Patricia Altschul (American Socialite) Biography

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Profession	Socialite, Art Collector, TV Personality
Nationality	American
Date of Birth	16/04/1941
Age	85 years
Birthplace	Jacksonville, Florida, United States

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Full Name	Patricia Madelyn Dey
Summary	Patricia Altschul is an American socialite, art collector, and television personality best known for her role on the Bravo reality series Southern Charm. She is also an author and philanthropist with a long-standing involvement in the arts and historic preservation.

School(s)	Marymount School, New York Olney Friends School, Ohio
College/University	George Washington University
Degrees	Bachelors in Art History and Archaeology Masters in Art History and Archaeology BA in Studio Art (1980) MFA in Painting (1982) Bachelor of Arts in Art History and Archaeology

Marital Status	Widowed

Marriage History	Husband: L. Hayes Smith Status: Divorced in 1979 Marriage Date: 1962 Husband: Edward Stitt Fleming Status: Divorced in 1995 Marriage Date: 1989 Husband: Arthur Altschul Status: Deceased in 2002 Marriage Date: 1996

Father	Francis Pearl Sudler Dey
Mother	Walter Pettus Dey
Children	Whitney Sudler-Smith (Son from L. Hayes Smith)

Accomplishments	Recipient of the 2012 Woman of the Year award for Philanthropy by the Police Athletic League of New York City. Awarded the 2013 Carolopolis Award from the Preservation Society of Charleston for renovation of the historic Isaac Jenkins Mikell House in Charleston, SC. Contributed to various roles including Technical and Aesthetic Consultant in West Africa and faculty member at several educational institutions. Director or trustee of several nonprofit organizations including the New York Historical Society and Historic Hudson Valley. Regular personality on the Bravo reality series Southern Charm since its early seasons. Appeared in documentary projects such as Ultrasuede: In Search of Halston and Watch What Crappens. Author of the book Eat, Drink, and Remarry (2017) and The Art of Southern Charm (2017). Launched a luxury art collection line on the Home Shopping Network in 2020.

Accomplishments

Recipient of the 2012 Woman of the Year award for Philanthropy by the Police Athletic League of New York City.
Awarded the 2013 Carolopolis Award from the Preservation Society of Charleston for renovation of the historic Isaac Jenkins Mikell House in Charleston, SC.
Contributed to various roles including Technical and Aesthetic Consultant in West Africa and faculty member at several educational institutions.
Director or trustee of several nonprofit organizations including the New York Historical Society and Historic Hudson Valley.
Regular personality on the Bravo reality series Southern Charm since its early seasons.
Appeared in documentary projects such as Ultrasuede: In Search of Halston and Watch What Crappens.
Author of the book Eat, Drink, and Remarry (2017) and The Art of Southern Charm (2017).
Launched a luxury art collection line on the Home Shopping Network in 2020.

Car Collection	Bentley
Net Worth	$100 million (as of 2024)

Known for her polished Southern style and signature pearls.
Often seen in designer dresses and statement jewelry on Southern Charm.
Frequently cited for her elegant Charleston home decor and interior design choices.

Instagram	https://www.instagram.com/patriciaaltschul/
Facebook	https://www.facebook.com/PatriciaAltschul/
Twitter	https://twitter.com/PatriciaAltschul

1. Raised in Richmond, Virginia and later spent time in Georgetown.
2. Worked as a Technical and Aesthetic Consultant at Women Artisans Cooperative in Togo, West Africa in 1981.
3. Served as a Research-Assistant/Instructor for U.S.A.I.D. Togo Project in the same region.
4. Joined Southside Art Center as a faculty member from 1987 till 1990.
5. Spent a significant part of her career at American River College as an instructor from 1989 to 2000.
6. Had a role as an artist in schools for STARTS Grant in 1991.
7. Ran a private art dealership, Arcadia, showcasing works of renowned artists.
8. Acquired the Isaac Jenkins Mikell House for around $4.8 million and invested over $5 million in its renovation.
9. Featured in several English TV shows including 'Ultrasuede: In Search of Halston' and 'Watch What Crappens'.
10. Published the book 'The Art of Southern Charm' in 2017.
11. Launched her luxury art collection line on the Home Shopping Network in 2020.
12. Has been seen socializing with notable figures such as Donald Trump and Melania Trump.
13. Is a passionate animal lover and has a pet dog.
14. Supports various charities including the Charleston Animal Society and the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
15. Also authored the memoir Eat, Drink, and Remarry, detailing her life and multiple marriages.