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Annual Autumnal Elegance

Wed, Sep 24, 2025 11:00AM EDT
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Our annual Autumnal Elegance Auction marks a welcome change of seasons here in New England towards cooler weather and even cooler vintage fashion. This fast-paced flurry of vintage, historical clothing, rare textiles and accessories is sure to have something for every sartorial enthusiast. New-to-market treasures from many museums, historical societies and a select few private collections.
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Lot 94

SILK VELVET RUNNERS & TABLE COVERS, EUROPE, c. 1570, 18th C & c. 1900

Estimate: $300 - $500
Starting Bid
$150

Bid Increments

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$0 $25
$500 $50
$2,000 $100
$5,000 $250
$10,000 $500
$20,000 $1,000
$40,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000
$500,000 $10,000
$1,000,000 $25,000

1 red silk velvet table cover, applied silk & gilt braid, cotton sateen backing, Europe, c. 1900, 29” x 51.5”, (crushing/wear, tarnish, stains) very good; 1 burgundy cisele silk velvet runner, cream patterned silk ground w/ applied silk & gilt braid, yell ow-brown silk back, brown silk interlining,  Italy, c. 1570, re-backed 20th century, 21.5” x 64”, (heavy shatter/loss, pulls/tarnish to border, wear, backing discolored, 0.25”-0.5” stains) fair; 1 red silk velvet table cover, silk & gilt braid, newer lini ing of undyed linen, Italy, 18th century, 23” x 45”, (tiny-0.25” holes & wear spots, holes up to 0.5”, wear spots up to 0.75”, pulls/tarnish to border, 0.25”-1” stains, broad wear, element removed from center) fair-good. Provenance: Brooklyn Museum.

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