An evening gown worn by the late Princess Diana sold for $1.1 million, 11 times its estimate, breaking the record for one of her gowns going under the hammer, according to Julien’s Auctions in Los Angeles.
Diana first appeared in the black and blue ballerina-length evening gown by Jacques Azagury in Florence in 1985. According to the auction house, she was also photographed in it a year later during a visit to Vancouver.
Julien’s Auctions announced on Sunday that the dress, along with a matching illustration, sold for $1,148,080 after being listed with an estimate of $100,000-$200,000.
“Julien’s now holds the new world record for the most expensive dress worn by Princess Diana sold at auction,” it said in a statement, adding that the previous auction record was $604,800.
The gown has a long black velvet bodice embroidered with blue stars and a two-tier blue organza skirt with a sash and bow.
It was sold as part of Julien’s Auctions and Turner Classic Movies’ (TCM) four-day “Hollywood Legends” sale, which included a variety of memorabilia.
Lord Snowdon sold a pink chiffon blouse Diana wore for her 1981 engagement portrait to then-Prince Charles for $381,000.
The blouse, designed by David and Elizabeth Emanuel, who later designed Diana’s wedding gown, was estimated to be worth $80,000 to $100,000.