![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)
Silk Fashion
![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 COTTON WEDDING GOWNS, 1869-1870: 1 wedding gown c/o dress, trained petticoat & belt of white cotton tobacco cloth & glazed cotton, trimmed w/ blond silk lace & self-ruffles, wax orange blossom flowers & crocheted buttons, 1869; 1 wed](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686410_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![Russian Sable Fur Coat: Russian Sable Fur CoatPer consignor, coat is Russian Sable fur, has silk lining, hickory in color with coffee undertones. Hook closure and double pockets. Sleeve length is approx 26" from top of shoul](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/213/333099/180030429_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718393571)
![Hermes French Designer Silk Mens Neckties 5pc. LOT: An estate lot of five (5) Hermes Paris men's French designer 100% silk fashion neck ties. Various colors and designs. All with HERMES manufacturer labels. Largest measures approximately 62" long x 3.5](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4708/332906/179691999_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717971821)
![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)
![EVENING GOWN & PATTERNED SILK OVERDRESS, 1865-1870: 2-pc entirely hand sewn cream silk ottoman evening gown c/o back lacing Swiss bodice w/ neckline & slashed sleeves formerly trimmed w/ silk tulle, trained skirt w/ deep compound box pleats at CB, cott](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686585_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![THREE PARTY OR EVENING DRESSES, 1928-1942: 1 party dress & belt of pale mauve moiré silk stenciled w/ multicolored floral pattern, 1928, label “Millards, very good; 1 evening dress of black silk crepe w/ sleeve insertions of black silk chif](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686311_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)
![Long Crystal Fox Fur Coat: Long Crystal Fox Fur CoatPer consignor, coat is crystal fox fur with shawl collar. Coat has silk lining, mocha in color with caramel and cream undertones. Hook closure and double pockets. Sleeve lengt](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/213/333099/180030767_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718393571)
![Duchess of Windsor | 1970 Givenchy Haute Couture Cream Silk Crepe Evening Gown: A Hubert de Givenchy haute couture evening gown, composed of cream silk crepe with beaded embellishment at the waist, belonging to Wallis Simpson, Duchess of Windsor. Simpson was photographed wearing](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1013/332783/179538607_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718224512)
![HERMES VENDANGES SILK SCARF NIB 90cm: Wicker basket with grapes and leaves, still in original box / Measurements: 35" sq / 90 cm sq/ Box - 9.5" square](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/49/333222/179889329_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718294549)
![HOSTESS PALAZZO JUMPSUIT ENSEMBLE, NEW YORK, 1930s: 2-pc paisley printed ribbed silk sleeveless jumpsuit w/ matching jacket, label “Nat Lewis Paris, New York”, good. Provenance: From the Estate of Lydia Gordon. Measurements & condition report a](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686352_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![ASSUITE, EVENING JACKETS & FRINGED SHAWL, 1920-1940s: 1 silver on cream assuite shawl, fair; 1 black lace evening bolero, 1930s, good; 1 cream silk lace evening jacket, very good; 1 black tricot fringed shawl, 1940s, very good. Measurements & condition r](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686322_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![HERMES CASHMERE SILK SHAWL "FLEURS ET PLUMES": Scarf "Fleurs et Plumes par Hermes" by Leigh P Cook, 70% cashmere 30% silk w/ tag, with box / Measurements: 140cm/55" squareDISCLAIMER: ****WHILE THE DESIGNER ITEMS IN OUR SALE ARE FROM A HIGH-END EST](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/49/333222/179889483_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718294549)
![SEVEN DESIGNER TOPS, USA & EUROPE, LATE 20TH C: 2-pc coral wool c/o blazer & blouse, label "J.Tiktiner Cote A'zur-Nice, Made in France"; 1 black & bronze floral patterned chiffon & lace bodysuit, label "A'nue Ligne Petite"; 1 printed silk double br](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686463_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![HERMES SILK "les PIVOINES" SCARF VAUZELLES 90cm: by Christiane Vauzelles / 100% silk w/ tag / Measurements: 90cm/35" squareDISCLAIMER: ****WHILE THE DESIGNER ITEMS IN OUR SALE ARE FROM A HIGH-END ESTATE, WE ARE NOT EXPERTS ON THESE LUXURY BRANDS. BU](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/49/333222/179889481_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718294549)
![SILK & VELVETEEN JUMPSUIT, LATE 1930s: Evening jumpsuit w/ chartreuse silk crepe top w/ black velvet covered square buttons & black velveteen wide leg pants, bodice fair, pants good. Measurements & condition report available upon request.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686333_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718233487)
![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)
![PEARL EMBROIDERED PATTERNED SILK DINNER DRESS, c. 1891: Patterned white silk dinner dress w/ bead & faux pearl passementerie, very good. Measurements & condition report available upon request.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686316_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
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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 […]