chinalai Collection". This special auction includes rarely seen masterpieces of Asian and Ethnographic Art, Textiles, Jewelry, Objects, and Paintings.

THE CHINALAIS | A 50-YEAR COLLECTION
πŸ‘€ Public Exhibition: May 17 - 18
πŸ—¨ Live Showroom Auction: Tue, May 19, 11 AM EST
πŸ“ 4700 Wissahickon Ave, Philadelphia
Browse & Bid at:

https://materialculture.com/auctions/upcoming-auctions/

Pictured here (left to right): Antique Yi Nuosu Armor Cuirass, 18th/19th C., China, H: 19". Lot 1.Burmese Gilt Bronze Buddha, Mandalay Period (1853-1885) H: 19". Lot 20. Large Palad Khik Ph***ic Talisman Tree Shrine, Thailand, Mid 20th C. H: 25". Lot 63. Antique Pair Of Silver Anklets On Stands, N.W. India, C. 1900, 4.5" x 4.5", Weight: 994 g. Lot 115. Pair of Large Miao Silver Apron Counterweights, China, Mid/Late 20th C. L: 9", Weight 991 g. Lot 133. Tua Sai Yao Taoist Priest's Robe, Early/Mid 20th C. Lot 181. Yi Women's Ceremonial Robe, Malipo County, Yunnan, China, Early 20th C. Lot 203. Miao Appliqued and Embroidered Quilt, SW China, Mid/Late 20th C. Lot 274. Miao Silk and Cotton Baby Blanket, Guizhou, China, Early/Mid 20th C. Lot 278. Buyi Child's Bedcover, SW China, circa 1900. Lot 304.

04/13/2026

60,000 Sq Ft of antique rugs and more. And all of it in Philadelphia. Visit our retail shop and auction house at 4700 Wissahickon Ave. We're open 7 days a week.

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Browse & Bid on over 300 lots from our upcoming auction: ORIENTAL RUGS FROM AMERICAN ESTATES | 79. Now live online!πŸ‘€ Pub...
03/13/2026

Browse & Bid on over 300 lots from our upcoming auction: ORIENTAL RUGS FROM AMERICAN ESTATES | 79. Now live online!

πŸ‘€ Public Exhibition: Mar 23-24
πŸ—¨ Live Showroom Auction: Wed, Mar 25, 11 AM EST
πŸ“ 4700 Wissahickon Ave, Philadelphia
🌐 Browse & Bid at materialculture.com

Pictured here (left to right): Hispano Moresque Style Rug, Turkey, Early 20th C., 10'1'' x 13'7''. Lot 268. Fine Gashgai Bagface, Persia, Ca. 1880, 1'6'' x 1'6''. Lot 3. Gabbeh Rug, Persia, Mid 20th C., 3'2'' x 5'3''. Lot 119. Unusual Small Format Gashgai Kilim, Persia, Ca. 1900, 3'5'' x 4'5''. Lot 344. Bidjar Rug, Persia, Ca. 1900, 7'6'' x 9'10''. Lot 272. Palace-Size Mahal Rug, Persia, Ca. 1900, 13'1'' x 20'0''. Lot 279. Karadja Serapi Rug, Persia, Late 19th C., 9'10'' x 13'7''. Lot 276. Gashgai Main Rug, Persia, Ca. 1875, 6'3'' x 9'7''. Lot 141. Serapi Rug, Persia, Late 19th C., 11'3'' x 15'11''. Lot 278. Kurd Camel Field Rug, East Anatolia, 19th C., 4'2'' x 5'9''. Lot 128.

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