![Fine 18th C., Ottoman Silk Velvet and Metal Thread Hanging: Fine 18th C., Ottoman Silk Velvet and Metal Thread Hanging. Calligraphic inscription in central medallion. Size: 2'9'' x 4'5'' (84 x 135 cm).](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1459/330472/178185747_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716314547)
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![Fine 18th C., Ottoman Silk Velvet and Metal Thread Hanging: Fine 18th C., Ottoman Silk Velvet and Metal Thread Hanging. Calligraphic inscription in central medallion. Size: 2'9'' x 4'5'' (84 x 135 cm).](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1459/330472/178185747_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716314547)
![MECKLENBURG CO. / UNION CO., NORTH CAROLINA PICTORIAL NEEDLEWORK SAMPLER: MECKLENBURG CO. / UNION CO., NORTH CAROLINA PICTORIAL NEEDLEWORK SAMPLER, silk on linen, ten alphabet rows segmented by horizontal bands of decorative stitching with "MUH" initials at the en](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1107/332767/179529478_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717788471)
![Gracie Studio 8 Panel Chinoiserie Screen, c 1960: Grace Studio 8 Panel Screen. Circa 1960s. Chinoiserie scene on silk. Back painted in light rose color. Canvas painted hinges. With brass water fowl end supports96H x 17.5" W (8 Panels)Property from a](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3975/332481/179316440_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717614851)
![A RARE IMPERIAL BROCADE EDICT FROM THE QIANLONG PERIOD, China, dated 1761: h cm 333 x l cm 31Written on various silk brocades of different colors with a dense cloud pattern on the inside and a lotus scroll on the outside, it is made as an hand scroll readable from left to ri](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8429/332298/179221821_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717438328)
![MIDDLESEX / NORFOLK CO., MASSACHUSETTS NEEDLEWORK SAMPLER: MIDDLESEX / NORFOLK CO., MASSACHUSETTS NEEDLEWORK SAMPLER, silk on linen, six alphabet, one numeral, and one pictorial rows segmented by horizontal bands of decorative stitching, middle row](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1107/332767/179529482_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717788471)
![4pc VINTAGE HERMES SCARF LOT: Includes: - "New Spring" scarf BOX, with pillow and paper inside, This specific scarf is not included. 4"H x 10"W x 10"D- "H Cheval" silk scarf by Anamorphie 26"/66cm square 100% silk -"Gavroche" silk](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/49/333222/179889479_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718294549)
![Chinese Blue Robe, Qing Dynasty: Chinese Blue Robe, Qing Dynasty. Size: 4'7'' x 2'7'' (140 x 79 cm).. A blue silk embroidered robe featuring moths, chrysanthemum motifs, and a pictorial scene along the border. Provenance: Collection](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1459/330472/178185686_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716314547)
![18TH CENTURY AMERICAN / BRITISH CANVASWORK NEEDLEWORK PICTURE: 18TH CENTURY AMERICAN / BRITISH CANVASWORK NEEDLEWORK PICTURE, wool and silk on linen canvas, completed in petit point stitching, depicting a pastoral scene with a green landscape, featuring a ma](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1107/332767/179529481_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717788471)
![18th Century French Wool and Silk Hanging Tapestry: DESCRIPTION: 18th century French wool and silk hanging tapestry with a linen backing. Decorated with a raised coat of arms and a scalloped fridge bottom. CIRCA: 18th century. ORIGIN: France DIMENSIONS](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1373/332325/179229681_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717450977)
![TWO DEVORE VELVET EVENING DRESSES, c. 1925 & c. 1927: 1 evening dress of devore silk velvet on chiffon ground w/ sections in fine looped metallic thread, embroidered w/ amber beads & turquoise faceted glass stones, c. 1927; 1 dress of orange devore velve](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686304_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)
![Antique Armenian Embroidered Silk Textile W. Inscription: Antique Armenian Embroidered Silk Pictorial Textile W. Inscription. Silk and metal thread. Size: 2'7'' x 2'6'' (79 x 76 cm).](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1459/330472/178185744_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716314547)
![Hermes "Madame & Monsieur" Silk Scarf: Hermes Paris "Madame & Monsieur" Silk Scarf, designed by Bali Barret and Robert Dallet, made in France, with original box. 35.5" H x 35.5" W. Provenance: From a New York City Collection. Keywords: Des](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5649/328672/177029235_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1714762352)
![EMBROIDERED EVENING GOWN & LINGERIE DRESS, NEW YORK, c. 1888 & c. 1903: 2-pc gown of gold satin embroidered w/ silk, metallic lace & pearls in wheat sheath & bow motifs, neckline edged w/ guipure lace, skirt w/ same embroidery, 1888, label “Josephine H. Egan, New York&r](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686508_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718396441)
![Ikat Kaftan, Uzbekistan, Late 19th C.: Ikat Kaftan, Uzbekistan, Late 19th C. Silk and cotton.Size: 4'1'' x 4'4'' (126 x 132 cm).](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1459/330472/178185666_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716314547)
![Japanese Morning Glories Woodblock on Silk Panel: Japanese Cascading Morning Glories Woodblock on Silk Panel, giltwood frame. Image: 60" H x 13" W; frame: 61.5" H x 14.5" W. Provenance: From an East Village Estate. Keywords: Prints, Multiples, Asian](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5649/328672/177029557_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1714762352)
![Large Persian Isfahan Silk & Wool Rug: DESCRIPTION: A large Persian Isfahan silk and wool rug with beige and dark blue color, designed with center medallions, followed by heavy scrolling foliage throughout. Tag at underside. CIRCA: 20th Ce](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1373/332325/179229676_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717450977)
![Antique Armenian Embroidered Silk Pictorial Textile W. Inscriptions: Antique Armenian Embroidered Silk Pictorial Textile W. Inscriptions. Date 1862. Silk and metal thread. Size: 1'11'' x 1'8'' (58 x 51 cm).](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1459/330472/178185746_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716314547)
![Buddhist Priest's Silk Robe/Kesa, Japan, 19th C., 3'4'' x 6'4'': Buddhist Priest's Silk Robe/Kesa, Japan, 19th C. Size: 6'4'' x 3'4'' (193 x 102 cm).](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1459/330472/178185710_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716314547)
![Antique Chinese Silk Bed Cover, 6'3'' x 4'4'': Antique Chinese Silk Bed Cover. Size: 4'4'' x 6'3'' (132 x 191 cm). Provenance: Douglas Dawson Gallery, Chicago, IL.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1459/330472/178185695_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716314547)
![TWO SILK AFTERNOON OR EVENING GOWNS, BALTIMORE & NEW YORK, c. 1895-1896: 2-pc evening dress of patterned rose faux moire & chine stripe in rose motif on cream ground, bodice w/ overlay of off-white pleated silk chiffon, silk satin puff sleeves, original fitted lower or und](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686301_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![Chinese Silk Embroidered Processional Scene: Qing Dynasty, 18th or 19th century embroidered large silk panel depicting a processional, possibly a royal funeral, with a phoenix tethered to a chariot carrying a distinguished woman, accompanie](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/525/332535/179370187_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717684324)
![Antique Persian Tabriz Silk Prayer Rug: Antique Persian Tabriz silk prayer rug with central mihrab design on a light rust/red field, and three primary borders. Woven in pink, cream, blue, red, and light green colors. 5 ft 6](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/525/332535/179370424_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717684324)
![WOOL BROADCLOTH RIDING HABIT, WASHINGTON DC, c. 1890: Riding habit of black & red wool broadcloth: coat w/ turnover collar, red broadcloth faux waistcoat vest w/ CF button closure & placket w/ decorative buttons, full-length sleeves w/ buttons at wrist,](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686648_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 […]