An iconic red sweater worn by Princess Diana shortly after her engagement to Prince Charles has been sold at auction for $1.1 million, announced Sotheby’s.
The red sweater, featuring rows of fluffy sheep with one black sheep among them, was worn by the 19-year-old Princess at a polo match in June 1981. It became one of Diana’s most emblematic clothing items, seemingly foreshadowing her tumultuous journey as a royal family member.
The sweater’s sale price exceeded Sotheby’s initial estimate of $50,000 to $80,000, making it the highest price ever paid at auction for a garment belonging to Princess Diana and the most valuable sweater ever sold at auction.
The sweater was created by designers Sally Muir and Joanna Osborne of the knitting company Warm and Wonderful, which gained fame after Diana wore it.
The auction also included the letter requesting repair of the sweater, as well as a thank you note from Diana’s private secretary.
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