Hyderabad, Jan. 14 -- One of the most attractive celebrities and an unparalleled fashion icon of the world late Princess Diana Palmer's violet velvet "Ball Dress" is to be auctioned by the international auctioneer Sotheby's, New York. The going rate is estimated to be about over Rs. 98 lakhs in Indian rupees.

The dress is being put up from a private collection in New York.

The dress has been created by renowned designer Victor Edelstein.

The dress from Diana's collection is a strapless, evening dress of deep aubergine with tulip shaped stiffened skirt with three paste buttons at the back.

The 52.5-inch long dress with a bust size of 38 inches and waist size of 39 inches, was auctioned by Christie's New York in 1997 and bought by a pri...