Princess Diana's 'Revenge Dress' exhibited at Sotheby's before being offered for auction in New York on 9 December

BGUK_3688931 - Luxury Sale in New York - 9 December Princess Diana The Revenge Dress by Christina Stambolian worn June 29, 1994, made in black silk crepe with a criss-crossing pleated bodice and an off-the-shoulder neckline, culminating in a diagonally draped figure hugging chiffon skirt with flowing side swept train, labelled, bust: 78cm, 31in, waist: 74cm, 29in, hip: 82cm, 32in, length: 77cm, 30in. Including a sale catalog from Dresses from the Collection of Diana, Princess of Wales signed by Diana and designer Christina Stambolian. Est val $150,000 - 300,000 USD Worn by Princess Diana to The Serpentine Gallery in 1994 ( on the evening that the Prince Charles David Dimbleby interview was televised ), this dress became an enduring symbol of confidence and self-possession. The dress was sold at Christie's, New York, 25 June 1997, lot 2, 'Dresses from the Collection of Diana, Princess of Wales' sale to Scottish owner. The dress will be exhibited at Sotheby's London from 18 - 24 September before travelling to Sotheby's galleries in Hong Kong, Geneva and New York before the above sale.