![GIVENCHY, MISSONI & ANDRE LAUG DAY OR PARTY DRESSES, 1970-1980s: 1 brown resist printed fine wool blend, label “Andre’ Laug, Bis Roma”, excellent; 1 printed & patterned silk party dress, label “Givenchy Nouvelle Boutique”, excellent; 1 linen blend](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686315_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
Contemporary Silk
![GIVENCHY, MISSONI & ANDRE LAUG DAY OR PARTY DRESSES, 1970-1980s: 1 brown resist printed fine wool blend, label “Andre’ Laug, Bis Roma”, excellent; 1 printed & patterned silk party dress, label “Givenchy Nouvelle Boutique”, excellent; 1 linen blend](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686315_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![FOUR SILK DESIGNER OR UNLABELED TOPS, ITALY, 1960-1980s: 1 screen printed silk button-up blouse, label “Ariele, Firenze, Made in Italy”; 1 purple knitted silk vest, label “Missoni, Made in Italy”; 1 black tunic vest embroidered w/ bugle bead](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686324_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![OSCAR DE LA RENTA & UNLABELED BLACK LACE COCKTAIL DRESSES, 1960-EARLY 1990s: 1 long sleeve Chantilly lace party dress over black silk & tulle, label “Oscar de la Renta”, excellent; 1 sleeveless black lace party dress, 1960s, good-very good. Measurements & condition rep](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686330_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![L’HIVER EN POSTE HERMES BLOUSE, PARIS, 1975: Printed twill silk button-up blouse w/ l’Hiver en Poste print by Philippe Ledoux, label “Hermes”, very good. Measurements & condition report available upon request.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686338_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![SCHIAPARELLI & BONNIE CASHIN COATS, PARIS & USA, 1950s & 1970s: 1 mustard silk spring/summer coat w/ CF button closures, front H pockets & draped inverted-V panel over back SHs, label "Schiaparelli Paris"; 1 brown suede trench coat w/ free front & original belt, l](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686433_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![COLLECTION OF MEN'S SUITS, USA, 1954-1959: 3-pc suit of grey & tan herringbone wool, four-pocket waistcoat, jacket half-lined, label “Brooks Brothers” size 40, 1958; 2-pc suit of black and grey checkered wool, lined w/ black rayon, lab](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686407_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![TWO WOOL SKIRT SUITS, USA, 1950-1960: 3-pc wool twill skirt suit w/ swing coat in shades of brown, tan & grey, gold silk crepe linings, c. 1950, label “Utah Tailoring Mills”, very good-excellent; t/w 2-pc green wool shadow gingham](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686348_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![CEIL CHAPMAN COCKTAIL DRESS, USA, c. 1958: Strapless cocktail dress of pink silk satin w/ pleated neckline, L side zipper closure, straight skirt, draped front panel into asymmetrical bow to left H, below knee length, c. 1958, label “Ceil Ch](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686432_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![OSCAR DE LA RENTA COCKTAIL DRESS, USA, EARLY 1980s: Crimson patterned & printed silk w/ black velvet & beaded bow to CF neck, label “Oscar de La Renta”, excellent. Measurements & condition report available upon request.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686321_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![Nice pair Brussels tapestry and silk throw pillows: Nice pair Brussels tapestry and silk throw pillows, 19th/20th c., antique animal tapestry panels to fronts, with contemporary neutral silk backs and tassel trim, unmarked, 21"squ Provenance: A Private](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/188/333755/180612702_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719099552)
![JACQUES HEIM & IRENE BLAZERS, PARIS & USA, 1940-1950s: 1 black wool blazer w/ silk velvet covered buttons, early 1950s, label “Jacques Heim”; 1 black wool jacket w/ silk lining, 1940s, label “Irene Exclusively for Neiman Marcus”, both exce](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686327_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![TWO LACE EVENING OR PARTY DRESSES, 1940-1950s: 1 black mm lace & leno weave screening over cream cotton, late 1940s; 1 French black silk velvet & guipure lace party dress w/ rhinestones, 1950s, both very good. Measurements & condition report avail](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686326_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![A Bayswater easy armchair by Lorfords Contemporary,: A Bayswater easy armchair by Lorfords Contemporary, with tapering legs and castors, upholstered in Fez weave, Aegean from the Guy Goodfellow Collection 90 x 76 x 102cm together with a silk Suzani and](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/503/333109/179824824_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718267767)
![WOOL WALK SUIT JACKET & TAFFETA COCKTAIL DRESS, 1910s & 1950s: 1 pieced black taffeta & tulle cocktail dress, 1950s, good; 1 black ribbed wool jacket w/ black velvet collar, lined in silk, c. 1914-1917, excellent. Measurements & condition report available upon re](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686345_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![THREE AFTERNOON OR EVENING DRESSES, CHICAGO, 1940s: 1 black rayon crepe dinner dress, 1940s, excellent; 1 B&W windowpane check w/ nailheads & attached black taffeta skirt, green grosgrain ribbon at W into flat bow at CB, c. 1940, fair-good; 1 black sil](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686332_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![COLLECTION OF MENSWEAR, CHICAGO, 1910-1955: 3-pc suit of dark blue & grey circle patterned wool w/ black composition buttons, lined w/ dark blue patterned rayon, label “Spencer, Chicago”, dated December 2, 1955; 2-pc jacket & waistcoat](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686402_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![TWO IRENE WOOL SKIRT SUITS, USA, 1944-1955: Both w/ label "Irene": 2-pc wool blend skirt suit w/ patterned brown & blue geometric squares on black ground, c. 1955; 2-pc midnight navy wool skirt suit w/ black satin piping, 1944-53, both excellen](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686359_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![Contemporary Fortuny Silk Upholstered Settee: Contemporary Fortuny Silk Upholstered Settee.Measures 32 inches x 66 inches x 32 inches, seat height 19 inches.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/2514/334231/180609805_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719086544)
![A Bayswater easy armchair by Lorfords Contemporary,: A Bayswater easy armchair by Lorfords Contemporary, on tapering legs with brass castors, upholstered in Susa, White on Indigo fabric by Peter Dunham Textiles 90 x 76 x 102cm together with a silk Suzan](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/503/333109/179824825_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718267767)
![A Tibetan Contemporary wool & silk 12 by 15 hand woven rug: A Tibetan Contemporary wool & silk 12 by 15 hand woven rug. A unique finely woven Tibetan abstract contemporary design hand knotted rug. Please read the condition report before placing your valued bid](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5352/332975/179835308_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718390366)
![Christina Muff, Danish contemporary ceramicist (b. 1971). Large cubist unique sculpture in golden: Christina Muff, Danish contemporary ceramicist (b. 1971). Large cubist unique sculpture in golden stoneware with silk matt glaze. "Silence is golden". Measures: 40 x 17 x 17 cm. In excellent condition](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333447/180042585_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718743930)
![A contemporary Nepalese rug: A contemporary handwoven wool & silk Nepalese rug.Measuring approx 4 ft wide by 6 feet long.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5352/332975/179835536_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718390366)
News about Contemporary Silk
![Lê Thị Lựu ‘Mother and Child’ silk art leads our five top auction results](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Mother-and-Child.jpg)
Lê Thị Lựu ‘Mother and Child’ silk art leads our five top auction results
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![Silk panel from Elizabeth II’s coronation graces Dreweatts May 30-31 sale](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Hi-res-Silk-hanging-1.jpg)
Silk panel from Elizabeth II’s coronation graces Dreweatts May 30-31 sale
LONDON – A decorative portion of a historic silk panel, commissioned to hang in Westminster Abbey for Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation in 1953, will be auctioned at Dreweatts during its Fine Furniture sale, scheduled for Monday, May 30 and Tuesday, May 31. The specially-woven panel was hung as a glorious backdrop, with a range of others, […]
![Hat, shawl & gloves knitted from sea silk grace Hindman’s Dec. 1 fashion auction](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Sea-Silk-Hat-Shawl-Gloves-1.jpg)
Hat, shawl & gloves knitted from sea silk grace Hindman’s Dec. 1 fashion auction
CHICAGO – On December 1, Hindman Auctions will offer sea silk, a highly coveted material, in a one-of-a-kind selection. The sale will offer a hat, shawl and pair of gloves made from knitted sea silk, a substance that is also known as byssus. The items are family heirlooms, which the owners date to around 1920, […]
![Historic Chinese silk scroll up for auction in France](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/2013_0425_YoungKangxi_lead.jpg)
Historic Chinese silk scroll up for auction in France
BORDEAUX, France (AFP) — A section of a silk handscroll depicting a historically important trip by China’s longest-serving emperor is to go up for auction in France on Saturday. Two other Chinese pieces from private French collections will also go under the hammer on that day as part of a sale hosted by auctioneers Alain […]