Julien's Auction 12/2011 - Vêtements et chapeau

 lot n°776: MARILYN MONROE OWNED HAT
A Marilyn Monroe owned straw hat with frayed brim. Felt applique reads “Isla Margarita” brim. Hat band is decorated with red applique felt flowers and green felt vegetation. No size present. PROVENANCE Partial Lot 450, “The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe,” Christie’s, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27 & 28, 1999
Estimate: $4 000 - $6 000

 

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lot n°774: MARILYN MONROE THEDA BARA CLEOPATRA COSTUME
A harem costume worn by Marilyn Monroe for a 1958 photoshoot with Richard Avedon. Avedon dressed Monroe as five of Hollywood’s famed leading ladies. In this costume, Monroe dressed as Theda Bara in her role as Cleopatra. It is purported that this was part of Monroe’s campaign to play the role of the Egyptian queen in the film Cleopatra that eventually starred Elizabeth Taylor. The costume is comprised of a goldtone brassierewith snake motif cups, prong set costume gems and metal ring straps, and a skirt created by a series of scarves affixed to a gold lame bikini bottom. The accessories include a serpentine headdress with goldtone linked rings at each side, three pressed metal wristbands and armbands with arabesque designs, and a belt designed to be worn at the hip with goldtone bead, gen and paillette embellishments.  Accompanied by one scarfnot affixed to skirt. PROVENANCE Lot 25 “The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe,” Christie’s, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27 & 28, 1999
Estimate: $200 000 - $300 000
 
 

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lot n°784: MARILYN MONROE SCREEN WORN COSTUME
A raw silk pink ensemble worn by Marilyn Monroe in The Seven Year Itch (20th Century Fox, 1955). The costume is composed of a three-quarter-length-sleeve top and tapered leg pants containing a costumer’s label that reads “Marilyn Monroe A-734” and a maker’s label that reads “designed by Jax.” Pants feature back zipper closure and shirt features deep V neckline with wing collar. Monroe can be seen wearing the ensemble with a matching belt, now absent, as she portrayed “The Girl” in the film. No size present.
Estimate: $80 000 - $100 000
 
 
 
 

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lot n°786: MARILYN MONROE FUR STOLE
A Marilyn Monroe owned fur stole. The fur is Russian Lynx with a sage green wool lining. No label present. Approximately 21 by 60 inches PROVENANCE Lot 181, “The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe,” Christie’s, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27 & 28, 1999
Estimate: $8 000 - $10 000 
 

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lot n°789: MARILYN MONROE OWNED SHIRT
A black button-down shirt owned by Marilyn Monroe. The cotton shirt has a peter pan style collar and five-button closure. Label reads “Made in Italy/ By Rosellina/ 16.” PROVENANCE Partial Lot 50, “Property From The Estate of Marilyn Monroe,” Julien’s Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $1000 - $2000