![SILK EVENING DRESS, DRESSING GOWN & COTTON WORK DRESS, 1923 & 1929: 1 evening dress of buttercream silk crepe backed satin trimmed w/ yellow silk moire wide ribbon, 1929, very good; 1 black silk georgette dressing gown w/ applied starburst at CB & trailing elbow lengt](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686397_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
Silk Fashion
![SILK EVENING DRESS, DRESSING GOWN & COTTON WORK DRESS, 1923 & 1929: 1 evening dress of buttercream silk crepe backed satin trimmed w/ yellow silk moire wide ribbon, 1929, very good; 1 black silk georgette dressing gown w/ applied starburst at CB & trailing elbow lengt](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686397_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![Rich Red Sheared Mink Fur Coat: Rich Red Sheared Mink Fur CoatRich red sheared mink fur coat by Peter Monett adorned with gold-tone collar button. Silk lined, hook closure, double pocket, size S. Collar to hem length: 31", shoulder](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/213/333099/180030769_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718393571)
![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)
![TWO SILK AFTERNOON DRESSES, 1915: 1 dress of off-white china silk trimmed w/ off-white net & chemical lace, elbow length sleeves, 1915, very good; 1 dress of black silk net edged w/ black silk charmeuse, orange silk velvet bodice inse](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686406_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![TWO PATTERNED SILK OR EMBROIDERED TEA GOWNS, 1880 & 1889: 1 pink patterned silk trained tea gown w/ woven floral sprig motif trim, ecru silk ribbon collar, lapel, cuff & flat H bow, 1889; 1 black silk bustled tea gown hand embroidered w/ flowering vine motif](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686368_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)
![TWO SILK SUMMER EVENING COATS, 1920: 1 cocoon evening coat of orange & pink to blue shot silk chiffon w/ encased heavy chemical lace to cuff & above hem, tangerine silk chiffon floating panel across back SHs terminating in gray silk tass](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686312_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)
![SILK DRESSING ROBE, TEA DRESS & COLONIAL FANCY DRESS COSTUME, 1925-1935: 1 Colonial fancy dress ensemble c/o dress & petticoat of white cotton printed w/ blue, pink & yellow floral motif & light-blue cotton trimmed w/ white embroidery & black velvet ribbon, 1935, good; 1 d](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686318_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![Set of Two Hermes Silk Twilly Scarves: Set of Two Hermes Silk Twilly Scarves Signed. Orange with a brighter orange paint splash motif, with ribbon-tied cylindrical carton. Length 33 in.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1415/329115/177513123_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717446512)
![LADIES & GENTS DRAGON EMBROIDERED KIMONO STYLE ROBES, 1935 & 1945: 1 man’s dressing gown of maroon silk satin embroidered w/ orange & white silk dragons, 1945, very good; 1 kimono style robe of cream silk w/ blue & white ombre embroidery in dragon motif, attached b](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686380_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![EMBROIDERED SILK VELVET & LAME’ EVENING DRESS, 1925: Black silk velvet evening dress embroidered w/ rhinestone & variety of silvered beads, integrated slip w/ silver lame neckline, 1925, good-very good; t/w dress of silver & copper metallic tambour work](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686379_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![BEADED SILK SATIN & CHIFFON EVENING GOWN, 1930: Black silk crepe evening gown w/ crepe chiffon overlay & pronged rhinestone nailheads, crystal bugle beads & bubble buttons, scoop neck w/ chiffon edge, three-quarter length modified butterfly sleeve,](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686367_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![THREE VELVET OR WOOL COATS, 1910-1925: 1 coat of black cisele velvet on black satin ground w/ repeat floral pattern, trimmed w/ squirrel fur, lined in grey silk, 1925, excellent-fur fair; 1 cocoon coat of sapphire blue stamped velvet in fa](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686392_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)
![Chinese Xiapei Silk Embroidered Dragon Vest: Chinese Xiapei Silk Embroidered Dragon Women's Court Vest 42''x26''. Gold thread imperial five-clawed dragons with central pheasant mandarin square rank badges. Some minor loss to tassels. Overall exc](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1400/333494/180083525_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718395273)
![Shiraleah Embroidered Silk Lobster Clutch: Marked on tag Shiraleah. A blue toned clutch with embroidered red lobster on exterior with a red silk interior. Approx 10 x 4 x 0.75 inches Minor pulling to threading due to age and use Silk lined clu](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3283/331938/179068942_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717191811)
![Laura BIAGIOTTI Red Silk Golf Scarf: Laura BIAGIOTTI red and gold scarf with gold motif. Material feels like silk. Signed to right corner. Measures approx. 33 x 34 inches. Some wear to material and blemishes observed. Laura BIAGIOTTI, La](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3283/331938/179068941_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717191811)
![A YELLOW-GROUND SILK DRAGON BROCADE CEREMONIAL ROBE 西藏 19世紀末: A YELLOW-GROUND SILK DRAGON BROCADE CEREMONIAL ROBE 西藏 19世紀末 黃地織彩雲金龍紋法衣 Tibet, late 19th centur](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/533/332465/179306442_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717601045)
![A Chinese purple silk summer robe, circa 1900,: A Chinese purple silk summer robe, circa 1900, with embroidered panels depicting butterflied and blossom to the collar, side panels and sleaves, depicting butterflies and blossoms; a manchou black sil](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/503/333108/179823341_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718267699)
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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 […]