![TWO LINEN OR WOOL WALKING ENSEMBLES, 1912: 2-pc cream linen walking suit w/ padded pearl cotton embroidery in floral & spray w/ eyelets, probably Philippines, (slip N/I) very good; 2-pc walking or traveling suit of black & white houndstooth wo](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686395_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
Wool Suits & Ensembles
![TWO LINEN OR WOOL WALKING ENSEMBLES, 1912: 2-pc cream linen walking suit w/ padded pearl cotton embroidery in floral & spray w/ eyelets, probably Philippines, (slip N/I) very good; 2-pc walking or traveling suit of black & white houndstooth wo](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686395_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![TWO WOOL SKIRT SUITS, USA, 1950-1960: 3-pc wool twill skirt suit w/ swing coat in shades of brown, tan & grey, gold silk crepe linings, c. 1950, label “Utah Tailoring Mills”, very good-excellent; t/w 2-pc green wool shadow gingham](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686348_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![TWO BILL BLASS ENSEMBLES, USA, 1980-1990: All w/ label “Bill Blass”: 2-pc charcoal & cream flecked wool blend tweed skirt suit, 1980s, excellent; 2-pc cream textured wool ensemble c/o sheath dress & belted coat w/ original price tag o](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686353_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![TWO IRENE SKIRT SUITS, USA, c. 1947-1953: Both w/ label “Irene”: 1 blue heathered wool skirt suit w/ pair crescent self-panel applique, c. 1953, excellent; 1 striped brown wool skirt suit w/ chevron pieced pocket tabs & functional & d](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686337_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![TWO GIVENCHY DEMI-COUTURE OR READY TO WEAR SKIRT SUITS, 1980-1990s: 2-pc demi-couture resist printed cotton twill w/ large 1930s inspired floral in shades of red & white on black ground, jacket w/ V-front neckline, brass buttons w/ applied black dome CF closure, weigh](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686452_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![THREE BILL BLASS DAY ENSEMBLES, USA, 1980s: All w/ label “Bill Blass”: 2-pc black crepe skirt suit w/ extended bouclé calligraphic check & stripe, notched shawl collar, B & W striped CF buttons, tabbed H pockets, matching straight skir](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686479_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![VALENTINO & VERSACE SKIRT SUIT, ITALY, 1980s: 2-pc pink & beige striped wool blend ribbed twill skirt suit, label “Valentino, very good; 1 scarlet textured wool crepe blazer w/ ribbed silk edging & cuffs, enameled gold tone buttons, label “Gi](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686366_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![TWO DESIGNER SKIRT SUITS & THREE MID 20TH C SKIRTS, USA & EUROPE: 2-pc bubblegum pink cotton skirt suit, label "Emanuel Ungaro Parallele Paris", very good; 1 light yellow wool twill skirt, fair; 1 pink felt flared skirt, embroidered with iridescent sequins, faux bli](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686473_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![TWO IRENE WOOL SKIRT SUITS, USA, 1944-1955: Both w/ label "Irene": 2-pc wool blend skirt suit w/ patterned brown & blue geometric squares on black ground, c. 1955; 2-pc midnight navy wool skirt suit w/ black satin piping, 1944-53, both excellen](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686359_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![ONE WOOL & TWO MATERNITY LADIES’ SUITS, BOSTON, c. 1957-1958: 2-pc maternity skirt suit of brown wool & brown polyester w/ CB button closure & white yarn fringe collar, box pleated CF, skirt w/ ties at CF, 1957, excellent; 2-pc suit of wool flannel in shades of](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686483_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
News about Wool Suits & Ensembles
![Christopher Wool exhibit at Guggenheim through Jan. 22](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/2014_0102_ChristopherWool3_lead.jpg)
Christopher Wool exhibit at Guggenheim through Jan. 22
NEW YORK – The Guggenheim Museum’s comprehensive retrospective of the influential American artist Christopher Wool will remain on view through Jan. 22. From his early use of bold text and patterns to his recent abstract works created through collage, erasure and digital manipulation, Wool’s largely monochrome paintings, photographs and works on paper conduct a dynamic […]
![Alexander Calder tapestries are taking off at auction](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Star.jpg)
Alexander Calder tapestries are taking off at auction
NEW YORK – In the 1960s, Alexander Calder (1898-1976) was ready for a new challenge. Having mastered kinetic sculpture and jewelry, he began working with some of France’s most renowned tapestry ateliers in Aubusson, not far from his home in Saché. He was no stranger to textile art, having already handcrafted several of his own […]
![Steve Allison collection of Gaetano Pesce works comes to Lyon & Turnbull April 25-26](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/175003306_1_x.jpeg)
Steve Allison collection of Gaetano Pesce works comes to Lyon & Turnbull April 25-26
LONDON – A cache of works by the Italian architect, artist, and designer Gaetano Pesce (1939-2024) will be offered at Lyon & Turnbull this month. The collection, among the largest in the UK, was formed by the photographer and graphic designer Steve Allison (b. 1948-). The sale runs Thursday, April 25 and Friday, April 26. […]
![Logan Maxwell Hagege headlines Moran’s Art of the American West sale March 12](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/172198604_1_x.jpeg)
Logan Maxwell Hagege headlines Moran’s Art of the American West sale March 12
MONROVIA, Calif. — John Moran Auctioneers presents its first Art of the American West sale of 2024 on Tuesday, March 12 with more than 380 lots ranging from historic to contemporary. The sale includes western bronzes, paintings, Navajo and Pueblo jewelry, Navajo textiles, and Acoma and Zia pottery. The catalog is now open for bidding […]