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#4024 $1,800 Sold Spanish hand-embroidered tulle shawl, early 20th century. The black silk tulle ground is covered with a profusion of hand-embroidered, polychrome flowers and exotic, multicolored birds: an artistic testament to the rich prodigality of nature's palette. The wonderful effect is surely due to the brilliant, variegated kaleidoscope of colors—a multitude of pastels competing with more intense hues. NEW LISTING | |
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#4028 $1,900 Handmade Chantilly lace shawl, mid 19th century. The intricate floral pattern is worked in the finest possible thread, curving to accommodate the shape of the pattern, giving the shawl an ethereal quality. The grand scale of the pattern, impressive over the enormous hoop skirts of the mid 19th century, is equally beautiful today over a simple evening dress. NEW LISTING | |
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#4027 $3,500 Brussels mixed lace shawl, 19th century. The mirroring of the pattern creates a richer, more complex design than usual. The shawl has multiple uses: as a wedding veil; spread out over a full skirt, beautifully displaying the pattern; over a slim sheath gown; or draped over your couch for you and your friends to enjoy. NEW LISTING | |
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#4030 $1,500 Sold Tamboured net shawl, 19th century. Exceptionally long and with a delightful ruffled border, the shawl would make an ideal wedding accessory. The gossamer, antique design conveys a nostalgia for what is old and beautiful in our memories of times past. NEW LISTING | |
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#4023 $1,450 Reserved Brocaded Deco lamé shawl, 1920s. The colored flowers are woven in shades of purple, lavender, and pale blue on a black satin ground. The bright blue ombré fringe is a delightful touch of whimsy—more alive and fun than having the fringe match the flowers. A superb example of exuberant Deco art from the heyday of the movement. NEW LISTING | |
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#4033 $950 Hand-embroidered valence , late 19th century. The embroidery is bordered with a panel of aqua velvet finished with fancy fringe at the bottom. The hand-knotted silk fringe has delightful silk ball tassels that pick of the colors of the embroidery. The confident insouciance of the brilliant Art Nouveau design will brighten any room. NEW LISTING | |
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#0895 $1,100 Sold Embroidered silk lace shawl, early 20th century. The floral and leaf pattern, worked in pale gold silk floss on a matching silk net ground, uses the highly stylized, flowing curvilinear forms so prized by Art Nouveau. The delicacy of the fine darned net lace pattern and the gold-tinged sheen create a memorable, majestic beauty that makes an indelible impression. NEW LISTING | |
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#4029 $1,500 Hand-assembled mixed lace shawl, 19th century. The airy lightness of the intricate lace design is a wonder to behold. The shawl has a soft, supple drape. The creative design features an ingeniously crafted ruffle of the top edge, which forms a graceful collar when folded over. The shape was built-in when the tapes were assembled. NEW LISTING | |
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#2071 $875 Battenberg lace wedding veil, c.1900. The cap is truly special because of its elaborate lace design and wax flower embellishment. The sweeping train and the cap together create a lasting impression of beauty. | |
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#6571 $1,400 Brocaded Deco lamé shawl, 1920s. The pattern of bronzed gold metallic fiber is brocaded on a blue satin ground. The combination of royal gold on rich Persian blue creates a feeling of gracious opulence. Finished with a 15 1/2"-wide border of hand-knotted silk fringe. | |
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#6568 $1,400 Regency silk damask shawl, c.1820. The color is either muted or glowing, depending on the light. The stylized floral pattern, influenced by Kashmir shawl designs in vogue in the early 19th century, is softened by the pastel coloring. The shifting hue—rose to peach—gives vibrancy to this magnificent shawl. | |
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#1345 $950 Hand-assembled Princess lace wedding shawl, c.1900. The design artfully combines rounded princess lace motifs with traditional tape lace; all are expertly hand-appliquéd on a fine net ground. In the ethereal gossamer pattern, the delicate tendrils joyously curl outward from the flowers, as if in anticipation of the nuptial vows. | |
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#6569 $975 Deco printed velvet shawl, 1920s. Rectangular in shape and fashioned from sensual peach silk velvet printed with large scale, stylized black chrysanthemums. The shawl is edged all around with a 25"-wide border of hand-knotted black silk fringe. The exotic motif and bold color make this an exemplar of Deco design. | |
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#1397 $650 Superb silk faille skirt panel, c.1890. A virtuoso showcase of hand embroidery—padded satin stitch, chain stitch, and French knots of fine silk floss with tiny white seed beads. Fine design and detailing! | |
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#6572 $950 Sold Tambour embroidered net shawl, late 19th century. The floral motif is of the last degree of charm. I love the bows that tie the densely packed bouquets of flowers. The embroiderer uses the complexity and intricacy of her design as a metaphor for the fecundity of nature, pregnant with new life in springtime. | |
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#1410 $1,650 Hand-embroidered coverlet/table cloth, c.1810. A neoclassical center medallion design on a diaphanous cotton percale ground. The exceptional white-work features delicately rendered padded satin stitch, buttonhole stitch, and decorative fill. | |
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#2114 $1,100 Liberty & Co. printed silk damask shawl, early 20th century.The rich damask ground of satin and silk crepe is woven with robust bouquets of roses. The ends and borders of the shawl are printed with an amazing, intricate Persian-style pattern. | |
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#1607 $750 Brocaded silk chiffon shawl, c.1910. An inspired design choice is the alternation of brocade and chiffon stripes, changing the color of the printed design from muted to vivid. Subtle, complex design! | |
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#6352 $2,900 Pennsylvania silk crib quilt, 19th century. It fulfills the requirements for the best crib quilts. The scale of the design is right for the overall size. The design is exceptional. The overall execution (design, assembly, stitching) is flawless. | |
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#6354 $2,600 Edinburgh Kashmir-style shawl, c.1840. The subtle, understated richness of the pattern is mesmerizing. The muted colors and cream-colored ground exude quiet elegance. | |
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#6562 $975 Sold Embroidered silk tulle shawl, early 20th century. The elaboration of the detail makes the grand, symmetrical design motif work work. The masterful embroiderer relied on an almost Baroque ornateness to achieve the dazzling effect. | |
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#6224 $7,000 Punto in Aria needlepoint lace panel, c.1620. This important lace panel was part of a collection assembled in 1981 in Europe. The lace is very old and rare; the work is exquisite; and the design is breathtakingly beautiful. | |
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#6327 $3,950 Silk/velvet pictorial crazy quilt, late 19th century. The brilliant kaleidoscope of hues is noteworthy for its startling richness and saturation. Several motifs show the sophisticated whimsicality of an accomplished artistic. Very rare mint condition! | |
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#0378 $1,200 Silk log cabin quilt, 19th century. The subtle gradations of color from one square to another show the quilter well knew that the overall effect is achieved by use of light and dark fabrics and how they are arranged. | |
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#1885 $650 Appliquéd felt pelmet, c.1890. Appliquéd in a whimsical manner with bouquets of felt and tufted wool daisies with velveteen leaves. Although the craftsmanship is skillful, the flower-and-hearts design motif has the appeal of naive folk art. | |
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#2039 $550 Beaded needlepoint pillow cover, c.1900. Beaded Calla lilies set in a cluster of wool needlepoint leaves. Who can resist the robust florals and rich colors in this exceptional needlepoint work? | |
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#2106 $875 Mixed Irish lace/Battenberg lace shawl, c.1900. The pattern is intricate, bold, and texturally exciting. Add a touch of elegance to a basic dress with this fine antique fashion accessory. | |
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#1889 $1,250 Sold Liberty & Co. metallic brocaded silk chiffon shawl, c.1910. Fashioned from delicate silk chiffon printed with a floral-filled paisley pattern. The ends are lavishly brocaded with gold metallic flowers. | |
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#1088 $2,300 Chinese burgundy satin wall hanging, c.1910. In a subtle and refined design, the colors compete with and complement each other: the ivory with the black; the gold with the aqua; presided over by the bird of paradise with her turquoise tail feather, ending in a tiny fantasy floral star. | |
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#6225 $2,900 Flemish bobbin lace tablecloth, c.1700-1710. The little holes in the design are characteristic of Flemish bobbin lace from Antwerp. The Baroque design is extraordinarily beautiful; the technical skill exhibited is first rate. | |
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#c373 $950 Sold Deco lamé table cover, c.1920. Fashioned from metallic gold lamé with shades of magenta, purple, and melon in the flowers. A killer combination of bold stylized flowers, vivid color, and burnished patina. Superb early Art Deco style. | |
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#6563 $975 Sold Embroidered silk tulle shawl, early 20th century. Tambour embroidery with metallic silver and black silk floss on a sheer black silk tulle ground produces a subtle and intricate effect in a monotone palette. As in Beethoven's last quartets, the true artist may achieve the most with intentionally limited means | |
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#6321 $650 Valenciennes lace pillow sham, c.1900. Fashioned from fine white batiste, each corner is hand embroidered with sprays of flowers and curved inserts of handmade Valenciennes lace. | |
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#6570 $1,400 Sold Deco lamé shawl, 1920s. The metallic brocaded design is beautifully woven on a ground of black silk crepe de chine. Each corner has a large bronze lamé wreath superimposed with a realistic bouquet of melon, purple, blue, and rose flowers with green leaves. The design artfully combines bold scale and brilliant color. | |
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#6322 $850 Reticella lace cloth, late 19th century. This fine beige linen cloth is embellished with whimsical hand-embroidered birds and handmade Reticella needlepoint lace. The linen lace is worked in a nice variety of geometric patterns. | |
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#1867 $650 Embroidered silk net shawl, early 20th century. The large stylized leaf pattern is appliquéd with two tones of silk braid. The motif carries a mesmerizing fascination which affects us on a subconscious, sub-rational level. | |
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#0407 $525 Juschi silk shawl-size scarf, c.1980. A stunning dreamscape in bold, brilliant color of exotic love birds. Their plumage—similar and complementary but not identical—mirrors the emotional bond between man and woman in love: they are similar but not alike. | |
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#1747 $950 Deco cut-velvet shawl, c.1920. A bold Deco pattern of velvet in brilliant shades of persimmon and cerulean blue cut to a ground of muted salmon silk chiffon. The intriguing asymmetrical design gives you a choice of pattern, depending on how you fold the shawl. | |
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#1198 $645 Grenadine sheer, fold-over silk shawl c.1860. Woven in handsome shades of brown, black, and ivory. The ultra-sheer, lightweight silk shawls produced in Grenada are perfect for summer wear. |