![GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE WOOL SHAG MINI DRESS, ITALY, EARLY 1990s: Wool shag strapless minidress w/ geometric applied paillettes, label “Gianni, Versace Couture”, excellent. Measurements & condition report available upon request.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686631_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
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![GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE WOOL SHAG MINI DRESS, ITALY, EARLY 1990s: Wool shag strapless minidress w/ geometric applied paillettes, label “Gianni, Versace Couture”, excellent. Measurements & condition report available upon request.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686631_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![Francisco Goya. Etching: Subir Y Bajar: Francisco Goya (Spanish, 1746-1828). An etching on paper titled "Subir Y Bajar". Attributed on back. In a gilt frame with green velvet matting. Mat opening: 9in x 6in. Frame: 21-1/2in x 17-1/2in. | Ph](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/881/333491/180081736_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718400481)
![HIGH BACK RENIASSANCE CARVED WOOD ARM CHAIR: High back, with figural carvings, hand painted and tooled leather back panel with eagle. Rams head arm rest, velvet seat and paw feet / Measures: 63"H x 31"W x 27"L / Condition: Missing brass buttons](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/49/333238/179983533_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718469158)
![TWENTIES REVIVAL DAY DRESSES, 1940s: 1 rusty red crepe dress w/ cutout to clavicle, bugle & seed beads & sequins to collar, self- belt, good; 1 two tone terracotta day dress w/ 3D sequins & beads to CF bodice, very good; 2-pc black rayon](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686602_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![A Victorian Painted Wood Letter Box: 19th century; the hinged lid lined with red velvet, enclosing a divided interior 13 1/2 x 9 x 9 in. (34.3 x 22.9 x 22.9 cm.)](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1285/333174/179861430_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718235157)
![THREE EMBROIDERED TOURIST TRADE DRESSES, MEXICO, 1970-1990s: 3 embroidered Mexican dresses: 1 long sleeve cotton; 1 cotton blend sleeveless; 1 cotton crepe w/ balloon sleeve, all excellent. Measurements & condition report available upon request.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686605_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![TWO LACE EVENING OR PARTY DRESSES, 1940-1950s: 1 black mm lace & leno weave screening over cream cotton, late 1940s; 1 French black silk velvet & guipure lace party dress w/ rhinestones, 1950s, both very good. Measurements & condition report avail](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686326_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![OSCAR DE LA RENTA COCKTAIL DRESS, USA, EARLY 1980s: Crimson patterned & printed silk w/ black velvet & beaded bow to CF neck, label “Oscar de La Renta”, excellent. Measurements & condition report available upon request.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686321_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![Portrait of Dr. Berhard Schifmann Oil, 18th C.: Portrait of Dr. Berhard Schifmann, Oil on Canvas, 18th century, depicting a young gentleman in brown velvet coat on black ground, inscribed to verso, giltwood frame. Image: 24" H x 19.5" W, frame: 32.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5649/331761/178968556_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717090433)
![TWO VELVET OR VELVETEEN DAY ENSEMBLES, LATE 1910-1920s: 2-pc day ensemble in red cotton velveteen c/o blouse w/ round neckline into attached tie, long sleeve w/lace trim, slash H pockets & matching pleated skirt, c. 1917, fair; 2-pc day dress of black silk](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686627_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![THREE TAMBOUR OR SPANISH LACE SHAWLS, 1840-1850 & c. 1900: 1 narrow tambour embroidered tulle shawl, 1850s, good; 1 triangular Spanish lace shawl or mantilla, c. 1900, very good; 1 nearly square tambour embroidered tulle shawl, 1840s, fair-good. Provenance: F](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686618_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![COLLECTION OF SILK OR WOOL BODICES & CAPES, 1855-1899: 1 bodice of French black silk velvet w/ black braid applique’ & closure, black silk chiffon cuff, 1898, very good; 1 extended bodice of brown silk taffeta trimmed w/ dark brown silk velvet & thread](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686551_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![THREE WOOL OR SILK OUTERWEAR GARMENTS, 1910-1912: 1 coat of navy blue wool broadcloth w/ sleeves & yoke heavily embellished in Greek-inspired motif soutache braid applique, plum panne velvet faux vest w/ metallic & silk braid trim, lined in navy blue](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686401_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![THREE SILK OR LACE EVENING DRESSES, c. 1934-1938: 1 evening dress of pink silk souffle w/ black lace ruffles, bertha style collar, includes long ribbon shown tied to bow at CB w/ floor length tails, c. 1938, fair; 1 evening dress of black lace w/ bla](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686623_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![ALVAREZ MODEL 5056 GUITAR WITH CASE: 1970s Vintage Acoustic Guitar, with spruce wood top, rosewood fingerboard with mother-of-pearl and abalone "Tree of Life" design inlay, sn 47967, in a canvas covered hardside case with velvet covered](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/957/331423/178778140_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717175094)
![MASONIC ORDER OF THE RED CROSS OF CONSTANTINE GOLD JEWEL: 14K Yellow Gold and Red Enamel Breast Jewel, worn by members who are elected to serve as Sovereign of an Enclave and who are admitted to the third degree and become a Prince-Mason, on a purple velvet](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/957/331423/178777929_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716929917)
![Princess Diana | Palmer//Harding Revival Gown: A custom-made Princess Diana revival gown by Palmer//Harding based on Diana's 1985 black velvet and lace trim Catherine Walker gown. The contemporary design draws reference from Catherine Walker's Vic](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1013/332783/179538553_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718224512)
![Princess Diana | Caroline Charles Dark Purple Velvet Gown: A Caroline Charles dark purple cotton velvet evening gown belonging to Princess Diana. A floor-length cotton velvet evening gown with a demure neckline and small v-cut at the bust. The wide neckline e](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1013/332783/179538549_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718224512)
![Antq Illustr 1826 Missale Romanum Latin Manuscript: Rare religious bound manuscript. Antique illustrated leather and velvet bound Missale Romanum. Covers are bound in red velvet with brass latches and ornaments and crest on front cover. Title page read](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3283/333335/180081416_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718394139)
![Beadwork Panel of Flowers within Velvet Borders: Beadwork Panel of Flowers within Velvet Borders The panel 17 x 27 1/2 in., 22 x 31 1/2 in. (frame).](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5589/332944/179736607_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718035395)
![STEIFF pin-cushion, sitting pigeon, produced between 1903 and 1904, velvet, with button , block: STEIFF pin-cushion, sitting pigeon, produced between 1903 and 1904, velvet, with button , block letters, long trailing f, number on the white cloth tag label 86/3468, feet are wound with metal, length](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1958/333207/179878502_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718273703)
![STEIFF dog on slippers, velvet, with felt jacket and slippers, standing height, 13 cm, probably one: STEIFF dog on slippers, velvet, with felt jacket and slippers, standing height, 13 cm, probably one slipper was supplemented, small formation of cracks at tail, the item is located in Switzerland, in](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1958/333207/179878496_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718273703)
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General W. T. Sherman’s personal collection heads to market at Fleischer’s May 14
COLUMBUS, Ohio — For more than 150 years, the descendants of General William Tecumseh Sherman — Union Army hero and scourge of the Confederate States of America — have preserved and protected his personal effects and collection. But the time has come for these family heirlooms to move to new homes. Fleischer’s Auctions will bring […]
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Judy Garland and Mae West screen-worn gowns turned heads at Freeman’s Hindman Spring Fashion sale
CHICAGO — Two Hollywood dresses last sold at auction in 2017 met contrasting fortunes when they returned to the block as part of the Freeman’s Hindman Spring Fashion and Accessories sale on March 12. Judy Garland’s dress from In The Good Old Summertime made a handsome return, but Mae West’s Elsa Schiaparelli gown from Every […]
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Rose Tarlow’s keen eye and fine designs beautify elite spaces
NEW YORK — Tastemaker Rose Tarlow has had her finger on the pulse of California design since the 1970s, when she opened an antiques store in Los Angeles. She makes combining antiques and eclectic items look effortless, a service she offers through her interior design and furnishings business, now called Rose Tarlow Melrose House. She […]