![A woven kashmir shawl, circa 1840, the ivory central: A woven kashmir shawl, circa 1840, the ivory central field with four embroidered botehs, the remainder of the shawl densely woven with interlocking foliate botehs in pale green, red, black, pale blue](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/504/53213/25552741_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1395915726)
Kerry Taylor Auctions
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Kerry Taylor Auctions is the leading specialist auction house for antique, vintage fashion and textiles.
Our auctions include rare antique garments right through to street style by designers such as Emillio Pucci, Ossie Clark, Andre Courreges, Pierre Cardin and Vivienne Westwood to sublime Couture confections by Dior, Chanel and Vionnet. Accessories sold include shoes, gloves, hats, fans, handbags and costume jewellery. The textiles included are wide ranging including lace, linens, quilts, embroidered pictures from the 17th to the 19th century centuries, embroidered samplers, Paisley, Kashmir and Norwich shawls, Oriental and European textiles and fabric swatch books. We also auction antique fashion plates, photographs and literature.
Kerry Taylor joined Sotheby's in 1979, and became one of the youngest auctioneers in the company's history at the age of 21. At Sotheby's New Bond Street she re-established costume and textile sales and became Director in charge of all Collectors areas, special theme sales and celebrity sales. During her time there she handled a number of important collections including the Duke & Duchess of Windsor collection, the Castle Howard Ballets Russes collection as well as the celebrity wardrobes of Ava Gardner, Geri Halliwell and Robbie Williams.
Kerry left in 2003 to set up her own auction business - Kerry Taylor Auctions, specializing in the fields she loves - costume and textiles. She also continues to act as textile consultant to Sotheby's, advising their international network of offices and regularly assists major museums with valuations, applications for funding and sits on the UK Government's Export Review board. Kerry regularly contributes to television programmes, and is frequently consulted by the press for her expert knowledge of vintage fashion. In 2007 the Guardian voted her one of their 'women of the year'. Kerry has been profiled in British Vogue and the New York Times.
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See All![A woven kashmir shawl, circa 1840, the ivory central: A woven kashmir shawl, circa 1840, the ivory central field with four embroidered botehs, the remainder of the shawl densely woven with interlocking foliate botehs in pale green, red, black, pale blue](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/504/53213/25552741_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1395915726)
![Dame Margot Fonteyn's dance dress for the ballet: Dame Margot Fonteyn's dance dress for the ballet 'Giselle', circa 1962, with stamped and inked label 'Royal Opera House, Production: Giselle, Act1; name: Fonteyn', with pale blue fitted bodice edged i](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/504/56463/27634355_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1401973127)
![An Hermès ox-blood box leather Kelly bag, 2001, blind: An Hermès ox-blood box leather Kelly bag, 2001, blind stamp E, with gold plated hardware, complete with fob, keys and padlock, and storage bags, 29cm, 11.5in long](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/504/82042/42530311_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1447417287)
![A fine embroidered satin altar frontal, probably made: A fine embroidered satin altar frontal, probably made from an un-cut skirt panel, Chinese, mid 19th century, the midnight blue ground worked with lishui striped earth and sea border, the waves tossed](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/504/79151/41249065_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1443455997)
![Five embroidered ladies' informal robes, Chinese, late: Five embroidered ladies' informal robes, Chinese, late 19th century, comprising a padded navy blue satin winter example, the others of silk damask with embroidered sleeve bands or trim (5)](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/504/53213/25552497_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1395915726)
![A jacket of Persian brocaded satin, 19th century. woven: A jacket of Persian brocaded satin, 19th century. woven with flowering plant repeats and edged with Safavid floral braid which is piped with block printed cotton, the front closure applied with silver](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/504/61342/30506867_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1411385962)
![An Alexander McQueen fox and cashmere knit coat and: An Alexander McQueen fox and cashmere knit coat and matching stocking-boots, 'The Girl Who Lived in the Tree' collection, Autumn-Winter, 2008-9, with woven label and metal tag, size 42, with beige ara](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/504/56463/27634875_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1401973127)
![A Chanel black caviar leather double flap bag, 2008,: A Chanel black caviar leather double flap bag, 2008, numbered to the interior, without authentication card but with copy of original receipt, with silvered CC clasp, leather threaded chain shoulder st](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/504/72931/37628263_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1433162617)
![Gold designer jewellery, comprising: Ilias Lalounis 18k: Gold designer jewellery, comprising: Ilias Lalounis 18k 'bird' ring, size P; a Bulgari 18k gold chain with 'Roman' coin medallion; a Webb 18k gold link bracelet (3)](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/504/67420/34311431_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1423229629)
![A Resht panel, Persian, circa 1860, the black central: A Resht panel, Persian, circa 1860, the black central panel delicately worked in chain stitched in vivid purple and green edged arabesques, ferns and blooms, the scarlet border with embroidered and ap](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/504/53213/25552589_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1395915726)
![A large and fine circular Resht cover, Persian, circa: A large and fine circular Resht cover, Persian, circa 1860, with central foliate medallion, the black wool ground completely covered in floral appliqués, the outer borders with embroidered tassels](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/504/53213/25552591_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1396618604)
![A woman's embroidered navy satin informal robe,: A woman's embroidered navy satin informal robe, changfu, circa 1900, worked in shades of blue and white in peking knot and satin stitch with peonies and butterflies, ivory satin sleeve bands; together](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/504/79151/41249083_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1443455997)
![A group of modern designer eveningwear, approx 9: A group of modern designer eveningwear, approx 9 ensembles including Temperley black tulle evening gown; Celine grey cotton panelled dress; Diane von Furstenburg wrap-dress and others by Prada, Robert](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/504/79151/41248389_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1443455997)
![An Alexander McQueen moth print satin kaftan,: An Alexander McQueen moth print satin kaftan, pre-collection Spring-Summer, 2007, label dated 2006, size 40 and with shop tags, button closure to front, inset cuffs to the side panels, with top-stitch](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/504/56463/27634871_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1401973127)
![A Louis Vuitton 'Ophelie' red lizard skin vanity bag,: Description: A Louis Vuitton 'Ophelie' red lizard skin vanity bag, 2000, Varanus Niloticus, stamped to interior, with gilt clasp and tag engraved with 'LV', approx 17 by 20cm excluding handle Please n](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/504/131433/66784255_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1542725116)
![A lady's embroidered lilac silk lantern pleated skirt,: A lady's embroidered lilac silk lantern pleated skirt, Chinese, circa 1920. the front and back densely embroidered with butterflies and peonies in floss silks and couched gilt threads; and an embroide](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/504/61342/30506967_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1411385962)
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