26 & 27/06/2009, Julien's, "Summer Sale": Lots partie 2
Enchères "Julien's Summer Sale"
26 & 27 juin 2009
- 261 lots avec Marilyn Monroe -
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26 & 27/06/2009, Julien's, "Summer Sale": Vente et Catalogue
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Partie 2: Objets personnels & Vêtements
Part 2: Personal Objects & Clothes
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Beauté: Produits & Accessoires cheveux
Beauty: Products & Hair Accessories
Lot 831: MARILYN MONROE COSMETIC ITEMS
Erno Laszlo brand face powder and cream.
PROVENANCE Lot 262, “Property From the Estate of Marilyn Monroe,” Julien’s Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005.
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 - Sold Price: $1,280
Lot 832: MARILYN MONROE COSMETICS
Gold tone metal tube of Helena Rubinstein mascara with a Glorene of Hollywood dark brown make-up pencil. Longest, 6 inches
PROVENANCE "Property From the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005.
Estimate: $200 - $400 - Sold Price: $1,408
Lot 833: MARILYN MONROE FACE POWDER
Three jars of Erno Laszlo face cream, one small and two large jars of Active pHelityl Cream. Largest, 2 by 3 inches
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 252, “Property From the Estate of Marilyn Monroe,” Julien’s Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005.
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 - Sold Price: $1,152
Lot 834: MARILYN MONROE FACE CREAM
Three jars of Erno Laszlo face cream, one small and two large jars of Active pHelityl Cream. Largest, 2 by 3 inches
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 252, “Property From the Estate of Marilyn Monroe,” Julien’s Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005.
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 - Sold Price: $1,152
Lot 835: MARILYN MONROE BEAUTY ITEMS
Two pots of Laszlo skin paste with a box containing two tubes of Wella Kolestral conditioning cream.
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 252, “Property From the Estate of Marilyn Monroe,” Julien’s Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005.
Estimate: $600 - $800 - Sold Price: $1,125
Lot 838: MARILYN MONROE HAIR ROLLERS
Group of 27 spring style wire hair rollers. Also present is a Christie’s tag as these items were originally intended to be sold by Christie’s in their 1999 Marilyn Monroe sale.
PROVENANCE Lot 245, “Property From the Estate of Marilyn Monroe,” Julien’s Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005.
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 - Sold Price: $1,152
Lot 839: MARILYN MONROE HAIR PINS
Group of hair pins of various shapes and sizes.
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 244, “Property From the Estate of Marilyn Monroe,” Julien’s Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005.
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 - Sold Price: $1,152
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Vêtements & Accessoires de Mode
Clothes & Fashion Accessories
Lot 662: MARILYN MONROE OWNED AND WORN BELTS
Two belts, one in off-white, the other black, owned and worn by Marilyn Monroe. The off-white belt shows significant signs of use and wear.
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 124, “The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe;” Christie’s, New York, Sale 9216, October 27–28, 1999.
Estimate: $600 - $800 - Sold Price: $2,125
Lot 663: MARILYN MONROE JAX SKIRT
Black and white tweed straight skirt with side zipper and back kick pleat, label reads, “Jax Inc./ Balboa Island/ Beverly Hills/ Balboa Bay/ Rudi Gernreich/ Design for Walter Bass.”
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 58, “Property From the Estate of Marilyn Monroe,” Julien’s Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005.
Estimate: $800 - $1,000 - Sold Price: $3,500
Lot 724: MARILYN MONROE WORN DRESS
Black Ceil Chapman dress with beaded serpentine design accompanied by candid photograph of Monroe wearing this dress. Some bead loss, zipper and snap closure. PROVENANCE From the Estate of Peter Leonardi
Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000 - Sold Price: $7,500
Lot 727: MARILYN MONROE CEIL CHAPMAN COCKTAIL DRESS
Ivory silk jersey dress, labeled Ceil Chapman with tag that reads, “Fox 964467,” asymmetrical drape, some staining. Ceil Chapman, who began her fashion career partnered with Gloria Vanderbilt, designed for film and television as well as her own line of cocktail dresses and gowns. Her dresses were favored by Monroe, Elizabeth Taylor, Deborah Kerr, and Mamie Van Doren.
PROVENANCE Lot 250, “The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe,” Christie’s, New York Rockefeller Center, sale number 9216, October 28, 1999.
Estimate: $10,000 - $20,000 - Sold Price: $12,800
Lot 730: MARILYN MONROE COCKTAIL DRESS
Sleeveless yellow silk dress overlaid with same color yellow silk chiffon. Six spaghetti straps and three decorative bows on mid back area, back zipper, full pleated skirt gathered at waist. It appears to be a Cecil Chapman design though it is not labeled. Some holes are evident throughout fabric.
PROVENANCE Lot 20, “Property From the Estate of Marilyn Monroe.” Julien’s Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005.
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 - Sold Price: $4,062.50
Lot 735: MARILYN MONROE LEOTARD COSTUME FROM UNKNOWN FILM
Leotard of chiffon and net with fitted fishnet overlay, rhinestone and sequin embellishments throughout, hook and eye closure at back, label reads, “20th Century Fox/ M.Monroe.” This is believed to be the costume designed by William Travilla and intended to be worn for Marilyn to sing “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend” in "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" (20th Century Fox, 1953) but deemed inappropriate by the censors. Accompanied by a reprinted black and white photograph of Monroe in this costume.
PROVENANCE Lot 109, “Property From the Estate of Marilyn Monroe,” Julien’s Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005.
Estimate: $2,000 - $4,000 - Sold Price: $10,000
Lot 736: MARILYN MONROE PURSE
Marilyn Monroe's own red feather silk-lined purse. The bold handbag features her monogram ''MM'' in silver on the interior pocket. Double strap, with rhinestone-crusted shell clasp in silver metal. Provenance is from the estate of Monroe's ''Gentlemen Prefer Blondes'' costar Tommy Noonan, who played her wealthy boyfriend Gus Esmond. A gorgeous confection once belonging to the most iconic of Hollywood stars, in near fine condition.
PROVENANCE from Christie's memorabilia sale, November 1999.
Estimate: $6,000 - $8,000 - Sold Price: $?
Lot 740: MARILYN MONROE FUR STOLE
White fox fur stole with a triple-pleated ivory silk lining, label reads, “Teitelbaum Furs/ Beverly Hills.” Often worn by Monroe, accompanied by photographs of Monroe wearing this stole.
PROVENANCE Lot 172A, “The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe,” Christie’s, New York, Sale 9216, October 27¬–28, 1999, and Lot 1 “Entertainment Memorabilia,” Christie’s, New York, Sale number 1307, November 18, 2003.
Estimate: $8,000 - $12,000 - Sold Price: $69,000
Lot 745: MARILYN MONROE BLACK CASHMERE TURTLENECK SWEATER
Black cashmere sweater owned by Marilyn Monroe, no label present, small holes present, appears to have make-up residue on collar.
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 58, “Property From the Estate of Marilyn Monroe,” Julien’s Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005.
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 - Sold Price: $11,520
Lot 746: MARILYN MONROE HOUNDSTOOTH SKIRT
Black and white houndstooth wool skirt, two front pockets and rear zipper closure, side kick pleats, label reads, “I. Magnin & Co./ California Seattle.” Holes throughout and red stain on back of skirt.
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 38, “Property From the Estate of Marilyn Monroe,” Julien’s Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005.
Estimate: $800 - $1,000 - Sold Price: $2,816
Lot 748: MARILYN MONROE BLACK AND WHITE CHECKERED
Black and white checkered cotton capri pants, label reads, “designed by Jax,” discoloration and staining present. The same or similar pants can be seen in multiple photographs being worn by Monroe.
PROVENANCE Lot 42, “Property From the Estate of Marilyn Monroe,” Julien’s Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005.
Estimate: $2,000 - $4,000 - Sold Price: $33,280
Lot 749: MARILYN MONROE LEOPARD PRINT SCARF
Cotton leopard print scarf. It is similar to or is the one worn by Marilyn Monroe during her 1954 honeymoon in Japan with Joe DiMaggio. Accompanied by a reprinted photograph of Monroe with Joe DiMaggio.
PROVENANCE Lot 102, “Property From the Estate of Marilyn Monroe,” Julien’s Auctions, June 5, 2005.
Estimate: $3,000 - $4,000 - Sold Price: $8,320
Lot 753: MARILYN MONROE WOOL SWEATER
Beige wool crewneck sweater, label reads, “Pure Shetland wool/ Hand Freame/ Knitted Scotland Isles/ of Scotland/ 32”
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 57, “Property From the Estate of Marilyn Monroe,” Julien’s Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $800 - $1,000 - Sold Price: $4,062.50
Lot 754: MARILYN MONROE JEAN SKIRT
Jean skirt with seven-button closure, two large exterior pockets, label reads, “Kluck Los Angeles,” hem is detached.
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 146, “The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe,” Christie’s, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27–28, 1999.
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 - Sold Price: $6,250
Lot 757: MARILYN MONROE BED JACKET
Pink quilted bed jacket, two-button closure, label reads, “Sadie for I.Magnin & Co.,” stains present on front of jacket.
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 143, “The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe,” Christie’s, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27–28, 1999.
Estimate: $2,000 - $4,000 - Sold Price: $3,750
Lot 758: MARILYN MONROE NECKLACE
Necklace of glass stones in hues of brown, yellow, and gray, on gold chain with knot work, owned by Marilyn Monroe, accompanied by a framed postcard of Monroe wearing the same necklace and a framed poster. Many stones have become unattached, breaks in knot work. The photographs of Monroe in this necklace were taken by Sam Shaw. Poster, 11 by 36 inches
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 248, “The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe,” Christie’s, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27–28, 1999.
Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000 - Sold Price: $63,000
Lot 760: MARILYN MONROE BLACK WOOL CARDIGAN
Black wool cardigan sweater, rounded lapels, two exterior pockets, with seven-button closure, label reads, “Geistex/ Reg. U.S. Pat. Off/ Geist & Geist, Inc. N.Y. / 100% Imported Wool.”
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 14, “Property From the Estate of Marilyn Monroe,” Julien’s Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005.
Estimate: $2,000 - $4,000 - Sold Price: $11,875
Lot 761: MARILYN MONROE WHITE BELT
Thick white leather belt, no label present, discoloration and signs of wear.
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 124, “The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe,” Christie’s, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27–28, 1999.
Estimate: $500 - $700 - Sold Price: $3,072
Lot 762: MARILYN MONROE BLACK LEATHER BELT
Black leather belt with brown leather lining, owned and worn by Marilyn Monroe, shows signs of use and wear.
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 114, “The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe,” Christie’s, New York, Sale 9216, October 27–28, 1999.
Estimate: $400 - $600 - Sold Price: $5,937.50
Lot 766: MARILYN MONROE TAN CORDUROY SHIRT
Tan corduroy shirt with cuffed, short sleeves, two front pockets, and a zip front closure worn by Monroe in many photographs taken by Milton H. Greene. Major discoloration and tearing.
PROVENANCE Lot 114, “Property From the Estate of Marilyn Monroe,” Julien’s Auctions, June 5, 2005.
Estimate: $6,000 - $8,000 - Sold Price: $7,500
Lot 767: MARILYN MONROE WHITE CAPRI PANTS
White cotton capri pants, zipper closure at back, label reads, “designed by Jax,” rust and staining present.
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 54, “Property From the Estate of Marilyn Monroe,” Julien’s Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005.
Estimate: $800 - $1,000 - Sold Price: $9,600
Lot 772: MARILYN MONROE BLACK VELVET HAT
Black velvet floppy hat with upturned brim, label reads, “Original Design by Madcaps New York,” tear in hat lining present. Monroe can be seen in the same or similar hat in photograph by Roy Schatt offered for sale here.
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 293, “The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe,” Christie’s, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27–28, 1999.
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 - Sold Price: $4,480
Lot 775: MARILYN MONROE EVENING JACKET
Double breasted, ivory satin evening coat, three-button closure, with mother of pearl oversized buttons, two exterior pockets, and wide lapels. Accompanied by a reprinted photograph of Marilyn wearing this item.
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 186A, “The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe,” Christie’s, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27–28, 1999.
Estimate: $5,000 - $7,000 - Sold Price: $16,250
Lot 776: MARILYN MONROE CASUAL ENSEMBLE
Summer outfit consisting of a green and white striped seersucker sleeveless shirt, with a small pointed collar, three-button front closure (one button absent), together with matching shorts trimmed in lace, interior labels in both read, “Koret of California/ Sportswear Division/ Washable/ Made in U.S.A.” Heavy rust stains and discoloration visible on both garments.
PROVENANCE Lot 53, “Property From the Estate of Marilyn Monroe,” Julien’s Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005.
Estimate: $800 - $1,000 - Sold Price: $4,062.50
Lot 777: MARILYN MONROE BLACK LEOTARD
Long sleeve nylon Capezio black wrap around leotard, label reads size 10.
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 143, “The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe,” Christie’s, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27–28, 1999.
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 - Sold Price: $3,000
Lot 789: MARILYN MONROE HOODED SCARF
Cream chiffon hooded scarf, no label present, some tearing and unfinished edge.
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 113, “The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe,” Christie’s, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27–28, 1999.
Estimate: $400 - $600 - Sold Price: $3,584
Lot 790: MARILYN MONROE BLACK CHIFFON SCARF
Square black scarf, no label present, some tearing. 33 1/2 by 36 inches
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 113, “The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe,” Christie’s, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27–28, 1999.
Estimate: $400 - $600 - Sold Price: $2,432
Lot 791: MARILYN MONROE FOX STOLE
White fox fur stole owned by Marilyn Monroe, the fox head, tail, and paw are incorporated into the furs design.
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 122, “Fine Manuscripts, Including A Collection of Marilyn Monroe Memorabilia sold to Benefit Hollygrove Children’s Home,” Christie’s, Los Angeles, September 20, 2001.
Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000 - Sold Price: $5,937.50
Lot 818: MARILYN MONROE ORANGE BELT
Orange belt with soft leather lining, with brass buckle, size ten, stamped, “Fuilio/ Made in Italy.”
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 260, “The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe,” Christie’s, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27–28, 1999.
Estimate: $400 - $600 - Sold Price: $1,920
Lot 819: MARILYN MONROE BROWN LEATHER BELT
Brown soft leather belt ornamented with gold tone fleur-de-lis and French coat of arms, two ornaments absent.
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 124, “The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe,” Christie’s, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27–28, 1999.
Estimate: $400 - $600 - Sold Price: $2,125
Lot 820: MARILYN MONROE STRIPED SKIRT
Black, beige, and tan striped cotton skirt, side zipper closure, no label present.
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 38, “Property From the Estate of Marilyn Monroe,” Julien’s Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005.
Estimate: $800 - $1,000 - Sold Price: $2,304
Lot 829: MARILYN MONROE BLACK VELVET HAT
Small black velvet hat owned by Marilyn Monroe, no label present.
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 146, “The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe,” Christie’s, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27–28, 1999.
Estimate: $600 - $800 - Sold Price: $2,048
Lot 836: MARILYN MONROE GLASSES
Two pairs of glasses, including one prescription, the other sunglasses, both showing losses and damage, accompanied by Christie’s tag as these items were originally intended to be sold there in 1999.
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 279, “Property From the Estate of Marilyn Monroe,” Julien’s Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005.
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 - Sold Price: $2,688
Lot 837: MARILYN MONROE WHITE TERRY CLOTH ROBE
Hooded terry cloth robe with zipper and belt closure, two exterior pockets, label reads, “Catalina/ Beach Blotter/ M,” discoloration from age. Robe can be seen in 1962 photographs taken by George Barris. This is purported to be the last item of clothing Monroe wore before her death.
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 143, “The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe,” Christie’s, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27–28, 1999.
Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000 - Sold Price: $125,000
Lot 840: MARILYN MONROE BLACK LINEN BLOUSE
Black linen sleeveless blouse with four-button front closure, label reads “Lady Manhattan/ Golden Needle/ 12/ Imported/ Pure Irish Linen.”
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 54, “Property From the Estate of Marilyn Monroe,” Julien’s Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005.
Estimate: $800 - $1,000 - Sold Price: $23,750
Lot 843: MARILYN MONROE BLACK SKIRT
Mohair straight skirt with side zipper closure and back slit.
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 57, “Property From the Estate of Marilyn Monroe,” Julien’s Auctions, June 4, 2005.
Estimate: $800 - $1,000 - Sold Price: $4,375
Lot 854: MARILYN MONROE PINK PUCCI BLOUSE
Pastel pink silk blouse with cap sleeves, boat neck collar, labels read, “Emilio Pucci/ Florence, Italy/ 100% Pure Silk/ Made In Italy,” and “Pure Silk/ Made In Italy For Lord and Taylor.” Staining evident under arms, hem detached.
PROVENANCE Lot 46, “Property From the Estate of Marilyn Monroe,” Julien’s Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005.
Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500 - Sold Price: $10,240
Lot 855: MARILYN MONROE PUCCI BELTS
Two Pucci silk jersey belts owned by Marilyn Monroe in turquoise and white. Longest, 50 inches
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 124, “The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe,” Christie’s, New York, Sale 9216, October 27–28, 1999.
Estimate: $600 - $800 - Sold Price: $2,432
Lot 856: MARILYN MONROE GREEN PUCCI BLOUSE
Lime green long-sleeved boat neck Pucci blouse of silk jersey, accompanied by a matching rope belt with crystal beaded tassels, size 14, label reads, “Emilio Pucci/ Florence Italy” and “Made in Italy exclusively for Saks Fifth Avenue.”
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 260, “The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe,” Christie’s, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27–28, 1999.
Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000 - Sold Price: $16,250
Lot 857: MARILYN MONROE ORANGE PUCCI BLOUSE
Sherbert orange long-sleeved boat neck Pucci blouse of silk jersey, size 12, label reads, “Emilio Pucci/ Florence Italy” and “Made in Italy exclusively for Saks Fifth Avenue.”
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 260, “The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe,” Christie’s, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27–28, 1999.
Estimate: $6,000 - $8,000 - Sold Price: $23,750
Lot 858: MARILYN MONROE PUCCI DRESS
Pink Pucci long-sleeved dress of silk jersey accompanied by a rope and crystal tassel belt, size 10, label reads, “Emilio Pucci/ Florence Italy” and “Made in Italy Exclusively For Saks Fifth Avenue.”
PROVENANCE Lot 265, “The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe,” Christie’s, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27–28, 1999.
Estimate: $8,000 - $12,000 - Sold Price: $13,750
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Costumes de Films
Films Costumes
Lot 784: MARILYN MONROE ROBE WORN DURING THE FILMING OF THE PRINCE AND THE SHOWGIRL
A robe worn by Marilyn Monroe durong the filming of "The Prince and the Showgirl" (Warner Bros., 1957). A pink terrycloth robe with a small squared collar (...)
PROVENANCE: This piece was originally sold in the June 24, 2004 Christie’ New York auction titled “Entertainment Memorabilia;” Sale 1391, Lot 8, Page 6 of that catalogue; final price realized was $6,573.
Estimate: $6,000 - $8,000 - Sold Price: $?
Lot 785: MARILYN MONROE EVENING JACKET FROM "THE PRINCE AND THE SHOWGIRL
Blue and dusty rose colored chiffon jacket with silk embroidered flower details, pleated ruffle edging at hems and collar, hook and eye closure with tightly fitted waist, worn by Monroe in "The Prince and the Showgirl" (Warner Bros., 1957). Monroe played Elsie Marina, American showgirl and Laurence Olivier played Charles, the Prince Regent. The off screen relationship of the pair was reportedly contentious. Rips and tears evident primarily at seams.
PROVENANCE Lot 170, “Entertainment Memorabilia,” Christie’s, New York, Sale number 1535, June 16, 2005.
Estimate: $8,000 - $12,000 - Sold Price: $27,500
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Maison de Brentwood
meubles, objets, decoration, vaisselle
Brentwood's Home
Lot 879: MARILYN MONROE BRICKS FROM HER BRENTWOOD HOME
Two construction bricks from a poolside wall at Monroe’s Brentwood home, obtained from the home’s subsequent owner, Betty Nunez. One brick reads, “12305 St. Helena Drive Taken 9/30/97 (poolside),” in black marker. 8 1/2 by 4 by 2 1/2 inches
PROVENANCE Acquired from the owner of Monroe's home after Monroe's death, Betty Nunez
Estimate: $400 - $600 - Sold Price: $687.50
Lot 880: MARILYN MONROE WOODEN BENCH
Mexican bench with scalloped details. This item was housed in the entryway of Monroe’s Brentwood home. Accompanied by a color photograph of the bench in Monroe’s home. Discoloration and scratches due to age and use. 41 by 21 1/2 by 55 1/4 inches
PROVENANCE Acquired from the owner of Monroe’s home after Monroe’s death, Betty Nunez.
Estimate: $8,000 - $10,000 - Sold Price: $7,812.50
Lot 881: MARILYN MONROE OWNED PAINTING
Oil on canvas, signed “Olga” in lower left corner. 30 1/4 by 49 1/4 inches
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 426, “The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe,” Christie’s, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27–28, 1999.
Estimate: $5,000 - $7,000 - Sold Price: $6,250
Lot 882: MARILYN MONROE WALL SCONCES
Two bronze wall sconces each with two candle holders, housed in the dining room of Monroe’s Brentwood home, accompanied by a photograph of the sconces in Monroe’s home. One candle holder detached, patina and wear evident due to age. 12 by 10 inches
PROVENANCE Acquired from the owner of Monroe’s home after Monroe’s death, Betty Nunez.
Estimate: $800 - $1,000 - Sold Price: $5,937.50
Lot 883: MARILYN MONROE TILE FROM HER HOME
Ceramic tile in red hue, from Monroe’s Brentwood kitchen. Accompanied by a photograph of the tile in Monroe’s home. 6 1/8 by 6 1/8 inches
PROVENANCE Acquired from the owner of Monroe’s home after Monroe’s death, Betty Nunez.
Estimate: $100 - $200 - Sold Price: $1,500
Lot 884: MARILYN MONROE TILES FROM HER BRENTWOOD HOME
Two Mexican painted clay tiles from Monroe’s Brentwood home. In early 1962 Monroe had traveled to Mexico specifically to buy furnishings for her home. Largest, 5 1/2 by 5 1/2 inches
PROVENANCE Acquired from the owner of Monroe’s home after Monroe’s death, Betty Nunez.
Estimate: $200 - $300 - Sold Price: $1,792
Lot 885: MARILYN MONROE MEXICAN TILE TABLE
Small end table with Mexican tile top in shades of blue, red, green, and yellow, framed in wood, metal base, in two parts, from Monroe’s Brentwood home.
PROVENANCE Acquired from the owner of Monroe’s home after Monroe’s death, Betty Nunez.
Estimate: $500 - $1,000 - Sold Price: $1,250
Lot 886: MARILYN MONROE MEXICAN CLAY DOVE
Hand painted Mexican clay dove in light blue with black details, some breakage and repairs evident. Length, 9 inches
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 232, “Property From the Estate of Marilyn Monroe,” Julien’s Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005.
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 - Sold Price: $2,500
Lot 887: MARILYN MONROE TWO POTTERY ITEMS
Earth tone ceramic vase and bowl, hand painted with Native American designs. Bowl diameter, 3 1/4 inches; jug height, 4 inches
PROVENANCE Lot 231, “Property From the Estate of Marilyn Monroe,” Julien’s Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005.
Estimate: $300 - $700 - Sold Price: $1,125
Lot 888: MARILYN MONROE COPPER BOWL
Decorative Mexican style oval copper bowl with blue and white delft handles. Length, 15 inches
PROVENANCE Lot 229, “Property From the Estate of Marilyn Monroe,” Julien’s Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005.
Estimate: $800 - $1,000 - Sold Price: $960
Lot 889: MARILYN MONROE COPPER SAUCE POT
Small copper pot with mounted handle. Diameter, 6 inches
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 237, “Property From the Estate of Marilyn Monroe,” Julien’s Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005.
Estimate: $800 - $1,000 - Sold Price: $832
Lot 890: MARILYN MONROE WOOD COFFEE TABLE
Wooden coffee table with leather top, from Mexico, adhered with brass tacks, marked on underside with table maker’s brand three times. Accompanied by a color photograph of this item in Monroe’s Brentwood home where it was housed in the living room. 41 by 16 by 29 1/2 inches
PROVENANCE Acquired from the owner of Monroe’s home after Monroe’s death, Betty Nunez.
Estimate: $6,000 - $8,000 - Sold Price: $11,875
Lot 891: MARILYN MONROE SET OF FOUR FOLDING BENCHES
Four wood benches of Mexican origin, with pillows of blue, pink, yellow, and turquoise from the living room of Monroe’s Brentwood home. Accompanied by photographs of the benches in Monroe’s home. Unfolded, 14 1/2 by 24 inches
PROVENANCE Acquired from the owner of Monroe’s home after Monroe’s death, Betty Nunez.
Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000 - Sold Price: $8,125
Lot 892: MARILYN MONROE LAMP
Vessel style lamp, baluster-form body with bowl shaped rim and loop handle, repoussé decorated with female figures in leafy-filled arcade panels, some corrosion evident on metal and tears in the paper shade, top of shade detached, paint flaking and absence on lamp base. Accompanied by copies of photographs of the lamp in Monroe’s Brentwood home.
PROVENANCE Lot 396, “The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe,” Christie’s, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27–28, 1999.
Estimate: $2,000 - $4,000 - Sold Price: $2,816
Lot 893: MARILYN MONROE MEXICAN TAPESTRY
Mexican wall hanging wool tapestry owned by Marilyn Monroe, tapestry reads “Chac Wool,” with figure holding a bowl of fire, attached to brass hanging rod. Accompanied by photographs of the tapestry in Monroe’s Brentwood home. 87 by 54 12inches
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 450, “The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe,” Christie’s, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27–28, 1999.
Estimate: $2,000 - $4,000 - Sold Price: $38,750
Lot 894: MARILYN MONROE MIRROR
Mirror of Mexican origin, framed and leaded in copper, raised square and triangular mirror accents around edges, from Monroe’s Brentwood dining room. Accompanied by photographs of this item in Monroe’s home. Some mirror deterioration. 43 1/4 by 33 1/2 inches
PROVENANCE Acquired from the owner of Monroe’s home after Monroe’s death, Betty Nunez.
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000 - Sold Price: $15,625
Lot 895: MARILYN MONROE BASKET
Woven wicker basket, loss of ornamentation, discoloration due to age and use. 15 1/2 by 18 inches
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 460, “The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe,” Christie’s, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27–28, 1999.
Estimate: $400 - $600 - Sold Price: $896
Lot 896: MARILYN MONROE MEXICAN STRAW HAT
Straw hat accented with yellow felt flowers, some discoloration on felt due to age.
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 450, “The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe,” Christie’s, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27–28, 1999.
Estimate: $400 - $600 - Sold Price: $1,408
Lot 897: MARILYN MONROE MEXICAN WOOL THROW
Woven wool throw blanket displaying a Mexican design.
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 450, “The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe,” Christie’s, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27–28, 1999.
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 - Sold Price: $1,408
Lot 898: MARILYN MONROE MEXICAN BOX
Silver plated blue stone hinged box with silver outlined eagle inlay, purchased by Monroe on a trip to Mexico specifically to decorate her Brentwood home.
PROVENANCE Lot 18, “Entertainment Memorabilia,” Christie’s, New York, Sale number 1145, December 20, 2002.
Estimate: $500 - $700 - Sold Price: $6,562.50
Lot 899: MARILYN MONROE MARACAS
Pair of wooden maracas with wood ring accents, housed in blue velvet bag. Length, 12 inches
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 456, “The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe,” Christie’s, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27–28, 1999.
Estimate: $200 - $400 - Sold Price: $1,280
Lot 900: MARILYN MONROE OWNED PAINTING
Oil on board, portrait of a nude woman, signed indistinctly on bottom left. Accompanied by a color photograph of this painting in Monroe’s home. 36 by 14 1/2 inches
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 429, “The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe,” Christie’s, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27–28, 1999.
Estimate: $5,000 - $7,000 - Sold Price: $4,062.50
Lot 901: MARILYN MONROE GLASS DOLPHIN
Clear glass dolphin with interior blue glass design, rests on fins, damage to tail.
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 452, "The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe," Christie's, New York, sale number 9216, October 27-28, 1999.
Estimate: $200 - $300 - Sold Price: $1,408
Lot 902: MARILYN MONROE GLASS PHEASANT
Brown and white pheasant glass sculpture, plume and wings absent on conical base.
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 452, “The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe,” Christie’s, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27–28, 1999.
Estimate: $200 - $400 - Sold Price: $768
Lot 903: MARILYN MONROE GLASS TURKEY ITEMS
Three glass vases in the shape of turkeys, each in various states of disrepair, two in brown glass and one in blue. Tallest, 7 1/2 inches
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 452, “The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe,” Christie’s, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27–28, 1999.
Estimate: $200 - $400 - Sold Price: $1,088
Lot 904: MARILYN MONROE MASSAGE TABLE
Brown faux leather foldout suitcase-style massage table with brass and aluminum hardware. Approximately 70 inches long
PROVENANCE Lot 271, “Property From the Estate of Marilyn Monroe,” Julien’s Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005.
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 - Sold Price: $2,560
Lot 905: MARILYN MONROE PEDESTAL
Black laquer over wood hollow pedestal. Height, 28 inches
PROVENANCE Lot 280, “Property From the Estate of Marilyn Monroe,” Julien’s Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005.
Estimate: $200 - $400 - Sold Price: $875
Lot 906: MARILYN MONROE GREEN PILLOW
Rectangular silk-blend chair cushion with piping along edges. 15 by 17 1/2 inches
PROVENANCE Lot 235, “Property From the Estate of Marilyn Monroe,” Julien’s Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005.
Estimate: $200 - $400 - Sold Price: $768
Lot 907: MARILYN MONROE DININGROOM TABLE
Custom made wooden table from Marilyn Monroe’s Brentwood home, with round top and octagonal leg structure, brand of artist burned into bottom of table. Accompanied by a copy of a photograph of the table in Monroe’s home. Diameter, 54 1/2 inches; height, 26 inches
PROVENANCE Acquired from the owner of Monroe’s home after Monroe’s death, Betty Nunez.
Estimate: $8,000 - $10,000 - Sold Price: $6,400
Lot 908: MARILYN MONROE TOLE TRAY
Painted oval serving tray with tole bird motif, signed George Briard. Briard, an award-winning designer, was best known for his dish and glassware. His signature lines were sold at Neiman Marcus and Bonwit Teller. 16 3/4 by 13 3/4 inches
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 464, “The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe,” Christie’s, New York, Sale number 9216, October 28, 1999.
Estimate: $200 - $400 - Sold Price: $1,750
Lot 909: MARILYN MONROE DECORATIVE MEXICAN WIRE FIGURES
Four wire wall hangings depicting Mexican musicians. Accompanied by photographs of this item in Monroe’s Brentwood home.
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 456, “The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe,” Christie’s, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27–28, 1999.
Estimate: $2,000 - $4,000 - Sold Price: $4,062.50
Lot 910: MARILYN MONROE OWNED PAINTING
Oil on canvas, signed “Nova ‘61,” titled, “Thistles #7.” This painting can be seen hanging prominently in Marilyn Monroe’s Brentwood home. Some damage to frame, mar on canvas with some paint loss. 31 by 25 1/4 inches, framed
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 429, “The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe,” Christie’s, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27–28, 1999.
Estimate: $5,000 - $7,000 - Sold Price: $7,500
Lot 911: MARILYN MONROE DINING ROOM CHAIR
Wood and leather handmade Mexican chair, leather upholstered with brass tacks, has incurred damage, leather displays the artist’s brand mark on bottom. Wood shows wear from age and use. Accompanied by a photograph of the chair in Monroe’s Brentwood home. 30 1/2 by 20 1/2 by 26
PROVENANCE Acquired from the owner of Monroe’s home after Monroe’s death, Betty Nunez.
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 - Sold Price: $4,375
Lot 912: MARILYN MONROE GLASS PITCHER
Green glass ewer, with spiraling glass accent around neck, handle is absent. 16 inches tall
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 452, “The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe,” Christie’s, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27–28, 1999.
Estimate: $400 - $600 - Sold Price: $2,816
Lot 913: MARILYN MONROE BELL
Bronze bell with wood handle, stamped on the interior, some patina.
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 460, “The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe,” Christie’s, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27–28, 1999.
Estimate: $400 - $600 - Sold Price: $896
Lot 914: MARILYN MONROE GLASS BOWL
Light blue glass bowl with dark blue accents, has a crimp for easy holding and a lip for pouring. Accompanied by a photograph of this item in Monroe’s Brentwood home.
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 452, “The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe,” Christie’s, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27–28, 1999.
Estimate: $400 - $600 - Sold Price: $4,062.50
Lot 915: MARILYN MONROE GLASS PLATTER
Blue and clear glass Mexican platter on a flared foot. This item was displayed in the sunroom of Monroe’s Brentwood home. Accompanied by a photograph of this item in Monroe’s Brentwood home.
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 452, “The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe,” Christie’s, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27–28, 1999.
Estimate: $300 - $500 - Sold Price: $3,000
Lot 916 : MARILYN MONROE FLOWER SWAG
Gold tone wire work floral wall ornament, with enameled blue and purple flowers formed from Australian pennies dated 1942. Two leaves and one flower detached. 33 by 19 inches
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 456, “The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe,” Christie’s, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27–28, 1999.
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 - Sold Price: $ 1,792
Lot 917: MARILYN MONROE OWNED PAINTING
Oil on canvas, red landscape with bull, signed lower right, Poucette, and dated on verso 1962, some flaking and paint loss. 11 by 14 inches, framed
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 426, “The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe,” Christie’s, New York, sale number 9216, October 27–28, 1999.
Estimate: $2,000 - $4,000 - Sold Price: $ 7,812.50
Lot 918: MARILYN MONROE OWNED PAINTING
Oil on canvas, unsigned, portrait of a boy playing the guitar. Some flaking and absence of paint, slight marring of canvas. 37 by 47 inches
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 429, “The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe,” Christie’s, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27–28, 1999.
Estimate: $5,000 - $7,000 - Sold Price: $ 2,500
Lot 919: MARILYN MONROE GLASSWARE
Group of ten glassware items including champagne glasses, a margarita glass, snifter, and lowball glasses owned by Marilyn Monroe. Dom Perignon 1953 was reportedly Monroe’s favorite drink.
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 462, “The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe,” Christie’s, New York, Sale number 9216, October 28, 1999.
Estimate: $800 - $1,000 - Sold Price: $ 1,750
Lot 920: MARILYN MONROE KITCHENWARE
Collection of kitchenware, white stoneware batter bowl with molded lip marked “Arabia Made In Finland,” plastic Waverly mixing bowl, and stoneware mixing bowl marked “Made In Germany.” Largest diameter, 14 1/4 inches
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 462, “The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe,” Christie’s, New York, Sale number 9216, October 28, 1999.
Estimate: $300 - $500 - Sold Price: $ 2,176
Lot 921: MARILYN MONROE DIORAMA AND VASE
Small ceramic diorama imprinted “Colonial Kitchen” with black cast metal boot vase. This boot vase was reportedly given to Monroe by Clark Gable while filming "The Misfits" (United Artists, 1961). Diorama, 2 by 3 1/2 inches; boot, 4 1/4 by 4 3/4 inches
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 464, “The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe,” Christie’s, New York, Sale number 9216, October 28, 1999.
Estimate: $300 - $500 - Sold Price: $ 1,088
Lot 922: MARILYN MONROE SPICE SHAKERS AND SAUCEPAN
Copper plated spice shakers with dome screw tops and brass plated saucepan with wooden handle. All with signs of wear due to age. Shakers’ diameter, 2 inches; height, 3 inches Pan diameter, 9 1/2 inches
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 464, “The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe,” Christie’s, New York, Sale number 9216, October 28, 1999.
Estimate: $300 - $500 - Sold Price: $ 1,408
Lot 923 : MARILYN MONROE HOME CONTACT SHEET
Framed contact sheet of color negatives showing the interior of Monroe’s Brentwood home, in which a number of the items for sale here can be seen. 13 1/4 by 14 1/4 inches
Estimate: $400 - $600 - Sold Price: $ 1,152
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Livres
Books
Lot 924: MARILYN MONROE THREE BOOKS OF POETRY
Three books of poetry owned by Marilyn Monroe including, "A Shropshire Lad" by A.E. Housman, "The Poems of John Milton," and "Argon: Poet of the French Resistance" edited by Hannah Josephson and Malcolm Cowley. Largest, 8 1/4 by 5 1/8 inches
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 553, “The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe,” Christie’s, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27–28, 1999.
Estimate: $500 - $700 - Sold Price: $ 3,500
Lot 925: MARILYN MONROE FOUR BOOKS
Collection of four books owned by Marilyn Monroe including "Man-eaters of India" by Jim Corbett, "Jungle Lore" by Jim Corbett, "The Heart of India" by Alexander Campbell, and "The Twain Shall Meet" by Christopher Rand. Largest, 8 1/2 by 6 inches
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 565, “The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe,” Christie’s, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27–28, 1999.
Estimate: $400 - $600 - Sold Price: $ 2,816
Lot 926: MARILYN MONROE FIVE BOOKS
Collection of five books owned by Marilyn Monroe including "Star Crossed" by Marjorie Tilden, "Close to Collette" by Maurice Goudeket, "Russian Journey" by William O. Douglas, "The Sawbwa and his Secretary" by C. Y. Lee, and A Time in Rome by Elizabeth Bowen. Largest 8 1/4 by 5 3/4 inches
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 534, 553, and 565, “The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe,” Christie’s, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27–28, 1999.
Estimate: $400 - $600 - Sold Price: $ 2,500
Lot 927: MARILYN MONROE COPY OF "THE GOLDN BOUGH"
"The Golden Bough" by Sir James Frazer, 1940, Volume I, abridged version, published by the Macmillan Company of New York, dust jacket present but in two parts.
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 565, “The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe,” Christie’s, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27–28, 1999.
Estimate: $200 - $400 - Sold Price: $ 2,176
Lot 928: MARILYN MONROE THREE BOOKS OF POETRY
Three books of poetry owned by Marilyn Monroe including, "The Penguin Book of English Verse," "The Laurel Poetry Series Wordsworth," general editor Richard Wilbur, and "The Poetry and Prose of Heinrich Heine," translated by Frederic Ewen. Accompanied by a black and white reprinted photograph of Marilyn reading the Heinrich Heine book of poetry.
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 553, “The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe,” Christie’s, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27–28, 1999.
Estimate: $500 - $700 - Sold Price: $12,500
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Lot 817: NORMAN MAILER SIGNED "MARILYN"
Copy of Norman Mailer’s 1973 biography Marilyn, signed by Mailer and 22 of the 24 photographers featured in the book including, Andre De Dienes, Eve Arnold, Tom Kelley, Philippe Halsman, George Barris, Milton Greene, Arnold Newman, Bert Stern, Cecil Beaton, John Vachon, Sam Shaw, Lee Lockwood, William Reed Woodfield, Cornell Capa, Bob Willoughby, Bob Henriques, Douglas Kirkwood, Bruce Davidson, Elliott Erwitt, Ernst Haas, John Bryson, and Lawrence Schiller. Cover paper worn with rips and creases.
Estimate: $600 - $800 - Sold Price: $640
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Autres
Others
Lot 725: MARILYN MONROE SUITCASE
Brown leather hard-shell suitcase with brass initials "MM," "JFK" airport tag owned and used by Marilyn Monroe, given to her one time secretary and hair- dresser, Peter Leonardi. 18 by 18 1/4 by 11 3/4 inches PROVENANCE From the Estate of Peter Leonardi
Estimate: $500 - $1,000 - Sold Price: $4,160
Lot 751: MARILYN MONROE SUITCASE STAND
Metal folding suitcase stand with fabric supports, metal is quite corroded.
PROVENANCE Lot 113, “Fine Manuscripts Including a Collection of Marilyn Monroe Memorabilia Sold to Benefit Hollygrove Children’s Home,” Los Angeles, Sale number 9814, September 20, 2001.
Estimate: $200 - $300 - Sold Price: $640
Lot 752: MARILYN MONROE SUITCASE
Tan and brown Hartmann travel bag, monogrammed, “J.R.W.” Height, 16 inches
PROVENANCE Lot 269, “Property From the Estate of Marilyn Monroe,” Julien’s Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005.
Estimate: $500 - $1,000 - Sold Price: $1,408
Lot 796: MARILYN MONROE PROMOTIONAL THERMOMETOR
Painted tin promotional thermometer displaying a caricature of Monroe from "The Seven Year Itch" and reads, "Some Like It Hot." Some paint loss due to age. 39 by 8 inches
Estimate: $100 - $200 - Sold Price: $352
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