![TWO LACE & SILK EVENING GOWNS & IRISH CROCHET LACE COAT, 1912: 2-pc evening ensemble c/o dress & coat of off-white Irish crochet lace, dress w/ overlay of off-white silk chiffon at right SH from back to front W & black velvet waistband, dress very good-lining fai](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686302_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
Velvet Dresses & Gowns
![TWO LACE & SILK EVENING GOWNS & IRISH CROCHET LACE COAT, 1912: 2-pc evening ensemble c/o dress & coat of off-white Irish crochet lace, dress w/ overlay of off-white silk chiffon at right SH from back to front W & black velvet waistband, dress very good-lining fai](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686302_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![TWO DEVORE VELVET EVENING DRESSES, c. 1925 & c. 1927: 1 evening dress of devore silk velvet on chiffon ground w/ sections in fine looped metallic thread, embroidered w/ amber beads & turquoise faceted glass stones, c. 1927; 1 dress of orange devore velve](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686304_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![TWO FLORAL PRINTED SILK PARTY DRESSES, USA, c. 1935: 1 bias cut silk garden party dress printed w/ multi-colored floral pattern on black ground & attached black tulle capelet w/ applied floral cutouts, label “Bergdorf Goodman”, good; 1 blue silk](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686307_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![TWO BLACK SILK VELVET EVENING GOWNS, c. 1930: 1 evening dress of black silk velvet w/ net yoke, sweetheart neckline w/ ruched CF & trained skirt; 1 evening dress of black silk velvet w/ cowl neck, long dolman sleeves, button closure & trained flo](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686426_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![TWO SHOT OR PATTERNED SILK AFTERNOON GOWNS, USA, 1897-1898: 2-pc dress of dark purple patterned silk woven gray boteh motif w/ purple silk chiffon & knotted net overlay terminating in miniature silk covered glands, velvet W band to box at left front H, label �](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686308_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![THREE BLACK SILK DAY OR DINNER DRESSES, 1895-1905: 1 black silk bodice w/ tulle collar & cuff, c. 1890, w/ mismatched skirt of black ribbed silk w/ black silk velvet ribbon, c. 1895, fair; 2-pc dinner dress of black silk taffeta edged w/ soutache & ap](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686325_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![ONE TAFFETA AFTERNOON DRESS & ONE CISELE VELVET DAY DRESS, c. 1878-1885: 2-pc afternoon dress of grey silk taffeta & cafe au lait silk satin, embroidered appliques w/ metallic thread, iridescent & garnet beads & copper threads, black Chantilly lace, c. 1885, good-trim fair](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686314_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![Princess Diana | Catherine Walker Black Velvet Evening Gown: A black velvet evening gown designed by Catherine Walker for Princess Diana, not photographed in public. The Victorian revival gown features a fitted bodice with a Basque waist and a full voluminous s](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1013/332783/179538552_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718224512)
![TWO WOOL OR SILK DAY DRESSES, NEW YORK, c. 1895 & c. 1905: 2-pc dress of beige brushed wool w/ lilac silk velvet, crepe de chine & corded tape lace, attached lavender shot silk petticoat w/ ruffle hem, very good; 1 dress of black silk satin & mesh ribbon stri](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686489_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)
![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)
![TWO SILK VELVET OR SATIN EVENING GOWNS, 1932 & 1935: 1 sleeveless black velvet evening dress w/ cowl neck, drop W, matching headpiece w/ pink floral bouquet, side zip closure, 1932, very good; 1 sleeveless evening dress of pieced, black & cream crepe ba](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686418_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![Vintage Linea Donna Evening Gown: Vintage Linea Donna evening gown featuring a layered bodice and sleeves of black velvet, blue silk embroidered and cutout accents to a full skirt in the blue silk with black embroidery and cutouts. Go](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8646/332646/179436935_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717734196)
![Dolce & Gabbana Mini Dress, Size 42: About the Item - Neutral color - Velvet finish - Crew neck line - Long balloon sleeves - Above the knee length - Made in Italy Designer: Dolce & Gabbana Dimensions: Length: 35.25 in (89.54 cm)Marked S](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/331788/178977411_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717530593)
![Vintage Sonia Rykiel Black Lace and Velvet Slip Dress with Jacket Set, Size 38: About the Item Product details: Black cotton slip dress with spaghetti straps and slit on the side. Measurements: 32" bust, 26" waist, 33" hips, 13.5" slit. Black floral lace with black velvet, featur](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/331788/178977715_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717530593)
![New Tom Ford Metallic Amethyst Lace Cocktail Dress 40 - 4: About the Item New Tom Ford Metallic Amethyst Lace Cocktail Dress It size 40 - US 4 92% Silk, 8% Elastane Fully lined, attached padded bra inside. Zipped sleeves, back zip closure. Velvet and Lace det](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/331788/178977782_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717530593)
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![General W. T. Sherman’s personal collection heads to market at Fleischer’s May 14](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/173251596_1_x.jpeg)
General W. T. Sherman’s personal collection heads to market at Fleischer’s May 14
COLUMBUS, Ohio — For more than 150 years, the descendants of General William Tecumseh Sherman — Union Army hero and scourge of the Confederate States of America — have preserved and protected his personal effects and collection. But the time has come for these family heirlooms to move to new homes. Fleischer’s Auctions will bring […]
![Judy Garland and Mae West screen-worn gowns turned heads at Freeman’s Hindman Spring Fashion sale](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/172573518_1_x.jpg)
Judy Garland and Mae West screen-worn gowns turned heads at Freeman’s Hindman Spring Fashion sale
CHICAGO — Two Hollywood dresses last sold at auction in 2017 met contrasting fortunes when they returned to the block as part of the Freeman’s Hindman Spring Fashion and Accessories sale on March 12. Judy Garland’s dress from In The Good Old Summertime made a handsome return, but Mae West’s Elsa Schiaparelli gown from Every […]
![Bid Smart Recap: Women Designers](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/124860724_1_x-1.jpg)
Bid Smart Recap: Women Designers
NEW YORK – This debut edition of Bid Smart Recap, which brings together Bid Smart articles on a specific topic, showcases leading women designers of furniture, lighting, and home fittings. Each, with her own visions, has shaped the look and feel of our homes. Gae Aulenti (1927-2012) excelled at translating architectural principles into décor. […]
![Rose Tarlow’s keen eye and fine designs beautify elite spaces](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/lambertus-1.png)
Rose Tarlow’s keen eye and fine designs beautify elite spaces
NEW YORK — Tastemaker Rose Tarlow has had her finger on the pulse of California design since the 1970s, when she opened an antiques store in Los Angeles. She makes combining antiques and eclectic items look effortless, a service she offers through her interior design and furnishings business, now called Rose Tarlow Melrose House. She […]