![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)
![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)
![COLLECTION OF EVENING OUTERWEAR, PARIS, 1924-1939: 1 coat of blue velvet w/ light brown rabbit fur collar, cuffs & tiered hem, 1924, label “Marthyl, Paris”, good; 1 evening jacket of purple silk panne velvet trimmed w/ dyed duck feathers, 1930](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686383_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![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)
![TWO EMBROIDERED EVENING DRESSES FOR SALVAGE OR STUDY, 1919: 1 evening dress of dusty rose silk & sienna net w/ metallic gold embroidered bands & applique’, multicolored sequins & variety of beads; 1 dinner dress of black silk & net embroidered w/ pink & whit](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686398_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![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)
![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)
![ONE SILK CREPE KIMONO & ONE SILK TEA GOWN, USA, c. 1920 & c. 1933: 1 kimono of green silk crepe printed w/ multicolored autumn garden scene including birds & butterflies, corded sash belt, scarlet silk lining, “Mm. Butterfly Silks, San Francisco,” c. 1920, ex](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686472_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![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)
![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)
![FRINGED CRIMSON CREPE EVENING GOWN & CAPELET, USA, c. 1930: 2-pc evening ensemble c/o dress & cape of crimson crepe w/ attached fringe, sleeveless dress w/ scoop neck, self belt & long fringe diagonally starting at hips, matching capelet w/ fringe to hem & rhi](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686313_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)
![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)
![BEADED EVENING DRESSES & ONE LAME’ CAPE FOR STUDY OR SALVAGE, c. 1926-1928: 1 sleeveless evening dress of black net w/ black & blue beads & sequins, pink silk flower at W, c. 1928, (slip N/I) fair-good; 1 evening dress of off-white silk chiffon w/ off-white net, silver & glas](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686466_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![TWO SILK EVENING DRESSES, c. 1933 & c. 1940: 1 sleeveless evening dress, orange & fuschia silk decorated w/ gold lamé spot leaf motif, integrated underdress of purple, c. 1933, fair; 1 evening dress of black silk net & taffeta, horsehair hem &](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686488_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)
![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)
![TWO SHOT OR MOIRE SILK DAY DRESSES, c. 1844 & c. 1857: 1 day dress of green & purple shot floral patterned silk w/ purple silk cord passementerie applique’ & thread covered buttons, lined w/ brown cotton, c. 1844; 1 dress of blue & brown striped silk mo](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686400_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 […]