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Majolica Plate owned by fashion legends Geraldine Stutz, then André Leon Talley

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Antique Green Leaf Majolica Plate, once owned by Legendary Fashion Icons - Geraldine Stutz, then André Leon Talley! André acquired the plate at Doyle New York, January 10, 2007, “Doyle at Home” auction, Lot 183 (Sold alongside the Small Foliage Patterned Majolica Tureen in our other listing.) The auction featured the personal collection of Geraldine Stutz. Her career began as a Glamour Magazine editor, she gave Andy Warhol his first fashion illustration job right out of art school. Thereafter, she became one of NYC's greatest tastemakers, fashion influencers and retail innovators of her time, as president of Henri Bendel for 29 years (1957-1988.) One of the first female presidents of the time, she transformed Bendel into a shopping destination for the world's chicest women, introduced American and European ready-to-wear to the world, and put a spotlight on emerging talent. She was appointed by the White House to the National Endowment for the Arts. André purchased it at Doyle auction. Auction tags included- Doyle New York, January 10, 2007, “Doyle at Home” auction, Lot 183 (Sold alongside foliage patterned Majolica plate, listed separately.) The auction featured the personal collection of Geraldine Stutz. Her career began as a Glamour Magazine editor, she gave Andy Warhol his first fashion illustration job right out of art school. Thereafter, she became one of NYC's greatest tastemakers, fashion influencers and retail innovators of her time, as president of Henri Bendel for 29 years (1957-1988.) One of the first female presidents of the time, she transformed Bendel into a shopping destination for the world's chicest women, introduced American and European ready-to-wear to the world, and put a spotlight on emerging talent. She was appointed by the White House to the National Endowment for the Arts. André Leon Talley (1948-2022) was one of the fashion world's first African American Tastemakers! For 60 years, he was an integral part of fashion history and culture as a journalist, author, stylist, creative director and editor-at-large. His career started in 1974 at the MET's Costume Institute, interning under legendary fashion editor Diana Vreeland. After the MET, he took his first job out of college working at Andy Warhol’s Factory, through Vreeland’s introduction. He answered Warhol's phone, which opened the door to NYC's socialites. During the 70's he was a regular at Studio 54, dancing with models, designers, artists, and celebs. After Warhol’s Factory, he went to Pairs to run Women’s Wear Daily, then Vogue Magazine. He was Vogue's first African American Creative Director, then Editor-at-Large. He broke boundaries in an industry dominated by white women. A prominent diversity advocate on and off the runway, supporting emerging designers and models. He had southern charm, spoke French eloquently, and loved his church, a very soulful man with a big heart. Raised in the (then) segregated deep south by his strict grandmother, who worked as a maid at Duke University. Church was the most important thing in their life. André’s childhood was wonderful and complex, despite impoverished beginnings he earned a bachelor’s degree from North Carolina Central University and a master’s from Brown (both) in French Literature. When he first arrived in NYC, he and Diane von Furstenberg became and remained very close friends like family. When he nearly lost everything to pay off debts, including his colonial home on 75 Worthington Rd, White Plains, NY, Furstenberg lovingly took care of his financial situation. Almost immediately thereafter, he died in the hospital with COVID. Shortly after, the street on which he lived for 18 years was re-named to "André Leon Talley Way" in his honor. It is this estate auction sale that this plate was acquired from. We know it’s hard to find one-of-a-kind pieces! Shop our listings for new inventory curated from an Interior Architect and Designer’s POV. THE TASTEMAKER SHOPPE offers an exclusive mix of furnishings founded solely on good taste, not limited by any style or era!

Dimensions:
Height: 0.75 in (1.91 cm)Diameter: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)
Materials and Techniques:
Clay,Glazed
Period:
19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
unknown
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Scottsdale, AZ
Reference Number:
Seller: ALT-0161stDibs: LU8553248023452