Julien's Auction 12/2011 - Some Like It Hot
lot n°775: BILLY WILDER SOME LIKE IT HOT BY ALISON CASTLE AND DAN AUILER
A copy of the Taschen published book Billy Wilder’s Some Like It Hot by Alison Castle and Dan Auiler (Italy, 2001). Hardcover book housed in custom box. The book contains interviews, set, publicity and press photographs. 11 by 18 1/2 by 2 1/2 inches
Estimate: $100 - $ 200
lot n°777: SOME LIKE IT HOT BEHIND-THE-SCENES MOVIE REEL WITH COPYRIGHT
A behind-the-scenes amateur reel filmed on the set of Some Like It Hot (United Artists, 1959) sold with copyright. The color reel, with no audio, shows the cast of the film, Marilyn Monroe, Jack Lemmon, and Tony Curtis, on the beach outside the Hotel Coronado in San Diego, California. Monroe can be seen in a black and white swimsuit and wearing two different robes. Curtis is shown in his swim trunks and wearing a suit coat. Lemmon appears in full makeup as his female character Daphne. The four-minute, 32-second film has been converted to a DVD.
Estimate: $4 000 - $ 6 000
Julien's Auction 12/2011 - Produits de beauté
lot n°767: MARILYN MONROE OWNED ERNO LASZLO CREAM JAR
A Marilyn Monroe owned perfume bottle housed in a green case. Nuit de Noel perfume by Caron in a vintage opaque black glass bottle with decorative gold foil label and a faceted stopper. In the original faux shagreen cardboard case with attached silk tassel. The box is marked inside the lid “Caron 10 rue de la Paix Paris France.” The case can be seen in a 1952 photograph taken of Monroe in her home. The bottle was given to Frank Rosenberg and his wife by Marilyn Monroe. Rosenberg’s connection to Monroe was not only in films; his father was a business partner of Arthur Miller’s father. Height, 4 5/8 inches
Estimate: $1 000 - $ 2 000
lot n°780: MARILYN MONROE OWNED ERNO LASZLO CREAM JAR
A jar of Marilyn Monroe owned Erno Laszlo beauty cream. 2 by 3 by 3 inches PROVENANCE Partial Lot 258, “Property From The Estate of Marilyn Monroe,” Julien’s Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $800 - $ 1200
lot n°781: MARILYN MONROE OWNED ERNO LASZLO BOTTLE
A bottle of Marilyn Monroe owned Erno Laszlo lotion contained in a plastic bottle with black cap that reads “Laszlo.” Some of the beauty product remains. 4 1/2 inches PROVENANCE Partial Lot 112, “Fine Manuscripts,” Christie’s, Los Angeles, Sale number 9814, September 20, 2001
Estimate: $800 - $ 1200
Julien's Auction 12/2011 - Photographies Diverses
lot n°764: MARILYN MONROE PIN-UP IMAGE
A color poster showing an almost life-sized full-length image of Marilyn Monroe, taken in the 1940s, posing playfully in a red striped bikini. Reads “Marilyn Monroe” in bottom left corner and “Printed in USA” at bottom right. 71 by 31 inches, framed
Estimate: $1 000 - $1 200
lot n°764: MARILYN MONROE PHOTOGRAPH
A black and white print of a photograph of Marilyn Monroe fishing. Stamped on verso “Silver Screen.” 14 by 11 inches
Estimate: $300 - $500
lot n°766: MARILYN MONROE HAROLD LLOYD PHOTOGRAPH PRINT
A limited edition poster print (25/250) featuring a color image of Marilyn Monroe(circa 1952) in lingerie, seated cross-legged before a bookcase, holding a book. The photo was taken by silent screen star turned photographer Harold Lloyd during a photo shoot at Monroe’s Los Angeles apartment by PhilippeHalsman. Later in 1952, a photograph from Halsman’s session appeared on thecover of LIFE magazine. Printed on crystal archive paper from the original 35mm Kodachrome negative in 2005. 20 by 40 inches PROVENANCE Lot 208, “Property from the Estate of Marilyn Monroe and other Collections,” Julien’s, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $1 000 - $ 2 000
lot n°768: MARILYN MONROE MILTON GREENE SILKSCREEN PRINT
A silkscreen print of a Milton Greene photograph of Marilyn Monroe taken in 1953 from The Black Sitting. Numbered 224/300. 46 by 35 inches
Estimate: $300 - $500
lot n°769: MARILYN MONROE PHOTOGRAPH
A black and white print of a Marilyn Monroe photograph taken in 1954 while in Japan with Joe DiMaggio for their honeymoon. Marked “silver screen” on verso. 14 by 11 inches
Estimate: $300 - $500
lot n°770: MARILYN MONROE IMAGES
A group of three Marilyn Monroe images from various stages of her career, including a poster print signed by photographer George Barris in gold ink at bottom right, a laser print by Jack Cardiff from The Prince and the Showgirl , and a laser print by Bert Stern from the well noted “last sitting” session. Largest, 20 by 24 inches PROVENANCE Lot 133, “Julien’s Summer Sale,” Julien’s Auctions, Planet Hollywood Times Square, New York, June 17, 2006
Estimate: $150 - $300
lot n°773: MARILYN MONROE THEDA BARRA POSTER
A poster of Marilyn Monroe as Theda Barra as photographed by Richard Avedon in the 1958 sitting of Monroe portraying legendary actresses for a pictorial in LIFE magazine. 23 by 28 inches
Estimate: $200 - $400
lot n°778: MARILYN MONROE PHOTOGRAPH BY SAM SHAW
A black and white print of a Marilyn Monroe photograph taken by Sam Shaw. Stamped “Silver Screen” on verso. 14 by 11 inches
Estimate: $300 - $500
lot n°779: MARILYN MONROE PHOTOGRAPH BY ROY SCHATT
A black and white photograph of Marilyn Monroe at The Actors Studio taken by Roy Schatt. Signed by Schatt in the lower right corner. Photographer’s stamp on verso. 20 by 16 inches
Estimate: $800 - $1 200
lot n°782: MARILYN MONROE PHOTOGRAPH ON STAGE FOR LET’S MAKE
A black and white photograph of Marilyn Monroe dancing on the set of Let’s Make Love (20th Century Fox, 1960). Monroe made this film to help complete her 1955–56 contract with 20th Century Fox to complete four films in a seven-year period. By 1960, she had completed only Bus Stop (20th Century Fox, 1956), so she agreed to star in Let’s Make Love . Stamped on verso “John Bryson, Box 616, Beverly Hills, California.” 13 5/16 by 10 inches
Estimate: $200 - $400
lot n°785: MARILYN MONROE PHOTOGRAPH BY BERT STERN
A Marilyn Monroe photograph print of an image taken by Bert Stern as part of the last sitting. Marked on verso “Silver Screen.” The image shows Monroe wrapped in fur. 14 by 11 inches
Estimate: $300 - $500
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
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
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
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
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
Julien's Auction 12/2011 - The Misfits
lot n°790: MISFITS PHOTOGRAPH
A print of a photograph taken on the set of The Misfits (Seven Arts, 1961) of Marilyn Monroe, Clark Gable, and Eli Wallach. Stamped “Silver Screen” on verso. 14 by 11 inches
Estimate: $300 - $500
lot n°791: MISFITS PHOTOGRAPH
A black binder containing approximately 320 typed and mimeographed pages that comprise the galley proof for a book titled The Misfits Journal : An Account of the Making of a Motion Picture by James Goode. In 1963, this book was published under the title The Making of The Misfits . Journalist Goode provides a day-to-day glimpse of the making of this film, from Arthur Miller writing it to the problems with completing the film. 11 by 9 by 2 inches
Estimate: $400 - $600
lot n°792: MARILYN MONROE MISFITS PHOTOGRAPH
A black and white print of a Marilyn Monroe photograph taken on the set of The Misfits (Seven Arts, 1961). Stamped “Silver Screen” on verso. 11 by 14 inches
Estimate: $300 - $500
Julien's Auction 12/2011 - Georges Barris
lot n°794: MARILYN MONROE PRINT AND MARILYN BOOK
A signed copy of the book Marilyn written by Gloria Steinem with photographs by George Barris and a signed print of Monroe taken by Barris in 1962. This print comes with a letter of authenticity from the estate of OneWest Publishing. PROVENANCE Lot 408, “Hollywood Legends,” Julien’s Auctions, Planet Hollywood Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, June 21, 2008
Estimate: $1000 - $2000
lot n°795: MARILYN MONROE PHOTOGRAPH BY GEORGE BARRIS
A color platinum edition giclée print of Marilyn Monroe taken by George Barris in 1962. Numbered 173/200, dated “5-16-2008” and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from OneWest Publishing. 16 by 20 inches
Estimate: $600 - $800
lot n°796: MARILYN MONROE PHOTOGRAPH BY GEORGE BARRIS
A color platinum edition giclée print of Marilyn Monroe taken by George Barris. Numbered 173/200, dated “5-16-2008” and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from OneWest Publishing. 20 by 16 inches
Estimate: $600 - $800
lot n°797: MARILYN MONROE PHOTOGRAPH BY GEORGE BARRIS
A black and white platinum edition giclée print of Marilyn Monroe taken by George Barris in 1962. Numbered 176/200, dated “5-16-2008” and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from OneWest Publishing. 20 by 16 inches
Estimate: $600 - $800
lot n°798: MARILYN MONROE PHOTOGRAPH BY GEORGE BARRIS
A color platinum edition giclée print of Marilyn Monroe taken by George Barris in 1962. Numbered 173/200, dated “5-16-2008” and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from OneWest Publishing. 20 by 16 inches
Estimate: $600 - $800
lot n°799: GEORGE BARRIS SIGNED MARILYN MONROE PHOTOGRAPH
A black and white photograph of Marilyn Monroe taken by George Barris in 1962. Signed in lower right by Barris. Stamped on verso “Copyright 1987 George Barris/ Marilyn Monroe/ Weston Editions LTD.” With an additional handwritten notation “NC8.” Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from OneWest Publishing. 14 by 11 inches
Estimate: $200 - $400
lot n°800: GEORGE BARRIS SIGNED MARILYN MONROE PHOTOGRAPH
A black and white photograph of Marilyn Monroe taken by George Barris in 1962. Signed in lower right by Barris. Stamped on verso “Copyright 1987 George Barris/ Marilyn Monroe/ Weston Editions LTD.” Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from OneWest Publishing. 14 by 11 inches
Estimate: $200 - $400
lot n°801: MARILYN MONROE PHOTOGRAPH BY GEORGE BARRIS
A color platinum edition giclée print of Marilyn Monroe taken by George Barris in 1962. Numbered 131/200, dated “5-16-2008” and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from OneWest Publishing. 20 by 16 inches
Estimate: $600 - $800
lot n°802: GEORGE BARRIS SIGNED MARILYN MONROE PHOTOGRAPH
A color photograph of Marilyn Monroe taken by George Barris in 1962. Signed in lower right by Barris. Stamped on verso “Copyright 1987 George Barris/ Marilyn Monroe/ Weston Editions LTD.” Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from OneWest Publishing. 14 by 11 inches
Estimate: $200 - $400
lot n°803: MARILYN MONROE PHOTOGRAPH BY GEORGE BARRIS
A color platinum edition giclée print of Marilyn Monroe taken by George Barris in 1962. Numbered 173/200, dated “5-16-2008” and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from OneWest Publishing. 20 by 16 inches
Estimate: $600 - $800
lot n°804: MARILYN MONROE PHOTOGRAPH BY GEORGE BARRIS
A color platinum edition giclée print of Marilyn Monroe taken by George Barris in 1962. Numbered 173/200, dated “5-16-2008” and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from OneWest Publishing. 20 by 16 inches
Estimate: $600 - $800
lot n°805: MARILYN MONROE GEORGE BARRIS PHOTOGRAPHS
A folder containing eight color prints of George Barris’ photographs of Marilyn Monroe. White folder reads on the cover “Marilyn Monroe/ 25th/ The Last Photos.” Interior left of folder reads “Limited Edition/ Original Photographs by/ George Barris.” Interior right of folder reads “As seen in/ ‘Marilyn’ Norma Jeane/ text by Gloria Steinem.” Each photograph is stamped on verso “Copyright 1987/ Marilyn Monroe/ Weston Editions LTD.” Photographs, 10 by 8 inches; folder, 10 1/2 by 9 inches
Estimate: $400 - $600
Julien's Auction 12/2011 - Objets Personnels
lot n°787: MARILYN MONROE BATHROOM TILE
A glazed terracotta tile with brown and yellow flower design purchased to be used in the bathroom of Marilyn Monroe’s home, at 12305 5th Helena Drive in Brentwood, California. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Betty Nunez and a photograph of the bath. 5 1/2 by 1 1/2 inches
Estimate: $400 - $600
lot n°788: MARILYN MONROE CANDELABRA
A pair of Marilyn Monroe owned candle candelabra, each marked “Baccarat France.” Each has a rectangular base and square candle sockets. 3 by 6 inches PROVENANCE Lot 368, “The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe,” Christie’s, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27 & 28, 1999
Estimate: $4000 - $6000
lot n°806: MARILYN MONROE OWNED BOOK
A copy of Commonwealth Vs . Sacco and Vanzetti by Robert P. Weeks (New Jersey: Prentice Hall Inc., 1958) from the personal collection of Marilyn Monroe. With Christie’s auction bookplate on end paper. The book explores the trials, conviction, and execution of anarchists Ferdinando Sacco and Barolomeo Vanzetti. 8 1/2 by 5 3/4 inches PROVENANCE Partial Lot 555, “The Personal Collection of Marilyn Monroe,” Christie’s, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27 & 28, 1999
Estimate: $800 - $1200
lot n°808: MARILYN MONROE OWNED LETTER OPENER
An etched and engraved sterling silver letter opener, having an engraved description reading “LEE - PAULA/ I Love You.” No handle present. Length, 6 inches PROVENANCE Lot 223, “Property from the Estate of Marilyn Monroe and other Collections,” Julien’s, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $1000 - $2000
Julien's Auction 12/2011 - Livre A Hollywood Farewell
lot n°809: MARILYN MONROE PALLBEARER SIGNED BOOK
A copy of Leigh Wiener’s book Marilyn A Hollywood Farewell , inscribed by Allan Abbott, one of Monroe’s pallbearers and co-owner of Abbott & Hast Company, a funeral support company that provided preparation support at Westwood Village Mortuary while preparing Monroe’s body for burial, security guards, and hearse services for the funeral. Accompanied by a letter from Abbott and a brief note regarding the funeral. 13 by 10 1/2 inches
Estimate: $400 - $600
Julien's Auction 12/2011 - Créations
lot n°753: MARILYN MONROE SCREEN PRINT BY STEVE KAUFMAN
A screen print and acrylic on canvas portrait of Marilyn Monroe by Pop artist Steve Kaufman. Signed by the artist on verso, numbered 85/99. 14 by 14 inches
Estimate: $800 - $1 200
lot n°754: MARILYN MONROE SCREEN PRINT BY STEVE KAUFMAN
screen print and acrylic on canvas printer’s proof portrait of Marilyn Monroe by Pop artist Steve Kaufman. Signed by the artist on verso, numbered 33/50 PP. 14 by 14 inches
Estimate: $800 - $1 200
lot n°755: MARILYN MONROE PAINTING BY LARRY SALK
Original artwork by Larry Salk. Image of Marilyn Monroe. Gouache on board paintings depicting the star with a clipped facsimile signature glued to lower borders; signed in pencil “L Salk” by artist who created these images on behalf of the star’s estate for official licensing purposes. 30 by 20 inches
Estimate: $400 - $600
lot n°772: CHANEL NO. 5 DE LUX CLIENT SILKSCREEN, 1980
Pietro Psaier (1936–2004) silkscreen on canvas, marked “A/P Proof” and “Not for public sale/Client design.” Signed in lower right corner by artist; signed certificate of authenticity attached. Image shows Marilyn Monroe with a bottle of Chanel No. 5. Commissioned from the artist by Anna Nicole Smith. 53 1/4 by 35 1/2 inches
Estimate: $1 000 - $2 000
lot n°810: AFTER ANDY WARHOL SUNDAY B. MORNING "MARILYN"
Sunday B. Morning edition, one print from the full suite of 10 produced in the 1980s, a serigraph in colors on museum board paper, stamped in blue ink on verso “Published by Sunday B. Morning” and “fill in your own signature.” 35 1/4 by 35 1/4 inches, framed
Estimate: $300 - $500
lot n°811: AFTER ANDY WARHOL SUNDAY B. MORNING "MARILYN"
Sunday B. Morning edition, one print from the full suite of 10 produced in the 1980s, serigraph in colors on museum board paper, stamped in blue ink on verso “Published by Sunday B. Morning” and “fill in your own signature.” 35 1/4 by 35 1/4 inches, framed
Estimate: $300 - $500