Lady Diana Spencer wore the red 'black sheep' jumper during a polo match in 1981, before her marriage to the now King, then Prince Charles. It was discovered in an attic by designer Joanna Osborne and authenticated based on various distinctive details and a photo match.
Princess Diana's iconic black sheep jumper has fetched a staggering $1.14m in a Sotheby's auction in New York.at a polo match in June 1981 shortly after her engagement, far exceeded its estimated value of $50,000 to $80,000 .
Discovered in an attic in March by designer Joanna Osborne, the sweater features a whimsical black sheep among white ones and is among the initial designs by Osborne and Sally Muir for Warm and Wonderful knitwear, which was founded in 1979.Sotheby's described the sweater as featuring a"whimsical black and white sheep motif" and said it was among the pioneering creations by the knitwear brand.
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