lot n°424: MARILYN MONROE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA
A diploma from Ralph Waldo Emerson Junior High School in Los Angeles, for the ninth grade graduation of Norma Jeane Baker in 1941. Norma Jeane was 15 at the time and facing an uncertain future as the health of her guardian at that time, Ana Lower, was about to cause another change of household for Monroe.
6 by 8 inches
PROVENANCE Lot 324, Books Auction, Sotheby Parke Bernet, Sale number 94, October 21, 1973
Estimate: $3 000 - $5 000   
 

lot n°426: MARILYN MONROE RECEIVED LETTER FROM UNCLE ART
A double-sided two-page letter written to Marilyn Monroe from "Uncle Art," who was a relative of Monroe's foster mother, Grace Goddard. The letter reads in part "So glad you are making satisfactory progress in school. I advise that you be particularly diligent in the cultural subjects...sad is the fate of the young woman who has not the ambition to so model and mold her language and conduct as to have [illegible] herself to the point where she can mingle with cultured people inconspicuously." The letter is written on International Correspondence Schools of Scranton, Pennsylvania, stationery, undated and signed "Devotedly Yours, Uncle Art."
11 by 8 1/2 inches
PROVENANCE Sotheby Parke Bernet, Sale number 94, October 21, 1973
Estimate: $600 - $800   
 

lot n°427: MARILYN MONROE RECEIVED LETTER FROM SIDNEY SKOLSKY
A double-sided two-page letter from columnist Sidney Skolsky to Marilyn Monroe dated April 2, 1952. The letter is written on Albert Pike Hotel, Little Rock, Arkansas, stationery. In the letter Skolsky says he is writing because of a conversation the two just had and he cannot sleep. He writes words of encouragement to Monroe. In part, "What else can I say sweet Sunshine? How can I tell you how sure I am of you, for you?" He references an article written by LIFE magazine columnist Stan Flink: "...that putrid Stan Flink article...Can you undo it by torturing yourself?" On April 7, 1952, Monroe appeared on her first LIFE magazine cover. The affectionate letter is signed "Love ----Sid."
11 by 8 1/2 inches
PROVENANCE Sotheby Parke Bernet, Sale number 94, October 21, 1973
Estimate: $600 - $800  

 lot n°454: MARILYN MONROE HANDWRITTEN AND SIGNED CHECK
A Marilyn Monroe handwritten and signed check dated July 7, 1953, in the amount of $30, written to "Thrifty Mart." Monroe has entered all of the bank and personal information by hand as well as signed the check. Stamped by ThirftyMart Markets and bank on verso.
2 3/4 by 6 inches
Estimate: $1 000 - $2 000 

 lot n°455: MARILYN MONROE SIGNED LETTER
A one-page typed contractual letter signed in ink by Marilyn Monroe, dated May 8, 1951. In the letter to William Morris Agency Inc., Monroe requests a $200 deduction in her monthly salary from 20th Century Fox so that she may cover a dental bill of $1,800 for her acting coach, Natasha Lytess. Matted together with a black and white photograph of Monroe.
18 by 22 inches, matted
Estimate: $800 - $1 200
 

lot n°464: MARILYN MONROE INSCRIBED BOOK
A Marilyn Monroe inscribed copy of Anita Loos' Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (Grosset & Dunlap, 1926). Monroe inscribed the title page for Linda Bennett "To Linda/ Love & Kisses/ Marilyn Monroe."
7 1/2 by 5 1/4 inches
PROVENANCE Lot 144, "Pop Culture: Film & Entertainment Memorabilia," Christie's, London, Sale number 6214, November 23, 2011
Estimate: $2 000 - $4 000

lot n°468: MARILYN MONROE LETTER FROM JEAN NEGULESCO
A two-page typed letter on personalized stationery, dated "July 14, 1958," addressed to Marilyn Monroe at the Bel Air Hotel from director Jean Negulesco. The letter is regarding a book titled The Midwife of Pont Clary which Negulesco sent to Monroe and writes about wanting to adapt into a film role for her. The letter reads in part "The thing of 'The Midwife of Pont Clary' is fundamentally sex...I have quite an exciting idea for the treatment of the story...I would like to sit down and talk to you about it...Please give this book to Arthur [Miller] to read...;" signed in black ink "Jean." This movie was never made. Negulesco directed Monroe in Full House (20th Century Fox, 1952), How to Marry a Millionaire (20th Century Fox, 1953), and River of No Return (20th Century Fox, 1954).
10 1/2 by 7 1/4 inches 
Estimate: $200 - $400  
 

 lot n°469: MARILYN MONROE RELATED LETTER
A two-page typed letter dated September 27, 1958, on Chateau Marmont hotel stationery, to Miss May Reis, Marilyn Monroe's secretary, and believed to be from Paula Strasberg. The letter reads in part "This week was a most difficult one for Marilyn. But I saw the rushes and they were extraordinary. I have kept minute notes on this weeks' work that will cover pages and pages through the type-writer. I will send a copy on to Arthur because I think it will more than interest him professionally insofar as what happens to the actor in the process of work" and "Tonight, Eli, Marilyn, Clifford...are going out for a quiet dinner. Tomorrow we leave for Coronado and will be there, I should think, until next Thursday." This letter was written during the time Monroe was filming the comedy Some Like It Hot (United Artists, 1959) and relates to some of Monroe's expenses incurred during that time. Signed "Paula" in blue ink.
10 3/8 by 7 1/8 inches 
Estimate: $400 - $600 

lot n°472: MARILYN MONROE SIGNED 1957 LETTER
A typed letter from Marilyn Monroe, dated "May 7, 1957" and written to Warner Bros. Pictures, permitting them to use her name in the dialogue of their film Green Eyes ; signed by Monroe in blue fountain pen ink. Attached is a typed page of dialogue from the film where Monroe's name was used, in part, "JOYCE: / (before mirror)/ How's my hair?/ BETSY:/ (genuine admiration)/ It's beautiful, Joyce!/ JOYCE:/ (preening herself)/ It's kind of the way Marilyn Monroe does hers." The letter is framed with an image of Monroe and two other documents; a carbon copy of a letter sent to Warner Bros. Pictures from Monroe's secretary regarding this matter; and the original request letter sent to "Mrs. Lilian Dean" at Marilyn Monroe Productions Inc.
Letter, 11 by 8 1/2 inches; 23 by 38 1/2 inches, framed
Estimate: $800 - $1 200 

lot n°479: MARILYN MONROE SIGNED CHECK
A Colonial Trust Company check for Marilyn Monroe Productions Inc., dated July 15, 1960, to 20th Century Fox Film Corporation for the amount of $70.44, signed in blue ballpoint pen by Marilyn Monroe. Framed with a black and white and color image of Monroe.
17 1/4 by 33 1/4 inches, framed
PROVENANCE Lot 129, "Film and Entertainment Memorabilia," Christie's, New York, Sale number 1854, May 30, 2007
Estimate: $800 - $1 200
 

lot n°484: MARILYN MONROE AND ARTHUR MILLER CHECKS
Two unwritten checks from a First National City Bank of New York account of Marilyn Monroe and Arthur Miller. Miller and Monroe were married from 1956 to 1961. Miller wrote and performed in The Misfits , Monroe's final film.
Estimate: $400 - $600

lot n°498: MARILYN MONROE TWICE-SIGNED CHECK
A Marilyn Monroe twice-signed check. Written from a Marilyn Monroe Productions Inc. account at Colonial Trust Company in the amount of $10,000 to Marilyn Monroe. Dated July 15, 1960, and endorsed on verso by Monroe.
3 by 8 1/2 inches
Estimate: $2 000 - $4 000
 

lot n°500: MARILYN MONROE 1962 TELEGRAM TO GEORGE CUKOR
A Western Union telegram sent from Marilyn Monroe to director George Cukor dated June 8, 1962. Reads in full "Dear George Please believe me it was not my doing I had so looked forward to working with you Warmly Marilyn." On June 7 Fox fired Monroe and filed a lawsuit against her for breach of contract which ended filming of Cukor's Something's Got To Give .
5 3/4 by 8 inches
Estimate: $1 000 - $2 000

lot n°501: MARILYN MONROE FUNERAL CARD
An original card from the funeral of Marilyn Monroe on Wednesday, August 8, 1962, at the Westwood Village Mortuary in Los Angeles. The front of the card bears an image of the Bok Singing Tower. The inside reads in part "In Memory of Marilyn Monroe" with the details of her funeral service and Psalm 23.
5 1/2 by 3 1/4 inches, folded
Estimate: $600 - $800  

lot n°515: ALLAN "WHITEY" SNYDER LETTERS TO MARILYN MONROE
A one-page typed letter and signed letter to Marilyn Monroe and Arthur Miller from Allan "Whitey" Snyder, dated "July 16th, 1959," regarding working together on a future film ( The Misfits ) and his current work doing makeup for Tony Curtis. In original envelope addressed to Marilyn Monroe Productions Inc. Together with a handwritten telegram from Snyder also to Marilyn Monroe Productions, stating that he is currently working at Paramount with Tony Curtis, but is able to start working with Monroe on a film when she is ready.
Letter, 11 by 8 1/2 inches
PROVENANCE From the Estate of Allan "Whitey" Snyder
Estimate: $400 - $600  

lot n°518: MARILYN MONROE TELEGRAM TO ALLAN "WHITEY" SNYDER
A typed Western Union telegram from Marilyn Monroe to Allan "Whitey" Snyder sent upon her being fired from the film Something's Got to Give (20th Century Fox, 1962). In full, "Dear Whitey, Please believe me it was not my doing./ I had so looked forward to working with you. Warmly/ Marilyn." Something's Got to Give was never finished and was Monroe's last work before her death on August 5, 1962.
PROVENANCE From the Estate of Allan "Whitey" Snyder
Estimate: $800 - $1 200 
 

lot n°519: MARILYN MONROE HANDWRITTEN LETTER TO ALLAN "WHITEY" SNYDER
A one-page handwritten and signed letter from Marilyn Monroe to Allan "Whitey" Snyder, dated December 22, 1960. In full, "Dear Whitey, Happy Holiday to you and Beverly and your family, even though you are making up Doris Day! Love, Marilyn." On Monroe's personal embossed stationery and envelope. Snyder was Monroe's makeup artist throughout her career, including for the films Niagara (20th Century Fox, 1953), Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (20th Century Fox, 1953), How to Marry a Millionaire (20th Century Fox, 1953), River of No Return (20th Century Fox, 1954), There’s No Business Like Show Business, The Seven Year Itch (20th Century Fox, 1955), Bus Stop (20th Century Fox, 1956), Some Like It Hot (United Arists, 1959), Let’s Make Love (20th Century Fox, 1960), and The Misfits (United Artists/Seven Arts, 1961).  Snyder also did Monroe’s makeup for her funeral in 1962.
9 by 6 inches
PROVENANCE From the Estate of Allan "Whitey" Snyder
Estimate: $2 000 - $4 000

  lot n°509: MARILYN MONROE ORIGINAL NIAGARA COLOR SLIDES
A group of 11 original color transparency slides of Marilyn Monroe, taken on the set of Niagara (1953). The photographs were taken by Monroe's makeup artist, Allan "Whitey" Snyder. Together with one vintage black and white photograph of Snyder applying Monroe's makeup on set and two of him with Jean Peters on set. Rights to the slide images will be transferred to the winning bidder.
Slides, 2 by 2 inches, each
PROVENANCE From the Estate of Allan "Whitey" Snyder
Estimate: $1 000 - $2 000 
  
 
 

lot n°510: MARILYN MONROE COLOR PHOTOGRAPHS ON CANVAS
Two color images of Marilyn Monroe outdoors, printed on canvas.
Largest, 16 by 20 inches
PROVENANCE From the Estate of Allan "Whitey" Snyder
Estimate: $300 - $500
 

 lot n°457: MARILYN MONROE COLOR PHOTOGRAPH AND COPYRIGHT
A color photograph of Marilyn Monroe taken in 1953 by the pool at the Banff Springs Hotel. She is seen with crutches and a cast due to an injury while filming River of No Return (20th Century Fox, 1954). The copyright to this image will be transferred to the winning bidder. 10 by 8 inches; 18 by 12 inches, matted
Estimate: $400 - $600  
 

lot n°511: MARILYN MONROE ORIGINAL RIVER OF NO RETURN COLOR SLIDES
A group of approximately 29 original color transparency slides of Marilyn Monroe, taken on the set of River of No Return (1954). The photographs were taken by Monroe's makeup artist, Allan "Whitey" Snyder. Together with three vintage black and white photographs of the cast and crew and one of Monroe in wardrobe. Rights to the slide images will be transferred to the winning bidder. Slides, 2 by 2 inches each
PROVENANCE From the Estate of Allan "Whitey" Snyder
Estimate: $2 000 - $3 000  

 lot n°512: MARILYN MONROE COLOR PHOTOGRAPHS ON CANVAS
Two color images of Marilyn Monroe outdoors, printed on canvas.
Largest, 30 by 20 inches
PROVENANCE From the Estate of Allan "Whitey" Snyder
Estimate: $300 - $500 

lot n°417: MARILYN MONROE LIFE-SIZED WAX MANNEQUIN
A fiberglass likeness of Marilyn Monroe with a blond wig, glass eyes, and plastic teeth, posed in a replica white pleated dress and seen in the film The Seven Year Itch (20th Century Fox, 1955). Together with a clutch purse and custom subway grate base.
PROVENANCE Patrial Lot 460, "Western Costume Sale," Butterfield & Butterfield, Los Angeles, December 4, 1994. 66 inches.
Estimate: $3 000 - $5 000 
 

lot n°460: MARILYN MONROE GARTER BELT
A black fishnet garter by Fishnet/Saks Fifth Avenue. Red embroidered fish embellishment. A Christie's tag is pinned to the item indicating that it was originally planned to be sold in the 1999 Marilyn Monroe estate auction. From the professional wardrobe of Marilyn Monroe.
PROVENANCE Lot 89, "Property From the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $800 - $1 200  

lot n°461: PLAYBOY MAGAZINE FIRST ISSUE SIGNED BY HUGH HEFNER
A first issue of Playboy magazine (HMH Publishing, 1953) with Marilyn Monroe on the cover and signed by Hugh Hefner. The magazine, which launched in December 1953, sold for 50 cents a copy. Accompanied by a photograph of Hefner with the signed item.
11 by 8 1/2 inches
Estimate: $1 000 - $1 500 
 

lot n°462: MARILYN MONROE 1954 "GOLDEN DREAMS" CALENDAR
A Marilyn Monroe "Golden Dreams" calendar from 1954 featuring the famous "Red Velvet" photo session image of Monroe, taken by Tom Kelley in 1949. At the time of this photo session Monroe was 22 years old and struggling with her career. In 1954 Marilyn's career was skyrocketing. She was newly married to Joe DiMaggio and began work on The Seven Year Itch (20th Century Fox, 1955). Monroe brushed off the media criticism of the calendar and refused to lie about the photographs as asked by 20th Century Fox.
24 by 11 inches
Estimate: $400 - $600 
 

lot n°463: MARILYN MONROE "HEAT WAVE" "GOLD" RECORD
A Collectables Record Corp. 24K gold plated edition of Marilyn Monroe's recording "Heat Wave," pressed in 1989 by BMG Music. This song was originally performed in the film There's No Business Like Show Business (20th Century Fox, 1957). Framed together with an image of Monroe and a plaque.
16 1/4 by 12 1/4 inches
Estimate: $200 - $300  
 

lot n°489: MARILYN MONROE OWNED LIP BRUSH
An Elizabeth Arden lip brush owned by Marilyn Monroe, with red lipstick stains on the bristles and with orange wood handle.
Length, 7 inches
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 275, "Property from the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $600 - $800 
 
 

  lot n°490: MARILYN MONROE OWNED EYELINER
An Elizabeth Arden brown eyeliner pen owned by Marilyn Monroe.
Length, 5 inches
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 275, "Property From the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $600 - $800 
 

 lot n°491: MARILYN MONROE OWNED MASCARA
A tube of Helena Rubinstein mascara owned by Marilyn Monroe.
Length, 4 3/4 inches
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 275, "Property From the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4th, 2005
Estimate: $600 - $800 

lot n°496: MARILYN MONROE OWNED MIXING SPOON
A mixing spoon owned by Marilyn Monroe. Length, 11 1/2 inches
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 118, "Fine Manuscripts," Christie's, Los Angeles, Sale number 9814, September 12, 2001
Estimate: $400 - $600  
 
 

lot n°521: MARILYN MONROE GIFTED MONEY CLIP
A Tiffany money clip, stamped 14K, gifted to Allan "Whitey" Snyder by Marilyn Monroe. The clip is engraved "Whitey Dear:/ While I'm still warm/ Marilyn." Snyder, already a successful Hollywood makeup artist, first worked with Monroe during her 1946 screen test with 20th Century Fox, which resulted in her first studio contract. Snyder went on to become Monroe's on-screen and personal makeup artist. Monroe and Snyder developed a close friendship during their 16-year association, so close in fact that Monroe made the macabre request that Snyder do her makeup for her own funeral should anything ever happen to her. Snyder's glib response: "Sure, bring the body back while it is still warm and I'll do it." Not long after that Monroe gave Snyder this money clip. In 1962 Snyder sadly kept his promise of preparing Monroe's final makeup. Accompanied by a Tiffany cloth holder; a letter from Westwood Memorial Park thanking Snyder for his cosmetic work and for being a pallbearer at Monroe's funeral, with original transmittal envelope; a black and white photograph of Snyder and the other pallbearers carrying Monroe's coffin; and an article from The Enquirer that shows the pair together and discusses the promise Snyder made to Marilyn and her gift.
2 1/4 by 1 inch
PROVENANCE From the Estate of Allan "Whitey" Snyder
Estimate: $200 - $400 

 lot n°522: GROUP OF MARILYN MONROE BOOKS AND EPHEMERA
A collection of Marilyn Monroe related items comprised of nine books about Monroe's life; 10 magazines featuring Monroe; one LP record of the soundtrack of Monroe's 1960 film Let's Make Love ; one Marilyn Monroe Limited Edition Commemorative Silver Trading Disc (3 troy ounces); and one framed color photograph of Monroe.
Size varies. Photograph, 15 by 12 inches, framed
PROVENANCE From the Estate of Allan "Whitey" Snyder
Estimate: $200 - $400 
   

 lot n°523: TONY RANDALL SIGNED LP GIFTED TO MARILYN MONROE
An LP of the musical Oh Captain ! starring Tony Randall, signed and inscribed to Marilyn Monroe by Tony Randall on the cover. 12 1/4 by 12 1/2 inches
PROVENANCE From the Estate of Allan "Whitey" Snyder
Estimate: $200 - $400 

 lot n°458: MARILYN MONROE VINTAGE PHOTOGRAPHS
Two vintage black and white photographs, taken circa 1940, depicting Marilyn Monroe, dressed as a pilgrim, and a turkey. Accompanied by a typed letter relating to "Tom," the turkey, and Curly Twiford, the animal trainer used for the photo shoot.
Photographs, 10 by 8 1/4 inches each
Estimate: $400 - $600 
 

lot n°459: MARILYN MONROE MILTON GREENE SILKSCREEN PRINT
A limited edition silkscreen print of a Milton Greene photograph of Marilyn Monroe, taken during the famed "Black Sitting" photo session in New York in 1956. Printed later. Signed by the artist in pencil lower right, numbered 106/300 lower left. 46 by 35 inches; 48 by 37 inches, framed
Estimate: $600 - $800 
  

 lot n°465: MARILYN MONROE PHOTOGRAPH BY FRANK WORTH
A black and white photograph of Marilyn Monroe on the set of How to Marry a Millionaire (20th Century Fox, 1953), taken by Frank Worth, circa 1953. Gelatin silver print, printed later in a limited edition. Embossed in margin with Frank Worth Estate copyright stamp and numbered 135/195. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity from the Frank Worth Estate.
20 by 16 inches
Estimate: $400 - $600 
 

 lot n°467: MARILYN MONROE PHOTOGRAPH BY FRANK WORTH
A black and white photograph of Marilyn Monroe, taken by Frank Worth, circa 1949. Gelatin silver print, printed later in a limited edition. Embossed in margin with Frank Worth Estate copyright stamp and numbered 135/195. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity from the Frank Worth Estate.
20 by 16 inches
Estimate: $400 - $600
 

lot n°486: MARILYN MONROE PHOTOGRAPHS
A pair of black and white photographs of Marilyn Monroe. The first is a head and shoulders image of Monroe behind an NBC microphone. The second shows Monroe at a restaurant sipping from a cup. 10 by 8 inches.
PROVENANCE Lot 281, "Property from the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $200 - $400 
 

 lot n°514: MARILYN MONROE GROUP OF PHOTOGRAPHS AND NEGATIVES
A group comprised of six photographs and six copy negatives of Marilyn Monroe, from the archive of Monroe's makeup artist, Allan "Whitey" Snyder.
Largest, 10 by 8 inches
PROVENANCE From the Estate of Allan "Whitey" Snyder
Estimate: $600 - $800 

 
 

lot n°524: MARILYN MONROE COLOR PHOTOGRAPHS ON CANVAS
Two color images of Marilyn Monroe, printed on canvas.
Largest, 20 by 24 inches
PROVENANCE From the Estate of Allan "Whitey" Snyder
Estimate: $300 - $500 

lot n°525: MARILYN MONROE COLOR PHOTOGRAPH ON CANVAS
A color image of Marilyn Monroe, printed on canvas.
30 by 20 inches
PROVENANCE From the Estate of Allan "Whitey" Snyder
Estimate: $300 - $500 

lot n°507: MARILYN MONROE ORIGINAL HOW TO MARRY COLOR SLIDES
Two original color transparency slides of Marilyn Monroe, taken on the set of How to marry a millionaire (1953). The photographs were taken by Monroe's makeup artist, Allan "Whitey" Snyder. Together with two black and white photographs of Snyder applying Monroe's makeup on set. Rights to the slide images will be transferred to the winning bidder.
Photographs, 8 by 10 inches; Slides, 2 by 2 inches each.
PROVENANCE From the Estate of Allan "Whitey" Snyder
Estimate: $800 - $1 200 
 
  

lot n°507: MARILYN MONROE ORIGINAL THE PRINCE AND THE SHOWGIRL COLOR SLIDES
A group of six original color transparency slides of Marilyn Monroe, taken on the set of The Prince and the Showgirl (1957). The photographs were taken by Monroe's makeup artist, Allan "Whitey" Snyder. Rights to the images will be transferred to the winning bidder. Slides, 2 by 2 inches each
PROVENANCE From the Estate of Allan "Whitey" Snyder
Estimate: $1 000 - $2 000 
 
   

lot n°508: MARILYN MONROE ORIGINAL BUS STOP COLOR SLIDES
A group of eight original color transparency slides of Marilyn Monroe, taken on the set of Bus Stop (1956). The photographs were taken by Monroe's makeup artist, Allan "Whitey" Snyder. Together with one vintage black and white photograph of Snyder applying Monroe's makeup on set. Rights to the images will be transferred to the winning bidder. Slides, 2 by 2 inches each
PROVENANCE From the Estate of Allan "Whitey" Snyder  
Estimate: $1 000 - $2 000 
  
     

 lot n°516: MARILYN MONROE LET'S MAKE LOVE PHOTOGRAPHS
Three black and white photographs of Allan "Whitey" Snyder applying Marilyn Monroe's makeup on the set of Let's Make Love (20th Century Fox, 1960). 10 by 8 inches each
PROVENANCE From the Estate of Allan "Whitey" Snyder
Estimate: $400 - $600 
 
 

lot n°517: MARILYN MONROE SOMETHING'S GOT TO GIVE PHOTOGRAPHS
A group of 12 color photographs and one color transparency slide of Marilyn Monroe, taken on the set of Something's Got to Give (20th Century Fox, 1962), Monroe's last film. The slide was taken by Monroe's makeup artist, Allan "Whitey" Snyder. Rights to the slide image will be transferred to the winning bidder.
Largest photograph, 8 by 10 inches; Slide, 2 by 2 inches
PROVENANCE From the Estate of Allan "Whitey" Snyder 
Estimate: $600 - $800 

lot n°526: ORIGINAL HOW TO MARRY A MILLIONAIRE COLOR SLIDES
Three original color transparency slides, taken on the set of How to Marry a Millionaire (1953). Two of Betty Grable and one of Lauren Bacall. The photographs were taken by makeup artist Allan "Whitey" Snyder. Rights to the images will be transferred to the winning bidder. Slides, 2 by 2 inches each.
PROVENANCE From the Estate of Allan "Whitey" Snyder
Estimate: $400 - $ 600  
 
  

Vente aux enchères "Entertainment Memorabilia" le 14 Décembre 2011 par Bonhams à Los Angeles en Californie, USA.

Vente de photographies, d'affiches de films, de costumes, d'autographes et autres documents de stars de cinéma, dont quelques lots concernent Marilyn, à découvrir ci-dessous (photographies et un télégramme).

> Le catalogue:
 
 
 

Lot 4047: Marilyn Monroe photographs by Sam Shaw, 1950s
Candid photographs depicting Marilyn laying barefoot across a bed while speaking on the phone, the other catches the sex symbol yawning. Each signed "SShaw" in pencil on verso. The image of Marilyn yawning is matted, the condition of these photographs is fair. 10 x 13 1/2 in and 14 x 16 in (with mat)
Estimate: US$2,500 - 3,500
  

Lot 4048: Marilyn Monroe photographs by Sam Shaw, 1950s
Candid photographs of Marilyn wearing a fur coat and greeting fans. Each signed "S Shaw" in pencil on verso.
Fair condition. 9 1/4 x 13 1/2 in and 13 1/2 x 9 1/4 in
Estimate: US$2,500 - 3,500
  

Lot 4049: Marilyn Monroe photographs by Sam Shaw,
taken during the filming of The Seven Year Itch, 1954
In one, Marilyn wears a lacy slip and smiles directly at the camera while holding a hairdryer; in the other, Marilyn sits and smokes a cigarette in an apparent dressing room. One photograph signed in pencil on verso: "Sam Shaw," the other is stamped with a credit to Shaw.
Fair condition. 13 x 9 in
Estimate: US$2,500 - 3,500
  

Lot 4050: Candid snapshots of Marilyn Monroe taken in South Korea, 1954
9 black and white photos of Monroe while visiting soldiers in South Korea in 1954. She wears a flight jacket and combat boots and poses with a various soldiers. Together with an autograph letter signed ("Joseph D. Dominguez") by the consignor who took the photos while serving as a Private in the United States army: "It was Ferbuary 1954 ... and better yet, Marilyn Monroe came to Korea at this time to entertain the troops. I got to be one of her guards during her two day stay! I sneaked my cheapie camera into my field jacket and took several photos of her as I went about my guard duties ... I got to exchange small talk with Marilyn and found her to be genuinely warm, tender and beautiful. I wrote some of our small talk 'comments' on the back of the photos ... All photos are unpublished." Condition fair. 5 x 3 1/4 in
Estimate: US$600 - 900
 

Lot 4051: Marilyn Monroe snapshots, 1954
A group of 5 black and white snapshots taken on two different occasions while sitting in the rear of a car, identified in unknown hand as outside the St. Regis and the 21 Club.
Pictures taped to a single piece of paper, condition fair. 5 x 7 in (each snapshot)
Estimate: US$300 - 500

Lot 4052: A contact sheet with candid images of Marilyn Monroe, 1955
A black and white contact sheet by photographer Bob Henriques, including four candid images of Mornoe wearing a lacy, white slip and blow drying her hair while looking out the window. Henriques was known for his candid images of famous people. Matted. 10 x 8 in (contact sheet only)
Estimate: US$400 - 600
 

Lot 4053: Marilyn Monore 3-D negatives, 1952, sold with photographer's copyright
A collection of 10 color three-dimensional negatives of Marilyn Monroe, taken by Lani Carlson in 1952 at a party thrown by bandleader Ray Anthony, celebrating the release of the song Marilyn, written by Ervin Drake and Jimmy Shirl. Carlson took these photos with a David White Stereo Realist Camera, a dual-lens camera that creates a three-dimensional effect when seen through a special viewer.
Carlson was hired as a sound engineer for the party, and had ample opportunity to take candid pictures of the actress that day. Wearing a hot pink cocktail dress that she also wore in her breakout film Niagara, Monroe arrived in a helicopter and proceeded to pose for photos with Anthony, Mickey Rooney, the helicopter pilot, a dog and alone in front of a blown-up piece of sheet music for the song.
A fantastic collection of Marilyn Monroe images.
In addition to the original negatives and the original viewer through which the 3-d effect can be experienced, this lot includes an Assignment of Copyrights document executed by Lani Carlson which states that he assigns all of his right, title and interest including worldwide copyrights in and to the photographic images to the auction buyer. For more information or to review the seller's copyright assignment document, please contact the department. Each slide 1 1/2 x 4 in
Estimate: US$70,000 - 90,000
 
 
  
  

Lot 4054: Limited edition printing of Marilyn Monroe photographs by Lani Carlson, 1952 (2011)
A group of 15 prints (8 color, 6 black and white) being special artist's editions printed in 2011, all signed in pencil by the artist on recto; set is all numbered 1/15; each additionally stamped on verso: "Photographed by Lani Carlson copyright 2011 reproduction forbidden all rights reserved by artist ID: LCA-MM)-01 ED# 1 of 15 Printed 10/14/11." A limited edition deluxe printing of the negatives offered in the previous lot. 20 x 16 in
Estimate: US$5,000 - 7,000
 

Lot 4055: Marilyn Monroe telegram to director George Cukor, 1962
Western Union telegram stamped June 8, 1862: "Dear George. Please believe me it was not my doing. I had so looked forward to working with you. Warmly Marilyn."
Cukor and Monroe had worked together on the 1960 musical, Let's Make Love. Cukor admired Monroe's star quality and gift for comedy, but found her to be difficult, to say the least. Nonetheless, he signed on again two years later for what would be Monroe's final project: the never completed Something's Got To Give, a remake of the screwball comedy, My Favorite Wife. During filming of the latter, Monroe was frequently absent from the set or held up filming when she was there with her erratic work habits. She also left California in May to travel to New York and sing her infamous rendition of "Happy Birthday" to JFK. When Cukor had shot every scene not containing Monroe, and when she still did not appear on set, 20th Century Fox famously fired her on the morning of June 8, 1962. After receiving the news, Monroe sent this apologetic telegram to Cukor, but it made no difference. Less than two months later, she was found dead in her Brentwood home.
Light toning, right corner and margin torn (not affecting text). 8 1/2 x 11 1/2 in
Estimate: US$300 - 500
 

Lot 4093: A collection of movie stills, 1950s-1960s
Approximately 200, including scenes from On the Beach, The Revolt of the Slaves, Screaming Eagles, The Unholy Wife, The Story of Ruth, Stolen Hours, Penelope, The Violent People, Lock Up Your Daughters, The Scarlett Hours, The Empty Canvas and others, also including shots of Marilyn Monroe, Natalie Wood, Gregory Peck and other actors and actresses. Condition generally good. Various sizes
Estimate: US$100 - 150

Vente aux enchères "Entertainment Memorabilia" le 15 Décembre 2011 par Bonhams à Knightsbridge à Londres, Angleterre.

Vente de photographies, d'affiches de films, de costumes, d'autographes et autres objets, de stars de cinéma et de musiciens, dont quelques lots concernent Marilyn, à découvrir ci-dessous (photographies, affiches de films et un chèque).

Lot 47: A collection of production and publicity stills,
majority 1940s/50s, black and white/sepia, titles include 'Father Of The Bride', 1950, 'Annie Get Your Gun', 1950, 'Arch Of Triumph', 1948, 'Christopher Columbus', 1949, 'The Red Danube', 1949, 'Madame Bovary', 1949, 'The Secret Garden', 1949, 'Command Decision', 1948, 'Trader Horn', 1931, and portraits of, amongst others, Marilyn Monroe, approximately 130 in total
Estimate: £200 - 300, € 230 - 350
 
 

Lot 111: George Barris (American, born 1928) - 'Marilyn at the Window', 1954
signed in black ink, gelatin silver print, printed later, together with a Certificate of Authenticity, 14 x 11 inches (35.5 x 28cm )
Estimate: £350 - 450, € 410 - 530

Lot 112: Marilyn Monroe: A collection of five 1950s and 1960s film posters,
titles including: There's No Business Like Show Business; Clash By Night; How To Marry A Millionaire; The Misfits, all being Australian Daybill posters; and Bus Stop, U.S. insert poster, all rolled, one linen-backed, conditions various, the majority 13 x 30 inches (5)
Estimate: £300 - 400, € 350 - 470
   

Lot 113: Marilyn Monroe: A collection of five film posters,
titles including: Ladies Of The Chorus, U.S. half-sheet poster; Asphalt Jungle, 1954 re-release U.S one-sheet poster; Monkey Business, U.S. one-sheet poster; Let's Make Love, U.S. one-sheet poster and Bus Stop, German A1 poster, four linen-backed, all rolled, conditions various, the majority 27 x 41 inches (5)
Estimate: £500 - 800, € 590 - 940
 
 

Lot 114: Some Like It Hot:
A reproduction film posters signed by Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon,
signed by both in black felt tip pen, the poster 10½ x 16½ inches
Estimate: £250 - 300, € 290 - 350

Lot 115: George Barris (American, born 1928) -
'Marilyn on the Beach' and 'Marilyn in the Garden', 1962
both being signed in black ink, gelatin silver prints, printed 1980s, 14 x 11 inches (35.5 x 28cm) (2)
Estimate: £400 - 600, € 470 - 700
   

Lot 116: George Barris (American, born 1928) -
'Marilyn on the Sofa', 1962
signed in black ink, gelatin silver print, printed 1987, together with a Certificate of Authenticity, 14 x 11 inches (35.5 x 28cm )
Estimate: £350 - 450, € 410 - 530

Lot 117: Two Marilyn Monroe related photographic prints,
both stamped Edward Weston Collection and one further stamped George Barris, depicting Marilyn on a beach and the other with Jane Russell, both framed and mounted, both 14 x 11 inches
Estimate: £200 - 400, € 230 - 470
 

Lot 118: Herman Leonard (American 1923 - 2010):
'Marilyn Monroe - New York - 1953',
limited edition number 4 of 50, the large black and white print of Marilyn on the back of an elephant, framed and mounted, signed, numbered and dated '88 to mount, with certificate to reverse, the print 15 x 19 inches
Estimate: £450 - 550, € 530 - 640

Lot 119: A Marilyn Monroe signed cheque, made out to Cecil Beaton,
dated 8th April 1958, the Colonial Trust Company cheque for Marilyn Monroe Productions, for the sum of $105.84, signed in blue ballpoint by Marilyn and further signed to the reverse by Cecil Beaton, in blue ink, framed and mounted together with a modern reproduction image of Monroe, size overall 26½ x 18 inches
Estimate: £2,500 - 3,500, € 2,900 - 4,100
 

Vente aux enchères "Icons of Hollywood Auction" les 15 et 16 Décembre 2011 par Profiles in History à Beverly Hills aux Etats-Unis.

Cette grande vente aux enchères contient une multitude de documents, de photographies, d'affiches de cinéma, d'objets et de costumes de cinéma des années 30 à 70. On y trouve des photographies et des costumes de films des plus grandes stars (Lucille Ball, Clara Bow, Marlene Dietrich, Judy Garland, Steve McQueen, Louise Brooks, Bette Davies, Elizabeth Taylor, John Wayne, Rita Hayworth, Elvis Presley, Alain Delon etc...), des accessoires des films Le Magicien d'Oz, La planète des singes, Star Trek etc... et bien sûr, des effets se rapportant à Marilyn Monroe: photographies (dont des clichés inédits de Marilyn adolescente), des costumes de films, des documents papiers (lettres, chèques, scénario...), son alliance de mariage d'avec Joe DiMaggio. Tout ce qui est vendu est présenté dans le catalogue à télécharger en 2 partie, au format pdf: ici pour la 1ère partie et ici pour la 2ème partie ; le format papier est vendu 35 $). Visitez le site web Profiles in History qui présente les lots mis aux enchères.

lot n°695: Collection of (4) oversize photos of Marilyn Monroe
nude swimming pool session, printed ca. 1970
On 5/28/1962, photographers Lawrence Schiller and William Woodfield were allowed onto the closed set of Something’s Got to Give to shoot Marilyn Monroe’s nude swimming scene for her never-completed final film role. Some of those shots appear in “Playboy” magazine shorthly after her death. Lot comprised of (4) gelatin-silver double-weight semi-gloss 11” x 14” prints from that session, printed ca. 1970 from the original negatives. Tiny corner pinholes and minor bumping and handling, else generally Fine.
Estimate: $300 - $500