229 - Auburn Sportswear polyester fleece pullover from the personal collection of Peter Benchley. The garment is constructed of bright red synthetic fleece featuring a stand-up collar and a black quarter-length zipper. The left chest is decorated with an embroidered National Geographic logo. The pullover is designed with a horizontal seam across the mid-chest, elasticized cuffs, and an elasticized waistband. Tagged size L. 28" L x 23" W, Sleeves 23 1/2" L. From the personal collection of Peter Benchley (American, 1940-2006), acclaimed author of Jaws, accomplished diver, and prominent advocate for ocean and shark conservation.

Auburn Sportswear polyester fleece pullover from the personal collection of Peter Benchley. The garment is constructed of bright red synthetic fleece featuring a stand-up collar and a black quarter-length zipper. The left chest is decorated with an embroidered National Geographic logo. The pullover is designed with a horizontal seam across the mid-chest, elasticized cuffs, and an elasticized waistband. Tagged size L. 28" L x 23" W, Sleeves 23 1/2" L. From the personal collection of Peter Benchley (American, 1940-2006), acclaimed author of Jaws, accomplished diver, and prominent advocate for ocean and shark conservation. Proceeds from the Peter Benchley Collection will benefit five ocean conservation organizations: Peter Benchley Ocean Awards, WildAid, Beneath the Waves, Blue Frontier and Environmental Defense Fund. CONDITION: The garment is in used condition with several visible defects. Two small dark spots are present on the lower center-front of the body. A faint, white circular stain is visible on the upper portion of the left sleeve near the cuff. The fleece displays general surface pilling and lint throughout. The interior care tag is frayed and partially detached. NOTICE TO BIDDERS: The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition. Photos are considered part of the condition report. Complete condition information is available by request, please request no later than 24 hours prior to the auction. All lots are offered and sold "as is", and Willow Auctions will not provide refunds based on condition. Timepiece movements, lighting and electrics have not been tested, and art has not been examined out of the frame unless otherwise stated.