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Category: Couture & Textiles

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  Historical Fashion and Contemporary Couture Available at Augusta Auctions

  Augusta Auctions’ End of Summer Elegance sale, scheduled for September 25, 2024, offers a rare opportunity to own a piece of fashion history. This event will present 250 lots of couture, with historical items dating back centuries balanced with more contemporary pieces. Online bidding and the full catalog are available…

  Sep 12, 24

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  A Clothes Call: Augusta Auctions’ End of Summer Elegance Sale

  Augusta Auctions of Bellows Falls, VT– an auctioneer specializing in nonprofit institutional deaccessioning as well as vintage couture– is presenting its End of Summer Elegance sale on September 25, 2024. This auction offers 250 sartorial temptations, ranging from 18th-century outfits to late 20th-century formalwear by some of the world's most…

  Sep 8, 24

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  Diamonds Are Forever: Fine Jewelry, Diamonds & More Come To Turner Auctions + Appraisals

  Online Auction Features Over 110 Lots on August 24 An Antique Ruby and 14k Gold Mesh Purse. The hand engraved frame set front and back with six cabochon rubies, measuring approximately 4.00mm, with unique locking mechanism, to a mesh purse and link chain handle; inner frame with later added loop…

  Aug 14, 24

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  That's a Wrap: Roland NY's Rosalind P. Walter Collection of Silk Scarves Sale

  Roland NY of Glen Cove, NY is presenting the Rosalind P. Walter Collection of Silk Scarves sale on June 8, 2024. This single-owner collection features 272 lots of premier scarves and other accessories owned by Rosalind P. Walter. A philanthropist, Walter (American, 1924 - 2020) was best known for her…

  Jun 6, 24

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  Rounding Things Out: Lion and Unicorn's April 2024 Florida Spring Time Antique Button Auction

  Lion and Unicorn of Hollywood, Florida held its signature Florida Spring Time Antique Button Auction on April 10, 2024. This important sale presented 565 lots of 18th to 21st-century buttons of all sorts– including premier single items, curated themed cards, and mixed lot bags. Materials featured included a variety of…

  Apr 17, 24

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  Nazmiyal to Auction Rare Textiles and Embroidery Collected Over a Century

  A no reserve sale of rare textiles and embroidery will soon begin at Nazmiyal Auctions. Part of a two-day event in late February, this sale will feature the textiles collection of Lilo Markrich and her uncle, Heinz E. Kiewe. The collection includes over 500 pieces from regions around the world,…

  Feb 15, 24

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  Royal Results: Bonhams' White-Glove Auction of Items From ‘The Crown’

  The Crown, produced by Left Bank Pictures and Sony Pictures Television for Netflix, is a TV series about the reign of Queen Elizabeth II. It ran for six seasons from 2016 to 2023 and covered more than a half century of the ins and outs of the British royal family.…

  Feb 13, 24

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  E is for Embroidery of the 17th and 18th Centuries

  After the destruction wrought by the wars of religion, embroidery lavishly rose from the ashes under the impetus of royal power, which aimed to make the art form its own preserve. It didn't take much to arouse interest. c. 1630, red velvet cape with three pendants and flap embroidered with…

  Jan 23, 24

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  All for One and One for All! The Musketeers' Regalia Comes to Auction

  The descendants of the last captain of the Black Musketeers, the Marquis de La Grange, have kept together the regalia of the famous French company. A special opportunity for collectors. Restoration period, 1814-1815. Set of six standards and banners of King Louis XVIII's 2nd Company of Black Musketeers, presented on…

  Jan 22, 24

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  Helmuth Stone Gallery Presents Extensive Collection of Lalique and Vintage Glass Perfume Bottles

  This November, Helmuth Stone Gallery of Sarasota, FL will present a 460-lot benefit auction featuring a single-owner collection of antique perfume bottles. Proceeds from this event will be donated to St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church of Palm Coast, FL for the installation of a new roof. A wide variety…

  Nov 16, 23

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  Beauty Everywhere: Stair’s September André Leon Talley Sale

  On September 21, 2023, Stair of Hudson, NY will present its 439-lot The Collection of André Leon Talley sale. Talley (American, 1948 - 2022) is best remembered as Vogue magazine's first Black American editor-at-large from 1998 to 2013. Earlier this year, Christie's New York hosted two events featuring Talley's premier…

  Sep 14, 23

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  Turner Auctions + Appraisals Is Proud To Present & DAUGHTERS: Next Generation Auctions

  Launching June 24, the Premiere Auction Features Fashion, Jewelry & Accessories from the World’s Top Luxury Brands, Female Artworks & More SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA, June 8, 2023 - With more than 30 years of experience in the auction industry as a personal property appraiser and auctioneer, Stephen Turner of…

  Jun 12, 23

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  S is for Silk, in the 17th and 18th Centuries

  During the Renaissance, Italy’s silk-making secrets became more widespread, and France was the first to benefit. Thanks to protectionist measures and royal support, its silk industry reached a peak in the 18th century. C. 1760.Sack-back gown mantle with Watteau pleats falling from the top of the back, half-length pagoda sleeves…

  May 15, 23

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  Turner Auctions + Appraisals Presents The Pebble Beach Estate Of Norman Lausten

  Online Auction Features Over 330 Lots on Saturday, April 22 SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA, April 5, 2023 – Turner Auctions + Appraisals is very pleased to present The Pebble Beach Estate of Norman Lausten on Saturday, April 22, 2023. Reflecting Mr. Lausten’s passion for collecting that spanned more than seven…

  Apr 6, 23

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  RR Auction Presents Important Musical Manuscript by Bach, Signed Zelensky Portrait, and More in April Sale

  RR Auction’s April Fine Autographs and Artifacts sale includes over 900 lots of fine art, books and manuscripts, collectibles, and more. The event will take place on April 12, 2023 starting at 6:00 PM EDT. Online bidding options are available through Bidsquare.  Johann Sebastian Bach Handwritten Church Cantata Manuscript Leading…

  Apr 3, 23

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  S is for Silk in the 19th Century

  As the Ancien Régime drew to its gruesome conclusion, French silk was in high demand and exported in great quantities. Lyon reigned supreme, but cotton mousseline soon replaced patterned silk and wallpaper replaced silk wall hangings. The silk industry had to adapt and innovate. A Worth ball gown, c. 1900, ‘velours au…

  Mar 30, 23

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  The Collection of André Leon Talley to Sell at Christie’s

  Christie's New York will present the Collection of André Leon Talley in a timed online auction through February 16, 2023. This 343-lot sale includes dazzling– and often dramatic– functional, decorative, personal, and eclectic items owned by André Leon Talley. He was best known as Vogue's first Black American editor-at-large from…

  Feb 13, 23

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  Automaton Used in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial Sells for $2.5 Million at Julien’s Auctions

  The recent Icons & Idols Hollywood Legends, Rebels, Heroes, & Extra Terrestrials sale from Julien's Auctions of Beverly Hills, CA was a star-studded event from start to finish. This two day auction, held on December 17 and 18, 2022, featured 1,500 lots of props, materials, and ephemera and realized over…

  Jan 6, 23

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  Vehicles, Jewelry, Silverware, Scarves, Toys at SJ Auctioneers on December 11, 2022

  We invite you to browse our newly  launched auction: https://www.liveauctioneers.com/catalog/267061_vehicles-jewelry-silverware-scarves-toys/ SJ Auctioneers is honored to provide its finest selections of jewelry, silverware, trains, toys and collectibles from artists designers and silversmiths like:  something for everyone! Lot 121118: https://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/139805223_lionel-prewar-258-boxed-set-with-inserts Lionel Prewar # 258 Boxed Set With Inserts Cartier Tiffany, & Co.…

  Nov 10, 22

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  Around the Auction World: September 2022

  What were the top stories in the auction industry this month? Illustrations for Moby-Dick. Image courtesy of Christie’s. Auction Highlights Book lovers flocked to Christie’s for a timed auction of all things Herman Melville this month. The auction house presented a timed sale of the Herman Melville Collection of William…

  Sep 30, 22