The Worlds of Material Culture

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Auctions Seeking Quality Consignments From Individuals, Estates, Private Collections, Businesses, Trusts, Museums, Universities

Pair of Chinese Jeweled Gilt Bronze Foo Dogs Sold for $143,750

Harry Bertoia Sonambient Sculpture Sold for $53,125

Hector Hyppolite (Haitian/St. Marc, 1894-1948) Sold for $43,750

English Sterling Silver Art Deco Tea & Coffee Service Sold for $8,750

19th c Samuel Robb Cigar Store Statue Sold for $35,000

The Lusiad, Luis de Camoens; Richard Fanshaw, 1655 Sold for $7,500

Kota Reliquary Figure Sold for $8,750

Antique Serapi Carpet, Sold for $22,500

16th c. Tibetan Thangka of Vajra Varahui Sold for $47,500

Downsizing? Making changes? Dealing with an estate or inheritance?

Are you sitting on valuable items you no longer use or need?

Material Culture’s specialist and estate auctions reach the most affluent, knowledgeable, competitive buyers in the world.

Antiques and Decorative Arts • Fine, Folk and Outsider 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 Consignment Queries: expert@materialculture.com Auction Department: 215-438-4700

Patek Philippe & Cie 18K Pocket Watch Sold for $4,375 Antique Chinese Imperial Dragon Robe Sold for $28,750 Edward Hopper (American, 1882-1967) “Night Shadows”, 1921 Signed Etching, Sold for $22,500

Howard Finster (American, 1915-2001), Henry Ford and Family Dogs Sold for $37,500 Vintage US Navy Diving Helmet Sold for $7,500

Romare Bearden (American, 1911-1988) “Prevalence of Ritual Series”, 1974 Sold for $17,500

Frank Stella (American, b. 1936) “The Affidavit”, From the Moby Dick Series, 1993, Sold for $13,750

Antique Vargueno Spanish Cabinet Sold for $13,750

8 Minton Pate-Sur-Pate Porcelain Plates Sold for $27,500

Art Deco Cast Iron Mermaid Lawn Sprinkler, Sold for $4,050

George Nakashima Kataro Shirayamadani 4 Sap Walnut Captain’s Chairs Rookwood Vase Sold for $8,125 Sold for $6,250

Celebrate Your BIG EVENT In Material Culture’s Dramatic & Inspiring Space!

Built in 1920 and occupying the former train station of the landmark Atwater Kent Radio Factory, Material Culture offers a striking and memorable backdrop for any occasion, with towering ceilings, generous expanses of glittering light, and galleries adorned with architectural elements and artwork from around the globe.

Delicious Food: all food is prepared in-house by Baba Olga’s Kitchen under the direction of acclaimed Chef Aliza Green, the James Beard award-winning author of 15 cookbooks and food guides. Our exciting and diverse menu is prepared from the heart, made-from-scratch using the best local, seasonal, and sustainable ingredients. It’s delicious food you can feel good about eating and proud to invite your guests to share.

Convenience: Material Culture is centrally located in the East Falls section of Philadelphia with free, unlimited parking. Just 11 minutes from the Philadelphia Museum of Art, 13 minutes from 30th St. Station, 15 minutes from Center City, and 22 minutes from Philadelphia Intl. Airport.

Contact: Events Coordinator, Samantha Matlock samantha@materialculture.com, Telephone: 215 849 8030

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