![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)
Silk Fashion
![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 SILK OR LACE EVENING GOWNS, LATE 1930s: 1 w/ crimson horizontally ruched velvet bodice & black crepe attached ankle length flared skirt, good; 1 black Chantilly lace evening gown, sweetheart neckline w/ self-ruffle, fitted bodice, flared fl](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686630_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![FOUR EMBELLISHED SILK JACKETS OR COATS, c. 1895 & c. 1900: 1 jacket of black taffeta heavily embellished w/ black soutache, silk ribbon, applied taffeta medallions w/ soutache & looped braid, lined w/ black silk & cotton lace, 1900, very good; 1 evening coat](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686531_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![CHINOISERIE PJs, EVENING DRESS & SUEDE ENSEMBLE, JAPAN & PARIS, 1930-1980s: 2-pc plum floral patterned silk pajama set embroidered w/ lame dragon motif, 1940s, label "Made in Japan", good; 1 black rayon satin evening dress w/ braided straps, late 1930s, good; 2-pc brown suede](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686442_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)
![WOOL WEDDING COAT & LINEN FROCK COAT, c. 1885 & c. 1840: 1 wedding coat of black wool twill w/ brown silk braid edging & black silk twill lining, 1885, very good; 1 frock coat of natural colored linen w/ notched collar, vest pocket, piped collar, CF & cuffs](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686389_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![CHRISTIAN LACROIX SILK SEPARATES & UNGARO DAY DRESS, PARIS, 1980-1990s: 1 black & white houndstooth plaid day dress w/ white cotton pique collar & asymmetrical lapel, label “Ungaro, Paris”; 2 pieces both w/ label “Christian Lacroix”: 1 printed silk chiffon](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686360_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![TWO SILK CREPE DAY OR WEDDING DRESSES, 1920-1930: 1 rust colored silk crepe day dress w/ draped front collar, self-covered buttons at CB neck & to wrists of long sleeves, c. 1930; 1 novelty puckered silk crepe country wedding dress w/ attached calais](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686342_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![Chinese Silk Embroidered Robe, 20th Century: Property of a Private Collector, Savannah, GA Description: Chinese Silk Embroidered Robe, 20th Century, the silk robe with cream edges and floral embroidery, with blue lining, with knot button clo](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4098/332501/179394441_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717710159)
![Hermes Silk Scarf, Nikko: Hermes Silk Scarf, Nikko Signed, designed by Vladimir Rybaltchenko. Floating Chinese beauties on a white and aqua ground, with Hermes box. 35 by 35 in.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1415/329115/177515458_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717446512)
![ONE SPOON BONNET & TWO HATS, 1840s & c. 1890: 1 straw spoon bonnet w/ boucle silk net applied to brim extending into lappets & as neck flounce, cloth flowers & bud, silk tulle brim facing, chine & manipulated pink silk taffeta ribbon manipulated](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686570_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![TWO FRINGED CREPE EVENING GOWNS, 1945-1948: 2-pc evening ensemble c/o of dress & bolero-style jacket of black rayon crepe w/ rows of black fringe, dress w/ gathered self-fabric straps, bodice fitted w/ darts, left side zip closure, collarless j](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686458_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![Hermes Silk Scarf, Art des Steppes: Hermes Silk Scarf, Art des Steppes Signed, designed by Annie Faivre, issued in 1991. Fully dressed horses amidst stylized foliage and motifs on a white ground, with Hermes box. 35 by 35 in.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1415/329115/177515453_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717446512)
![Duchess of Windsor | Cream Silk Blouses: A group of custom-made cream, ivory silk, and satin blouses owned by Wallis Simpson, the Duchess of Windsor. Three ivory, cream-colored sleeveless/short-sleeved blouses, one Balenciaga haute couture,](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1013/332783/179538604_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718224512)
![Zoran Black Silk Open Jacket, Italy: Zoran black silk open jacket with gathered sleeves. 100% silk. Made in Italy. Measures approx. 22 inches across chest. Some wear to material including blemishes observed. Zoran, Zoran jacket, ladies d](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3283/331938/179069400_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717191811)
![1992 Equestrian Graphic Print Jacket: Vintage 1992 equestrian motif black multi color graphic print bomber jacket. Material feels like silk. Measures approx. 22 inches across chest. Some wear to material consistent with exposure. ladies j](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3283/332782/179538444_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717792634)
![In the Qing Dynasty, the silk dragon robe: H:145cm?W:190cm](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8160/333949/180443246_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718899206)
![Rick Ross | Photo-Matched Versace Silk Dress Shirts: A grouping of two Versace silk logo-patterned dress shirts. Rick Ross wore the black, white, and gold with Barocco print in his 2017 music video "Idols Become Rivals" from his ninth studio album Bette](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1013/333727/180288306_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718664798)
![THREE EVENING OR PARTY DRESSES, USA, 1953-1958: 1 sleeveless evening dress of sheer blue polyester knit w/ square neck & band of appliquéd white & blue flowers w/ beading across B, ruched torso, CB zip closure, c. 1953, excellent; 1 evening dress](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686456_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![TWO SILK VELVET DAY DRESSES, NEW JERSEY & NEW YORK, 1924 & 1929: 1 long sleeve day dress of brown silk velvet trimmed w/ off-white lace, 1924, good; 1 dress of black velvet w/ CF lace insert, cream silk lining, 1929, very good. Deaccessioned by the Valentine Museum](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686415_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)
![THREE SILK AFTERNOON OR LINGERIE DRESSES, 1910-1915: 1 day dress of ecru silk shantung trimmed w/ chemical lace & black silk cummerbund, 1912, very good; 1 lingerie dress of cream silk overlaid w/ tambour embroidered tulle, aqua velvet ribbons w/ pearl](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686369_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![Chinese Red Silk Embroidery Butterfly Robe: Chinese Red Silk Embroidery Butterfly Robe (VERY GOOD CONDITION) Chinese Rich Red Silk Embroidery Butterfly Robe Beautiful Vintage / Antique Chinese Rich Red Silk Embroidery Butterfly Robe 53 inches s](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6290/333898/180417796_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718808669)
![Vintage Antique Chinese Silk Red Jacket ? Qing Dynasty: Vintage Antique Chinese Silk Red Jacket Qing Dynasty Condition is great ! Dimension? 33.5 in. high, 51 in. wide.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6290/333898/180417794_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718988717)
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![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 […]