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#2326 $1,400 Chinese export figural shawl, early 20th century. Two adjacent corners have scenes with Chinese figures. The other two adjacent corners have bouquets of large and small flowers. Depending on how the shawl is folded, you can display a figural or a floral scene. Whether you wear it or use this brilliant shawl in the decor of your home, you will have a superb piece of textile art. NEW LISTING | |
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#6721 $1,200 Devoré velvet shawl, early 20th century. The robust Deco velvet flowers are cut to a ground of sheer black chiffon. Especially striking is the graphic red-and-black color pattern. The two tone border of hand-knotted silk fringe has an appealing antique charm. NEW LISTING | |
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#6717 $850 Silk lace rectangular shawl, early 20th century. The designer ingeniously uses a curvilinear band (composed of 3 rows) to tie together key visual elements in the intricate floral design. The restriction of the palette to one color is a conscious artistic device to focus the viewer's attention on the shawl's design and texture. NEW LISTING | |
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#6718 $975 Sold Silk lace rectangular shawl, early 20th century. I love the scalloped borders shaped by the petals of the flowers in the delicate and subtle design. With this exotic shawl wrapped around your bare shoulders, you will personify the mystery and allure of the night! NEW LISTING | |
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#1565x $975 Sold Armenian hand-embroidered silk shawl, 1920s. Fashioned from fine écru silk expertly hand worked with Aintab embroidery of matching silk floss. The edges are trimmed with scalloped borders of delicate Armenian silk needle lace. The design has a pleasing symmetry: the diagonal motif of the embroidery is aesthetically counterbalanced by the rectilinear boundaries of the shawl itself—very sophisticated design! NEW LISTING | |
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#4026 $975 Sold Tambour-embroidered tulle scarf, early 20th century. Each corner of the rectangular, cotton tulle shawl is embellished with a bouquet of polychrome flowers. The design is skillfully rendered in silky floss.The colors are limned with great skill. The floral hues glow with sisterly sympathy as we move from one flower to another: a veritable symphony in color. NEW LISTING | |
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#1328 $1,400 Hand-embroidered Chinese shawl, c. 1900. Expertly hand-embroidered with a multi-hued floral pattern of satin stitch. The intense reds and blues are nicely set off against the accommodating peach hue. I love the cheerful swags of small multi-colored flowers. When the magnificent design is viewed up close, you can see why fine Chinese hand embroidery sets the standard. NEW LISTING | |
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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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#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. | |
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#6645 $3,600 Brussels Duchesse lace shawl, 19th century. This superb triangular lace shawl is fashioned from handmade Duchesse bobbin lace. The large bouquets of garden flowers in the graceful design are connected by bobbin lace brides with picot edges. A rare and exacting technique is required to achieve the subtle intricacy of Brussels Duchesse lace. | |
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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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#6646 $975 Sold Embroidered silk tulle shawl, early 20th century. Tambour embroidered with bronze metallic cord and pale blue silk floss on a ground of aqua/blue silk tulle. Against the demure aqua ground, the rich bronze embroidery used for the fluent, scrolling floral motif evokes a fin-de-siècle sophistication. | |
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#1867 $850 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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#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. | |
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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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#4028 $1,900 Reserved 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. | |
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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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#2114 $1,100 Sold 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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#2071 $950 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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#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. | |
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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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#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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#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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#6571 $1,400 Sold 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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#6327 $3,950 Sold 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 Sold 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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#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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#6640 $1,900 Sold Gallenga stenciled chiffon shawl, 1920s. This exquisite, flawless example of textile art features wide stenciled borders of foliage and Luccese styled birds. The pattern includes a barely legible "Maria Monaci Gallenga" signature. The ends of the shawl are trimmed with loops of coral beads. | |
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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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#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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#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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#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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#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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#0407 $650 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 $1,100 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. |