![THREE SILK DAY OR EVENING GOWNS, 1855 & 1885-1888: 2-pc evening dress of ochre silk taffeta trimmed with off-white lace & satin, full trained skirt w/ applied alternating lace & self ruffle hem, c. 1885; 2-pc day dress of red & multi-colored woven pla](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686310_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
Wool Dresses & Gowns
![THREE SILK DAY OR EVENING GOWNS, 1855 & 1885-1888: 2-pc evening dress of ochre silk taffeta trimmed with off-white lace & satin, full trained skirt w/ applied alternating lace & self ruffle hem, c. 1885; 2-pc day dress of red & multi-colored woven pla](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686310_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![TWO WOOL TEA GOWNS & ONE WRAPPER, 1885-1895: 1 trained celadon wool tea gown hand embroidered in silk thread w/ raised multicolored flowering vine motif, pink satin CF trimmed w/ celadon silk ribbon & off-white machine embroidered net lace, 1885](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686303_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717965157)
![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)
![GIANNI VERSACE WOOL DAY DRESS, ITALY, 1990s: Purple wool long sleeve dress w/ turtleneck & geometric layered skirt, label “Gianni Versace”, excellent. Measurements & condition report available upon request.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686328_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![COUTURE JACQUES GRIFFE & UNLABELED WOOL DAY DRESS, PARIS, 1950-1960: 3-pc grey & cream wool houndstooth skirt suit c/o blazer, skirt & leather belt, 1950s, label “Jacques Griffe”; 1 grey, black & red wool windowpane plaid, c. 1960, both excellent. Measurements](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686323_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![TWO WOOL PARTY OR DAY DRESSES, 1960s: 1 wool crepe party dress w/ gold lame’ cording & pronged paste jewels; 1 scarlet & black colorblock wool crepe day dress, both excellent. Measurements & condition report available upon request.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686329_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![Christian Dior Black Wool Midi Dress, Size 6: About the Item Product details: The dress features crew neck line, short balloon sleeves, midi length flare skirt, rear zip closure and knit finish. Designer: Christian Dior Dimensions: Length: 48 in](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/331788/178977601_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717530593)
![Proenza Schouler Black Wool Mini Coat Dress w/ Buttons Size 4: About the Item Proenza Schouler Black Wool Mini Dress w/ Buttons Size 4 Product details: Size 4 100% wool Long sleeves Mini length Featuring eight front buttons closure and four buttons on the bottom](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/331784/178975965_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717530593)
![Dolce & Gabbana Red Wool Mini Dress Size 42: About the Item Product details: Featuring crew neck line, 3/4 sleeves (measure 18.25 inches long), above the knee length and concealed rear zip closure. Designer: Dolce & Gabbana Brand: Dolce & Gabban](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/331788/178977652_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717530593)
![Claudia Li Black Wool Sleeveless Midi dress, Size 4: About the Item Claudia Li black a-line sleeveless v-neck midi dress. Size 4 with side button detailing, accented with white parallel line stitching along the front and back. Classy and casual. Dimensi](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/331788/178977394_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717530593)
![Vintage PATRICK KELLY Paris Black Long Sleeve Wool Mini Dress Size 42: About the Item Vintage PATRICK KELLY Paris Black Long Sleeve Wool Mini Dress Size 42 Product details: Size 42 Total front lenght is 38" and the back lenght is 45" 85% Wool, 15% Nylon Long Sleeves Rear](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/331788/178977449_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717530593)
![Vintage Balenciaga Navy Knit Mini Dress, Size 40: About the Item Product details: The dress is designed by Balenciaga, it is made out of wool and it features navy knit finish, crew neck line, short sleeves and mini length. Designer: Balenciaga Dimens](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/331784/178976205_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717530593)
![Chanel Black Tweed and Metallic Sleeveless Midi Dress Size 40: About the Item Chanel Black Tweed and Metallic Sleeveless Midi Dress Size 40 Product details: Size 40 Black tweed with metallic detail 92% Wool Featuring front slit design detail Rear zip and hook clo](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/331788/178977735_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717530593)
![Sonia by Sonia Rykiel Blue Tone on Tone Stripes Cap Sleeves Mini Dress size 36: Catherine Malandrino Cotton Top Wool Skirt Striped Mini Gray & White Dress sz 2 Sonia by Sonia Rykiel Blue Tone on Tone Stripes Cap Sleeves Mini Dress size 36 Adorable and sooooo feminne Sonia Rykiel](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/331784/178975992_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717530593)
![Moschino Boutique Black Wool Knit Silk Trim w. Stars Mini Length Dress Size 46: Moschino Boutique Black Wool Knit Silk Trim w. Stars Mini Length Dress Size 46 Feminine yet comfortable, this in this a stunning dress from Moschino Boutique. This wool knit dress it is embellished wi](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/331784/178976226_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717530593)
![Lanvin Anthracite Gray Wool Beaded Collared Mini Winter dress size 40: Lanvin Anthracite Gray Wool Beaded Collared Mini Winter dress size 40 Lanvin " Hiver ( Winter ) 2004 " presents this classy 100% wool dress. Adorned with crystal beads with collared neckline, long sle](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/331784/178976138_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717530593)
![2006 LANVIN Black and Brown Mini Dress, Size 36: About the Item Product details: Black and brown wool dress designed by Lanvin in France, from 2006 collection. The dress features crew neck line, sleeveless, mini length, rear zip closure and ruffled](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/331788/178977911_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717530593)
![Louis Vuitton Black Wool Midi Dress, Size 40: About the Item Product details: The dress is made out of 100% wool, it features mid length, crew neck line and concealed rear zip closure. Designer: Louis Vuitton Dimensions: Length: 43 in (109.22 cm)](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/331788/178977719_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717530593)
![Chanel Black Wool Tweed Short Sleeves Mini Dress Size 38: About the Item Product details: Featuring crew neck, dual front imitated pockets, short sleeves, front lit, rear black zip closure with CC logo, double silk lining with flowers and Chanel logo print.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/331788/178977826_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717530593)
News about Wool Dresses & Gowns
![Christopher Wool exhibit at Guggenheim through Jan. 22](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/2014_0102_ChristopherWool3_lead.jpg)
Christopher Wool exhibit at Guggenheim through Jan. 22
NEW YORK – The Guggenheim Museum’s comprehensive retrospective of the influential American artist Christopher Wool will remain on view through Jan. 22. From his early use of bold text and patterns to his recent abstract works created through collage, erasure and digital manipulation, Wool’s largely monochrome paintings, photographs and works on paper conduct a dynamic […]
![Alexander Calder tapestries are taking off at auction](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Star.jpg)
Alexander Calder tapestries are taking off at auction
NEW YORK – In the 1960s, Alexander Calder (1898-1976) was ready for a new challenge. Having mastered kinetic sculpture and jewelry, he began working with some of France’s most renowned tapestry ateliers in Aubusson, not far from his home in Saché. He was no stranger to textile art, having already handcrafted several of his own […]
![Steve Allison collection of Gaetano Pesce works comes to Lyon & Turnbull April 25-26](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/175003306_1_x.jpeg)
Steve Allison collection of Gaetano Pesce works comes to Lyon & Turnbull April 25-26
LONDON – A cache of works by the Italian architect, artist, and designer Gaetano Pesce (1939-2024) will be offered at Lyon & Turnbull this month. The collection, among the largest in the UK, was formed by the photographer and graphic designer Steve Allison (b. 1948-). The sale runs Thursday, April 25 and Friday, April 26. […]
![Logan Maxwell Hagege headlines Moran’s Art of the American West sale March 12](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/172198604_1_x.jpeg)
Logan Maxwell Hagege headlines Moran’s Art of the American West sale March 12
MONROVIA, Calif. — John Moran Auctioneers presents its first Art of the American West sale of 2024 on Tuesday, March 12 with more than 380 lots ranging from historic to contemporary. The sale includes western bronzes, paintings, Navajo and Pueblo jewelry, Navajo textiles, and Acoma and Zia pottery. The catalog is now open for bidding […]