![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)
![THREE DAY OR AFTERNOON DRESSES, 1890-1897: 2-pc afternoon dress of Italian Renaissance patterned silk w/ silk moire collar, epaulet SH puffs & silk chiffon yoke & cuffs, 1897, poor-fair; 1 day dress of light brown raised patterned wool in tuli](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686378_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![VIONNET BIAS CUT SILK SATIN EVENING DRESS, PARIS, LATE 1920s: Brown & cream crepe back silk satin, label “Madeleine Vionnet, #10640”. Poor condition. Provenance: From the Estate of Lydia Gordon. Measurements & condition report available upon request.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686649_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717965195)
![TWO SILK OR WOOL DAY DRESSES, 1858 & 1863: 1 entirely hand sewn day dress of tan, black & cream plaid silk taffeta trimmed w/ black velvet ribbon, matching collar of white work embroidered batiste, lined w/ cambric, 1858; 1 dress of brown wool](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686419_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![ONE EVENING & ONE MOURNING GOWN, PARIS, 1860s: 2-pc evening dress & sash of blush pink silk faille w/ hand run silk net to neckline, pink silk satin ribbon trim & bows, matching wax floral crown, 1862-1864, label “Robes A. Maugas, 82 Rue N. des](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686423_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![PIERRE CARDIN WOOL DAY DRESS, PARIS, 1960s: 2-pc yellow wool blend day dress c/o bodice w/ draped self-bow & skirt w/ gimp, label “Pierre Cardin Designed in Paris for Miss Bonwit”, very good. Measurements & condition report available up](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686440_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![THREE DAY OR DINNER DRESSES, NEW YORK, 1909-1919: 1 day dress of black wool/silk bombazine, cuffs, cummerbund & hem trimmed w/ black satin, collar/insert & lower sleeves of fine black mm lace, black floral embroidered applique & jet ornament, c. 1908](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686409_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![TWO UNGARO MINI DRESSES, PARIS, 1980-1990s: 1 resist printed orange & white ribbed silk minidress w/ CF buttons & self-covered belt, “Ungaro, Solo Donna”, excellent; 1 white wool twill w/ green pinstripe day dress, silk lining, “Ungar](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686430_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![TWO VINTAGE DAY DRESSES & ONE ENSEMBLE, 1960-1970s: 1 mid century modern long sleeve double knit yellow, blue & tangerine erratic diamond geometric print dress w/ original tie belt, excellent; 2-pc belted navy synthetic twill dress & coat ensemble, dre](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686439_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)
![TWO SILK VELVETEEN VISITING DRESSES, 1903 & 1905: 2-pc suit of purple silk velveteen & purple wool trimmed w/ soutache braid, faceted buttons, white & metallic ribbon & purple taffeta, 1903; 2-pc dress of brown silk velveteen w/ self-fabric belt, tri](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686420_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![ONE MOURNING & ONE WALKING DRESS, ST. LOUIS, 1905-1906: 3-pc mourning dress of black bombazine blend c/o bodice & skirt trimmed w/ black silk bobbin lace, t/w black silk taffeta petticoat, 1905, excellent; 2-pc walking dress in shades of blue & horizontall](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686388_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![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)
![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)
![Burberry Brit Black Merino Wool Knit Mini Length Dress or Long Top size L: Burberry Brit Black Merino Wool Knit Mini Length Dress or Long Top size L A black casual dress by Burberry to look stylish everyday !! It features mini length, long sleeves with signature check lining](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333480/180074661_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718743930)
![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/5584/333480/180075070_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718743930)
![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/5584/333486/180078960_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718743930)
![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/5584/333486/180079165_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718743930)
![Twin Set Simona Barbieri Brown Jacquard Wool Knit Short Sleeves Knee Dress sz S: Twin Set Simona Barbieri Brown Jacquard Wool Knit Short Sleeves Knee Dress sz S A brown dress by Simona Barbieri to look stylish everyday wherever you go!! It features knee length, short sleeves, plea](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333480/180075001_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718743930)
![Vanessa Bruno Black Wool Fine Knit Long Sleeves Cowl Neck Mini Dress: Vanessa Bruno Black Wool Fine Knit Long Sleeves Cowl Neck Mini Dress A black dress by Vanessa Bruno to look stylish everyday wherever you go!! It features mini length, long sleeves, cowl neckline, ple](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333480/180074679_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718743930)
![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/5584/333480/180074868_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718743930)
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 […]