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Chronological Provenance Timeline
Serpentine Gallery Debut
June 29, 1994 • London
The Serpentine Gallery & Vanity Fair Gala
Designed by Christina Stambolian in 1991, Princess Diana chose the form-fitting off-the-shoulder black silk crepe dress with an asymmetric hemline for the Serpentine Gallery fundraising party. The dress entered global pop culture history as the definitive 'Revenge Dress' on the evening Prince Charles publicly admitted his infidelity on television.
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Archival Photography by Campbell Addy: Commissioned visual documentation capturing the exquisite textile draping, off-shoulder boning, and preservation status for the 30-year auction catalogue.
Verified Ownership & Custody Ledger
Cryptographic Hash Verified
| Period | Custodian / Owner | Primary Purpose | Beneficiary / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991–1997 | Princess Diana (Personal Wardrobe) | Private Royal Collection | Worn June 1994 at Serpentine Gala |
| June 1997 | Christie's New York (Lot #2) | Charity Auction | Raised $74,000 for AIDS & Cancer Charities |
| 1997–2024 | Private Scottish / International Collectors | Archival Museum Loan | Exhibited globally for breast cancer research |
| 2024 (Current) | Premier Auction House Consignment | 30-Year Jubilee Auction | Photographed by Campbell Addy; Philanthropic Proceeds |
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Auction Valuation & Philanthropic Simulator
Auction Scenarios:
$1,500,000
2.2x
Pristine Archival (1.25x)
High (1.40x)
Projected Hammer Price (Simulated)
$4,620,000
Buyer's Premium (20%)
$924,000
Total Realized
$5,544,000
30-Yr Value Growth
62.4x