Marilyn Monroe Auction - 11/2016 - effets personnels 1
Vêtements
Clothes
Lot 15: MARILYN MONROE ROBE
A cream cotton mandarin style robe owned by Marilyn Monroe and gifted to her personal assistant Vanessa Reis, sisterin-law of May Reis. The robe has seven self-frog closures, an internal label reading “Tuji” and the collar stamped "REIS." Accompanied by a copy of a letter to Reis dated August 14, 1993, in which Ralph Roberts writes, "Reference Marilyn robe and bracelet. As best I recall, late one Saturday afternoon Marilyn and I were in the dining area of the Miller 9th floor suite at the Mapes Hotel. She had just changed into a robe, sitting on one of the chairs and I was massaging her back and shoulders. She showed me a bracelet she'd brought to Reno with thought of possibly wearing it as a (undecipherable) comment for Roslyn. Upon discussing it, she and Paula had decided somehow it wouldn't be appropriate. Just then May Reis entered with Vanessa Reis (the widow of Irving Reis, May's greatly loved brother and film director). Vanessa had come up from LA for a long weekend visit - there'd been some talk of our going out to some of the casinos to do a bit of gambling. Vanessa told Marilyn how lovely she looked in that robe. Marilyn thanked her + impulsively held out the bracelet, Take this + wear it as a good luck charm. I was wearing it during dance rehearsals for Let's Make Love, smashed into a prop, so a stone is loosened. I wish I could go with you, but Raffe is getting some Misfits knots out. And I should go over that scene coming up Monday.' They left. Marilyn asked me to remind her to have the robe cleaned to give to Vanessa. Whitey, Agnes, May - all of us - knew from experience we couldn't compliment Marilyn on any personal items or had to be very careful. She'd be compulsive about giving it, or getting a copy - to you."
Estimate: $5,000 - $7,000 
Lot 23: MARILYN MONROE IVORY KNIT TOP
A knitted mohair and wool vest-top in cream owned by Marilyn Monroe. A label reads “Hand Knitted, Made in Italy." Accompanied by an original Christie’s sale tag.
PROVENANCE: Partial Lot 160, "The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe," Christie's, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27 & 28, 1999
Estimate: $2,000 - $4,000 
Lot 24: MARILYN MONROE TURQUOISE KNITTED TOP
A knitted mohair and wool vest-top in turquoise owned by Marilyn Monroe. A label reads “Hand Knitted, Made in Italy.” Accompanied by an original Christie’s sale tag.
PROVENANCE: Partial Lot 160, "The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe," Christie's, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27 & 28, 1999
Estimate: $2,000 - $4,000 
Lot 25: MARILYN MONROE LANVIN GOWN
A Castillo for Jeanne Lanvin circa 1950s gown owned by Marilyn Monroe. The ivory silk gown is embellished with gold bullion embroidery, simulated pearls, and faceted glass in a tri-squared classical cascading foliate motif. The boned bodice has a silk lining. Hand finishing work is present to the interior. “Jeanne Lanvin” and “Castillo” labels are present.
PROVENANCE: Lot 13, "The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe," Christie's, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27 & 28, 1999
Estimate: $20,000 - $40,000 
Lot 27: MARILYN MONROE CEIL CHAPMAN COCKTAIL DRESS
A Ceil Chapman black figure-hugging cocktail dress worn by Marilyn Monroe on December 19, 1953 when she appeared at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles to receive the Miss Press Club Award and to the restaurant, La Rue. The ruched jersey dress has a black silk taffeta three-tiered detail attached to the hip and a Ceil Chapman label. Chapman was one of Monroe’s favorite designers. A Christie’s lot tag and an in-house inventory tag inscribed “Strasberg #16” with an inventory number to the verso are present.
PROVENANCE: Lot 210, “The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe,” Christie's, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27 & 28, 1999
Estimate: $30,000 - $40,000 
Lot 28: MARILYN MONROE ROSE TATTOO PREMIERE GOWN
A black slender-fitting evening gown worn by Marilyn Monroe while accompanying Marlon Brando to the New York City premiere of The Rose Tattoo (Paramount, 1956) in December 1955. The jersey bias-cut gown has spaghetti straps, a décolletage neckline, and a graduated weighted hemline. The gown is believed to have been custom made for Monroe by the studio wardrobe department and has silk lining and hand finishing work to the interior. Monroe was photographed numerous times at this event, interestingly with studio rival Jayne Mansfield, quite possibly the only time the two were photographed together. Accompanied by the original Christie’s lot tag.
PROVENANCE: Lot 217, “The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe,” Christie's, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27 & 28, 1999
Estimate: $50,000 - $70,000 
Lot 84: HISTORIC DRESS WORN BY MARILYN MONROE WHEN SHE SANG HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO JFK AT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN IN 1962
A Jean Louis designed illusion gown worn by Marilyn Monroe at Madison Square Garden in New York City on May 19, 1962, at a Democratic fundraiser and 45th birthday celebration for President John F. Kennedy.
Early in 1962, Monroe asked famed Hollywood costume designer Jean Louis to create a dress “that only Marilyn Monroe could wear.” The nude soufflé chiffon gown, perfectly matching Monroe’s skin tone, was embellished with hand-sewn round crystals, carefully placed since the dress was created with no underlining layer. Monroe wore no undergarments that night, instead relying on Louis’ masterful swirls of crystals in precisely the right places. Under the stage lights of Madison Square Garden, the fabric of the dress appeared to melt away, leaving only twinkling rays of light from the crystals reflected by the spotlight covering Monroe. The gown was designed as a sleeveless column dress with a scoop neck and open back with clear zipper, covered by hook and eye tab closure and a small train at the back hem. Despite the zipper and closures, the gown was so form fitting that Louis later disclosed that Monroe had to be sewn into the back closure. His hand stitching is still evident beneath the lower back hook and eye tabs. Since 1999, the dress has been displayed on a custom conservator mannequin.
In this dress, Monroe sang her unique version of “Happy Birthday” to President Kennedy and a crowd of 15,000 well-wishers. Some have posited that Monroe’s delayed appearance on stage and her breathless performance can be attributed to getting lost and racing to the stage as Peter Lawford joked about Monroe’s penchant for never being on time.
The effect of her performance was far reaching – not only for Monroe but also for American 1960s culture. Monroe’s seductive serenade remains a crossroads of Hollywood and political touch points more than 54 years later. Part of the appeal may be the intrigue: Were Monroe and Kennedy having an affair? Did she just stand up in front of 15,000 people and sing him that song that way ? The performance has taken on a life of its own, outside the context of the gala. While Monroe’s performance is instantly recognizable and the most memorable of the night, it was one of many that night that included Jack Benny, Ella Fitzgerald, Henry Fonda and Maria Callas. However, it is Monroe singing in this dress that is remembered. It has come to epitomize who Marilyn was in popular culture, including the lyrics she wrote herself for the evening:
Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birthday Mr. President
Happy Birthday to you
Thanks Mr. President
For all the things you've done
The battles that you've won
The way you deal with U.S. Steel
And our problems by the ton
We thank you so much
Everybody! Happy Birthday!
As an enormous birthday cake was wheeled onstage, President Kennedy commented on Monroe’s performance, joking, “I can now retire from politics after having had ‘Happy Birthday’ sung to me in such a sweet, wholesome way.”
On that special evening, Monroe could not have known that she would live fewer than three months. Perhaps she thought another future performance would replace this as the moment that would epitomize her and her life. Sadly, John F. Kennedy was assassinated eighteen months later, and if tragedy had not intervened, this may not have been the singular iconic moment we associate with Monroe and Kennedy.
Although Monroe could not have known that this performance would be the last image of her remembered by so many following her untimely death, she expended a great deal of effort and money to bring this moment to life. Monroe’s financial statements from this period reveal a great deal about the extraordinary amount of money she put behind her performance. Her May 1962 financial statements list a special expense category titled “New York Birthday Salute to the President” with a $5,000 expense, Monroe’s ticket/donation made to attend the event. Expenses also include $1,000 listed as pertaining to the birthday gala for her maid, Hazel Washington, to accompany Monroe to New York. The expense is coded as “business maid, plane fare, salary.” Her last checkbook also records a check paid to Mary Irvine for makeup for “special appearance at Madison Square Garden.” Monroe’s financial statements also list a $300 deposit paid to Western Costume Company to create this gown with matching shoes in May and a payment for the remaining balance of $1,140.33 in June 1962. There were no doubt other expenses involved in Monroe’s appearance, but the ticket to the event, dress, and the expenses listed above total more than $7,000 in 1962, which with inflation would equate to $60,000 in 2016.
These costs do not begin to take into account the cost Monroe paid professionally for her appearance. At the time she was filming Something’s Got To Give, and Twentieth Century Fox executives would not give Monroe permission to leave filming to attend the event. According to some sources, the employees on the crew were aware, in advance, that Monroe was traveling from Los Angeles to perform at the celebration. Whatever miscommunication or machinations there were behind the absence, it became another strike against the actress on an already contentious film set. Monroe’s unauthorized departure was used against her as she was ultimately fired from the film.
The performance that night in May also had an impact on Monroe’s personal life. Monroe biographer Lois Banner, in her book Marilyn: The Passion and the Paradox (New York: Bloomsbury, 2012), asserts that Monroe told the event planners that she would dress discreetly. When viewed under normal lighting, the dress did appear modest, but under the glare of the Madison Square Garden stage lights, the Jean Louis creation magically transformed into a sparkling second skin. The dress and the song were too much for the political dynasty, and according to Banner, that evening ended whatever relationship Monroe and John F. Kennedy shared and severed her from the rest of the Kennedy family. The magic and myth of Marilyn Monroe as legend was certainly sealed that evening in May 1962, made permanent by her mysterious death a short time later. The fact that she remains a contemporary role model and muse all these decades later is extraordinary and a feat achieved by few. Ten years after her death, Elton John and Bernie Taupin penned “Candle in the Wind” about Monroe, repurposing the lyrics twenty-four years later for the funeral of Princess Diana. From Andy Warhol to Cindy Sherman to Richard Avedon and Bert Stern, the art and photography world has always taken Marilyn Monroe seriously. In fact, it was Monroe’s death in 1962 that inspired Warhol to create the “Marilyn Diptych” among more than 20 silkscreen paintings of her, all based on the publicity photograph from her 1953 film Niagara, plucking her from pop culture, forever immortalized as art.
PROVENANCE Lot 55, “The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe,” Christie’s, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27–28, 1999
Estimate: $2,000,000 - $3,000,000 
Lot 218: MARILYN MONROE MINK COAT
A three-quarter-length mink coat with bell sleeves, wide lapel, two front velvet lined pockets and rose form buttons edged in citrine rhinestones. Label has been cut from front right lining.
It was and still is customary for furriers to embroider an owner’s name onto a label that is attached to the lining or directly onto the lining of high-end fur jackets. Due to the fact that Inez Melson and her family held this and other furs that belonged to Monroe and her estate for many years in violation of Monroe’s wishes as outlined by her will, we believe that the label, which likely featured Monroe’s embroidered name, was removed from the jacket in an effort to conceal the fact that it was a fur owned by Monroe. The labels cut from these furs have never been recovered.
Estimate: $20,000 - $30,000 
Lot 221: MARILYN MONROE FUR JACKET
A tourmaline mink, cropped jacket with three-quarter-length sleeves, two plastic gold colored buttons and front inside left seam pocket. Label has been cut from front right lining.
It was and still is customary for furriers to embroider an owner’s name onto a label that is attached to the lining or directly onto the lining of high-end fur jackets. Due to the fact that Inez Melson and her family held this and other furs that belonged to Monroe and her estate for many years in violation of Monroe’s wishes as outlined by her will, we believe that the label, which likely featured Monroe's embroidered name, was removed from the jacket in an effort to conceal the fact that it was a fur owned by Monroe. The labels cut from these furs have never been recovered.
Estimate: $10,000 - $15,000 
Lot 222: MARILYN MONROE FUR CAPE
A chinchilla cape with wide lapel, front vertical seamed pockets and notched sides. Label has been cut from front right lining.
It was and still is customary for furriers to embroider an owner’s name onto a label that is attached to the lining or directly onto the lining of high-end fur jackets. Due to the fact that Inez Melson and her family held this and other furs that belonged to Monroe and her estate for many years in violation of Monroe’s wishes as outlined by her will, we believe that the label, which likely featured Monroe’s embroidered name, was removed from the jacket in an effort to conceal the fact that it was a fur owned by Monroe. The labels cut from these furs have never been recovered.
Estimate: $10,000 - $15,000 
Lot 223: MARILYN MONROE CARDIGAN WITH FUR LAPEL
A white wool cardigan with lace and tulle lining, rhinestone button closure and rhinestone cufflinks. The cardigan features a removable white and lunaraine mink shawl collar lapel attached with small snaps. Label inside sweater reads "Bonnie Briar Full Fashioned Fur Blend 10% Angora 70% Wool."
Estimate: $10,000 - $15,000 
Lot 224: MARILYN MONROE STOLE
A white fox fur stole with white silk lining and single hook and eye closure.
Estimate: $8,000 - $12,000 
Lot 294: MARILYN MONROE PORTRAIT DRESS
A red-orange dress worn by Marilyn Monroe in a 1957 portrait and to a circa 1957 event with Arthur Miller that appears to be a showing of The Prince and the Showgirl (Warner Brothers, 1957). The dress has a fitted jersey halter bodice with a layered silk crepon full skirt. A "Designed by Jax" label is present.
Estimate: $60,000 - $80,000 
Lot 295: MARILYN MONROE JAX KNITTED TOP
A black sleeveless knitted top with plunging V to front and back. A Designed by Jax label is present.
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000 
Lot 296: MARILYN MONROE JAX TOP
An ivory jersey sleeveless cropped top. The top has large pearlized buttons to the back and a Jax label.
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000 
Lot 376: MARILYN MONROE JACKET
A black wool tailored jacket. The fitted jacket is lined with pale pink and ivory striped silk. Monroe wore the jacket with a fur lined collar while attending a meeting to launch the New Watergate Club in London with Arthur Miller on September 10, 1956. The unfinished collar indicates that it was originally lined with fur.
Estimate: $8,000 - $12,000 
Lot 377: MARILYN MONROE LAMB JACKET
A broadtail lamb cropped long-sleeve jacket with fox fur collar and single black velvet with braided cord trim, front button closure. Label has been cut from front right lining.
It was and still is customary for furriers to embroider an owner’s name onto a label that is attached to the lining or directly onto the lining of high-end fur jackets. Due to the fact that Inez Melson and her family held this and other furs that belonged to Monroe and her estate for many years in violation of Monroe’s wishes as outlined by her will, we believe that the label, which likely featured Monroe’s embroidered name, was removed from the jacket in an effort to conceal the fact that it was a fur owned by Monroe. The labels cut from these furs have never been recovered.
Estimate: $15,000 - $20,000 
Lot 382: MARILYN MONROE SATIN COAT DRESS
An ivory satin coat dress. The dress has mother of pearl buttons and a self-tie belt. A Rudi Gernreich design for Walter Bass label is present.
Estimate: $8,000 - $12,000 
Lot 388: MARILYN MONROE SUNDRESS
A silky ivory sundress. The dress has bows to the shoulders and a silk lining.
Estimate: $8,000 - $12,000 
Lot 427: MARILYN MONROE IVORY DRESS
A figure-hugging ivory silk dress worn during a 1959 photo shoot with Manfred Kreiner while in Chicago promoting Some Like It Hot as shown in photograph at left. The short-sleeve dress has a weighted hem.
Estimate: $8,000 - $12,000 
Lot 480: MARILYN MONROE SILK WRAPPER
An ivory silk wrapper with ruffle trim.
Estimate: $5,000 - $7,000 
Lot 889: MARILYN MONROE PURPLE BLOUSE
A Marilyn Monroe purple cotton short-sleeve button-down blouse. Label reads “Gabey Original.” The fitted shirt has cuffed sleeves and four-button closure, size 12.
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 50, "Property from the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $2,000 - $4,000 
Costumes Séances Photos
Shooting Sitting Costumes
Lot 58: MARILYN MONROE PORTRAIT BODICE
A 19th Century-style bodice worn by Marilyn Monroe in a 1956 Jack Cardiff photo session. The boned faille bodice is embellished with ivory lace, black silk velvet, and jet-like foliate buttons. Originally from The Jack Cardiff Collection. Accompanied by a piece of the original missing button and a copy of Cameraman: The Life and Work of Jack Cardiff (Modus Operandi Films, 2010).
PROVENANCE: Lot 93, “Film and Entertainment,” Christie’s, South Kensington, Sale number 9538, December 17, 2002
Estimate: $20,000 - $40,000 
Lot 61: MARILYN MONROE RICHARD AVEDON PHOTOSHOOT COSTUME AND LIFE MAGAZINE
A costume worn by Marilyn Monroe as Lillian Russell for a pictorial feature in the December 22, 1958 issue of Life magazine, photographed by Richard Avedon. The lavender satin, boned leotard has a décolletage neckline trimmed with bouquets of fabric flowers and pink, lavender and cream draped chiffon sashes across the front, embellished with pink satin bows and trimmed in lavender, pink and cream chiffon. The costume has minor post-photoshoot alterations. Monroe also dressed as Theda Bara, Clara Bow, Jean Harlow, and Marlene Dietrich for this series of photographs. Accompanied by a copy of the magazine.
PROVENANCE: Lot 748, “Collectibles & Hollywood Entertainment,” Christie's East, New York, Sale number 7513, December 18, 1993
Estimate: $20,000 - $40,000 
Costumes de films & Bijoux
Movies costumes & Jewels
Lot 30: MARILYN MONROE HOW TO MARRY A MILLIONAIRE EARRINGS
A pair of simulated pearl and simulated diamond costume earrings worn by Marilyn Monroe in How To Marry A Millionaire (20th Century, 1953) and in numerous publicity photographs. Monroe also wore the earrings to a St. Jude charity event at the Hollywood Bowl in September 1953 and to Charles Coburn's birthday Party on June 17, 1953. Accompanied by the Christie’s lot card.
Length approximately 2 1/2 inches
PROVENANCE: Lot 230, "The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe," Christie's, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27 & 28, 1999
Estimate: $80,000 - $100,000 
Lot 38: MARILYN MONROE STUDIO EVENING GOWN
A black velvet evening gown with plunging neckline from an unknown production with a bias label inscribed "M. Monroe 1 27 3 0396." Accompanied by a matching black velvet belt.
PROVENANCE: Lot 225, "Collector’s Carrousel, Including Dolls, Toys, Slot Machines, Hollywood and Rock ‘N’ Roll Memorabilia," Sotheby's New York, Sale number 6384, December 17, 1992
Estimate: $20,000 - $30,000 
Lot 39: MARILYN MONROE NIAGARA NEGLIGEE
A slender-fitting black chiffon negligee with an applied silk red rose made for Marilyn Monroe as Rose Loomis in the thriller Niagara (20th Century, 1953). The gown is trimmed with lace and has a flesh tone chiffon underlayer. A bias label is inscribed “1-69-1-1180 Marilyn Monroe A-678.” Monroe’s role in this film established her as a star and showcased her dramatic acting abilities. Costume design by Dorothy Jeakins. Post-production alterations are present. The dress is not in the final cut of the film but is documented on Monroe in wardrobe test shots.
PROVENANCE: Lot 224, "Collector’s Carrousel, Including Dolls, Toys, Slot Machines, Hollywood and Rock ‘N’ Roll Memorabilia," Sotheby's New York, Sale number 6384, December 17, 1992
Estimate: $20,000 - $40,000 
Lot 40: MARILYN MONROE SOME LIKE IT HOT COCKTAIL DRESS AND STUDIO IMAGE
A figure-hugging sheer black and nude embellished cocktail dress worn by Marilyn Monroe while singing “I’m through with Love” atop a grand piano in Billy Wilder’s Some Like It Hot (United Artists, 1959). The dress is composed of black souffle and nude silk jersey embellished with columns of jet-like beads and sequins, scattered beaded butterfly appliques, and beaded fringes. The dress has a built-in bra and an illusion of a deep plunging back that was considered extremely daring for its’day. Hand finishing work is present to the interior. A Western Costume label inscribed “Marilyn Monroe 1575-1” is attached to the interior of the bra. Legend tells that Monroe had to be lifted to the piano for this scene as the dress was very form fitting. Some Like It Hot is considered to be one of the greatest film comedies of all time. It was voted as the top comedy film by the American Film Institute on their list on AFI's 100 Years...100 Laughs poll in 2000. The film won the 1960 Golden Globe awards for Best Motion Picture-Comedy or Musical, Best Actress in Motion Picture-Comedy or Musical for Monroe, and Best Actor in Motion Picture-Comedy or Musical for Jack Lemmon. Orry-Kelly won the 1959 Academy Award for costume design for his work on this film. Some restoration work is present. Accompanied by a black and white publicity image.
PROVENANCE: Lot 586, “Entertainment, Memorabilia & Collectibles,” Christie's, New York, Sale Number 7327, June 29, 1992
Estimate: $400,000 - $600,000 
Lot 41: MARILYN MONROE NIAGARA DRESS
A carnation pink linen halter-style “wiggle dress” made for Marilyn Monroe as Rose Loomis in the thriller Niagara (20th Century, 1953). The dress has pearlized magenta buttons, silk lining and a bias label inscribed “1-27-1-7790 Marilyn Monroe A678-05.” Monroe’s role in this film established her as a star and showcased her dramatic acting abilities. Costume design by Dorothy Jeakins. The dress is not in the final cut of the film but is documented on Monroe in wardrobe test shots, publicity images, and public appearances. Some post production alterations are present.
PROVENANCE: Lot 226, "Collector’s Carrousel, Including Dolls, Toys, Slot Machines, Hollywood and Rock ‘N’ Roll Memorabilia," Sotheby's New York, Sale number 6384, December 17, 1992
Estimate: $30,000 - $50,000 
Lot 46: MARILYN MONROE JANE RUSSELL GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES EMBELLISHED GOWN AND MAGAZINE COVERS
A ruby red sequin embellished figure-hugging crepe gown worn by Jane Russell in the opening scene of Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (20th Century, 1953) while performing "We're Just Two Little Girls from Little Rock" with Marilyn Monroe. The gown has a built-in leotard with boning, sequins and paillettes in a vermicelli pattern, a high front slit, and a graduated hemline. Hand finishing work is present. Costume design by Academy Award winner William "Billy" Travilla. Accompanied by a cover of the May 25, 1953 issue of Life magazine and a cover of an August 15, 1953, issue of Picture Post. Necklace not included.
PROVENANCE: Lot 245, “Collectors' Carrousel,” Sotheby's, New York, Sale number 5956, December 15, 1989
Estimate: $30,000 - $50,000 
Lot 47: MARILYN MONROE JANE RUSSELL GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES COSTUME
A black sequined dance leotard made for Jane Russell as Dorothy Shaw in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (20th Century, 1953). The costume consists of a black satin boned leotard embellished with jet-like sequins in a vermicelli pattern and rhinestone trim and a matching sequin bicorne hat. The costume is not seen in the final cut of the film. Russell and Marilyn Monroe wear the costumes in the film’s official trailer and many publicity images. Post-production alterations present. Costume design by Academy Award winner William “Billy” Travilla.
Estimate: $8,000 - $10,000 
Lot 48: MARILYN MONROE GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES COSTUME AND STUDIO IMAGE
A black sequined dance leotard worn by Marilyn Monroe as Lorelei Lee in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (20th Century., 1953). The costume consists of a black satin boned leotard embellished with black sequins in a vermicelli pattern and rhinestone trim with dangling teardrop rhinestones and a matching black sequin covered bicorne hat. The leotard has a bias label inscribed “1-25-1-4288 Marilyn Monroe A698-69." The hat has a bias label inscribed “1-25-1-4288 M. Monroe A698-69." Costume design by Academy Award winner, William “Billy” Travilla. The costume is not in the final cut of the film, but Monroe and costar Jane Russell wear these costumes in the film’s official trailer and several publicity images. Accompanied by artificial pink roses that are not original to the costume and a studio image.
Estimate: $20,000 - $40,000 
Lot 49: MARILYN MONROE NO BUSINESS LIKE SHOW BUSINESS GOWN
A figure-hugging embellished gown worn by Marilyn Monroe while singing “After You Get What You Want You Don’t Want It” in the musical There’s No Business Like Show Business (20th Century, 1954). The flesh tone crepe gown has a netting overlay and is generously embellished with silver and pearlized bugle beads in a starburst and foliate motif, scattered rhinestones, bouquets of bugle beads top with sequins and seed beads, with a cluster of monofilament fiber with silver and glittering flowers to the waist-high left leg slit. A sheer pleated vanity panel is present to the slit and was added post production for alternate filming and publicity images for release in countries that forbade such a revealing costume. Hand finishing work and a couture waistband are present to the interior. A 20th Century label with no inscription and a bias label inscribed “1-25-1-4692 M. Monroe A-729-28” are present. Costume design by William Travilla. Accompanied a matching headpiece of silver and glitter flowers, accented with a spray of monofilament fibers with a bias label inscribed “1-25-4-4692 A729-29 M.Monroe.” Accompanied by a pair of strappy satin Pacelle Saks Fifth Avenue high heels that are not original to the costume.
PROVENANCE: Lot 105, “Television and Film Memorabilia and Posters,” Christie's, New York, Sale number 7741, June 28, 1995
Estimate: $100,000 - $200,000 
Lot 50: MARILYN MONROE NO BUSINESS LIKE SHOW BUSINESS SWIM COSTUME
An embellished one-piece swim costume made for Marilyn Monroe as Vicky Hoffman in the musical There’s No Business Like Show Business (20th Century, 1954). The costume consists of a black cotton boned bathing suit with scattered polka dots, two matching bows, a matching belt and a wrap of white cotton decorated with black polka dots. The swimsuit has a couture waistband and a bias label inscribed “1-18-3-1221 A729-41 M.Monroe.” Together with an ivory sequined bathing cap in the form of a flower, with edges trimmed in silver bugle beads with a bias label inscribe “1-25-4-4691-A729-29 M.Monroe.” Costume design by Academy Award winner William "Billy" Travilla. Sir Elton John donated this piece to a charity auction in 1990.
PROVENANCE: Lot 104, “Pop,” Christie's, South Kensington, Sale number 4259, April 25, 1991
Estimate: $20,000 - $40,000 
Lot 54: MARILYN MONROE BUS STOP COSTUME, STUDIO IMAGE AND TEAR SHEET
A jade green embellished satin leotard worn by Marilyn Monroe while singing “That Old Black Magic” in a saloon scene in Joshua Logan’s Bus Stop (20th Century, 1956). The film was based on William Inge’s play. The boned leotard has black netting overlay to a nude wire brassiere, jet-like sequins in a fish scale pattern, scalloped gold bullion fringe trimmed with topaz-colored faceted glass. A bias label inscribed “Marilyn Monroe” and a 20th Century label inscribed “A-769-03” are present. Post-production alterations are present. The film’s costume designer is Academy Award winner William “Billy” Travilla. Monroe received a Golden Globe nomination for Bus Stop , and the film was nominated for the Best Motion Picture-Musical or Comedy Golden Globe. Accompanied by a studio publicity image and a tear sheet from PhotoPlay magazine.
PROVENANCE: Lot 386, Christie’s Collectibles, Christie's East, New York, Sale number 6841, June 21, 1989
Estimate: $80,000 - $100,000 
Lot 55: MARILYN MONROE AND BUS STOP CAST SIGNED STETSON AND FRAMED IMAGE
A tan felt Karam’s Stetson purportedly worn by an extra in the rodeo sequence of Bus Stop (20th Century, 1956) and signed in black ballpoint pen by 11 members of the cast and crew of the film, including Marilyn Monroe, Don Murray, Joshua Logan, George Axelrod, Robert Bray, Arthur O'Connell, Betty Field, Eileen Heckart, and Hans Conried, among others. Accompanied by a copy of a letter from the original consigner regarding the provenance of the Stetson and a framed image of Monroe on the set of the film.
Stetson, approximately 5 by 15 by 13 ½ inches; Framed image, approximately 25 by 25 inches
PROVENANCE: Lot 119, “Film & Entertainment,” Christie's, South Kensington, Sale number 9771, December 16, 2003
Estimate: $8,000 - $10,000 
Lot 56: MARILYN MONROE BUS STOP STUDIO PROMOTIONAL BODICE AND MAGAZINE COVER
A pale green bodice with black floral lace overlay created by 20th Century Fox in the style of a bodice worn by Marilyn Monroe in Bus Stop (20th Century, 1956) and given away as a promotional prize. The fitted bodice has ribbon ties to neck and sleeves, a snap back closure, an interior bias label inscribed “Marilyn Monroe,” and a 20th Century Fox label inscribed "A-769-04.” The bodice was offered to Picture Show & Film Pictorial magazine in 1956 as the grand prize for a reader contest and was originally described as the blouse Monroe wore in the film. While the blouse contains a 20th Century Fox studio label with Marilyn’s name the and the studio’s accurate production number for Bus Stop, the blouse does not match the costume Monroe wears in the final production of the film or in publicity photos. Accompanied by an original Picture Show & Film Pictorial magazine cover, a clipping announcing that Mrs. Fulcher had won the bodice, the original letter from the magazine addressed to the contest’s winner, Mrs. A.M. Fulcher, reading, “My very sincere congratulations on your postcard entry which wins this unique prize of Marilyn Monroe’s blouse, worn by her during the filming of 'Bus Stop.' I hope you will tell the friends to whom you show your prize that regularly something worn or used by a British or American star in a film will be offered in a free competition to be won by a reader of Picture Show. Again my congratulations. Yours sincerely, The Editor. P.S. If you would like to send an acknowledgement to Marilyn Monroe I will see that it is delivered to her.”
PROVENANCE Lot 471, “Film and Animation Art,” Sotheby's, London, June 8, 1993
Estimate: $5,000 - $10,000 
Lot 57: MARILYN MONROE FUR STOLE
A Russian sable fur stole originally acquired by costume designer Beatrice Dawson for Marilyn Monroe to wear in The Prince and The Showgirl (Warner Bros., 1957). Accompanied by documentation from Betty Highwood, an associate of Dawson’s who purchased the fur post production from Dawson. Highwood notes that, according to Dawson, Monroe declined to wear the fur due to its dark color. In scenes near the end of the film, Monroe wears a white fur that more closely matches her costume, a full-length white evening gown.
PROVENANCE: Lot 246, “Film & Entertainment,” Christie's, South Kensington, Sale number 3577, December 20, 1989
Estimate: $5,000 - $10,000 
Lot 59: MARILYN MONROE THE PRINCE AND THE SHOWGIRL GOWN AND WINDOW CARDS
A figure-hugging ivory gown worn by Marilyn Monroe throughout the majority of the romantic drama The Prince and The Showgirl (Warner Bros., 1957). The satin gown has a draped souffle overlay that is adorned with simulated pearls, pearlized bead and faceted glass florets, and beaded fringe and has a weighted mermaid tail. Though Monroe was not nominated for an American Academy Award for this film, she won the French and Italian equivalents for her portrayal of Elsie Marina in this film opposite Sir Laurence Olivier. Costume design by Beatrice Dawson. Accompanied by three window cards.
PROVENANCE Lot 2000, ”Marilyn Monroe: The Red Velvet Images,” Butterfields, Los Angeles, Sale number 7232B, March 22, 2001
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Estimate: $60,000 - $80,000 
Lot 60: MARILYN MONROE SEVEN YEAR ITCH GLOVES
A pair of custom-made opera gloves embellished with graduated rows of jet-like sequins worn by Marilyn Monroe in the "Rachmaninoff" scene of The Seven Year Itch (Warner Bros., 1955). Hand finishing work is present. A leather label reads “Made for Marilyn Monroe by Billi Cheatwood Beverly Hills.” Accompanied by a copy of the film.
PROVENANCE Lot 142, “Entertainment Memorabilia,” Christie's East, New York, Sale number 7565, June 2, 1994
Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000 
Lot 64: MARILYN MONROE LET’S MAKE LOVE BLOUSE
A custom-made pale pink silk blouse worn by Marilyn Monroe as Amanda Dell in Let’s Make Love (20th Century, 1960). The fitted blouse is tailored with simulated pearl buttons and hand finishing work to the interior. A Twentieth Century Fox label with no inscription is present. Accompanied by a copy of the fim.
PROVENANCE Lot 238, “Film and Entertainment,” Christie's, South Kensington, Sale number EPH 3127, December 16, 1988
Estimate: $20,000 - $40,000 
Lot 65: MARILYN MONROE LET'S MAKE LOVE WRAP SKIRT
A vibrant orange wool wrap skirt worn by Marilyn Monroe in Let's Make Love (20Th Century, 1960). The tailored skirt is lined with pink cotton and has hand finishing work. A Twentieth Century Fox label inscribed “F-13 M. Monroe” is present. Costume design by Dorothy Jeakins. Accompanied by a copy of the film.
PROVENANCE: Lot 143, “Entertainment Memorabilia,” Christie's East, New York, Sale number 7565, June 2, 1994
Estimate: $10,000 - $20,000 
Lot 774: MONTGOMERY CLIFT THE MISFITS SHIRT
A western style shirt worn by Montgomery Clift in The Misfits (United Artists, 1961). The shirt has pearlized snap closures and is labeled "Panhandle Slim." Accompanied by a copy of the book The Making of The Misfits by James Goode, a December 1960 issue of Cosmopolitan , and an August 29, 2004, article from the Los Angeles Times .
PROVENANCE From the Estates of Jack Larson and James Bridges
Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000 
Chaussures
Shoes
Lot 21: MARILYN MONROE SALVATORE FERRAGAMO HEELS
A pair of white leather heels owned by Marilyn Monroe, originally from the estate of Marilyn Monroe. The three-inch spiked heels have perforated dot detailing. Size 7.5B. The heels were originally donated by Anna Strasberg for the benefit of the Hereditary Disease Foundation in Los Angeles, California. Accompanied by a copy of a letter of authenticity signed by Strasberg, dated March 10, 1986. Previously exhibited at the Victoria and Albert Museum in the “Shoes: Pleasure and Pain” exhibit, June 13, 2015- January 31, 2016.
PROVENANCE: Lot 483, “Entertainment & Sports Memorabilia," Christie's East, Sale number 7073, June 20, 1990
Estimate: $2,000 - $4,000 
Lot 101: MARILYN MONROE SANDALS WORN AS A MODEL
A pair of simple brown leather platform sandals with crisscrossing ankle straps by Cabalano, with 3 1/4-inch heels. Monroe can be seen in a number of early modeling photographs wearing these shoes. Impressions of Monroe's feet are well worn onto the insoles, demonstrating how frequently she wore them.
Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000 
Lot 276: MARILYN MONROE FERRAGAMO SHOES
A pair of white leather stiletto heels, hand made in Italy by Salvatore Ferragamo. No size is stamped to leather sole of shoe, but handwritten notations on interior of each shoe read, "AL 3678 7 1/2 B 899." The shoes are heavily scuffed, and the uppers have been polished with white shoe polish while the heel is a couple of shades darker.
Size 7.5
Estimate: $3,500 - $4,500 
Lot 390: MARILYN MONROE FERRAGAMO SHOES
A pair of white silk satin stiletto heels, hand made in Italy by Salvatore Ferragamo. The number six is stamped to leather sole of each shoe.
Size 6
Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000 
Lot 394: MARILYN MONROE WHITE SATIN SHOES
A white satin right-foot shoe by I. Miller Beautiful Shoes with "Marilyn Monroe/ 433/ 22004" handwritten inside and 3 3/4-inch heel. Together with a single white satin shoe by Dal Co. from the Rome boutique, with 3 3/4-inch heel and handwritten notation inside shoe reading "1619."
Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500 
Lot 393: MARILYN MONROE FERRAGAMO SHOE
A single white leather left-foot Ferragamo stiletto heel with scuffed heel, sides and toe. Handwritten notation inside shoe reads "PE-925-7 1/2 B- 899."
Estimate: $500 - $700 
Lot 396: MARILYN MONROE BURGUNDY SATIN PLATFORM SANDALS
A pair of custom handmade sandals with 1 3/4-inch platforms and a heel measuring more than four inches. The bespoke shoes were made by Anello & Davide of London, perhaps most famous for hand crafting the Beatles boots worn by the Fab 4 in the 1960s. Together with two pink plastic and metal shoe forms. Sole of shoe is stamped with maker's mark and UK size 4 1/2. Monroe custom ordered the shoes to match the dress she wore to the premiere of then husband Arthur Miller's play A View From The Bridge in London in October 1956.
Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000 
Lot 397: MARILYN MONROE RED LEATHER DAL CO. HEELS
A pair of red Italian leather heels by Dal Co. listing a boutique address in Rome. Significant wear to heels and soles with nonslip inserts at heel. Leather soles stamped with a "1" and "38," presumably a European size 38.
Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000 
Lot 398: MARILYN MONROE RED I. MAGNIN HEELS
A pair of red canvas heels from I. Magnin & Co. of California with 3 1/2-inch heels. Soles of shoes have handwritten notation reading "1-12-3-7440 M Gaynor" and inside strap with handwritten notation reading "5m D6298 01-698."
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000 
Lot 399: MARILYN MONROE BEIGE DAL CO. SHOES
A pair of beige heels by Dal Co. with no-slip heel inserts, worn heels and soles, and very scuffed toes and sides. The shoes are stamped both "38" and "15."
Estimate: $2,500 - $3,500 
Lot 400: MARILYN MONROE WHITE LEATHER SANDALS
A pair of white leather open-back sandals with 3 1/2-inch heels. The back of one heel is separating from shoe with multiple scuffs to leather. Handwritten notations inside shoes read "7 1/2 S 30338."
Estimate: $2,500 - $3,500 
Lot 404: MARILYN MONROE PURPLE ALIATA SHOES
A pair of handmade Italian purple leather shoes by Aliata with 3 1/3-inch heels. Sole is stamped simply "8."
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000
Lot 405: MARILYN MONROE GREY ALIATA HEELS
A pair of grey suede stiletto heels with inset cutouts featuring colorful embroidered paisley designs by Aliata. Each shoe, with 4-inch heel, is hand inscribed "ART 705 8 B 899."
Estimate: $3,500 - $4,500 
Lot 406: MARILYN MONROE BLACK ALIATA HEELS
A pair of handmade Italian black leather stiletto heels with leather lacing detail and cutaway arch by Aliata. The shoes have a 3 3/4-inch heel and size stamp on interior of shoe reading "7 1/2 with (AA 899)" and lavender and brown leather detail on sole of shoe.
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000 
Lot 407: MARILYN MONROE BLACK SATIN DAL CO. HEELS
A pair of black satin Italian shoes by Dal Co. with 4-inch stiletto heels. The shoes list the address of the company’s Rome boutique, and each shoe contains handwritten notation in black ink reading "1360."
Estimate: $2,500 - $3,500 
Lot 408: MARILYN MONROE BLACK OVERSHOE
A single black, snap-front overshoe with manufacturer’s mark on bottom reading “Goodyear’s I.R.G.M. Co. Glove Brand” as well as a size “5 1/2” stamped to bottom. Together with red and grey plastic spring-form shoe stretcher.
Estimate: $300 - $500 
Lot 410: MARILYN MONROE PLATFORM SANDALS
A pair of woven straw platform summer sandals by Fortuna Shoe of Trieste, Italy, with 3-inch platform heels. Both uppers completely detached at toes.
Estimate: $400 - $600 
Lot 428: MARILYN MONROE WHITE SATIN DELMAN HEELS
A pair of white satin pumps by Delman of New York and Paris with "Especially for Marilyn Miller" embossed in gold inside. Handwritten notation inside each shoe, with 3 1/2-inch heel, reads " BP79741 - 7 1/2 aaa – Venetian."
Estimate: $2,500 - $3,500 
Lot 493: MARILYN MONROE FERRAGAMO SHOES
A pair of beige leather stiletto heels, hand made in Italy by Salvatore Ferragamo. No size is stamped to leather sole of shoe, but handwritten notations on interior of each shoe read, "PE 925 7 1/2 B 899." The shoes are heavily worn, and the left shoe is missing the tip to the stiletto heel.
Size 7.5
Estimate: $3,500 - $4,500 
Lot 494: MARILYN MONROE FERRAGAMO SHOES
A pair of beige leather stiletto heels, hand made in Italy by Salvatore Ferragamo. No size is stamped to leather sole of shoe, but handwritten notations on interior of each shoe read "PE 925 7 1/2 B 899." The shoes are heavily worn and are missing the tips to the stiletto heels, revealing the inner metal structure of the heels.
Size 7.5
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000 
Lot 395: MARILYN MONROE SHOE FORMS
A pair of quilted champagne silk satin shoe forms.
4 inches
Estimate: $300 - $500 
Accessoires
accessories
Lot 303: MARILYN MONROE EVENING GLOVES
A pair of white cotton ladies evening gloves featuring an elaborate floral pattern done in white seed beads, minor 1 1/2-inch area of discoloration on back of left glove, although gloves have been cleaned and pressed.
12 inches
Estimate: $1,500 - $2,000 
Lot 304: MARILYN MONROE EVENING GLOVES
A pair of white cotton ladies evening gloves featuring a cuff with white cotton bows. Label reads "K Gloves The Hand of Fashion."
Size 6.5
Estimate: $800 - $1,200 
Lot 306: MARILYN MONROE LACE GLOVES
A pair of black lace gloves. The gloves are labeled "Cornelia James Made in England." Size 7 1/2.
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000 
Lot 307: MARILYN MONROE GLOVES
A pair of black cotton ladies evening gloves featuring elaborate custom beading with black seed and bugle beads throughout. Label reads, "100% double woven cotton made in the British Crown."
8 1/2 inches
Estimate: $1,500 - $2,000 
Lot 145: MARILYN MONROE FUR HEADBAND
A mink fur headband.
Estimate: $500 - $700 
Lot 146: MARILYN MONROE VELVET HAT
A black velvet hat with black satin ribbon trimmed velvet bow at front. Label inside reads "Dawson New York."
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000 
Lot 147: MARILYN MONROE FUR TOQUE
A mink toque, no label present.
Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000
Lot 148: MARILYN MONROE FEATHER HAT
A lace-lined, white feather covered hat. Label inside reads "Emme Boutique."
Estimate: $1,800 - $2,000 
Lot 150: MARILYN MONROE OWNED WOOL DRIVING CAP
A houndstooth wool driving cap. The interior has a label that reads "By appointment to the Majesty the Queen Hatters Herbert Johnson (Bond Street) Ltd. Made in England for Brooks Brothers."
Size 6/8.
Estimate: $2,000 - $4,000
Lot 151: MARILYN MONROE HAT BOX
A cardboard hat box with lid from Harryson Fifth Ave. New York. Top of lid is detached from frame.
Estimate: $300 - $500 
Lot 152: MARILYN MONROE SATIN HAT
A white satin pillbox hat, with bow at front ornamented with three faux pearl pins. Label inside reads "Fashioned by Ronnie" with two small hair combs sewn to inside brim.
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000 
Lot 153: MARILYN MONROE FEATHER CLOCHE
A two-tone tan wool cloche hat with peach ostrich feather spray. Label printed on hat reads "100% wool, Glenover Henry Pollak, Inc. New York." This was a family business in Manhattan that imported raw materials for hats and knitwear from 1928 to 1958.
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000 
Lot 837: MARILYN MONROE VELVET HAT
A Marilyn Monroe scarlet velvet pillbox hat with pendant hearts trimmed with black beads to either side and combs on the interior. No size present.
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 165, "The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe," Christie’s, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27 & 28, 1999
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 
Lot 963: MARILYN MONROE WINTER ITEMS
A group of three Marilyn Monroe winter items: a Scottish maroon wool and cashmere blend scarf, label for Johnstons of Elgin; a grey wool cashmere scarf, label for Frank Brothers of New York; and a cornflower blue wool cap.
PROVENANCE Lot 13, "Property from the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 
Lot 16: MARILYN MONROE NUDE STOCKINGS AND PARKSIDE HOUSE TABLE NAPKIN SIGNED BY VISITORS
A pair of sheer, seamed nylon thigh-high stockings gifted by Marilyn Monroe to Marianne Geltner, the cook at Parkside House, Englefield Green, Surrey, where Monroe resided with her husband Arthur Miller during the shooting of the film The Prince and the Showgirl (Warner Bros.,1956). Accompanied by a linen table napkin that was signed for Geltner and her husband by approximately 50 visitors to Parkside House between the years 1956 and 1958, including Lee, Paula, and Susan Strasberg, Jack Cardiff, Mrs. Milton H. Greene, Jean Stein, Barbara Hutton von Cramm, Zachary Scott, Charles Coburn and others; a letter from Geltner stating that Marilyn Monroe gave her several things from her wardrobe, including these stockings; and five reproduction images of Geltner and her husband Frank at Parkside House.
Napkin, 22 by 23 1/2 inches
PROVENANCE: Lot 109, “Film and Entertainment,” Christie's, London, Sale number 9287, December 12, 2001
Estimate: $300 - $500 
Lot 34: MARILYN MONROE FISHNET STOCKINGS
A pair of black fishnet thigh-high stockings with elastic leg bands owned by Marilyn Monroe. A Christie’s tag is pinned to garment intended to be sold in 1999 The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe sale.
PROVENANCE: Lot 85, Property from the Estate of Marilyn Monroe, Julien's Auctions, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $600 - $800 
Lot 912: MARILYN MONROE NYLON STOCKING
A Marilyn Monroe sheer nylon stocking with light blue stitching at the top hem and stitchmarked “60.” Monroe gave the stocking to Marianne Geltner, the English cook who worked for Monroe while she was in London shooting The Prince and the Showgirl (Warner Bros., 1957).
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 89, "Film and Entertainment," Christie's, London, Sale number 9538, December 17, 2002
Estimate: $200 - $400 
Lot 954: MARILYN MONROE SILK SCARF
A Marilyn Monroe black silk scarf embellished with red and silver beads. Accompanied by Christie's 1999 lot tag.
Approximately, 26 by 26 inches
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 135, "The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe," Christie's, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27 & 28, 1999
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 
Lot 568: MARILYN MONROE PURPLE MARABOU FEATHER FAN
With a faux tortoiseshell handle.
Length, 26 inches
Estimate: $600 - $800 
Lot 569: MARILYN MONROE GROUP OF FIVE LOOSE BROWN FEATHERS
Vintage marabou.
Length, 16 inches
Estimate: $400 - $600 
Lot 570: MARILYN MONROE VINTAGE BLACK OSTRICH FEATHER FAN
A folding hand fan made of ostrich feathers and faux tortoiseshell handle. (Feathers damaged, glass lacking.)
13 1/4 by 21 by 2 inches
Estimate: $400 - $600
Lot 571: MARILYN MONROE WHITE MARABOU FEATHER FAN
Four feathers bound by a gold fabric fastener.
Length, 20 inches
Estimate: $400 - $600 
Lot 488: MARILYN MONROE VINTAGE BLACK MINI PARASOL
With a Bakelite tip and wood cane handle, the fabric marked "NYLON" around the edges.
Length, 37 inches; Diameter, 18 inches
Estimate: $600 - $800 
Lot 486: MARILYN MONROE GARMENT HANGERS
A pair of gold velvet covered padded hangers with matching ribbon bows.
Estimate: $800 - $1,200 
Lot 487: MARILYN MONROE FUR HANGERS
Three hangers from Meshekow Bros. wholesale furs featuring extended hooks to accommodate the bulk of a fur coat. Each is branded with the Meshekow Bros. logo, a Los Angeles based wholesale furrier established in 1937.
Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500 
Sacs
Bags
Lot 137: MARILYN MONROE HANDBAG
A gold metal and transparent plastic ladies evening purse bordered with round prong set rhinestones and a rhinestone accented snap closure.
5 by 8 inches
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000 
Lot 215: MARILYN MONROE TRAVEL BAG
A navy vinyl Japan Airlines carry-on bag, with shoulder strap and outside pocket. Bag reads "JAL Japan Air Lines" with white piped trim. Possibly a bag used during Monroe's honeymoon in Japan with Joe DiMaggio.
9 1/2 by 14 1/2 inches
Estimate: $1,500 - $2,000 
Lot 237: MARILYN MONROE COIN POUCH
A red satin and gold thread hinged coin pouch.
2 3/4 inches square
Estimate: $100 - $150 
Lot 489: MARILYN MONROE CLUTCH
A ladies snap closure evening clutch with silver metal closure mounted with two round rhinestones. Bag is lined with white silk, and a label reading "Hand Made In Japan." Exterior completely beaded in white and clear seed beads in a scalloped pattern.
4 1/2 by 10 1/4 inches
Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000 
Lot 490: MARILYN MONROE CLUTCH
A ladies snap closure evening clutch with gold metal closure, mounted with two clear cabochon stones. White silk lining with label reading "Bags by Josef Hand Beaded in France." Bag completely covered in white seed beads with gold bugle bead meandering pattern.
3 1/2 by 8 1/2 inches
Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000 
Lot 456: MARILYN MONROE CLUTCH
A silver swirled plastic clutch with metal clasp closure and interior mirror. Clutch is stamped "Wilardy" on interior below mirror.
4 1/4 by 7 1/2 inches
Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000 
Lot 453: MARILYN MONROE DESIGNER HANDBAG
A chocolate brown 1950s alligator handbag with interior stamp that reads, "I. Magnin & Co." as well as a metal insignia mounted to the inside of the bag with lions flanking a crest that reads "Elegance" and a banner that reads "Evans" below. The handbag features gold metal hardware and burgundy leather interior with purpose-built pockets to accommodate matching accessories, including faux tortoise plastic comb, matching leather covered gold metal flint lighter, matching lipstick case containing an unused stick of bright red lipstick, and a matching leather powder compact with mirror.
9 by 9 1/2 inches
Estimate: $15,000 - $20,000 
Lot 454: MARILYN MONROE DESIGNER HANDBAG
A burgundy leather handbag with interior stamp reading "I. Magnin & Co. Rendl Original." The handbag features gold metal hardware, white leather interior and matching change purse chained to the bag's interior.
9 by 10 inches
Estimate: $8,000 - $12,000 
Lot 457: MARILYN MONROE HANDBAG
A green swirled plastic ladies handbag, with gold metal clasp closure and hardware and mirror mounted to the inside lid with "Wilardy" stamped on the inside metal frame.
9 inches
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000 
Lot 491: MARILYN MONROE HANDBAG
A white leather ladies handbag with peach silk interior and gold metal hardware and frame with elastic gold handle. Interior has stamped gold label reading "Duette," which was a model offered by the Evans Company in the late 1940s and early 1950s. Interior pockets hold clear plastic comb and small compact mirror.
10 by 10 inches
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000 
Lot 492: MARILYN MONROE HANDBAG
A confetti box style Lucite ladies handbag with gold metal hardware and interior sticker label that reads "Gilli Originals New York."
8 3/4 by 3 1/2 by 4 inches
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000 
Lot 585: MARILYN MONROE MEXICAN HANDBAG
A grey pony handbag with gold metal front closure and black leather interior with label reading "Productos Overa, S.A. TEL 17.14.99 Hecho En Mexico D.F." The handbag contains a plastic faux crocodile bi-fold wallet containing three one-peso Mexican bills. It is well documented that Monroe made frequent trips to Mexico for holidays and to purchase furnishings for her Los Angeles home.
7 by 13 inches
Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000 
Bijoux
Jewels
Lot 29: MARILYN MONROE SIMULATED DIAMOND EARRINGS
A pair of simulated diamond, triple drop, mixed cut fringe ear pendants with clip fitting worn by Marilyn Monroe to the world premiere of The Seven Year Itch (20th Century, 1955) on June 1, 1955, in New York City. Accompanied by the Christie’s lot card.
Length, approximately 3 ½ inches
PROVENANCE: Lot 4, "The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe," Christie's, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27 & 28, 1999
Estimate: $80,000 - $100,000 
Lot 31: MARILYN MONROE SIMULATED DIAMOND BROOCH
A floret styled brooch of simulated diamonds owned by Marilyn Monroe. Accompanied by the Christie’s lot card.
Diameter, 2 inches
PROVENANCE: Lot 249, "The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe," Christie's, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27 & 28, 1999
Estimate: $5,000 - $10,000 
Lot 32: MARILYN MONROE RHINESTONE BRACELET
A rhinestone bracelet owned by Marilyn Monroe and gifted to Vanessa Reis, the sister-in-law to May Reis, Monroe’s personal assistant and secretary. The bracelet has eight rectangular jeweled panels, each centered with a rounded faceted glass and linked with square rhinestone. The clasp is embossed with Bogoff. In a letter to the consigner dated November 28, 1994, Ralph Roberts, Monroe’s masseur, writes, “Reference Marilyn robe and bracelet. As best I recall, late one Saturday afternoon Marilyn and I were in the dining area of the Miller 9th floor suite at the Mapes Hotel. She had just changed into a robe, sitting on one of the chairs and I was massaging her back and shoulders. She showed me a bracelet she’d brought to Reno with thought of possibly wearing it as a [undecipherable comment] for Roslyn [Monroe’s character in The Misfits]. Upon discussing it, she and Paula [Paula Strasberg was Monroe’s acting coach and friend] had decided somehow it wouldn’t be appropriate. Just then May Reis entered with Vanessa Reis (the widow of Irving Reis, May’s greatly loved brother and film director). Vanessa had come up from LA for a long weekend visit – there’d been some talk of our going out to some of the casinos to do a bit of gambling. Vanessa told Marilyn how lovely she looked in that robe. Marilyn thanked her + impulsively held out the bracelet, ‘Take this + wear it as a good luck charm. I was wearing it during dance rehearsals for Let’s Make Love, smashed into a prop, so a stone is loosened. I wish I could go with you, but Raffe is getting some Misfits knots out. And I should go over that scene coming up Monday.’ They left. Marilyn asked me to remind her to have the robe cleaned to give to Vanessa. Whitey, Agnes, May – all of us – knew from experience we couldn’t compliment Marilyn on any personal items or had to be very careful. She’d be compulsive about giving it, or getting a copy – to you.” Accompanied by a copy of the letter.
PROVENANCE Lot 587, “Western Costume ‘Star Collection’ Part II and Entertainment Memorabilia,” Butterfield & Butterfield, Los Angeles, Sale number 6083B, July 17, 18 & 19, 1994
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000 
Lot 227: MARILYN MONROE BLANCPAIN PLATINUM AND DIAMOND WATCH
A ladies platinum and diamond Art Deco cocktail watch by the Swiss watchmaking brand, Blancpain, the oldest watch brand in the world. The watchcase is stamped "KO 900 Plat 100 Irid" and numbered "115557." The watch and bracelet are set with round cut and marquise diamonds. The watch face reads Blancpain and the movement is signed "Blancpain, Rayville Watch Co.” The bracelet has two safety chains with fold over clasp featuring additional round diamonds. Despite her famous portrayal of the diamond obsessed Lorelei Lee in the 1953 film classic Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, Monroe owned very few pieces of fine jewelry.
6 1/4 inches
Estimate: $80,000 - $120,000 
Lot 228: MARILYN MONROE ART DECO WATCH
A ladies Art Deco white gold wristwatch set with round cut diamonds. The watch is mounted on a newer gold tone metal bracelet with later movement by Marvin.
5 1/2 inch wrist
Estimate: $15,000 - $20,000 
Lot 229: MARILYN MONROE TRIFARI COSTUME NECKLACE
A silver tone metal necklace featuring a single strand of small round rhinestones with a double circle clasp design signed, "Trifari."
15 inches
Estimate: $10,000 - $15,000 
Lot 230: MARILYN MONROE WEISS COSTUME NECKLACE
A rhinestone necklace featuring a continual strand of alternating and round prong-set stones set into plated rhodium with hood and chain clasp. Founded in New York City in 1942, Weiss was created by former Coro employee Albert Weiss. Weiss, whose height was during the 1950s and 1960s, offered high-end costume jewelry featuring high-quality Austrian rhinestones with exceptional clarity.
Adjustable 15 3/8 inch maximum length
Estimate: $8,000 - $12,000 
Lot 231: MARILYN MONROE SIGNED COSTUME JEWELRY BRACELET
A vintage rhinestone bracelet circa 1940s featuring alternating baguette set rectangles with small round stones, with box clasp and safety chain. Signed "EB Pat Pending" for Engel Bros. of New York founded circa 1931.
7 inches
Estimate: $6,000 - $8,000 
Lot 232: MARILYN MONROE COSTUME BRACELET
A vintage rhinestone bracelet with a central row of baguette stones lined on both sides by round cut stones with box clasp closure, unsigned.
7 inches
Estimate: $5,000 - $7,000 
Lot 233: MARILYN MONROE NECKLACE
A strand of faux pearls with fishhook clasp.
16 inches
Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000 
Lot 234: MARILYN MONROE BRACELET
A four-strand, faux pearl bracelet with four rows pearls with 14k gold stamped clasp featuring ornate foliate engraved surface mounted with a faux pearl.
7 inches
Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000 
Lot 235: MARILYN MONROE NECKLACE
A strand of faux 10mm pearls with fishhook clasp.
29 inches
Estimate: $5,000 - $7,000 
Lot 236: MARILYN MONROE EARRINGS
A pair of silver tone metal drop earrings with faux pearls and marquis cut stones and screw-post backs.
1 1/16 inches
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000 
Lot 238: MARILYN MONROE EAR CLIPS
A pair of signed Eisenberg ear clips with crystal beads and round cut rhinestones. Block lettering signature dates the earrings to between 1945 and 1950.
1 1/4 inches
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000 
Lot 239: MARILYN MONROE BROOCH
A silver tone metal brooch signed Eisenberg with crystal drops, each terminating in a prong set pear-shaped rhinestone, one drop detached. Bar closure features rhinestone rhondelle.
2 3/4 inches
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000 
Lot 458: MARILYN MONROE HOBE PARURE
A vintage costume parure, signed "Hobe", including wide costume bracelet, ear clips, necklace and brooch featuring fuchsia oval cabochon and emerald and round cut rhinestones. Hobe et Cie was founded in Paris in 1887 by Jacques Hobe. Brought to America in 1915 by his son William, Hobe jewelry was popular not only with everyday customers but also with the Hollywood stars.
Necklace, 8 1/2 inches
Estimate: $15,000 - $20,000 
Lot 458A: MARILYN MONROE BRACELET
A costume bracelet featuring round cut rhinestones, with fold over rectangular hook clasp.
6 3/4 inches
Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000 
Lot 459: MARILYN MONROE BROOCH
A silver tone metal brooch with rhinestone brooch in a starburst design, including combination of round and marquis cut stones, with bar closure.
3 1/2 inches
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000 
Lot 460: MARILYN MONROE EAR CLIPS
A pair of rhinestone ear clips each with concentric circles of alternating round and oval cut stones.
1 1/4 inches
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000 
Lot 461: MARILYN MONROE NECKLACE
A strand of faux 6mm pearls with fishhook clasp.
17 3/8 inches
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000 
Lot 462: MARILYN MONROE EAR CLIPS
A pair of silver tone metal ear clips signed "Japan" with faux pearls and round cut faux diamonds in a floret design.
1/2 inch
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000 
Lot 463: MARILYN MONROE EAR CLIPS
A pair of curved rectangular rhinestone ear clips each with emerald and round cut stones. One piece missing clip on the back.
1 5/8 inches
Estimate: $1,500 - $2,000 
Lot 465: MARILYN MONROE BROOCH
A gold tone metal starburst brooch accented with round cut rhinestones and bar closure.
2 inches
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000 
Lot 466: MARILYN MONROE BRACELET
A costume bracelet featuring round cut rhinestones, with fold over rectangular hook clasp.
6 3/4 inches
Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000 
Lot 467 : MARILYN MONROE BROOCH
An ornate foliate brooch of gold tone metal, signed "483/60 Boucher 7704," dating it to between 1955 and 1958, set with round cut stones.
3 inches
Estimate: $8,000 - $12,000 
Lot 468: MARILYN MONROE EARRINGS
A pair of 10k gold screw-post earrings with grape and gold foliate design, each featuring faux pearls.
1 1/8 inches
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000 
Lot 469: MARILYN MONROE SUITE OF MIRIAM HASKELL JEWELRY
Includes a triple-strand necklace of jade and coral colored beads and a beaded clasp, a matching bangle, and pair of clip-on earrings. Housed in a vintage embroidered silk travel case.
Strand length, 12 inches
Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000
Lot 470: MARILYN MONROE RED LEATHER-BOUND CARTIER BOX
With a miniature enameled heart stick pin and a beaded heart inside.
4 1/2 by 3 1/2 inches
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 
Lot 471: MARILYN MONROE VINTAGE GUCCI STERLING HORSEHEAD BANGLE
Marked "16" and "*730/ F1/ 925." 1.84 troy oz.
Diameter, 2 1/4 inches
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 
Lot 243: MARILYN MONROE HARDSTONE FOO DOG PIN
A bronze pin with pendant ring in the shape of a foo dog made of white hardstone with coral and turquoise accents.
1 3/4 by 1 1/2 inches
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 
Lot 22: MARILYN MONROE GEMINI PENDANT
A gold and silver tone pendant with a debossed Gemini astrological symbol, from the estate of Marilyn Monroe. Gemini was Marilyn's astrological sign.
Height, 1¼ inches
PROVENANCE: Lot 96, “Fine Manuscripts,” Christie's Los Angeles, Sale 9814, September 20, 2001
Estimate: $300 - $500 
Cheveux
Hair
Lot 20: MARILYN MONROE HAIRBRUSH
A vintage gold tone hairbrush with a decorative light-blue enamel back and an image of painterly pink rose. Accompanied by a letter of provenance to the current owner from Anna Strasberg's law firm indicating that some of Marilyn Monroe's possessions were purchased directly from her, this hairbrush being one of them. Anna Strasberg was the second wife of Lee Strasberg, Monroe's acting coach, mentor and inheritor of her estate.
Length, 11 1/2 inches
Estimate: $300 - $500 
Lot 140: MARILYN MONROE VINTAGE BAKELITE COMB
With a decorative metal handle.
Length, 7 1/2 inches
Estimate: $600 - $800 
Lot 834: MARILYN MONROE HAIR PIN
A Marilyn Monroe star-shaped rhinestone hair pin. The silver tone pin has a star with multiple rhinestones.
Length, 2 inches
PROVENANCE Partial lot 222, “The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe,” Christie’s, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27 & 28, 1999
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000 
Lot 961: MARILYN MONROE HAIR STYLING ITEMS
A group of Marilyn Monroe hair styling items, including a spring-style wire hair curler, three double-prong curl clips, and three hair pins.
PROVENANCE Partial Lots 244 and 245, "Property from the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005, and
Partial Lot 112, "Fine Manuscripts," Christie's, Los Angeles, Sale number 9814, September 20, 2001
Estimate: $2,000 - $4,000 
Lot 962: MARILYN MONROE HAIR CREAM
A box of Marilyn Monroe's hair cream. The box contains two tubes of Wella Kolestral conditioning cream for dry hair. Both of the tubes have been opened and partially used. Accompanied by a paper hair cap.
2 by 6 by 1 1/2 inches
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 252, "Property from the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $600 - $800 
Beauté: Maquillage et Produits de Beauté
Beauty: Make Up & Cosmetics
Lot 136: MARILYN MONROE POWDER COMPACT
An Elizabeth Arden powder compact covered with prong set round rhinestones and an elaborate faux pearl design. The compact contains mirror, powder puff and loose powder.
2 1/2 by 2 1/4 inches
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000 
Lot 139: MARILYN MONROE FOSTER JEWELRY CO. COMPACT WITH MARCASITE FLOWER
Cream colored Bakelite lid with applied marcasite flower. Brass bottom case with embossed floral decoration around the edge. Inside is a mirror, opening to a concealed rouge compartment, and the bottom is an empty powder compartment. Marked "FJ Co." and "1973433" inside the lid.
Diameter, 1 3/4 inches
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000 
Lot 141: MARILYN MONROE BLUE OPAQUE GLASS VANITY JAR
With etched floral parcel gilt decoration and an embossed decorated silverplated lid.
4 1/4 by 4 inches
Estimate: $600 - $800 
Lot 144: MARILYN MONROE VINTAGE AVON PERFUME BOTTLE
A blue milk glass perfume bottle with parcel gilt rim. Marked on the base. (Lacking stopper.)
Height, 3 3/4 inches
Estimate: $100 - $200 
Lot 333: MARILYN MONROE ERNO LASZLO COSMETICS
A black and marbleized white plastic box once containing Active pHelityl soap from Erno Laszlo.
4 1/4 by 2 3/4 inches
Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500 
Lot 335: MARILYN MONROE ERNO LASZLO PHELITONE FACE CREAM
Labeled "Fair/ 128." In vintage 1 oz. black and white original packaging.
1 1/2 by 2 by 2 inches
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000 
Lot 336: MARILYN MONROE ERNO LASZLO DUAL PHASE FACE POWDER
Labeled "Blush/ 1152." In vintage 2.75 oz. black and white original packaging.
2 by 3 by 3 inches
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000 
Lot 341: MARILYN MONROE LIPSTICK CASE WITH MIRROR
An engraved decorated vanity lipstick case with a pop-up mirror and a cabochon turquoise catch. Marked illegibly. .64 troy oz.
2 by 3/4 by 3/4 inches
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 
Lot 135: MARILYN MONROE LIPSTICK
A gold metal lipstick lid embellished with round prong set rhinestones. The tube contains a used stick of "Bachelor's Carnation" by Revlon, "Non-Smear type, N. 1947, Dist. Revlon N.Y."
2 5/16 inches
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000 
Lot 142: MARILYN MONROE MICHEL LIPSTICK
In a goldtone case marked "Michel Coral Pink."
Length, 2 1/8 inches
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 
Lot 342: MARILYN MONROE ELIZABETH ARDEN LIPSTICK
In a goldtone case with typewritten label reading "Orange Pink like Miss I./ sample 05022/ May 2, 1960."
Length, 2 1/4 inches
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000 
Lot 343: MARILYN MONROE ELIZABETH ARDEN LIPSTICK
In a goldtone case. Color label marked "Subtle."
Length, 2 inches
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 
Lot 344: MARILYN MONROE ELIZABETH ARDEN LIPSTICK
In a goldtone case, with lid stuck in place. Label marked "Click Change."
Length, 2 1/2 inches
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 
Lot 345: MARILYN MONROE MICHEL LIPSTICK
In a goldtone case marked "Michel Pearl No. 1."
Length, 2 1/8 inches
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 
Lot 331: MARILYN MONROE EYEBROW PENCIL
A clear vinyl snap-closure case with mirror and eyebrow pencil.
Mirror, 2 by 3 inches
Estimate: $200 - $300 
Lot 958: MARILYN MONROE COSMETICS
A pair of Marilyn Monroe eye makeup items: an S.H. Swick dark brown eye pencil and an Elizabeth Arden “Eye Stopper” black eyeliner.
Longest, 5 inches
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 275, "Property from the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $800 - $1,200 
Lot 959: MARILYN MONROE MAKEUP PENCIL
A Marilyn Monroe Maybelline makeup pencil, in light brown.
Length, 3 inches
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 275, "Property from the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $600 - $800 
Lot 965: MARILYN MONROE MAKEUP PENCIL
A Marilyn Monroe Glorene of Hollywood makeup pencil in light brown.
Length, 4 3/4 inches
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 275, "Property from the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $600 - $800 
Lot 966: MARILYN MONROE MAKEUP BRUSH
A Marilyn Monroe makeup brush with clear plastic handle and black bristles. The brush is typical of the brushes that would accompany cake mascara.
Length, 4 inches
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 275, "Property from the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $600 - $800 
Lot 967: MARILYN MONROE ERNO LASZLO MAKEUP
A pair of Marilyn Monroe Erno Laszlo makeup bottles. The plastic bottles have black Laszlo branded caps. One bottle has a sticker affixed to the underside that identifies it as “Normalizer Shake-It/ Shade BLUSH.” The other bottle contains unidentified liquid makeup.
Height, 5 inches
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 112, "Fine Manuscripts," Christie's, Los Angeles, Sale number 9814, September 20, 2001
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 
Lot 968: MARILYN MONROE ERNO LASZLO MAKEUP
A jar of Marilyn Monroe Erno Laszlo pHelitone makeup. The plastic wide-mouth jar has a black Laszlo branded cap. The jar has a sticker affixed to the underside that identifies it as “pHelitone/ Shade BLUSH” and is additionally stamped “670.”
1 1/4 by 2 1/4 inches
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 112, "Fine Manuscripts," Christie's, Los Angeles, Sale number 9814, September 20, 2001
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 
Lot 969: MARILYN MONROE ERNO LASZLO LOTION
A Marilyn Monroe owned bottle of Erno Laszlo controlling lotion contained in its original box. According to the Erno Laszlo company website, Monroe and Laszlo were close friends, and he formulated one of his products specifically for her.
2 1/2 by 4 1/2 by 2 1/2 inches
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 112, "Fine Manuscripts," Christie's, Los Angeles, Sale number 9814, September 20, 2001
Estimate: $200 - $400 
Lot 138: MARILYN MONROE ACCESSORIES
A pair of ladies accessories covered in prong set round rhinestones, including a card case with brushed metal interior and hinged arm to one side, together with a faux tortoise plastic folding comb with rhinestone covered case.
Case, 3 by 4 inches
Estimate: $1,500 - $2,000 
Lot 330: MARILYN MONROE BEVELED GLASS PURSE VANITY MIRROR
With shagreen back.
2 1/4 by 2 inches
Estimate: $400 - $600 
Lot 329: MARILYN MONROE MIRRORED TRINKET BOX
A glass and brass box with a floral cut-glass lid and a mirrored base.
1 1/2 by 3 3/4 by 2 1/2 inches
Estimate: $400 - $600 
Marilyn Monroe Auction - 11/2016 - effets personnels 2
Maison, Meubles, Déco
House, Furnitures, Deco
Lot 582: MARILYN MONROE HOME RENOVATION NOTEBOOK
An extraordinary, blue cloth over board, "project management" three-ring binder kept by one of Monroe's assistants chronicling the purchase and ongoing renovation and decoration of her home located at 12305 Fifth Helena Drive in Brentwood, California. The notebook begins with an information sheet and lot diagram as well as a typed renovation and additions budget for the property totaling $34,877.36 against a purchase price of $57,609.95. The book also contains four pages of phone numbers, including neighbors, utilities, friends, secretaries, and professional colleagues, dated January 20, 1962; a list of the appliances in the kitchen and their cost; three pages regarding furniture and shipments from Mexico; approximately 36 business cards from various contractors; approximately 28 pages of notes on various renovation projects and to-do lists; a page with notes regarding terracing and planting the hillside; seven drawings of exterior floor plan for possible apartment above the garage for a cook; three renderings of options for a table and another decorative element for the home; and a listing of bills due as of August 16, 1962. The last page of the book lists "Moet - Champagne vintage 1952/ et Chandon a Epernay/ Cuvee Dom Perignon - 13.88." The book lists dates that furniture is due to be delivered from various suppliers, many after Monroe's death, as well as dimensions of each room of the home for the purpose of ordering "white India" carpet. It also has estimates to have the pool resurfaced, water heater moved, fountain built, and laundry room and shower expanded for people using the pool as well as notes about decoration of a "play room," fabrication of a new gate, bars for windows, and shelving to be built, among many other things. The notebook makes it very clear that the home was a work in progress at the time of Monroe's death.
11 1/4 by 10 inches
Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000 
Lot 586: MARILYN MONROE DOCUMENTS REGARDING FURNISHING HER HOME
A group of invoices dating to February 28, 1962, from various Mexican boutiques listing the purchase of a great number of pieces of furniture and home furnishings, including enamel trays, benches, chairs, tables, and other pieces purchased in Mexico for Monroe's Fifth Helena Drive residence. Together with a two-page typed signed letter dated July 26, 1962, signed "Mura," giving a full report to Monroe's secretary Eunice Murray regarding her buying trip in Mexico and status of custom-ordered tin panels, fabric, rugs, iron fire screen, and tiles. The letter demonstrates the fact that Monroe was still quite actively working on her home at the time of her death.
Largest, 8 1/2 by 11 inches
Estimate: $400 - $600 
Lot 476: MARILYN MONROE SILVER STEELMASTER FOUR-DRAWER FILING CABINET
A vintage filing cabinet marked "Steelmaster/ Art Steel Cabinet/ New York." The third drawer has a false front concealing a combination lock safe.
52 1/4 by 18 by 26 1/2 inches
Estimate: $800 - $1,200 
Lot 477: MARILYN MONROE BROWN DEVON FOUR-DRAWER FILING CABINET
A vintage filing cabinet marked "W.H. Harper Co./ Devon/ El Segundo." With a metal security rod attached by a padlock.
52 1/4 by 18 by 26 inches
Estimate: $800 - $1,200 
Lot 479: MARILYN MONROE FILE FOLDERS
Two blue Oxford file folders with tab tops and labels reading "MM - Personal" and "MM - Paid Bills - 1961." These are original folders as they were found in Monroe's filing cabinets.
9 1/2 by 11 3/4 inches
Estimate: $80 - $120 
Lot 3: MARILYN MONROE CURIO CABINET
A wood curio five-tier shelf from Marilyn Monroe's New York home, located at 444 East 57th Street, gifted to her friend and personal masseur, Ralph Roberts. Accompanied by a copy of a letter from Roberts.
31 by 13 ½ by 6 inches
PROVENANCE: Partial lot 340, “Film and Television Memorabilia,” Christie's East, New York, Sale number 7821, December 18, 1995
Estimate: $300 - $500 
Lot 539: MARILYN MONROE BARCELONA CHAIR
Vintage black button tufted leather and chrome frame. Unmarked.
29 1/2 by 29 1/4 by 30 inches
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000 
Lot 540: MARILYN MONROE BUTLER TRAY ON FOLDING STAND
A metal and wood tray and stand.
24 by 31 by 22 inches
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 
Lot 541: MARILYN MONROE CORDUROY UPHOLSTERED CLUB CHAIR
With a loose seat cushion.
33 by 32 by 36 inches
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000 
Lot 542: MARILYN MONROE TWO DECORATIVE METAL BENCHES
Including a loveseat with a silk tapestry cover and a single seat with a floral needlepoint pillow cover.
Larger, 29 by 53 by 17 inches
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000 
Lot 543: MARILYN MONROE CANED CHAISE LOUNGE
With turned wood frame.
24 by 76 by 26 inches
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000 
Lot 544: MARILYN MONROE CANED LOVESEAT
With a carved walnut frame and decorative back.
32 by 40 by 18 inches
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000 
Lot 545: MARILYN MONROE THREE WICKER CHAIRS
Including a Heywood-Wakefield style armchair, a rocker with a caned seat, and a small barrel-back chair (damaged).
Largest, 39 by 25 by 20 inches
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000 
Lot 546: MARILYN MONROE TWO VINTAGE SIDE CHAIRS
One with a caned seat and one with a woven seat (damaged).
Taller, 35 by 17 by 14 inches
Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500 
Lot 553: MARILYN MONROE VICTORIAN PAPIER MÂCHÉ CHAIR
With shell and mother of pearl inlay and a caned seat.
32 by 15 by 13 1/2 inches
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000 
Lot 557: MARILYN MONROE ROCOCO STYLE BENCH
A carved wood and parcel gilt satin upholstered bench.
24 by 40 1/2 by 14 inches
Estimate: $2,000 - $4,000 
Lot 558: MARILYN MONROE ROCOCO STYLE COFFEE TABLE
A carved wood coffee table with canted edges and inset parchment top.
19 by 46 by 38 inches
Estimate: $2,000 - $4,000 
Lot 547: MARILYN MONROE BURLWOOD VENEER THREE-DRAWER DRESSER
With movable jewelry display trays inside the top drawer.
36 by 47 1/2 by 22 inches
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000 
Lot 548: MARILYN MONROE BAKER CAMPAIGN DRESSER
A modern four-drawer dresser in a British 19th Century style, with brass mounted hardware.
22 by 62 by 19 inches
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000 
Lot 549: MARILYN MONROE WOOD CHEST
A locked wood chest in a rococo style.
21 by 48 by 20 inches
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000 
Lot 550: MARILYN MONROE WOVEN CHEST ON CASTERS
A woven hamper on wood casters. With interior painted decoration.
15 by 28 by 14 1/2 inches
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 
Lot 551: MARILYN MONROE CERAMIC PINK AND WHITE DOOR PANEL
With transfer printed rose decoration, together with two key-shaped items. Marked on the back "1960 BLD."
11 by 3 inches
Estimate: $400 - $600 
Lot 552: MARILYN MONROE HANDPAINTED WOODEN DOOR PANEL
With floral decoration and ivory crackle finish.
11 by 3 1/8 inches
Estimate: $400 - $600 
Lot 4: MARILYN MONROE OWNED LAMP BASE
A painted plaster chalkware lamp base in the image of a girl sitting by a tree from Marilyn Monroe's New York home, located at 444 East 57th Street, gifted to her friend and personal masseur, Ralph Roberts. Accompanied by a copy of a letter from Roberts.
Height, 12 inches
PROVENANCE: Partial Lot 340, “Film and Television Memorabilia,” Christie's East, New York, Sale number 7821, December 18, 1995
Estimate: $300 - $500 
Lot 10: MARILYN MONROE OWNED OIL LAMP BASE
An opaque glass oil lamp base from Marilyn Monroe's New York home, located at 444 East 57th Street, gifted to her friend and personal masseur, Ralph Roberts. In a letter to the consignor, Roberts states Monroe won the lamp at a country auction and used it as a flower vase, usually placed on a round table in front of a window looking toward the river. Accompanied by a copy of a letter from Roberts.
Height, approximately 11 inches
PROVENANCE: Lot 340, “Film and Television Memorabilia,” Christie's East, New York, Sale number 7821, December 18, 1995
Estimate: $300 - $500 
Lot 554: MARILYN MONROE CUT CRYSTAL PERFUME ETUI
With a sterling finial marked "Sterling."
Length, 4 1/2 inches
Estimate: $600 - $800 
Lot 555: MARILYN MONROE CUT CRYSTAL CHATELAINE ETUI
With a rim marked "Sterling." (Lacking lid.)
Length, 2 inches
Estimate: $400 - $600 
Lot 244: MARILYN MONROE VINTAGE ABSTRACT PARCEL GILT FAN
A folding paper Japanese hand fan with abstract parcel gilt decoration.
15 1/2 by 24 1/2 by 2 inches
Estimate: $600 - $800 
Lot 245: MARILYN MONROE VINTAGE JAPANESE PAINTED FAN
A folding paper hand fan featuring a peacock and pink flowering vines. In a frame under glass.
13 1/2 by 21 1/4 by 2 inches
Estimate: $600 - $800 
Lot 559: MARILYN MONROE VINTAGE BROWN SILK HANDPAINTED FAN
A folding hand fan featuring an 18th Century man and woman. With parcel gilt birds and floral decoration. (Glass lacking.)
18 by 27 1/2 by 3 1/2 inches
Estimate: $600 - $800 
Lot 560: MARILYN MONROE VINTAGE HANDPAINTED FRENCH FAN
A white silk fan featuring a handpainted lady in a landscape, signed "A. Ravaux." (Glass broken.)
16 by 25 by 2 inches
Estimate: $600 - $800 
Lot 566: MARILYN MONROE VINTAGE BLACK PEACOCK FEATHER FAN
A folding feather hand fan with carved ebonized handle.
16 by 25 by 2 1/2 inches
Estimate: $600 - $800 
Lot 567: MARILYN MONROE VINTAGE BLACK LACE FAN
A lace folding hand fan with gilt decoration. In a frame under glass.
13 1/2 by 21 1/4 by 2 inches
Estimate: $600 - $800 
Lot 561: MARILYN MONROE RED FRAMED NEEDLEPOINT PICTURE
Featuring a bouquet of poppies. Marked "From D.M. Ferry/ 1926" lower right.
16 1/2 by 16 inches
Estimate: $800 - $1,200 
Lot 562: MARILYN MONROE GLASS COVERED WOODEN BREAKFAST TRAY
With a hand embroidered textile featuring a violet bouquet.
15 by 25 inches
Estimate: $600 - $800 
Lot 563: MARILYN MONROE RED NEEDLEPOINT PILLOW CUSHION
Red flowers on a black ground, in a later unassociated shadowbox frame.
19 3/4 by 19 3/4 inches
Estimate: $800 - $1,200 
Lot 564: MARILYN MONROE BLACK NEEDLEPOINT PILLOW CUSHION
Needlepoint with pink flowers on a black ground, in a later unassociated shadowbox frame.
19 3/4 by 19 3/4 inches
Estimate: $800 - $1,200 
Lot 565: MARILYN MONROE NEEDLEPOINT PIANO STOOL
An ebonized carved wood stool with opening top featuring a needlepoint upholstery of three red robins on a flowering tree branch.
19 1/4 by 19 1/4 by 14 inches
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 
Lot 505: MARILYN MONROE CALENDAR PENCIL HOLDER
A metal pencil holder cup imprinted with a calendar and having a leather swiveling cover.
Height, 4 inches
Estimate: $400 - $600 
Lot 583: MARILYN MONROE PENCIL HOLDER
A vintage paper decorated tin pencil holder. The pencil holder can be seen on the coffee table of the sunroom in Monroe's Brentwood, California, home.
Estimate: $600 - $800 
Lot 596: MARILYN MONROE VINTAGE GENERAL ELECTRIC TELECHRON CLOCK
With faux wood pattern face and black hands. Model 2H103-S.
6 by 6 1/2 by 2 3/4 inches
Estimate: $400 - $600 
Lot 597: MARILYN MONROE TABLE LAMP
A green and brass metal table lamp with electrical cord stripped in some places. No shade.
8 1/4 inches
Estimate: $300 - $500 
Lot 595: MARILYN MONROE COLORLESS CRYSTAL TEARDROP VASE
A vintage teardrop form bud vase.
Height, 10 inches
Estimate: $400 - $600 
Lot 599: MARILYN MONROE EDWARDIAN SILVERPLATED VASE
A double-handled urn-form vase marked "J.B." and "1937" on the base.
Height, 8 1/2 inches
Estimate: $600 - $800
Lot 952: MARILYN MONROE PRINT
A Marilyn Monroe owned untitled print by artist, set designer and director Edward Gordon Craig from Hamlet. The woodblock print is signed with initials EGC in the lower right corner. The prints were made for the Cranach Press German edition of Hamlet printed in 1928.
Sight, 5 1/2 by 9 1/4 inches; 22 by 21 1/4 inches, overall
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 424, “The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe,” Christie’s, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27 & 28, 1999
Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000 
Lot 953: MARILYN MONROE LITHOGRAPH AFTER TOULOUSE-LAUTREC
A Marilyn Monroe owned lithograph printed with the words “Catalogue d’Affiches artistiques A.ARNOLD 7 rue Racine Paris.” Housed in a frame, not examined outside of frame.
Sight, 8 3/4 by 12 inches; 21 by 24 1/2 inches, overall
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 424, “The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe,” Christie’s, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27 & 28, 1999
Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000 
Lot 956: MARILYN MONROE BELL
A Marilyn Monroe bronze bell with wood handle, stamped on the interior.
Height, 10 inches
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 460, “The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe,” Christie’s, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27 & 28, 1999
Estimate: $800 - $1,200 
Lot 957: MARILYN MONROE MEXICAN WOOL THROW
A Marilyn Monroe Mexican wool throw with multicolor woven design.
Approximately 60 by 50 inches
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 450, “The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe,” Christie’s, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27 & 28, 1999
Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500 
Lot 278: MARILYN MONROE GROUP OF THREE ASHTRAYS
Including a printed and parcel gilt Maxim's Paris porcelain ashtray, marked on the back "Pillivuyt/ France" and "Edite par A. Simon Paris," circa 1950, a patinated metal scallop shell ashtray, and a black glazed terra cotta ashtray displaying the Christie's 1999 sale sticker.
5 1/4 by 3 1/2 inches
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 408, “The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe,” Christie’s, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27 & 28, 1999
Estimate: $800 - $1,200 
Lot 279: MARILYN MONROE ASHTRAY
A black plastic ashtray with matchbook holder from Dan Stampler's The Steak Joint Inc. with address listed as "58 Greenwich Avenue in Greenwich Village." The Steak Joint was a village favorite run by Dan Stampler for nearly 25 years.
5 inches
Estimate: $300 - $500 
Lot 280: MARILYN MONROE AMERICAN EXPRESS KEYCHAIN
Has "American Express" and "5 year member" on the tag. .37 troy oz.
Length, 1 inch
Estimate: $400 - $600 
Cuisine
Kitchen
Lot 5: MARILYN MONROE OWNED SPOONS
A pair of spoons from Marilyn Monroe's New York home, located at 444 East 57th Street, gifted to her friend and personal masseur, Ralph Roberts. The spoons have embossed portraits of women. The first has an embossed signature that reads “Lois Wilson,” the second an embossed signature that reads “Norma Shearer.” Accompanied by a copy of a letter from Roberts.
6 inches
PROVENANCE: Partial Lot 340, “Film and Television Memorabilia,” Christie's East, New York, Sale number 7821, December 18, 1995
Estimate: $300 - $500 
Lot 6: MARILYN MONROE OWNED GLASS CREAMER
A pink glass creamer from Marilyn Monroe's New York home, located at 444 East 57th Street, gifted to her friend and personal masseur, Ralph Roberts. In a letter to the consignor, Roberts states Marilyn bought the creamer at an antique shop between the Nevada cities of Virginia City and Reno during an outing with him and Paula Strasberg. Accompanied by a copy of a letter from Roberts.
Height, 3 inches
PROVENANCE: Partial Lot 340, “Film and Television Memorabilia,” Christie's East, New York, Sale number 7821, December 18, 1995
Estimate: $300 - $500 
Lot 7: MARILYN MONROE OWNED SERVING TRAY
A round metal and glass serving tray that Marilyn Monroe used to deliver food to a party at the home of Ralph Roberts. The event was a Bon Voyage gala for May Reis and Maureen Stapleton in April 1961, both of whom were headed to Europe: Reis for vacation and Stapleton to work on the European film production of A View from the Bridge (Vu du pont). According to Roberts, guests at the party included Gloria Vanderbilt, Walter and Carol Matthau, Clifford David, and Sidney Lumet. Accompanied by a copy of a letter from Roberts.
Diameter 12 ½ inches
PROVENANCE: Partial Lot 340, “Film and Television Memorabilia,” Christie's East, New York, Sale number 7821, December 18, 1995
Estimate: $300 - $500 
Lot 8: MARILYN MONROE OWNED COOKING PRESS
An aluminum Wearever cooking press from Marilyn Monroe's New York home, located at 444 East 57th Street, gifted to her friend and personal masseur, Ralph Roberts. Accompanied by a copy of a letter from Roberts.
Length, 8½ inches
PROVENANCE: Partial Lot 340, “Film and Television Memorabilia,” Christie's East, New York, Sale number 7821, December 18, 1995
Estimate: $300 - $500 
Lot 9: MARILYN MONROE OWNED CHAMPAGNE COOLER
A metal champagne cooler brought by Marilyn Monroe to a party at the home of Ralph Roberts. The event was a Bon Voyage gala for May Reis and Maureen Stapleton in April 1961, both of whom were headed to Europe: Reis for vacation and Stapleton to work on the European film production of A View from the Bridge (Vu du pont). According to Roberts, guests at the party included Gloria Vanderbilt, Walter and Carol Matthau, Clifford David, and Sidney Lumet. Accompanied by a copy of a letter from Roberts.
Height, 9 inches
PROVENANCE: Partial Lot 340, “Film and Television Memorabilia,” Christie's East, New York, Sale number 7821, December 18, 1995
Estimate: $300 - $500 
Lot 111: MARILYN MONROE BAKE KING CAKE PAN
A vintage coated tin cake pan.
2 by 9 by 9 inches
Estimate: $400 - $600 
Lot 112: MARILYN MONROE YAAD DECORATIVE COPPER TRAY AND TWO OTHERS
A decorative tray marked "Yaad/ Made in Israel," together with a circular brass saucer and a large metal dish.
Copper tray, 9 3/4 by 12 1/4 inches
Estimate: $600 - $800 
Lot 113: MARILYN MONROE GROUP OF THREE DECORATIVE PIECES
Two wood bowls and a woven basket.
Largest, diameter, 17 1/4 inches
Estimate: $600 - $800 
Lot 114: MARILYN MONROE BRONZE ROOSTER NUTCRACKER
With scrolled terminals.
Length, 5 1/2 inches
Estimate: $400 - $600 
Lot 115: MARILYN MONROE METLOX POPPY TRAIL DINNERWARE
In the Sculpted Grape pattern, including four dinner plates, six salad plates, five large bowls, six small bowls, eight saucers, a butter dish, a double serving bowl with handle, and a large serving bowl. Thirty-two pieces total.
Size varies
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 
Lot 116: MARILYN MONROE ASSORTED GROUP OF COPPER COOKWARE
Including a chafing dish marked "Bazar Francais 666," three pots marked "Country Kitchen," and an unmarked pot.
Chafing dish, 13 by 16 by 10 1/2 inches
See Lot 401 for pots from the same set, “The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe,” Christie’s, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27 & 28, 1999
Estimate: $800 - $1,200 
Lot 117: MARILYN MONROE SAUTÉ PAN
A copper and brass sauté pan, made in Italy, stamped number "24."
Diameter, 10 inches
Estimate: $500 - $700 
Lot 118: MARILYN MONROE GROUP OF VINTAGE COPPER HOLLOWWARE
Including a coffeepot with a wood handle marked "Majestic," a teapot marked "Old Dutch," an unmarked pitcher, and a pot marked "Bazar Francais."
Tallest, 11 inches
See Lot 401 for pots from the same set, “The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe,” Christie’s, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27 & 28, 1999
Estimate: $600 - $800 
Lot 119: MARILYN MONROE ASSORTED WOOD AND METAL KITCHEN UTENSILS
Including cooking spoons, spatulas, spreaders, knives, a serving fork, and a baster in the original vintage packaging. Twelve items total.
Size varies
Estimate: $600 - $800 
Lot 121: MARILYN MONROE SET OF VINTAGE ECKO UTENSILS
A set of 10 stainless Ecko kitchen cooking utensils with black handles.
Longest, 13 inches
Estimate: $600 - $800 
Lot 122: MARILYN MONROE ASSORTED METAL KITCHEN UTENSILS
Including vintage beaters, graters, strainers, measuring cups and spoons, a paring knife, and aluminum salt and pepper shakers. Fifteen items total.
Size varies
Estimate: $600 - $800 
Lot 123: MARILYN MONROE CHROME TOASTMASTER TOASTER
A vintage toaster with two slots, brown Bakelite trim, and original cord and socket. Model 1B21.
6 1/4 by 9 1/2 by 5 inches
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000 
Lot 124: MARILYN MONROE CHROME JUICE-O-MAT TILT-TOP JUICER
A vintage juicer with a mechanical hand crank. Model NJ-848.
6 1/2 by 8 by 6 inches
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000 
Lot 125: MARILYN MONROE DESCOWARE BELGIAN CAST IRON POT
A vintage enamelware pot with a lid, together with another lid.
Pot, diameter, 5 3/4 inches
See Lot 401 for pots from the same set, “The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe,” Christie’s, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27 & 28, 1999
Estimate: $600 - $800 
Lot 126: MARILYN MONROE LAMBERTON SCAMMELL HOTEL SERVICE PLATE
A porcelain charger with pink edges and thistle pattern on the rim, with a center monogram and gilt edges. Backstamp dates to circa 1928.
Diameter, 11 inches
Estimate: $600 - $800 
Lot 127: MARILYN MONROE GROUP OF THREE CHINESE ENAMELED DISHES
Three decorative enameled metal dishes, each picturing flowers and animals, each marked "China."
3 1/8 by 4 1/8 inches
Estimate: $800 - $1,200 
Lot 128: MARILYN MONROE BRONZE ENAMELED KOVSH
With a bronze bowl and polychrome enameled handle, marked "China."
Length, 7 1/2 inches
Estimate: $600 - $800 
Lot 129: MARILYN MONROE ASSORTED GROUP OF DECORATIVE DISHES
Including a French glazed stoneware plate with a printed rhyme, a KPM Bavaria handpainted and parcel gilt saucer, and a decorative Italian pottery dish.
Largest, diameter, 8 inches
Estimate: $300 - $500 
Lot 130: MARILYN MONROE ASSORTED DECORATIVE CERAMICS
Including a majolica oyster plate with gilt rim, marked "C.T.," a majolica double-handled sugar bowl with floral decoration, and a painted figural vase.
Plate, diameter, 9 1/4 inches
Estimate: $800 - $1,200 
Lot 131: MARILYN MONROE PARTIAL SET OF HAVILAND LIMOGES DINNERWARE
In a parcel gilt and leaf and painted design, white porcelain with an ivory band, including four dinner plates, six luncheon plates, eight salad plates, three cream soup bowls with four underplates, two bread and butter plates, and seven saucers. Twenty-nine pieces total.
Size varies
Estimate: $800 - $1,200 
Lot 240: MARILYN MONROE DINNER SERVICE
A dinner service for eight, each piece stamped "Noritake Hand Painted Japan Dresdoll" comprising one oval serving bowl, one round serving bowl, eight dinner plates, eight salad plates, seven saucers, eight small serving bowls, and eight bread plates. 41 pieces.
Dinner plates, 10 inches
Estimate: $5,000 - $7,000 
Lot 241: MARILYN MONROE ASSORTED ASIAN INSPIRED TABLEWARE
Including an earthenware Regout Timor plate, a set of four Nippon double-handled dishes decorated with birds, and a set of five Chinese soup spoons. Ten pieces total.
Largest, diameter, 8 inches
Estimate: $800 - $1,200 
Lot 242: MARILYN MONROE TWO ANTIQUE ASIAN CARVED SNUFF BOTTLES
One decorated with dragons, the other with swords and instruments. (Both lacking stoppers.)
Height, 2 1/2 inches each
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 
Lot 352: MARILYN MONROE VINTAGE DAISY TRIPLE ICE CRUSHER
With a hand crank. Model 16Q.
Height, 4 3/4 inches
Estimate: $400 - $600 
Lot 354: MARILYN MONROE ICE BUCKET
A Walker & Hall, Sheffield, England, electroplate ice bucket with lion head ring handles. The bucket has seen so much use that the plating has worn off, and there are a good number of scratches on interior from bottles. Engraved design on side of bucket featuring flag with the letters "N C S."
8 1/4 by 7 1/4 inches
Estimate: $1,500 - $2,000 
Lot 355: MARILYN MONROE PRESSED GLASS MARTINI SHAKER
With triple ridge design and metal lid.
Height, 9 1/2 inches
Estimate: $400 - $600 
Lot 356: MARILYN MONROE TWO VINTAGE LIQUEUR BOTTLES
Two vintage bottles, the first a green glass bottle labeled "Dolfi Framberry," the second of colorless glass with giltmetal mounts marked "Jacquin's Forbidden Fruit Liqueur."
Taller, 12 1/2 inches
Estimate: $600 - $800 
Lot 357: MARILYN MONROE CASED AMBER GLASS DECANTER SET
A mid-century decanter with crystal finial, five cordials, and a black ridged circular undertray.
Tallest, 10 inches
Estimate: $1,200 - $1,800 
Lot 359: MARILYN MONROE AMBER CUT-TO-CLEAR DECANTER
Decorated with a hand cut floral and foliate pattern. Bottle marked "Handblown, Made in Czechoslovakia" with an affixed label marked "Bischoff Cordials/ Double Kummel."
Height, 15 inches
Estimate: $600 - $800 
Lot 360: MARILYN MONROE RUBY CUT-TO-CLEAR WINE DECANTER
With grape and leaf decoration. (Lacking stopper.)
Height, 11 1/2 inches
Estimate: $600 - $800 
Lot 361: MARILYN MONROE ETCHED GLASS DECANTER
A double-gourd shaped bottle with allover etched floral decoration and a sterling rim with marks for Birmingham, 1911-12. (Lacking stopper.)
Height, 11 inches
Estimate: $600 - $800 
Lot 362: MARILYN MONROE PAIR OF PRESSED GLASS DECANTERS
With floral decoration, unmarked.
Height, 15 1/2 inches
Estimate: $600 - $800 
Lot 363: MARILYN MONROE ETCHED GLASS DECANTER
With a handpainted parcel gilt base and rim and engraved floral and foliate design on the body.
Height, 8 inches
Estimate: $600 - $800 
Lot 364: MARILYN MONROE GROUP OF THREE ASSORTED DECANTER STOPPERS
One is ruby flashed cut glass and the other two are faceted glass with cork plugs.
Tallest, 4 inches
Estimate: $400 - $600 
Lot 365: MARILYN MONROE STERLING COLLAPSIBLE TRAVEL CUP
With hallmarks for Germany and "800." 2.47 troy oz.
Height, 3 1/4 inches
Estimate: $600 - $800 
Lot 366: MARILYN MONROE METAL COLLAPSIBLE TRAVEL CUP
A base metal cup with metal loops on the rim.
Height, 3 1/2 inches
Estimate: $400 - $600 
Lot 367: MARILYN MONROE BRONZE AND METAL MIDDLE EASTERN CUP
With punctured design throughout.
Height, 3 3/4 inches
Estimate: $400 - $600 
Lot 587: MARILYN MONROE PHOTOGRAPHS OF FIFTH HELENA DRIVE PROPERTY
A group of four vintage black and white photographs, most likely of the kitchen and laundry room of the guest house at Monroe's Fifth Helena Drive property prior to her renovations and decorating.
8 by 10 inches
Estimate: $300 - $500 
Lot 588: MARILYN MONROE HEART-FORM COASTER
On three feet, marked "HW Limited/ EPNS."
4 by 4 inches
Estimate: $400 - $600 
Lot 589: MARILYN MONROE GORHAM STERLING RETICULATED HEART DISH
With scrolling bows and ribbons, marked "Sterling." 1.50 troy oz.
1 by 5 by 4 1/2 inches
Estimate: $600 - $800 
Lot 590: MARILYN MONROE COPPER HEART-FORM CANDLE HOLDER
With a wooden ring handle, marked "Chase USA."
5 by 3 3/4 inches
Estimate: $400 - $600 
Lot 591: MARILYN MONROE SCALLOPED EDGE METAL CANDLE BASE
With faux hallmarks. Together with a shell fragment.
Diameter, 3 inches
Estimate: $400 - $600 
Lot 592: MARILYN MONROE VINTAGE MOUNT WASHINGTON ROSE BOWL
A hand decorated blue satin glass bowl with crimped rim.
Height, 3 3/4 inches; Diameter, 4 1/2 inches
Estimate: $400 - $600 
Lot 593: MARILYN MONROE VINTAGE FENTON HOBNAIL DISH
A blue opalescent hobnail square dish.
4 1/2 by 4 1/2 inches
Estimate: $400 - $600 
Lot 594: MARILYN MONROE TRI-FORM TRINKET BOX
With figural scenes and putti on the lid and Hanau-type marks. 7.25 troy oz., but not marked sterling.
1 1/2 by 5 1/4 by 4 3/4 inches
Estimate: $800 - $1,200 
Lot 598: MARILYN MONROE VINTAGE GLO-MAR BRASS SHELL DISH
A scallop shell trinket dish, marked on the base.
4 3/4 by 4 1/2 inches
Estimate: $400 - $600 
Lot 955: MARILYN MONROE GREEN GLASS CARAFE
A Marilyn Monroe owned green-tinted mallet form glass carafe. A Christie's lot sticker is affixed to the underside.
Height, 10 1/2 inches
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 406, "The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe," Christie's, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27 & 28, 1999
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000 
Livres & Magazines
Books & Magazines
Lot 12: MARILYN MONROE OWNED MAGAZINES
A group of nine gossip magazines owned by Marilyn Monroe and packed into a trunk as she was moving out of her Roxbury, Connecticut, home when she and Arthur Miller were separating. Monroe is featured on most covers and in many articles; titles of magazines include 'Inside Hollywood' (May 1960), 'Hush-Hush' (November 1960), 'Confidential' (September 1961), 'Movie Fan' (July 1954), 'Untold Secrets' (October 1961), 'Screenland' (July 1962), 'Movie World' (March 1953), 'Movie Life' (May 1948) and 'Kroniek Van De Week' (March 1949). The original consignor was Ralph Roberts, Monroe's masseuse and confidant.
Largest, 14 ¼ by 10 ¼ inches
PROVENANCE: Partial Lot 22, “Film and Television Memorabilia,” Christie's East, New York, Sale number 7821, December 18, 1995
Estimate: $800 - $1,000 
Lot 155: MARILYN MONROE BOOK OF POETRY
A hardcover copy of Good Fellowship, a book of poetry compiled by Samuel Francis Woolard, 1909, by The Goldsmith-Woolard Publishing Co., Wichita, Kansas. Faint pencil marking on inside front cover reads, "MM 12/53." A number of page corners are creased as they had been dog eared. Additionally, some passages have brackets faintly drawn around them, including: "My character may be my own, but my reputation belongs to any old body that enjoys gossiping more than telling the truth"; "Here's to the woman who has a smile for every joy, a tear for every sorrow, a consolation for every grief, an excuse for every fault, a prayer for every misfortune, an encouragement for every hope. - Sainte Foix"; "Here's to the only true language of love: A Kiss," among others.
8 1/8 by 4 1/4 inches
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000 
Lot 268: MARILYN MONROE CUSTOM BOUND COPY OF ARTHUR MILLER'S COLLECTED WORKS
A red leather clamshell box with gilt designs, title on spine and a simple "MM" on the lower right corner. The ivory silk satin lined box contains a matching red leather bound volume with "MM" on cover, gilt edged pages and chartreuse silk satin boards and end papers. Special dedication page reads, "This first copy/ of the first edition/ has been specially hand-bound/ for Marilyn." Arthur Miller's Collected Plays, The Viking Press, copyright 1957. Bound by Gerhard Gerlach, stamped in gold inside back cover.
9 1/2 by 6 3/4 inches
Estimate: $40,000 - $60,000 
Lot 106: MARILYN MONROE COOKBOOK
A hardcover copy of The New Fannie Farmer Boston Cooking - School Cookbook, ninth edition, 3rd printing 1954 by Little Brown and Company, Boston. The encyclopedic cookbook also contains an index card with newspaper clippings stapled to the card featuring recipes for "Hearty Hot Lettuce Salad" and "Dinner with Lamb" and a small four-page booklet torn from a magazine featuring recipes for "Frankfurter Spaghetti," "Beefsteak Bundles," "Beef and Potato Loaf," among others. Page 53 features acid stains left by a piece of newspaper torn from the drama section of the Los Angeles Times dated December 26, 1956, used to mark the page about planning buffet meals for parties.
8 1/2 by 5 3/4 inches
Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500 
Lot 107: MARILYN MONROE MEXICAN COOKBOOK
A soft cover spiral-bound copy of Elena's Famous Mexican and Spanish Recipes, copyright 1944 Elena Zelayeta, 30th printing June 1, 1950, by Dettners Printing House, San Francisco. This best selling cookbook by Zelayeta is credited with introducing traditional Mexican and Spanish cooking to many American households.
9 by 6 1/2 inches
Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500 
Lot 108: MARILYN MONROE COOKBOOK
A hardcover copy of The Household Searchlight Recipe Book, 13th printing 1940 by The Household Magazine, Topeka, Kansas. The pages are indexed in tabs by chapter, including chapters on "Fish and Wild Game," "Canning and Preserving," "Pastries," "Soups," and many others. Some cooking stains to the pages in the meat section, whose index tab has been lost.
10 1/2 by 7 1/4 inches
Estimate: $800 - $1,200 
Lot 110: MARILYN MONROE HOMEMAKING BOOK
A hardcover copy of the Searchlight Homemaking Guide, 2nd edition 1949 by Household Topeka, Kansas. The pages are indexed in tabs by chapter, including chapters on "Etiquette," "Exercise and Good Looks," "The Sickroom," "Physical Care of the Baby," "Building the Home," "Floors Woodwork and Walls," "Buying Fabrics," "The Laundry," "Destroying Household Pests," and others. A hole has been drilled through the upper margin starting at the back cover of the book and going through the last 60 pages.
10 1/4 by 7 inches
Estimate: $800 - $1,200 
Lot 868: MARILYN MONROE OWNED BOOK
A Marilyn Monroe owned copy of The Open Mind by J. Robert Oppenheimer (New York: Simon and Schuster, 1955). Christie’s bookplate affixed to endpaper. The hardcover book is accompanied by a paper dust jacket and a lotted Christie's bookmark.
5 3/4 by 8 1/2 inches
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 563, "The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe," Christie's, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27 & 28, 1999
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000
Lot 869: MARILYN MONROE OWNED BOOK
A Marilyn Monroe owned copy of Everyman’s Search by Rebecca Beard (New York: Harper & Brothers, 1950). Christie’s bookplate affixed to endpaper. The hardcover book is accompanied by a paper dust jacket and a lotted Christie's bookmark. Additionally stamped on the title page “Women’s League Library/ Old First Church/ Huntington, N.Y.”
5 3/4 by 8 1/2 inches
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 563, "The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe," Christie's, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27 & 28, 1999
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 
Lot 870: MARILYN MONROE OWNED BOOK
A Marilyn Monroe owned copy of The Devil's Advocate by Morris L. West (New York: William Morrow & Company, 1959). Christie’s bookplate affixed to endpaper.
5 1/2 by 8 1/4 inches
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 546, "The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe," Christie's, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27 & 28, 1999
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 
Lot 871: MARILYN MONROE OWNED BOOKS
A copy of Karl A. Menninger's Man Against Himself (New York: Harcourt, Brace and Company, 1938) and Dr. Joseph Murphy's The Miracles of Your Mind (San Gabriel, California: Willing Publishing Company, 1953) from the personal collection of Marilyn Monroe with a Christie's auction bookplate on the front inside covers.
Larger, 8 3/4 by 6 inches
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 559, “The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe,” Christie’s, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27 & 28, 1999
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000 
Lot 905: MARILYN MONROE PRAYER BOOK FOR JEWISH WORSHIP
A Marilyn Monroe Union Prayer Book for Jewish Worship. The cover is stamped “Marilyn Monroe Miller” and inscribed to Monroe “For Marilyn – with all of my best wishes and deepest respect – fondly – Bob.” Christie’s bookplate is affixed to the interior of the front cover.
6 3/4 by 5 by 1 inches
PROVENANCE Lot 9A, “The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe,” Christie’s, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27 & 28, 1999
Estimate: $20,000 - $40,000 
Lot 584: MARILYN MONROE HORTICULTURE MAGAZINES
Three copies of Horticulture, "America's Authentic Garden Magazine," dated October 1960, January 1961, and June 1962. Each magazine has typed adhesive labels addressed to Monroe, two reading "Mrs. Marilyn Miller" and the third "Miss Marilyn Monroe," all to her 444 East 57th Street address. The October 1960 issue has this address crossed out and "Beverly Hills Hotel/ Beverly Hills, California" written beside the label. Another issue of Horticulture magazine is visible on the coffee table of the sunroom in Monroe’s Brentwood home in the photograph on the right.
11 by 8 1/4 inches
Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500 
Lot 514: MARILYN MONROE SCULPTURE BOOK SIGNED BY THE ARTIST
A copy of The Sculpture of William Zorach, by Paul S. Wingert, Pitman Publishing Corp., New York 1938 signed by Zorach to Marilyn Monroe and Arthur Miller January 1, 1957. Monroe owned one of Zorach's sculptures titled "Young Woman." The book is accompanied by a letter from The Downtown Gallery dated April 24, 1957, regarding this small sculpture, which Monroe had "purchased just before Christmas," to ensure that Monroe received the piece after lending it to the University of Illinois for an exhibition.
Book, 10 by 7 inches
Estimate: $400 - $600 
Récompenses
Awards
Lot 26: MARILYN MONROE NEW FACES AWARD
A Detroit Press New Faces Award, 1952, presented to Marilyn Monroe by Hollywood gossip columnist Hedda Hopper. The award is designed as a wall mirror of birch wood with a leather handle and surrounded is by fourteen electric light sockets. The plaque is engraved “Marilyn Monroe Winner-First Place Detroit Free Press New Faces Award 1952.” Accompanied by a copy of the 1999 Christie's The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe auction catalog.
22 by 18 by 2 inches
PROVENANCE: Lot 312, "The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe," Christie's, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27 & 28, 1999
Estimate: $20,000 - $40,000 
Lot 832: MARILYN MONROE 1953 AWARD
A Marilyn Monroe trophy honoring Monroe as the 1953 World Film Favorite by The International Press of Hollywood.
Height, 23 inches
PROVENANCE Lot 320, "The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe," Christie's, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27 & 28, 1999
Estimate: $20,000 - $30,000 
Lot 856: MARILYN MONROE "I'M GONNA FILE MY CLAIM" RECORD AWARD
An in-house record award presented to Simon House Music to commemorate the sale of more than 50,000 copies of the RCA Victor record release of “I’m Gonna File My Claim” as performed by Marilyn Monroe. Monroe performed the song in her film River of No Return (20th Century, 1954).
23 by 17 3/4 inches, framed
Estimate: $6,000 - $8,000 
Divers
Various
Lot 2: MARILYN MONROE ST. CHRISTOPHER PENDANT
A silver tone St. Christopher pendant in the style of a wax seal given to Ralph Roberts by Marilyn Monroe. The religious medal is designed with the likeness of the patron saint. A neck chain loop is connected to the top of the medallion. According to Roberts, Natasha Lytess, Monroe's early acting coach, gave her the medal. Monroe gave the medal to Roberts together with a handwritten postcard in which she confirmed for him that she wasn't pregnant. When she gave Roberts the medal she stated, "I've outgrown Natasha." Accompanied by a copy of a letter from Roberts.
Diameter, 1 inch
PROVENANCE: Partial Lot 334, “Film & Television Memorabilia,” Christie's East, Sale number 7821, December 18, 1995
Estimate: $300 - $500 
Lot 11: MARILYN MONROE OWNED BALLERINA PAPERWEIGHT
A paperweight fashioned after a ballerina, from Marilyn Monroe's New York home, located at 444 East 57th Street, gifted to Ralph Roberts. According to Roberts, the paperweight was displayed next to a photo of Broadway star Marilyn Miller in a similar ballerina pose as the paperweight. Miller is believed to have been the inspiration for Norma Jeane's name change to "Marilyn Monroe," and Monroe herself later became "Marilyn Miller" after marrying playwright Arthur Miller. In a letter to the consignor, Roberts wrote Monroe stated, "That's the other Marilyn." Accompanied by a copy of a letter from Roberts.
Height 5 inches
PROVENANCE: Partial Lot 340, “Film and Television Memorabilia,” Christie's East, New York, Sale number 7821, December 18, 1995
Estimate: $300 - $500 
Lot 13: MARILYN MONROE PRESCRIPTION BOX
A small box prescribed by Dr. Davis dispensed by Hilp’s Drug Store in Reno, Nevada, for “Mrs. Miller” and dated 09/15/60. The prescription occurs while Monroe was in Nevada working on her final completed film, The Misfits (United Artists, 1961).
2½ by 1½ inches
Estimate: $800 - $1,200 
Lot 14: MARILYN MONROE PRESCRIPTION PILL BOTTLE
A prescription pill bottle prescribed by Dr. Wechsler and dispensed by Pollock-Bailey New York for Mrs. A. Miller, dated 3/15/60. The prescription occurs while Monroe was working on Let’s Make Love (20TH Cent., 1960).
Height, 2½ inches
Estimate: $800 - $1,200 
Lot 44: MARILYN MONROE GIFTED MONEY CLIP
A sterling silver money clip, engraved "To Harry" with the engraved signature in Monroe's hand "Love and Kisses/ Marilyn Monroe." The clip is stamped "Sterling CJS" to the reverse. 'Harry' is Harry Roberts, a soundman at 20th Century Fox. Originally, consigned by Harry Hooten, the grandson of Harry Roberts.
1 by 2 1/2 inches
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000 
Lot 62: MARILYN MONROE 34TH BIRTHDAY PARTY DOLL
A small plastic doll created in the likeness of Marilyn Monroe and distributed to guests at a party for Monroe's 34th birthday on the set of Let's Make Love (20th Century, 1960) in 1960.
Height, approximately. 3 inches
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 
Lot 68: MARILYN MONROE SOUVENIR
A set of keys with a brass metal tag, originally sold as a novelty souvenir. The tag reads “M. Monroe, Dressing Room 5.”
6 ½ by 2 inches
Estimate: $250 - $500 
Lot 95: MARILYN MONROE VINTAGE WOOD SKI
A single wood ski with metal binding, with a label marked "Made in Czechoslovakia," and another marked "White Mountain Ski Shop New York."
Length, 65 1/2 inches
Estimate: $600 - $800 
Lot 210: MARILYN MONROE CAMERA
A Minolta-16 subminiature 16mm camera in a brown leather case, with matching wrist strap, together with original blue box and instruction book. The Minolta model 16 was first introduced in 1957.
Camera, 1 5/8 by 3 1/8 inches
Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000 
Lot 216: MARILYN MONROE JOE DiMAGGIO ELECTRIC RAZORS
Two Norelco electric Speed shavers with zipper closure Norelco case; top leather covering has become separated from the cardboard box lid. Together with power cord, one plastic shaver cap, three cleaning brushes, two loose shaver sharpeners, one sharpener in original unopened plastic bag with instruction paper and one loose sheet of sharpener instructions.
Shaver, 3 1/2 by 4 inches
Estimate: $200 - $300 
Lot 246: MARILYN MONROE VINTAGE MINI PINECONE TREE GIFTED FROM JOE DIMAGGIO TO MARILYN MONROE
A mini brown wire form holiday tree made of pinecones and other tree items, dusted with glitter. Wrapped in a black tulle base. The tree was purportedly a gift from Joe DiMaggio to Marilyn Monroe one Christmas when he discovered that she did not have a tree to celebrate the holidays.
Height, 23 inches
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000 
Lot 274: MARILYN MONROE TYPEWRITER
A Royal Quiet De Luxe model typewriter in grey with tweed style hard carrying case. Partial sticker on side reads "San Leandro Co. Sales, Repairs 614 E. 14th Street."
13 1/2 by 7 by 14 inches
Estimate: $800 - $1,200 
Lot 277: MARILYN MONROE VANITY CASE
A tan leather suitcase by Mark Cross, England with hinged front panel that opens to access vanity compartment containing two tone blue vanity set including hand mirror, two empty glass bottles, glass powder container, glass jar containing hairpins, glass jar containing soap powder, hairbrush, garment brush, long glass tube bottle, small leather box containing triangular tube of lipstick, nail file, and hair comb. The top of case has custom stamped "A.L." Mark Cross is considered among the first American luxury brands that expanded its operations overseas with a store in London. It is perhaps most famous for the overnight bag it designed for Grace Kelly to use in Rear Window.
14 by 20 3/4 by 7 inches
Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500 
Lot 281: VINTAGE MARILYN MONROE SUITCASE
A fabric lined luggage case with leather edging and metal hardware.
With a label reading "Royal Gascogne Bordeaux/ Garage dans L'Hotel."
8 by 25 1/4 by 14 1/2 inches
Estimate: $800 - $1,200 
Lot 348: MARILYN MONROE CHINESE STERLING FAN SHAPED PILLBOX
A pillbox, the lid with a figure of a dancer, a fan with Chinese characters, and a hand. Marked "Sterling" and "Made in {...}," (partly effaced but believed to read "China"). Weight, .84 troy oz.
3/4 by 2 1/4 by 1 1/4 inches
Estimate: $800 - $1,200 
Lot 349: MARILYN MONROE VINTAGE BRASS PILLBOX
Marked "M.R. Morais," the top inset with a 500 reis coin reading "7 de Setembro 1 Centenario da Independencia 1822-1922"
Diameter, 1 1/2 inches
Estimate: $600 - $800 
Lot 63: MARILYN MONROE GIFTED BOX
A rectangular silver tone presentation cigarette box gifted from Marilyn Monroe to Frankie Vaughan. The interior of the lid is in engraved Monroe's handwriting “Dear Frankie, It was really wonderful working with you. Best always, Marilyn.“ The box was gifted to Vaughan by Monroe at the end of filming Let's Make Love (20th Century, 1960).
Approximately 9 ½ by 4 by 1 ½ inches
PROVENANCE: Lot 132, "Film and Entertainment,” Christie's, London, Sale number 5515, December 14, 2004
Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000 
Lot 452: MARILYN MONROE MINAUDIERE
A ladies evening minaudiere with original box reading "Pandora by Wadsworth." The small evening compact features three compartments. When opened, the center features a loose powder compartment and original cotton buffer with mirror. The top compartment features a lipstick holder, with a tube of lipstick, a clear plastic comb and two loose Mercury dimes dated 1943 and 1945. The lower compartment contains eight Philip Morris cigarettes. Each end of the gold metal case is embellished with a citrine crystal floret. The compact is accompanied by a black velvet and white silk carrying case terminating in a black tassel. The case features a gold metal ring that closes down below the wrist to hold the case in place.
Case, 4 1/4 inches
Estimate: $20,000 - $30,000 
Lot 143: MARILYN MONROE MARGIT TEVAN BRONZE CIGARETTE BOX
A bronze lidded box with figural Old Testament scenes on the lid and partition inside. Marked "Hungarian Handmade" on the bottom.
1 by 5 by 5 1/2 inches
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 
Lot 847: MARILYN MONROE CIGARETTE CASE GIVEN TO JOE DiMAGGIO
A sterling silver cigarette case given by Marilyn Monroe to Joe DiMaggio. The front of the case is engraved “Memory of Japan” with a landscape scene. The back of the case is engraved “Joe” at the center and “Love Marilyn” at lower right.
3 1/4 by 7 inches
Estimate: $10,000 - $20,000 
Lot 214: MARILYN MONROE JOE DiMAGGIO ACCESSORY CASE
A burgundy alligator jewelry case with hinged lid, removable tan suede divided tray that fits into a partitioned interior with matching leather pad. The lid to the case features gold metal letters reading "J Dim" and a front three-digit combination lock closure with "555" code, a repetition of DiMaggio's Yankee number, 5.
20 1/2 by 11 1/2 by 3 inches
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000 
Lot 951: MARILYN MONROE UNEDITED AUDIO RECORDING OF "RUNNING WILD" AND "I WANT TO BE LOVED BY YOU"
An unedited audio recording of Marilyn Monroe performing multiple takes of the song “Running Wild” and “I Want to be Loved by You.” Both of these songs are performed in the film Some Like It Hot (UA, 1959). Recorded on a reel of 1/4-inch magnetic acetate tape housed in a Maestro reel box. The reel comes from the estate of Myrton Blackler who owned and operated Studio 7612, a recording studio in Hollywood. In the late 1950s and early 1960s, Blackler was hired by MGM for recording sessions, including Monroe’s. On the approximately 30-minute recording, an unknown person can be heard giving Monroe direction in the background. The tape includes a CD copy of the recording.
Reel diameter, 7 inches
Estimate: $10,000 - $20,000 
Marilyn Monroe Auction - 11/2016 - art
Art par Marilyn
Marilyn's Art
Lot 183: MARILYN MONROE DRAWING
A single sheet of stationery from Parkside House, the English manor where Monroe and Arthur Miller stayed in Surrey while she filmed The Prince and the Showgirl in London in 1956. The page contains a profile drawing of a man's head in black ink, possibly that of Sir Laurence Olivier.
LITERATURE Monroe, Marilyn, and Bernard Comment. Fragments: Poems, Intimate Notes, Letters. Pages 120-121. New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2010. 1-237. Print.
7 by 5 1/4 inches
Estimate: $7,000 - $9,000 
Lot 520: MARILYN MONROE CRAYON DRAWING
Titled “A glass of champagn [sic] the morning after,” the Conté crayon on paper is a monochromatic line drawing of a full Champagne coupe, one of Monroe’s favorite drinks. The drawing is unsigned and framed in a gilt wood frame.
Sight, 11 1/2 by 8 3/4 inches
Estimate: $10,000 - $15,000 
Lot 521: MARILYN MONROE CRAYON FIGURAL STUDY
Titled “Lover watching his love sleep,” the Conté crayon on paper is a monochromatic red sketch of a reclining nude woman filling the frame with a view of a nude male figure drawn from behind. The drawing is unsigned and framed in a gilt wood frame.
Sight, 11 1/2 by 8 3/4 inches
Estimate: $15,000 - $20,000 
Lot 522: MARILYN MONROE WATERCOLOR NUDE STUDY
Titled “Making love sometime,” the watercolor on paper is a monochromatic abstract representation of two naked figures in bed, executed with a great economy of line. The painting is unsigned and framed in a gilt wood frame.
Sight, 11 1/2 by 8 3/4 inches
Estimate: $15,000 - $20,000 
Lot 523: MARILYN MONROE WATERCOLOR STILL LIFE
Titled “Viewed from a night table,” the watercolor on paper sheet is a monochromatic sketch showing a bed post and assortment of objects on a bed side table, including a glass of water and book of poems. The painting is unsigned and unframed with rough spiral tab, top edge.
12 by 9 inches
Estimate: $10,000 - $15,000 
Lot 524: MARILYN MONROE WATERCOLOR FIGURAL STUDY
Titled “Jumping into the frying pan from the fire,” the watercolor on paper is a monochromatic red figure of a woman wearing patterned stockings and with arm stretched out behind her as if she is preparing to dive. The painting is unsigned and framed in a gilt wood frame.
Sight, 11 1/2 by 8 3/4 inches
Estimate: $15,000 - $20,000 
Lot 525: MARILYN MONROE CRAYON FIGURAL STUDY
Titled “Nude tucking her knees under,” the Conté crayon on paper is a monochromatic red female figure abstractly drawn with an economy of line depicting a woman holding her knees to her body. The drawing is unsigned and framed in a gilt wood frame.
Sight, 11 1/2 by 8 3/4 inches
Estimate: $8,000 - $10,000 
Lot 526: MARILYN MONROE CRAYON PORTRAIT
Titled “I must concentrate,” the Conté crayon on paper is a monochromatic abstract portrait of a woman’s head. The title is written over a previous inscription that has been smudged and crossed out. The drawing is unsigned and framed in a gilt wood frame.
Sight, 11 1/2 by 8 3/4 inches
Estimate: $10,000 - $15,000 
Lot 527: MARILYN MONROE CRAYON DRAWING
Titled “Old Man sitting on a bench listening,” the Conté crayon on paper is a monochromatic abstract portrait of a man leaning forward. The title is written along lower edge of sheet. The drawing is unsigned and framed in a gilt wood frame.
Sight, 11 1/2 by 8 3/4 inches
Estimate: $10,000 - $15,000 
Lot 528: MARILYN MONROE WATERCOLOR SKETCHES
Untitled, the watercolor on paper is a monochromatic sketch of a reclining female nude on one side of the paper and an abstract animal figure on the other. The painting is unsigned and unframed with rough spiral tab, side edge.
13 3/4 by 10 inches
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000 
Lot 529: MARILYN MONROE WATERCOLOR SKETCH
A single sheet of paper from a spiral-bound pad of watercolor paper with a loosely done sketch of a woman's head resting on her hand in monochromatic tones. A horizontal line has been drawn through the eyes. The reverse side of the paper has a loose sketch of a bull in black charcoal and another faint sketch in Conté crayon.
12 1/4 by 9 inches
Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500 
Lot 530: MARILYN MONROE WATERCOLOR PORTRAIT
Titled “Girl Writing,” the watercolor on paper is a monochromatic sketch of a seated woman in a dress with intricate shoe strap against a minimal background suggesting a bench. The painting is unsigned and unframed with rough spiral tab, top edge.
12 by 9 inches
Estimate: $8,000 - $12,000 
Marilyn dans l'Art
Marilyn in Art
Lot 69: MARILYN MONROE ANDY WARHOL POSTER
An original offset lithograph poster for the 1972 Tate Gallery exhibition of Andy Warhol, featuring Warhol’s iconic portrait of Marilyn Monroe.
Framed, 36½ by 26½ inches
PROVENANCE: Lot 101, "Interiors-20th Century Edition including Modern Design, Art, Fashion & Prints," Christie's, South Kensington, Sale number 5340, September 16, 2008
Estimate: $200 - $400 
Lot 80: BOB MACKIE MARILYN MONROE JFK GOWN SKETCH
A Bob Mackie signed mixed media on paper contemporary sketch of Marilyn Monroe in her 1962 Jean Louis designed gown. Mackie has drawn Monroe in the nude illusion gown using his 1960s era style of rendering. Mackie’s first job in Hollywood was with Jean Louis. At the time he drew the original sketch, he did not know who it the gown was for. The 22 year-old Mackie, under Jean Louis’ direction, spent his days drawing sketches of Marilyn Monroe for her role as Ellen Arden in the unfinished film Something’s Got To Give (20th Century). Mackie recalled that Louis’ French accent was so thick it was difficult to understand his directions.
17 by 11 inches
Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000 
Lot 81: BOB MACKIE MARILYN MONROE JFK GOWN SKETCH
A Bob Mackie signed mixed media on paper contemporary sketch of Marilyn Monroe in her 1962 Jean Louis designed gown. Mackie has drawn Monroe in the nude illusion gown using his current style of sketching. Mackie’s first job in Hollywood was with Jean Louis. At the time he drew the original sketch, he did not know who the gown was for. The 22 year-old Mackie, under Jean Louis’ direction, spent his days drawing sketches of Marilyn Monroe for her role as Ellen Arden in the unfinished film Something’s Got To Give (20th Century). Mackie recalled that Louis’ French accent was so thick it was difficult to understand his directions.
17 by 11 inches
Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000 
Lot 82: MARILYN MONROE LEROY NEIMAN (AMERICAN, 1921-2012)
"Happy Birthday Mr. President," serigraph on paper, signed in pencil lower right and numbered 500/600 lower left.
38 by 34 inches, sight; 56 by 52 inches, overall
Estimate: $8,000 - $10,000 
Lot 536: MARILYN MONROE FAN ITEMS
A vintage pencil on paper fan portrait of Monroe signed and dated Myrna Phaire, 1954. Together with Volume one, Number one of the Marilyn Monroe Memorial Fan Club Yearbook Summer 1964 - Summer 1965 edited by James Spada.
8 1/2 by 11 inches
Estimate: $300 - $500 
Lot 613: MARILYN MONROE PORTRAITS
A pair of chalk on paper portraits of Marilyn Monroe signed "Charles Presto," one dated 1958.
20 by 15 1/2 inches
PROVENANCE From the Estate of Frieda Hull
Estimate: $400 - $600 
Lot 914: MARILYN MONROE THE PRINCE AND THE SHOWGIRL PAINTING BY FLINT
A Francis Russell Flint (British, 1915-1977) painting of Marilyn Monroe and Laurence Olivier in their roles as The Regent and Elsie in The Prince and the Showgirl (Warner Bros., 1957). The painting, on canvas, is reported to have been made on set during the filming of what was then called "The Sleeping Prince." Signed by Flint at lower right. A wood stretcher on the back of the painting is marked “Marilyn Monroe and Laurence Olivier ‘The Sleeping Prince.’”
20 by 30 inches
Estimate: $400 - $600 
Lot 978: MARILYN MONROE NUDE PORTRAIT BY JON HUL
A graphite on paper study of Marilyn Monroe posing nude next to a swimming pool. Based on images taken during the making of Monroe's last film, Something's Got To Give (20th Century, 1962). Signed and dated to the center right by artist Jon Hul.
30 by 24 inches, framed
Estimate: $800 - $1,200 
Lot 980: BOB MACKIE ORIGINAL MARILYN MONROE COSTUME SKETCH AND BOOK
An original Bob Mackie costume design sketch for Marilyn Monroe in her role as Ellen Arden in the unfinished film Something’s Got To Give. The mixed media on board sketch shows Monroe wearing the complete costume suit consisting of a fur-trimmed coat and shift dress. At right, a smaller sketch shows the costume without the jacket, and at left is a small sketch of the back neckline. A fabric swatch is affixed to the upper right corner. The sketch is initialed “T.S.M.” in the upper right corner and dated “5/14/62” on verso. Mackie created this sketch as a 22-year-old in his first Hollywood job working as a sketch artist for Jean Louis. Monroe liked the Jean Louis designed costume so much she wore the ensemble to her last public appearance, a charity event for muscular dystrophy held at Dodger Stadium on June 1, 1962. Accompanied by the book Marilyn in Fashion: The Enduring Influence of Marilyn Monroe by Christopher Nickens and George Zeno (Philadelphia: Running Press, 2012) featuring an image of Monroe on set wearing this costume.
20 by 15 inches
PROVENANCE From the Collection of Bob Mackie
Estimate: $2,000 - $4,000 
Lot 981: BOB MACKIE ORIGINAL MARILYN MONROE COSTUME SKETCH
An original Bob Mackie costume design sketch for Marilyn Monroe in her role as Ellen Arden in the unfinished film Something’s Got To Give (20th Century, 1962). The mixed media on board sketch shows Monroe in a red skirt suit with a swing jacket trimmed in leopard print and a leopard hat. Two fabric swatches are affixed to the board at upper right corner. A small piece of paper is affixed to the upper left corner with typed information that reads “Outfit Worn On Day Off/ Also In Courtroom Sequence” with handwritten notations in an unknown hand. Additional sketches appear to the right of the primary image, and three sketches of different aspects of the costume are drawn on verso. Notations on verso in upper left corner and dated “2-23-62.” The sketch was created by Mackie as a 22-year-old in his first Hollywood position as a sketch artist for costume designer Jean Louis.
20 by 15 inches
PROVENANCE From the Collection of Bob Mackie
Estimate: $2,000 - $4,000 
Lot 1007: MARILYN MONROE BERT STERN AVANT GARDE IMAGE
A silkscreen image of Marilyn Monroe created by Bert Stern from a photograph he took of Monroe during “The Last Sitting” in 1962. This image, and others, were published in a 1968 issue of Avant Garde magazine. The image, applied to canvas, is signed at lower right “Bert Stern/ 1962 Avant Garde/ Collector’s Proof.” The image was previously part of an Edward Weston Estate Auction held in 1997.
10 by 10 inches
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000 
Lot 1008: MARILYN MONROE AFTER ANDY WARHOL SUNDAY B. MORNING "MARILYN" PORTFOLIO
A portfolio of 10 Marilyn Monroe Sunday B. Morning silkscreen prints on museum board circa 2012, from an open edition. Stamped in blue on verso "published by Sunday B. Morning" and "fill in your own signature."
Each, 36 by 36 inches
Estimate: $2,000 - $4,000 
Lot 1013: MARILYN MONROE PORTRAIT BY GENNADIY KOUFAY
An acrylic on canvas portrait of Marilyn Monroe created by Gennadiy Koufay, hand-embellished with simulated diamonds and rubies and signed to the lower right. Includes a certificate of authenticity from the artist.
31 3/4 by 25 1/2 inches, framed
Estimate: $2,000 - $4,000 
Lot 1014: MARILYN MONROE GICLÉE BY SIDNEY MAURER
An enhanced giclée portrait of Marilyn Monroe by Sidney Maurer.
The giclée on canvas image is hand numbered “3” and signed by the artist on verso. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity stating the artwork was made in an edition of 200.
20 by 30 inches, framed
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 
Lot 1015: BOB MACKIE SERIGRAPH OF MARILYN MONROE
A limited edition Bob Mackie serigraph of Marilyn Monroe circa 1977.
Titled simply “Marilyn,” numbered 65/275, and signed by Mackie in the lower right corner.
43 1/2 by 30 inches
PROVENANCE From the Collection of Bob Mackie
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 
Enchère Julien's Auction 2016 Icons & Idols Hollywood
Vente aux enchères 'Icons & Idols Hollywood' par Juliens Auction du 24 septembre 2016 à Los Angeles.
Le catalogue (photo ci-contre) est en consultation libre sur le site de Julien's Auction.
La vente aux enchères contient 3 lots consacrés à Marilyn Monroe: en consultation sur julienslive.
Lot 723: GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE MARILYN MONROE PRINT GOWN
A figure-hugging Gianni Versace Couture embellished silk gown from the Spring/Summer 1991 collection. The gown has a Warhol style silkscreen print of Marilyn Monroe and James Dean with an artistic bodice that is embellished with patches of bold colored silk, sequin and beadwork, and gem colored faceted glass in metal casing. The gown has a scarlet silk lining and high slit to the back. The same style dress was worn by Naomi Campbell during the runway show and by Linda Evangelista in Versace's advertising campaign for this season. An identical dress is in the costume collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
ESTIMATION $15,000 - $20,000 - Winning bid:$12,800
Lot 724: MARILYN MONROE LOCK OF HAIR
A lock of Marilyn Monroe's blonde hair given to "Monroe Six" member Frieda Hull by one of Monroe's hairdressers. The "Monroe Six" was a group of young fans based in New York City that frequently found out where Monroe would be through the press or by staking out her residence. The group became well known to Monroe who frequently posed for and with them in photographs.
Diamter, 1 1/2 inches
ESTIMATION: $10,000 - $12,000 - Winning bid: $37,500 
Lot 725: MARILYN MONROE HAIR
A section of Marilyn Monroe's trimmed platinum blonde hair given to "Monroe Six" member Frieda Hull by one of Monroe's hairdressers. the The "Monroe Six" was a group of young fans based in New York City that frequently found out where Monroe would be through the press or by staking out her residence. The group became well known to Monroe who frequently posed for and with them in photographs.
ESTIMATION: $6,000 - $8,000 - Winning bid:$35,200 
Rétro Octobre-Novembre-Décembre 2016
Rétro
n°10
pays: France
paru le 27 octobre 2016
prix: 1,95 Euros.
Contient un article sur Marilyn Monroe
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Décès / Death - Georges Barris
Décès du photographe Georges Barris, à l'âge de 94 ans, le 30 septembre 2016.
Sur le blog: Tag George Barris
George Barris, Who Took the Last Photos of Marilyn Monroe, Dies at 94
Article published on 10/02/2016
online hollywoodreporter
He photographed the actress on a beach in Santa Monica in July 1962, just weeks before her death.
George Barris, the photojournalist who took the last professional shots of Marilyn Monroe, died Friday at his home in Thousand Oaks, Calif., his daughter Caroline told The Hollywood Reporter. He was 94.
Barris photographed the actress on a windswept beach in Santa Monica on July 13, 1962, about three weeks before she was found dead of a drug overdose at age 36. He moved to France after her death and remained there for two decades.
In 1995, Barris published a book, Marilyn: Her Life in Her Own Words: Marilyn Monroe's Revealing Last Words and Photographs, that featured his iconic photos. He said that they had been working on the book together.
Eight of his prints, several of which showed Monroe in a bikini or wrapped in a towel, were sold at auction in May 2015.
Barris and Monroe became friends after they met on the set of The Seven-Year Itch (1955).
"When I first saw her, I thought she was the most beautiful, fantastic person I'd ever met," Barris told the Los Angeles Daily News in 2012. "She completely knocked me off my feet."
He said that he never believed that her death was a suicide.
While on assignment for Cosmopolitan, Barris photographed Elizabeth Taylor while she filmed Cleopatra (1963) in Rome, and during his career he also shot such stars as Steve McQueen, Marlon Brando, Charlie Chaplin, Frank Sinatra, Clark Gable, Sophia Loren and Walt Disney. His daughter also said that he photographed Chubby Checker for the singer's "The Twist" record cover.
A native of New York City, Barris enlisted in the U.S. Army and served in the office of public relations during World War II. He was Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower's personal photographer for the welcoming Victory Parade in New York on June 19, 1945.
Survivors also include his wife Carla, another daughter, Stephanie; and his mentee, Xavier Clemente.
> A lire aussi l'article hommage du The Telegraph : "George Barris, photojournalist who captured Marilyn Monroe's final weeks – obituary"
A la TV - Certains l'aiment Chaud
Lundi 03 octobre 2016 - 20h45 - France 5
Film - Certains l'aiment Chaud
Durée : 2h05min
Année et origine : 1959, USA
Réalisateur: Billy Wilder
Acteurs: Marilyn Monroe (Sugar Kane Kowalczyk), Tony Curtis (Joe / «Joséphine»), Jack Lemmon (Jerry / «Daphné»), George Raft (Spats Colombo), Pat O'Brien (Mulligan), Joe E Brown (Osgood Fielding III), Billy Gray (Sig Poliakoff), George E Stone (Toothpick Charlie)...
L'histoire: Chicago, 1929. Joe et Jerry, deux musiciens au chômage, sont les témoins involontaires d'un sanglant règlement de comptes. Pris en chasse par les gangsters, ils se retrouvent par hasard dans un orchestre féminin. Travestis en femmes, ils sont engagés et partent pour la Floride sous les pseudonymes respectifs de Joséphine et Daphné. Rapidement, les quiproquos s'enchaînent. Joe est très attiré par Sugar, une vamp naïve qui ne voit en lui qu'une confidente. De son côté, Jerry est courtisé par Osgood Fielding III, un milliardaire prêt à tout pour l'épouser. Joe abandonne de temps à autre ses habits féminins et se fait passer pour un nanti aux yeux de Sugar. Cependant, un congrès de gangsters se tient à Miami. Reconnus, Jerry et Joe doivent à nouveau fuir...
Télé Star 26/09/2016
Télé STar
n°2087
pays magazine: France
paru le 26 septembre 2016
Programme tv du 1er au 07 octobre 2016
prix: 1,20 Euros.
article de 2 pages: "Une Star Un Destin... Marilyn Monroe" - diffusion de "Certains l'aiment chaud" le 03 octobre 2016 sur France 5
