![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)
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![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)
![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)
![THREE EVENING OR LINGERIE DRESSES, 1912-1915: 1 evening dress of white levers & chemical lace over blue silk satin embroidered w/ blue sequins, 1915, fair-lining poor; 1 lingerie dress of cream cotton net w/ Schiffli embroidery & cream satin ribb](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686404_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![Antique Japanese Silk Brocade Jinbaori (Samurai Vest): Antique Japanese Silk Brocade Jinbaori (Samurai Vest). Size: 2'4'' x 2'10'' (71 x 86 cm). Provenance: Douglas Dawson Gallery, Chicago, IL.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1459/330472/178185712_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716314547)
![2 Central Asian Textiles, Uzbekistan, 19th C.: 2 Central Asian Textiles, Uzbekistan, 19th C., including a finely embroidered silk and wool saddle cover and a geometric silk band. 2'7'' x 2'7'' (79 x 79 cm) and 5'6'' x 0'2'' (168 x 5 cm). Ex Barry](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1459/330472/178404170_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716492960)
![Mario Fortuny for Venetia Studium Hanging Floor Lamp: Description: Mario Fortuny for Venetia Studium, 'Cesendello' Silk Hanging Floor Lamp, the silk shade of twist form on a metal ribbon wrapped stand. Measurements: Height: 69 1/2](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4098/332500/179390616_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717709726)
![Kesi Battle Scene Tapestry, China, Qing Dynasty, 19th C.: Kesi Battle Scene Tapestry, China, Qing Dynasty, 19th C. Silk. Size: 3'1'' x 0'11'', 94 x 28 cm (sight); 3'3'' x 1'2'', 99 x 36 cm (frame).](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1459/330472/178404171_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716492963)
![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)
![ONE SILK CREPE KIMONO & ONE SILK TEA GOWN, 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, e](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686472_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![Cultured Pearl Necklace 14K Yellow Gold Clasp: Cultured Pearl Necklace, featuring fully drilled round cultured pearls, strung on silk cord, knotted between each pearl, approx. 7.80 - 9.40 mm, joined with 14K yellow gold box and tongue clasp with f](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5649/328672/177029420_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1714762352)
![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)
![Silk Ikat, Uzbekistan, 19th C., 4'9'' x 7'5'': Silk Ikat, Uzbekistan, 19th C. Size: 4'9'' x 7'5'' (145 x 226 cm).](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1459/330472/178185652_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716314547)
![LARGE INDIAN RAJASTANI MIXED MEDIA PAINTING ON SILK: A large Indian Rajastani manner mixed media painting on silk depicting a scene with the Rajput Royal Procession painted in bold colors and with fine details. Circa: early 20th century. Antique Indian](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6975/331726/178957034_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717061202)
![Chinese Silk Painting of Taoist Deities: Chinese Silk Painting of Taoist Deities. Ink and color on silk, mounted on paper board. {22 3/4 x 11 3/4 inches (57.7 x 29.8 cm)}. Condition: Wear commensurate with age.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1098/331812/178995488_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717112707)
![Two Framed Needleworks and an Overshot Coverlet: Two Framed Needlework Panels, 19th Century. Comprising a silk on linen fragment and a wool needlepoint panel. Together with a wool overshot coverlet, constructed in two panels. (3) Dimensions: Di](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6623/332861/179645617_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717933419)
![Ruth Bernhard - Wet Silk, 1938: RUTH BERNHARD (1905-2006) Wet Silk, 1938 Print 6 1/2" x 9 1/4"](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8541/331082/178472898_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716570333)
![THREE AFTERNOON OR EVENING GOWNS, NEW YORK, 1890-1900: 2-pc evening dress of yellow ribbon & bow motif damask w/ motifs embroidered w/ steel beads & sequins, crepe chiffon to sleeves & hem, lined w/ yellow silk, 1890; 2-pc evening dress cream silk satin &](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686503_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![Vintage 1960s Applique Shift Dresses, 2: Two Vintage 1960s Floral Applique Shift Dresses, nylon mesh overlay and silk lining, comprising: black and white and orange and yellow, each with side zipper and button closure collar, apparently unla](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5649/330233/178026486_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715975563)
![Ottoman/Greek Textiles, 18th/19th C: Ottoman/Greek Textiles, 18th/19th C, 1'10'' x 1'10'' (56 x 56 cm) and 1'3'' x 1'2'' (38 x 36 cm). Silk, cotton.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1459/330472/178404178_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716492960)
![Rasht Embroidery Panel, Persia, 19th C., 1'9'' x 5'10'': Fine Rasht Embroidery Panel, Persia, 19th C. Wool and silk. 1'9'' x 5'10'' (53 x 178 cm).](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1459/330472/178404177_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716492963)
![BRITISH PICTORIAL NEEDLEWORK SAMPLER: BRITISH PICTORIAL NEEDLEWORK SAMPLER, silk and chenille embroidery on linen gauze, top half featuring a six-line verse from the poem The Seasons: Winter by James Thomson (Scottish, 1700-1748), lo](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1107/332767/179529485_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717788471)
![ENGLISH / CONTINENTAL SILK-EMBROIDERED BED OR TABLE COVER: ENGLISH / CONTINENTAL SILK-EMBROIDERED BED OR TABLE COVER, hand-stitched, two tabby-woven natural linen panels backed by two course linen panels, all-over polychrome silk embroidery, featuring a](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1107/332767/179529462_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717788471)
![CHINA SILK, CHIFFON & LACE EVENING GOWN, c. 1908: China silk w/ bobbin & tape lace standing collar, yoke, SH flounce, cuffs & W applique w/ chemical lace faux point de gaze medallions, decorative silk feather stitch embroidery, silk chiffon pleated p](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686577_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![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)
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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 […]