Lots 51-60
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LOT 51--This is the blue crepe gown which Diana wore in 1996 on a trip to New York for the banquet honoring her friend Liz Tiberus. It stirred attention but more so was her slicked down hairdo. This single time she wore it, her favorite sapphire and diamond choker added glamour to the simple style.
The neckline has satin braiding and the lowcut back has overlapping straps. Designed by Catherine Walker, it sold for $36,800. LOT 51. Its available in miniature on a Franklin Mint Porcelain Diana doll.
Lot 52 -In March 1989 Diana wore a Catherine Walker design to Kuwait. It is raw silk with beaded multi colored bodice. At that time, she wore the Spencer Tiara with it. As seen above.
She also wore it May 11 1989 at Claridges for the banquet for the Nigerian President. Her hair was swept upand again her accesories were the Spencer tiara and simple strand of pearls.
By 1992, the dress had been altered then by Walker into a straight lavendar sheath with the bolero-style bodice. Diana debuted that version in 1992 at the glittering Gala that marked Queen Elizabth's 40 year reign.
Again it was seen during
the controversial Korean visit in 1992 when Diana and Charles estrangement
was visible to all. Photos of that time (like the one above) show
her forlorn and weary appearance. The spencer tiara again was her accessory.
. Sold for $51,750.
lot 52
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Lot 53-- Diana
wore this Walker coat-dress in November, 1988 during an official
visit to Chambord, France, for a dinner hosted by the French Minister.
Seen on above picture.
On June 7,1989, Diana
wore it for the Royal Opera House performance of Trovatire. On this occasion
she wore her hair in a french twist.The dress is white Reichers lace and
Its adorned with blue and white sequins. Currently owned by
Barbara ONeill of Rome Georgia. It sold for $27,600 at the auction.
Lot 54--This belted silk dress Diana wore to a reception in London, 1992.
She also was seen attending an opera in this dress in 1992 as guest of the Duke of Kent.
Above, accesorizing with gorgeous strappy high heels, Diana wore it in 1992 to the red cross Gala at Royal Albert Hall.Above, accesorizing with gorgeous strappy high heels, Diana wore it in 1992 to the red cross Gala at Royal Albert Hall.
In 1993, she donned it to dine with the crown Prince of Nepal at a reception in her honor. One of her solo state visits.
Designed by Catherine
walker, it sold for $34,500. Rumor had it that the buyer then stripped
the pearls and made earrings sets. However it was later put on ebay at
$70,000 starting bid and was not sold.
It is now owned
by Suzanne King of Texas and part of her Pink Ribbon Crusade.
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Lot 55--Wonderful black velvet Catherine walker. Victorian influence is shown in the lace and the jet bead decoration. Sold for 24,150.
Lot 56--The black lace off-the shoulder styled dress covers a pink underskirt and is another of Diana's very feminine early styles. Her usual accessory was a long string of faux pearls.
Another Victor Edelstein design. she wore it on a visit to Hamburg Germany for a banquet in November 1987 with a long string of faux pearls..
Also in 1987,
Diana wore it to Festival hall in London, covering it with a velvet cape.
It sold for $25,300.
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Lot 57--This pink Catherine Walker dress was Diana's choice for the ballet in 1987 Plus an offical visit to Germany that same year`. It pink satin with a off the shoulder,shawl-style white collar.
In 1988 Diana wore it at the premiere of Who Killed Roger Rabbit and was photographed with its star.
It can also be seen on one of her formal portraits with Charles.
In 1988 she wore it to the dinner honoring the President of Turkey.
In 1990, Diana wore it to a royal banquet given by the President of India to conclude his British visit. She accessorized with the Queen Mary tiara.
Sold for $28,750
Diana wore a nearly
identical dress but shorter length to a 1988 Ballet Gala in London..
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Lot 59--Cream
silk decorated with flowers. Catherine Walker designed. Sold for $24,150.
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Lot 60 -Jade
skirt with black bodice designed by Catherine Walker She wore it
in 1986 to Tornoto's Royal York hotel for a dinner. LOT 60. Sold
for $24,150.
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