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Dresses form the Collection of Diana, Princess of Wales (Book)

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A charity sale conducted by Christie's on a non profit basis Wednesday 25th June 1997. This is a large-format catalogue for the 1997 Christie's charity auction of dresses belonging to Diana, Princess of Wales. The eighty lots included dresses by Catherine Walker, Victor Edelstein, Gina Fratini for Hartnell, Christina Stambolian, Ballville Sasoon and Lorcan Mullany, Zandra Rhodes, Bruce Oldfield, Hachi, Jaques Azagury, Emanuel, Murray Arbeid and Yuki. Each dress is illustrated as well as numerous photographs of the princess wearing the items, close up details and reproductions of designers' drawings. The auction took place a couple of months before the Princess' death. Proceeds benefited several AIDS and cancer charities. The catalogue provides a snapshot of Diana's unique style and celebrated dress sense. Hardback. 204 pages. 3010 grams.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 17 in (43.18 cm)Width: 12 in (30.48 cm)Depth: 1.19 in (3.03 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
    1990-1999
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1997
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. This book comes in a box which has some damage along 1 edge (see picture).
  • Seller Location:
    North Yorkshire, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU899643840972

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