JULIEN’S AUCTIONS BRINGS THE EXQUISITE COLLECTION OF HRH DIANA PRINCESS OF WALES TO NEW YORK FOR ONE DAY ONLY
Wednesday November 12th, 2014 – 10am-4pm
Ross Art Gallery New Yor
Outstanding collection of Her Royal Highness, Diana, Princess of Wales to be auctioned December 5-6, 2014 and will be bringing a collection of gowns and memorabilia from the beloved Princess to New York for one day only This Wednesday, November 12th from 10am-4pm. Media is invited to join Darren Julien, Founder & CEO of Julien’s Auctions and Martin Nolan, Executive Director of Julien’s Auctions at The Ross Art Gallery located at 532 Madison Avenue (at 54th Street) on the 4th Floor where the collection will be exhibited. As one of the most adored members of the Royal family, the public fascination and intrigue with Princess Diana has not diminished even years after her passing. Princess Diana captured hearts around the world as a sophisticated Princess, dedicated mother and tireless humanitarian. Her beauty and personal style only eclipsed the great international respect she earned during her lifetime.
WHO: Julien’s Auction (Darren Julien, Martin Nolan) and Ross Art Gallery
WHAT: An exclusive media preview for one day only of some of HRH Princess Diana’s most popular gowns and memorabilia which will go to auction in December
WHEN: Wednesday, November 12, 2014 from 10am EST to 4pm EST
WHERE: Ross Art Gallery, 532 Madison Avenue, (at 54th Street) on the 4th Floor
WHY: Celebrated the world’s most popular Princess and beloved member of the Royal Family.
Highlights include a petal pink Catherine Walker gown double worn by Diana, Princess of Wales, to the reopening of the Savoy Theatre and to a performance of La Boheme at the London Coliseum in 1993. (Estimate: $60,000-$80,000). Also included is a chartreuse Taroni silk georgette gown designed by Catherine Walker and worn by Princess Diana on November 11, 1993 to the banquet held at The Dorchester Hotel given by his majesty the Yang di-PertuanAgong of Malaysia (Estimate $60,000-$80,000) and a Princess of Wales Catherine Walker designed strapless gown comprised of ivory silk crepe and worn by the Princess to a private event (Estimate: $60,000-$80,000). Other personal items in the auction will include a Princess Diana Zandra Rhodes created evening gown worn HRH Princess Diana to the Birthright benefit at the London Palladium in 1987 and previously exhibited at Kensington Palace in 2002 (Estimate: $80,000-$100,000), a set of gold tone commemorative cufflinks and buttons in a blue case marked “Royal Wedding HRH The Prince of Wales and Lady Diana Spencer 29th July 1981 (Estimate: $600-$800) and an oversized limited edition catalog form the auction “Dresses from the Collection of Diana, Princess of Wales” signed “Diana” and numbered 211/250 and accompanied by a ticket to the auction (Estimate: $2,000-$4,000).