![Kentucky Sampler, Elmira Adams c. 1840: Kentucky Schoolgirl Needlework Sampler by Elmira Adams of Lincoln, KY, circa 1840. Rendered in eyelet, satin and cross stitch with silk thread on linen ground. Leaf and blossom and sawtooth bord](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/525/332535/179370381_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717684324)
Silk Textiles & Linens
![Kentucky Sampler, Elmira Adams c. 1840: Kentucky Schoolgirl Needlework Sampler by Elmira Adams of Lincoln, KY, circa 1840. Rendered in eyelet, satin and cross stitch with silk thread on linen ground. Leaf and blossom and sawtooth bord](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/525/332535/179370381_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717684324)
![Silk embroidery, China 19th century: Silk embroidery, China 19th century (Qing). Framed behind glass, d. 29 cm](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/609/331536/178837660_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716988473)
![Antique Vietnamese Chinese Vertical Silk Embroidery Five Dragons: Antique Vietnamese or Chinese Vertical Silk Embroidery with Five Dragons. Possibly Nguyen Dynasty. Embroidered on a textile bearing the mark of Louis Ogliastro & Cie. of Saigon, Haiphong and Hanoi (Fo](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3185/332370/179255745_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717511887)
![AMERICAN NEEDLEWORK SAMPLER: AMERICAN NEEDLEWORK SAMPLER, silk on linen, eight alphabet, numeral, decorative stitching, and motif rows segmented by bands of linear stitching, center featuring a five-and-one-fourth line verse that](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1107/332767/179529488_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717788471)
![AMERICAN PICTORIAL NEEDLEWORK SAMPLER: AMERICAN PICTORIAL NEEDLEWORK SAMPLER, silk on linen, six-and-one-fourth alphabet and numeral rows segmented by horizontal bands of linear stitching, end of second row dated "1829", lower ha](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1107/332767/179529493_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717788471)
![AMERICAN / BRITISH NEEDLEWORK SAMPLER: AMERICAN / BRITISH NEEDLEWORK SAMPLER, silk on linen, five alphabet and numeral rows segmented by horizontal bands of linear stitching, middle third with verse that reads "May I govern my pa[ss]i](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1107/332767/179529491_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717788471)
![BRITISH RELIGIOUS PICTORIAL NEEDLEWORK SAMPLER: BRITISH RELIGIOUS PICTORIAL NEEDLEWORK SAMPLER, silk and paint on wool, featuring an excerpt from the Book of Malachi, verses 3:16-17, below signed "Elizabeth Crawther Work'd this / Sampler i](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1107/332767/179529487_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717788471)
![19th Century Walker Family Sampler, Silk on Linen: Family register sampler of the Walker family of Rogersville, Tennessee, circa 1845, silk on linen, worked by Ella L. Walker, daughter of Frances Grantham Rogers Walker (1795-1883) and her se](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/525/332535/179370377_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717684324)
![Middle Tennessee 1844 Sampler, Mary Grimmet: Schoolgirl Needlework Sampler by Mary Grimmett of Lewis County, TN, signed and dated 1844. Silk on linen, rendered entirely in cross stitch. Strawberry border surrounding two Biblical verses from Psal](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/525/332535/179370378_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717684324)
![Vtg Asian Silk Embroidered Tapestry: Approx 69 x 27 inches pink toned silk embroidered tapestry depicting vertical landscapes with people on boats, mountains made of purple and blue threads and various motifs of trees and nature. Evident](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3283/330415/178125623_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716239989)
![2 Bird and Floral Embroideries on Silk: NOT ELIGIBLE FOR IN-HOUSE SHIPPING. Each sight: 37" high x 13" wide. Overall with frame: 40" high x 16" wide. Some discoloration. Minor wear to frames.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/446/331770/178977107_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717099932)
![(2) 17th Century Italian Wool and Silk Tapestries/Coverings: DESCRIPTION: (2) 17th century Italian wool and silk tapestries/coverings decorated with a seated mother and child, (1) tapestry with Italian writing, one still with original tacks attached to side. ��](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1373/332325/179229683_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717450977)
![A Chinese Embroidered Silk Rectangular 'Dragon' Panel: The panel is woven in muted tones of blue, green, gold, and cream with two five-clawed dragons chasing a flaming pearl amidst fire and cloud scrolls, bats and blossoming peony sprigs above crashing wa](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8693/332862/179646331_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717877769)
![Chinese Golden Frog Embroidery on Silk: Chinese Golden Frog Embroidery on Silk, depicting the Moon Goddess Chang E holding a coin on a string and playing with the three-legged Golden Frog, bamboo motif wood frame. Image: 27.75" H x 15.5" W;](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5649/328672/177029561_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1714762352)
![FRAMED MIDDLE EASTERN SILK TAPESTRY: FRAMED MIDDLE EASTERN SILK TAPESTRY. Height: 39.5 in. by Width: 39.25 in. by Depth: 1.5 in.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/538/331894/179036754_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717182320)
![Chinese Silk Embroidery Panel: Fine Early 20th Century Chinese Silk Embroidery Depicting Qiong Qi, One of the Four Fearsome Beasts. Measures 35" H, 33-1/2" W (sight); frame measures 37-1/4" H, 36" W. Condition: Overall good conditi](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/413/332998/179762518_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718059920)
![A LARGE POSSIBLY IMPERIAL SILK AND GOLD EMBROIDERY: h cm 280 x l cm 106 Embroidered on silk satin of large dimensions, it is finely stitched with silk and metallic thread (gold foil) using satin stitch, full stitch, and laid stitch. The subject falls i](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8429/332298/179221823_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717438328)
![Antique Tibetan Thangka Tapestry: Antique Tibetan Thangka Painting Presented on a Silk Embroidered Tapestry. Overall measures 53" x 31". Condition: Some wrinkle and wear to the thangka from age otherwise good condition. Estimate: $100](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/413/332998/179762618_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718059920)
![(3) CHINESE SILK EMBROIDERY PATCH WORK: (Pr) ANTIQUE FRAMED CHINESE SILK EMBROIDERY PATCH - 13" x 26" / UNFRAMED CHINESE SILK EMBROIDERY](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1417/332505/179320288_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717614152)
![NEW HAMPSHIRE ATTRIBUTED NEEDLEWORK SAMPLER: NEW HAMPSHIRE ATTRIBUTED NEEDLEWORK SAMPLER, silk on linen with areas of later paint, eight alphabet and numeral row segmented by bands of decorative stitching, signed below, "Sabra Morrills Samp](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1107/332767/179529486_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717788471)
![18thC silk embroidery Tibet Lama-Water Bag Cover-Special!: Superb late 18thC silk embroidered fabric with metallic thread. Measures 11 inches by 10 inches. This is a water bag cover for a high monk or lama. Original bright colors. Museum quality. Some fraying](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3925/330143/178921201_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717023447)
![A GROUP OF THREE SILK EMBROIDERY SLEEVE BANDS 清代 盤金、打: A GROUP OF THREE SILK EMBROIDERY SLEEVE BANDS 清代 盤金、打籽繡花卉、亭台樓閣、人物故&](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/533/332465/179306233_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717601045)
![Susani old, China, around 1920/1930, silk embroidery: Susani old, China, around 1920/1930, silk embroidery, approx. 155 x 150 cm, condition: 2(dirty). Rugs, Carpets & Flatweaves](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/2991/332243/179190153_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717406817)
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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)
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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 […]