{"id":174009,"date":"2025-06-10T22:01:11","date_gmt":"2025-06-10T22:01:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/174009\/"},"modified":"2025-06-10T22:01:11","modified_gmt":"2025-06-10T22:01:11","slug":"the-largest-princess-diana-auction-will-take-place-this-month","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/174009\/","title":{"rendered":"The Largest Princess Diana Auction Will Take Place This Month"},"content":{"rendered":"

\n\tThere have been many Princess Diana-related auctions<\/a> held over the years\u2014Lady Di herself auctioned off than 79 of her dresses at Christie\u2019s in 1997, in fact\u2014but the sale taking place at Julien\u2019s Auction later this month may be the biggest yet.<\/p>\n

\n\tThe auction house claims the event will include the largest collection of the late royal\u2019s fashion to ever go under the hammer. Taking place at the Peninsula Beverly Hills on June 26, Princess Diana\u2019s Style & A Royal Collection<\/a> will spotlight more than 300 extraordinary items of royal provenance. Included in the lots are some of the most memorable dresses, suits, and accessories ever worn by the Princess of Wales\u2014many of which have never before appeared at auction, according to Julien\u2019s.<\/p>\n

\n\tDiana became a style icon soon after being thrust into the spotlight in the 1980s due to her high-profile relationship with Prince Charles. Her fashion evolved from modest and traditional to elegant and bold as she navigated her life in the public eye. She worked with many different designers, as illustrated by the diverse pieces on offer at Julien\u2019s.<\/p>\n

\n\tOne of the auction highlights is a silk floral day dress designed by Belville Sassoon (pictured top). Expected to fetch between $100,000 and $200,000, the frock was a staple in Diana\u2019s wardrobe and was donned for many official visits and public appearances. It was actually dubbed the Caring Dress, as the princess often wore it to see patients in hospitals, according to designer David Sassoon.<\/p>\n

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\t\t\t\t\tA custom gown designed by Catherine Walker for Diana, the Princess of Wales, for her 1986 royal tour of Saudi Arabia.<\/p>\n

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\n\tAnother standout is a custom cream evening gown that Catherine Walker designed for Diana for her 1986 royal tour of Saudi Arabia. The elegant gown, which is expected to hammer down for between $200,000 and $300,000, features a high neckline and long Guinevere-style point sleeves to accommodate local dressing customs.<\/p>\n

\n\tAt the other, more daring end of the spectrum is a two-piece Bruce Oldfield set that Lady Di wore to Royal Ascot in 1987. Oldfield began designing for the princess in the mid-1980s with more daring fashions, leading the press to dub her \u201cDynasty-Di.\u201d This silk ensemble carries a pre-sale estimate of $100,000 to $200,000.<\/p>\n

\n\tAccessories will abound at the auction, too. Highlights include Lady Di\u2019s stylish John Boyd hat (estimate: $20,000 to $40,000) and her coveted Lady Dior lambskin handbag (estimate: $20,000 to $30,000). That is just a taste of 300 rarities on offer.<\/p>\n

\n\t\u201cPrincess Diana<\/a>\u2019s legacy lives on not only through her humanitarian work but also in the timeless elegance of her style, which continues to inspire the world,\u201d Martin Nolan, cofounder and executive director of Julien\u2019s Auctions, said in a statement. \u201cThis unprecedented collection offers collectors and admirers a rare opportunity to own a piece of royal history and pay tribute to one of the most beloved figures of our time.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n\tIn keeping with Diana\u2019s philanthropic spirit, a portion of the proceeds from the auction will benefit Muscular Dystrophy UK. Bidding and registration are now open online. The live auction will take place in the Peninsula\u2019s Verandah Ballroom, with guests served Champagne and the hotel\u2019s signature afternoon tea, naturally.<\/p>\n

\n\tClick here<\/a> to see photos of the key auction lots.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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