'Icons and Idols Hollywood' 11/2013 Vêtements et Objets
Vêtements
lot 1263: MARILYN MONROE BROWN BLOUSE
A Marilyn Monroe brown button-down blouse from her personal wardrobe. The long-sleeved blouse has a "designed by Jax" label.
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 103, "The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe," Christie's, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27-28, 1999
Estimate: $2 000 - 4 000
lot 1259: MARILYN MONROE COTTON NIGHTGOWN
A cotton nightgown owned by Marilyn Monroe, embroidered at the collar "Marilyn." Short sleeved, two-button closure, pocket at left breast. No label or size.
PROVENANCE Lot 300, "The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe," Christie's, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27-28, 1999
Estimate: $15 000 - 20 000
lot 1171: BETTY GRABLE HOW TO MARRY A MILLIONAIRE HAT
A violet silk faille hat worn by Betty Grable in How to Marry a Millionaire (20th Century, 1953). The hat has a bow to back, piping and artificial horsehair to interior. A bias label reads "1-39-1-4694 Betty Grable A703-47." Costume design by Travilla. Travilla received an Oscar nomination for outstanding achievement in Color Costume Design for his work on this film. Accompanied by a copy of the film.
Estimate: $300 - 500
Maquillage
lot 1261: MARILYN MONROE MASCARA
A gold-toned metal tube of Helena Rubinstein mascara.
4 1/2 inches
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 264, "Property from the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $300 - 500
Divers Objets
lot 1258: MARILYN MONROE REDBOOK AWARD
A 1952 Redbook Award presented to Marilyn Monroe. Inscribed "1952/Best Young Box Office Personality/ Marilyn Monroe" and on reverse "Redbook Magazine/ Award For Distinguished Contribution/ To The/ Art Of The Motion Picture." The double-handled bell-shaped loving cup trophy is stamped on the bottom “Sterling 9553 6 IN Black Starr & Gorham.” Accompanied by original Christie’s receipt.
Height, 4 inches
PROVENANCE Lot 353, “The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe,” Christie’s, New York, October 27-28, 1999
Estimate: $20 000 - 40 000
lot 1262: MARILYN MONROE SNUFF BOTTLE
A snuff bottle of jade and coral owned by Marilyn Monroe. The bottle face is carved with an image of a bird in relief; the reverse is carved with four Chinese characters that read "fortune and longevity fill your doors." Affixed to a wooden stand.
3 by 1 3/4 inches
PROVENANCE Lot 370, "The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe," Christie's, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27-28, 1999
Estimate: $1 000 - 2 000