Published September 15,2023
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Diana, Princess of Wales’s black sheep jumper has bought for $1.14 million (£920,000) at public sale.
The purple jumper which a newly-engaged Diana wore to a polo match in June 1981, was bought for $1,143,000 {dollars} by Sotheby’s in New York, simply outstripping its $50,000 – $80,000 estimate.
The jumper, which reveals a black sheep amongst a row of white ones, was found in an attic in March by designer Joanna Osborne.
The auctioneers didn’t disclose the id of the successful bidder.
Sotheby’s described the jumper as having “whimsical black and white sheep motif” and was one of many first designs by Sally Muir and Joanna Osborne of Warm and Wonderful knitwear established in 1979.
The Sotheby’s catalogue be aware states, “worn by Diana Spencer in 1981 to a polo match of Prince Charles.”
“This lot includes two official letters, written in 1981, from Buckingham Palace to Warm and Wonderful politely explaining the jumper had been damaged and requested either a repair or replacement.”
“Warm and Wonderful sent her a replacement sweater that she wore in 1983 to another polo match.”
Sotheby’s added, “further investigation convinced the team: the damaged cuff, the shape, the single sheep at the shoulders, tiny variations in the sheep’s eyes which were individually sewn on … “
“In conjunction with a photo matched authentication by Sotheby’s, this lost sheep jumper found in an attic is confirmed to be the original sheep jumper worn by Princess Diana over 40 years ago.”
Online bidding opened on August 31, the twenty sixth anniversary of Diana’s dying in a Paris automotive crash.
Source: www.anews.com.tr
