![TWO BLUE SILK AFTERNOON OR EVENING DRESSES, WASHINGTON D.C, c. 1912: 1 double-faced changeante blue to pink silk evening gown w/ cream tulle standing collar, yoke insert, cuffs & W embroidered w/ variety of silk floss, lame' & beadwork, petersham label “K. De La Verg](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686305_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
American Silk
![TWO BLUE SILK AFTERNOON OR EVENING DRESSES, WASHINGTON D.C, c. 1912: 1 double-faced changeante blue to pink silk evening gown w/ cream tulle standing collar, yoke insert, cuffs & W embroidered w/ variety of silk floss, lame' & beadwork, petersham label “K. De La Verg](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686305_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![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)
![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)
![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)
![TWO WOOL OR SILK DAY DRESSES, NEW YORK, c. 1895 & c. 1905: 2-pc dress of beige brushed wool w/ lilac silk velvet, crepe de chine & corded tape lace, attached lavender shot silk petticoat w/ ruffle hem, very good; 1 dress of black silk satin & mesh ribbon stri](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686489_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)
![1930'S GENERAL ELECTRIC WASHER ADVERTISING BANNER: Rare 1930's General Electric Silk Advertising Banner. For The New Design of Dependability Filter Flo Washer High Speed Dryer. 3 Feet 5" x 4 Feet 3" with Lower Tassles.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1379/331101/178485797_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717012249)
![Native American Lapis, Garnet Sterling Silver Pendant: Native American Lapis, Garnet Sterling Silver Pendant with Black Silk Necklace. Measures approx. - 30" long (necklace). Weight approx. - 23.6 grams (pendant weight). Have a similar item to sell?](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6383/333287/179928502_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718310582)
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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, […]
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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 […]