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- Sale 6324
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Closing from:Mar 21 | 10:00 PM CDT
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Sale 6324
Estimate$10,000 – $12,000
I knew Peggy, and her son Sindbad, for the last six years of her life in Venice. We became close friends—indeed, I consider her friendship one of the great gifts of my life. At a certain point she wrote (on her noisy manual typewriter) a long list of bequests for her personal possessions—books and garments for example—and in this list was the gift of her Fortuny dress to me. I felt embarrassed by the generosity of the gift because she had two granddaughters. But her son Sindbad, her executor but also the father of the girls, insisted that I accept the gift. I was very touched, not least because Sindbad resembled his mother in her correctness, in her steadfastness and honesty. I have the fondest memories of my times with Peggy and delight in the fact (as did Peggy) that many of her excellent characteristics carried on in Sindbad.
Philip and I came to Venice so he could research his book on Palma Il Vecchio, little imagining how it would change our lives. We hadn’t been in Venice more than a few weeks when we met Peggy…and just about the entire Venice social scene.
Jane Turner Rylands
March 6, 2025
Condition:
The overall condition is fair to good, in consideration of the antique nature of the garment. A few minor splits in silk at shoulder seam, near neckline. Shoulder seam on left side has slightly come undone. A few medium-sized splits in silk at front near side seam, at waist height. Light discoloration in/around neckline. Minor discoloration and loss of form to pleats at underarms. A few small discoloration/residue marks scattered throughout dress.
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Tanner Branson
Associate Vice President, Head of Department, Luxury Handbags & Couture
