28/09/1930 - Certificat de l'école "Community Sunday" d'Hawthorn
Certificat de promotion de l'école du dimanche de la communauté d'Hawthorn (quartier de Los Angeles).
Ce diplôme certifie que Norma Jeane Baker a été promue du département Cradle Roll de l'école du dimanche communautaire de Hawthorn au département des débutants, signé par Charles H. Weiskopf, surintendant de l'école, Mme M. Dennee, surintendante de Cradle Roll et Rolf Chas Lewis, ministre, daté du 28 septembre 1930.
Le nom et l'école inscrits à l'encre bleue de la main de Mme M. Dennee, avec un petit griffonnage enfantin au crayon à droite du texte.
A certificate of promotion from Hawthorn Community Sunday School.
This Diploma Certifies that Norma Jeane Baker has been Promoted From the Cradle Roll Department of the Hawthorne Community Sunday school to the Beginners Department, signed by Charles H. Weiskopf, School Supt., Mrs M. Dennee, Cradle Roll Supt. and Rolf Chas Lewis, Minister, dated Sept 28 1930.
The name and school entered in blue ink in the hand of Mrs M. Dennee, with a small childish doodle in pencil to the right of the text.
source: vendu en 2013 par Christies
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08/1944, Fête Radioplane - Marilyn élue "Reine de beauté"
En août 1944, Norma Jeane Dougherty participe à une soirée organisée par l'usine Radioplane où elle travaille. Elle est élue reine de beauté et remporte un "war bond" d'une valeur de 50 Dollars pour avoir fait une suggestion utile à la direction.
(un "war bond", très répandu aux Etats-Unis lors de la seconde guerre mondiale, sont des obligations de guerre c'est à dire des titres de créance obligataires dans le but de financer le pays en temps de guerre).
In August 1944, Norma Jeane Dougherty takes part in a party organized by the Radioplane factory where she works. She is elected Beauty Queen and wins a "war bond" worth 50 Dollars for making a useful suggestion to management.
(a "war bond", very common in the United States during the Second World War, are debt securities issued by a government to finance military operations and other expenditure in times of war).
L'événement fera l'objet d'un article dans la revue interne syndicale de l'usine: The Radioplane Static du 23 août 1944.
The event will be the subject of an article in the internal union magazine of the factory: The Radioplane Static of August 23, 1944.
Shamrock Villa Scene
Gay RPA Union Party
During the early part of the evening, a halt was called and our Queen Norma Jeane Dougherty and her two attendants - Pearl Stersens and Jean Kirov - were surrounded to the mike by Art Shepro who presented the Queen with a beautiful floral coronet and a $50 War Bond. By that time the Army and Marines had the situation well in hand.
Au début de la soirée, une halte a été annoncée et notre reine Norma Jeane Dougherty et ses deux préposés - Pearl Stersens et Jean Kirov - ont été entourés au micro par Art Shepro qui a présenté à la reine une belle couronne florale et une obligation de guerre de 50 Dollars. À ce moment-là, l'armée et les marines avaient la situation bien en main.
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21/02/1951, Beverly Hills Hotel - LOOK Awards
C'est dans le salon Rodeo du Beverly Hills Hotel, le 21 février 1951, que se tient la cérémonie des prix du magazine américain Look qui récompense l'industrie cinématographique américaine. Et c'est en tant que représentante des studios de la Twentieth Century Fox que Marilyn Monroe participe à cette soirée et accepte le prix d'excellence de l'industrie cinématographique décerné à à Darryl Zanuck qui n'est pas présent.
Marilyn porte le robe en satin noir (création de la styliste Renié) du film Rendez-moi ma femme.
It is in the Rodeo room of the Beverly Hills Hotel, on February 21, 1951, that the awards ceremony of the American magazine Look, which rewards the American film industry, is held. And it is as a representative of the Twentieth Century Fox studios that Marilyn Monroe participates in this event and accepts the all industry achievement award given to Darryl Zanuck who is not present.
Marilyn wears the black satin dress (creation of the stylist Renié) from the film As young as you feel.
- photographie de presse de Phil Burchman -
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12/02/1952, Los Angeles - Beverly Carlton Hotel et UCLA par Mel Traxel
C'est pour un reportage photographique commandé par la presse que le photographe Mel Traxel va suivre Marilyn Monroe pour décrire à quoi ressemble son quotidien. Il semblerait que les prises de vues datent du 12 février 1952 (c'est la date qui figure tamponnée au dos des photographies).
Les photos servent aussi de support promotionnel pour l'université d'UCLA (Université de Californie à Los Angeles), que Marilyn fréquente en suivant des cours de littérature et d'histoire de l'art.
On la découvre aussi dans son appartement au Beverly Carlton Hotel.
Le reportage paraît dans les magazines américains Movies (en août 1952) et Movie Stars Parade (de mai 1953).
This is for a photographic report commissioned by the press that the photographer Mel Traxel follow Marilyn Monroe to describe what her daily life looks like. It seems that the shots date from February 12, 1952 (this is the date stamped on the back of the photographs).
The photos are also used as promotional support for the University of UCLA (University of California at Los Angeles), that Marilyn attends by following courses in literature and art history.
We also discover her in her apartment at the Beverly Carlton Hotel.
The report appears in the American magazines Movies (in August 1952) and Movie Stars Parade (in May 1953).
Beverly Carlton Hotel
- Séance de Gym -
Gym Sitting
C'est en général le matin que Marilyn Monroe s'adonne à quelques exercices physiques; pendant 15 minutes, elle soulève des haltères et des rouleaux. Son appartement est aménagé avec l'équipement nécessaire: table pour s'allonger, différents poids pour ajuster les haltères à soulever.
This is usually in the morning that Marilyn Monroe makes some physical exercises; for 15 minutes, she lifts dumbbells and rollers. Her apartment is equipped with the necessary equipment: table to lie down, different weights to adjust the dumbbells to be lifted.
- informations au dos des photographies -
- Séance de mise en beauté -
Beauty Sitting
Elle se met du vernis à ongles (une teinte rose claire) sur les ongles de mains et de pieds; elle utilise la marque Revlon.
Elle se met aussi des rouleaux dans les cheveux et fait fixer les boucles sous la chaleur d'un casque.
She puts nail polish (a light pink shade) on her fingernails and toenails; she uses the Revlon brand.
She also puts rollers in her hair and sets the curls in the heat of a helmet.
- information au dos des photographies - 
- La vie quotidienne -
The Daily Life
Ranger ses vêtements, téléphoner, lire son courrier... simplement la vie quotidienne de n'importe quelle personne.
Tidying up clothes, making phone calls, reading mails ... just the everyday life of any person.
Elle pose fièrement avec la statuette Henrietta, qu'elle a reçu le 26 janvier 1952 , pour la catégorie de la "Meilleure jeune personnalité du box office 1951".
She is proudly to pose with her Henrietta Award received in January, 26, 1952, for the "The Best Young Box Office Personality in 1951".
L'heure de se lever ou de se coucher ? Marilyn règle l'heure sur son petit réveil.
Car Marilyn a un emploi du temps bien rempli: en plus de son travail au studio, elle prend des cours sur l'interprétation de la danse deux soirs par semaine, prend des cours de théâtre un soir par semaine et se rend à l'université d'UCLA tous les jeudis soirs.
Time to get up or go to bed ? Marilyn sets the time on her little alarm clock. Because Marilyn has a busy schedule: in addition to her work at the studio, she studies interpretative dancing two evenings a week and, attends acting class one evening a week and goes to UCLA university every Thursday evening.
- information au dos des photographies -
UCLA
Tous les jeudis soirs, Marilyn prend des cours de littérature d'une durée de deux heures, dans le bâtiment annexe pour les formations en littérature à l'université d'UCLA de Los Angeles. Puis elle passe des heures à la bibliothèque de l'université pour faire de plus amples recherches sur ses sujets d'études.
Every Thursday evening, Marilyn takes literature classes for two hours session, in the extension building for backgrounds in literature at UCLA University in Los Angeles. Then she goes for hours to the university library to do further research on her subjects of study.
- A la boutique de l'université, Marilyn fait des achats
Elle écoute les conseils de l'étudiante vendeuse Vera Roush -
To the UCLA's bookstore, Marilyn is shopping
She listens the advices of student-salesgirl Vera Roush -
- En cours de littérature -
At the the literature course 
- Etude à la bibliothèque de l'UCLA -
Studying at the UCLA library 
- A la cafétéria du Kerckhoff Hall de l'université d'UCLA
Elle discute avec l'équipe de basketball de la fac:
At the UCLA commissary of Kerckhoff Hall
She talks to the basketball team of the University:
Ronnie Livingston, Mark Costello, Don Bragg & Don Johnson 
Chez le dentiste Louis Armann
To the dentist's Louis Armann
Wil Wright's
Elle adore déguster des sundae chauds chez Wil Wright, qui était une chaîne de brasserie spécialisée dans les glaces aux Etats-Unis jusque dans les années 1970s.
Ils avaient plusieurs établissements, dont un à Beverly Hills (au croisement de Beverly Drive et Charleville) et aussi un dans le quartier de Westwood à Los Angeles.
She loves to eat hot sundae at Wil Wright, which was a chaine of ice cream parlor in the United States until the 1970s. They had several establishments, including one in Beverly Hills (at the corner of Beverly Drive and Charleville) and also one in the Westwood district of Los Angeles.
> Informations Wil Wright: Old Los Angeles Restaurants
- Dans la presse -
MOVIES, 24/08/1952 - USA 
MOVIE STAR PARADE, 05/1953 - USA 
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Dédicace pour Louise Evans
Dédicace de Marilyn Monroe pour Louise Evans, soeur de Clarice Evans (une jeune soprano) avec qui Marilyn partageait une chambre au Hollywood Studio Club - sur une page de la brochure du 'The Greater Los Angeles Press Club' montrant Marilyn honorée comme "hôtesse officielle" du club de l'année 1948.
Marilyn Monroe dedication for Louise Evans, sister of Clarice Evans ( a young soprano) whith whom Marilyn shared a room at the Hollywood Studio Club - on a page from the brochure of 'The Greater Los Angeles Press Club' showing Marilyn honored as the "Official Hostess" of the club for the year 1948.
"To Louise Evans
Best wishes from Clarice's Evans
roommate
Marilyn Monroe "
(source: vente Heritage Auction 12 novembre 2016)
- Sur le blog: 11/06/1947 - Marilyn élue Miss Press Club -
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Lots Entertainment & Music Memorabilia - Heritage Auctions - 11/2017
Lots sur Marilyn Monroe des enchères
'Entertainment & Music Memorabilia'
organisées le 11 novembre 2017
par Heritage Auctions à Dallas aux Etats-Unis.
Lot 89001: A Marilyn Monroe Unusual Inscribed 'Frame Glass' to Arthur Miller, Circa 1960.
A black and white photograph of the star circa 1956, looking wistful, housed in a black wooden frame with the glass signed by her in red wax pencil "I know when / I am not there / for you -- !!!" with her added line marks below forming what look like "X's" or "M's" or both but hard to decipher; consigned directly by the daughters of Aaron Frosch [Monroe's attorney] who said that when their father was handling MM's divorce from Arthur Miller, she gave Frosch a number of items she didn't want anymore, including this photograph which she evidently inscribed to Miller as an apology; interestingly, MM wrote this note with a colored wax pencil, the same kind she used to cross out images of herself on contact sheets that she didn't like; also intriguing to speculate about the photograph itself: it was likely a favorite of hers or Miller's and it was probably hanging somewhere in the couple's home where MM knew Miller would see her message on it. (Please note the inscription has changed to an orangish color and it's faded due to age.)
Matted and framed: 14 1/2" x 12" 
Lot 89002: A Marilyn Monroe Signed Document, 1952.
Two pages, typed, first page is on Twentieth Century Fox letterhead, dated "June 5, 1952," an eight paragraph agreement outlining the tedious details of the star's payment schedule at the studio, signed by her on the second page in blue fountain pen ink "Marilyn Monroe;" matted and framed in a pretty display featuring a black and white image of MM above brass-like plaques relaying general information about her.
Document only: 10" x 8"; Overall piece: 24" x 34"
Lot 89003: A Marilyn Monroe Signed Waiver, 1957.
One page, typed, dated "July 24, 1957," short document outlining how a meeting of Marilyn Monroe Productions was to be held at an office on Madison Avenue in NYC, signed by the star in blue foutain pen ink in the lower right corner "Marilyn Monroe" along with the signatures of two of her business associates; matted and framed next to three MM collectibles: a plastic "Marilyn Monroe Drawing Aid" (with its original backing), a piece of "Marilyn's Bedsheet!" with its original packaging, and a pocket knife featuring her 'Golden Dreams' nude image (but reversed); included with a LOA from JSA Authentication.
Document only: 10 1/2" x 8"; Whole display: 19" x 26 1/2" 
Lot 89004: A Marilyn Monroe (and Others) Signed Autograph Book Page, 1956.
Brownish-red leather cover, inside pastel pages inscribed in various colors of fountain pen or ballpoint ink (some to "Henry") by stars including Marilyn Monroe who signed in blue ballpoint ink and added "Warmest Regards" and (in alphabetical order): Ray Bolger, Bing Crosby, Xavier Cugat, Edward Duke of Windsor (who added "March 23rd 1956"), Hedda Hopper, President Herbert Hoover, Frank Sinatra, and President Harry Truman, among a few others who are illegible.
4 1/2" x 5" 
Lot 89005: A Marilyn Monroe Signed Program from the 'April in Paris Ball,' 1957.
Oversized, 15 pages filled with great 'of the era' advertisements plus text about the gala that the star attended with her husband [Arthur Miller] as did JFK, Jackie, and the Duke and Duchess of Windsor among other luminaries; signed in pencil upside down on the front cover "Marilyn Monroe Miller;" included with an undated handwritten note from a "Beverly Heath" who writes in part "Mrs. Marilyn Monroe Miller / autographed the evening's program which / I also attended / ...At the time I was a 'Rockette' at Radio City Music Hall / ...As I recall, Marilyn was / wearing a quite revealing (for the time) / low cut black sequined dress;" further included is a LOA from PSA/DNA. (Please note MMM's signature is somewhat faded now as it was written in pencil and the program is somewhat dog-eared and creased.)
14" x 11" 
Lot 89006: A Marilyn Monroe Group of Business Documents, 1950s.
Five total including:
1) an invoice from 'Hearst Metrotone News,' addressed to "Marilyn Monroe Productions," dated "November 21, 1956," in the amount of "$257.50" for "Coverage of arrival of Marilyn Monroe and Arthur / Miller at Idlewild Airport;"
2) a paycheck stub from 'Twentieth Century Fox,' dated "12-12-59," for "services of Marilyn Monroe;"
3) an invoice from 'The Waldorf-Astoria,' addressed to "Monroe Miss Marilyn," dated "Apr 19-25, 1955," outlining charges to her hotel room totaling "$75.80,"
4) a paycheck stub from 'Marilyn Monroe Productions, Inc.,' noting the gross earnings of "$7,142.86,"
and 5) a bank statement from 'Colonial Trust Company,' addressed to "Marilyn Monroe Productions, Inc.," dated "Sept 1-27, 1957," showing the various balances for the month;
all originally from the star's personal files.
11" x 8 1/2" and smaller 
Lot 89007: A Marilyn Monroe-Related Group of Documents, 1955-1956.
Three total including:
1) an invoice addressed to "Mlle. Marilyn Monroe / Hotel Waldorf-Astoria / Park Avenue / New York City" from 'Signorina Eugenia Inc.,' dated "June 29, 1955," in the amount of "$39.14 for special order shoes;"
2) a check from 'Marilyn Monroe Productions, Inc.,' dated "July 14, 1955," to the shoemaker, interestingly signed in black fountain pen ink in the lower right corner "Milton H. Greene" [her short-lived business partner in MMP, Inc.];
and 3) another check from MMP, Inc., dated "Feb 3, 1956," written out to MM in the amount of "$404.30," also signed by Greene in blue ballpoint ink. (Please note there is a small hole in the upper center of the invoice and its original fold marks are still evident.)
11" x 8 1/2"
Lot 89008: A Marilyn Monroe Group of Likely Never-Before-Seen Black and White Photographs from Korea, 1954.
Twenty total, all original prints with a glossy finish, all shot by one of the official Army photographers who had close access to the star; including: three that show MM wearing pants, a bomber jacket, and combat boots; seven that show MM in a black turtleneck, pants, and combat boots surrounded by others in the mess hall; three that show MM in a houndstooth-like print dress; six that show MM on stage wearing a sequined dress with spaghetti straps as she sings for the soldiers; and one that shows the outdoor stage and the audience before MM appears (so MM is not in this shot); though these images are all similar to many others we've seen before, these exact ones have never been viewed by the public before; consigned by the family of soldier who shot them 63 years ago.
5" x 4" 
Lot 89009: A Marilyn Monroe Pair of Rare Black and White Photographs by Jean Howard, Circa 1952.
Both original prints with a semi-gloss finish, both on double-weight paper, both depicting the star in a sultry pose as she wears a spaghetti-strapped top with a dark-colored over-blouse, both stamped twice on the verso "Photograph / by / Jean Howard" -- Howard being the 1930s-era actress turned photographer who was married to the Hollywood power player Charles K. Feldman who was MM's agent for a number of years; directly from Howard's own files as consigned to this auction by her grand-niece. (Please note both negatives, which are not included, appear to have been scratched or dusty when the photographs were printed.)
13" x 9" 
Lot 89010: A Marilyn Monroe Group of Rare Black and White Photographs by Jean Howard, Circa 1952.
All original prints with a semi-gloss finish, all on double-weight paper, all depicting the star looking happy as she smiles (two are identical but printed differently), all stamped twice on the verso "Photograph / by / Jean Howard" -- Howard being the 1930s-era actress turned photographer who was married to the Hollywood power player Charles K. Feldman who was MM's agent for a number of years; directly from Howard's own files as consigned to this auction by her grand-niece. (Please note both negatives, which are not included, appear to have been scratched or dusty when the photographs were printed.)
13" x 10" 
Lot 89011: A Marilyn Monroe Pair of Rare Black and White Photographs by Jean Howard, 1953.
Both original prints, both with a glossy finish, one depicting MM alone on the set of her 1953 20th Century Fox film, "How To Marry A Millionaire;" one showing her deep in discussion with director Jean Negulesco; both shot by Jean Howard -- the 1930s-era actress turned photographer who was married to the Hollywood power player Charles K. Feldman who was MM's agent for a number of years; Howard had access to the set of this now-classic film for a few days where she shot a number of still photographs in-between and during filming; directly from Howard's own files as consigned to this auction by her grand-niece. (Please note both negatives, which are not included, appear to have been scratched or dusty when the photographs were printed; image with MM and JN has wrinkling in the lower left corner.)
10" x 8" 
Lot 89012: A Marilyn Monroe Pair of Rare Black and White Photographs by Jean Howard, 1953.
Both original prints with a glossy finish, both depicting MM and co-star Lauren Bacall on the set of their 1953 20th Century Fox film, "How To Marry A Millionaire," both shot by Jean Howard -- the 1930s-era actress turned photographer who was married to the Hollywood power player Charles K. Feldman who was MM's agent for a number of years; Howard had access to the set of this now-classic film for a few days where she shot a number of still photographs in-between and during filming; directly from Howard's own files as consigned to this auction by her grand-niece.
10" x 8" 
Lot 89013: A Marilyn Monroe Group of Rare Black and White Photographs by Jean Howard, 1953.
Four total, all original prints with a glossy finish; three depicting MM and director Jean Negulesco on the set of their 1953 20th Century Fox film, "How To Marry A Millionaire;" one showing just MM alone; all shot by Jean Howard -- the 1930s-era actress turned photographer who was married to the Hollywood power player Charles K. Feldman who was MM's agent for a number of years; Howard had access to the set of this now-classic film for a few days where she shot a number of still photographs in-between and during filming; directly from Howard's own files as consigned to this auction by her grand-niece. (Please note two negatives, which are not included, appear to have been scratched or dusty when the photographs were printed.)
8" x 10" 
Lot 89014: A Marilyn Monroe Group of Sepia Photographs by Jean Howard, 1953.
Three total, all original prints with a matte finish, all on double weight paper, all depicting MM and co-stars Lauren Bacall and Betty Grable in outtake shots from the very well-known set of their 1953 20th Century Fox film, "How To Marry A Millionaire," all stamped on the verso "Photograph by / Jean Howard," one further stamped "Photograph by / Jean Howard" and "Copyright / Jean Howard" in different ink -- Howard being the 1930s-era actress turned photographer who was married to the Hollywood power player Charles K. Feldman who was MM's agent for a number of years; Howard had access to the set of this now-classic film for a few days where she shot a number of still photographs in-between and during filming; directly from Howard's own files as consigned to this auction by her grand-niece.
9 1/2" x 7 1/2" 
Lot 89015: A Marilyn Monroe Pair of Rare Black and White Photographs by Jean Howard, 1953.
Both original prints, one with a glossy finish, one with a semi-gloss finish, both depicting MM with her co-stars [Betty Grable, Lauren Bacall, and extras] from the 1953 20th Century Fox film, "How To Marry A Millionaire," both stamped twice on the verso "Photograph by / Jean Howard," one further stamped "Copyright / Jean Howard" -- Howard being the 1930s-era actress turned photographer who was married to the Hollywood power player Charles K. Feldman who was MM's agent for a number of years; Howard had access to the set of this now-classic film for a few days where she shot a number of still photographs in-between and during filming; directly from Howard's own files as consigned to this auction by her grand-niece. (Please note both show slight creases and dents in raking light; the horizontal image has further wrinkling on the upper right margin.)
13" x 10" 
Lot 89016: A Marilyn Monroe Group of Rare Black and White Photographs by Jean Howard, 1953.
Five total, all original prints with a glossy finish, all depicting MM and co-star William Powell on the set of their 1953 20th Century Fox film, "How To Marry A Millionaire," all shot by Jean Howard -- the 1930s-era actress turned photographer who was married to the Hollywood power player Charles K. Feldman who was MM's agent for a number of years; Howard had access to the set of this now-classic film for a few days where she shot a number of still photographs in-between and during filming; directly from Howard's own files as consigned to this auction by her grand-niece. (Please note the negatives, which are not included, appear to have been scratched or dusty when the photographs were printed; four have slight paper loss in the corners but main images are not affected.)
8" x 10" 
Lot 89017: A Marilyn Monroe Group of Rare Black and White Photographs by Jean Howard, 1953.
Five total, all original prints with a glossy finish, all depicting MM and co-stars Lauren Bacall and William Powell on the set of their 1953 20th Century Fox film, "How To Marry A Millionaire," all shot by Jean Howard -- the 1930s-era actress turned photographer who was married to the Hollywood power player Charles K. Feldman who was MM's agent for a number of years; Howard had access to the set of this now-classic film for a few days where she shot a number of still photographs in-between and during filming; directly from Howard's own files as consigned to this auction by her grand-niece. (Please note the negatives, which are not included, appear to have been scratched or dusty when the photographs were printed.)
8" x 10" 
Lot 89018: A Marilyn Monroe Rare Group of Black and White Photographs by Jean Howard, 1953. Four total, all original prints with a glossy finish, all depicting MM, Lauren Bacall, and William Powell on the set of their 1953 20th Century Fox film, "How To Marry A Millionaire," all shot by Jean Howard -- the 1930s-era actress turned photographer who was married to the Hollywood power player Charles K. Feldman who was MM's agent for a number of years; Howard had access to the set of this now-classic film for a few days where she shot a number of still photographs in-between and during filming; directly from Howard's own files as consigned to this auction by her grand-niece. (Please note the negatives, which are not included, appear to have been scratched or dusty when the photographs were printed.)
8" x 10" 
Lot 89019: A Marilyn Monroe Group of Rare Black and White Photographs by Jean Howard, 1953. Seven total, all original prints with a glossy finish, all depicting MM and co-stars William Powell and Lauren Bacall (with one also showing director Jean Negulesco) on the set of their 1953 20th Century Fox film, "How To Marry A Millionaire," all shot by Jean Howard -- the 1930s-era actress turned photographer who was married to the Hollywood power player Charles K. Feldman who was MM's agent for a number of years; Howard had access to the set of this now-classic film for a few days where she shot a number of still photographs in-between and during filming; directly from Howard's own files as consigned to this auction by her grand-niece. (Please note the negatives, which are not included, appear to have been scratched or dusty when the photographs were printed.)
8" x 10"
Lot 89020: A Marilyn Monroe Group of Rare Black and White Photographs by Jean Howard, 1953. Seven total, all original prints with a glossy finish, all depicting MM mainly with co-star Betty Grable but also with Lauren Bacall and William Powell (while director Jean Negulesco appears in four) on the set of their 1953 20th Century Fox film, "How To Marry A Millionaire," all shot by Jean Howard -- the 1930s-era actress turned photographer who was married to the Hollywood power player Charles K. Feldman who was MM's agent for a number of years; Howard had access to the set of this now-classic film for a few days where she shot a number of still photographs in-between and during filming; directly from Howard's own files as consigned to this auction by her grand-niece. (Please note the negatives, which are not included, appear to have been scratched or dusty when the photographs were printed.)
8" x 10" 
Lot 89021: A Marilyn Monroe Group of Rare Black and White Photographs by Jean Howard, 1953.
Four total, all original prints with a glossy finish, all depicting MM and co-stars Lauren Bacall, Rory Calhoun, and Betty Grable on the set of their 1953 20th Century Fox film, "How To Marry A Millionaire," all shot by Jean Howard -- the 1930s-era actress turned photographer who was married to the Hollywood power player Charles K. Feldman who was MM's agent for a number of years; Howard had access to the set of this now-classic film for a few days where she shot a number of still photographs in-between and during filming; directly from Howard's own files as consigned to this auction by her grand-niece. (Please note the negatives, which are not included, appear to have been scratched or dusty when the photographs were printed.)
8" x 10" 
Lot 89022: A Marilyn Monroe Playboy Magazine-Related Limited Edition Serigraph Initialed by Hugh Hefner, 1991.
Depicting the now-famous first cover of the magazine from December 1953, numbered in pencil in the lower left corner "771/950" and initialed in pencil in the lower right corner "HMH" [Hugh Marston Hefner]; issued by Special Editions Limited in August 1991; included with a Certificate of Documentation; a beautiful quality print in excellent condition displaying the oversized image of one of the most famous magazine covers of the 20th century!
36" x 26" 
Lot 89023: A Marilyn Monroe Black and White Photograph Signed by Milton H. Greene, 1956, 1979.
A later print with a glossy finish, depicting the star from her famous 'Black Sitting,' photographer's stamp on the verso as well as his black felt-tip ink signature reading "Milton H. Greene / 4-12-79." (Please note there is a 2" diagonal tear at the center top and a 1 1/4" diagonal tear near the center right edge.)
16" x 19 3/4" 
Lot 89725: A Marilyn Monroe and Clark Gable Black and White Photograph by Jean Howard, 1954, 1989.
A later reprint with a glossy finish, depicting a now well-known image of the star dancing with her childhood hero at a post-production party for "The Seven Year Itch" in 1954, verso has typed caption taped to the lower margin noting this detail as well as "copyright / 1989 Jean Howard" -- Howard being the 1930s-era actress turned photographer who was married to the Hollywood power player Charles K. Feldman who was MM's agent for a number of years as well as the producer of "TSYI;" directly from Howard's own files as consigned to this auction by her grand-niece. (Please note there are slight creases seen in raking light only and there is a 1" tear on the lower left margin.)
10" x 8" 
Lot 89726: A Marilyn Monroe and Jean Negulesco Black and White Photograph by Jean Howard, 1953.
An original print with a matte finish, on double-weight paper, depicting the star and her director at the premiere party for "How To Marry a Millionaire" in November 1953, verso with typed press snipe glued to lower right corner reading "L to R: Marilyn Monroe, Director Jean Negulesco;" shot by Jean Howard -- the 1930s-era actress turned photographer who was married to the Hollywood power player Charles K. Feldman who was MM's agent for a number of years; directly from Howard's own files as consigned to this auction by her grand-niece. (Please note there are slight creases along the lower margin.)
10" x 8" 
Lot 89727: A Group of Rare Black and White Photographs by Jean Howard from the Set of "How To Marry A Millionaire," 1953.
Fourteen total, all original prints with a glossy finish, mainly depicting stars Lauren Bacall and Betty Grable (none of Marilyn Monroe) on the set of the 1953 20th Century Fox film; all shot by Jean Howard -- the 1930s-era actress turned photographer who was married to the Hollywood power player Charles K. Feldman who was MM's agent for a number of years; Howard had access to the set of this now-classic film for a few days where she shot a number of still photographs in-between and during filming; directly from Howard's own files as consigned to this auction by her grand-niece. (Please note a few of the images have slight creasing and some of the negatives, which are not included, appear to have been scratched or dusty when the photographs were printed.)
8" x 10" 
Lot 89728: A Marilyn Monroe-Related Citation from "The Seven Year Itch," 1955.
An "Exhibitor / Laurel Awards / Official 1955 Nomination" [for 'Best Picture'] certificate for MM's most famous film, presented to producer Charles K. Feldman who was also MM's agent; consigned directly by Feldman's ex-wife's [actress turned photographer Jean Howard] grand-niece. (Please note the paper is brittle and wrinkled due to age and the gold seal is missing.)
14" x 10" 
Lot 89730: A Marilyn Monroe Group of Black and White Publicity Stills from "Let's Make Love."
20th Century Fox, 1960. Eighteen total, all original prints with a glossy finish, each depicting MM and co-stars in various scenes from this musical that she made with Yves Montand where they infamously lived out the film's title, each image has printed text on the lower margin noting the film's title and studio, etc.
10" x 8" 
Lot 89731: A Marilyn Monroe Pair of Black and White Negatives.
One showing the screen icon from her film "Home Town Story," the other showing her wearing a potato sack 'dress;' both images shot in 1951 though it's not known if these negatives are from that era or are later ones; includes glossy printed image of both photos.
5" x 4" 
Lot 89732: A Collection of Female Movie Star Memorabilia, Circa 1960s-1970s.
Ten pieces total from David Gest's massive memorabilia collection, including: a 4" metal plate and five playing cards featuring famed Tom Kelley images of a young, nude Marilyn Monroe; a 3" porcelain plate featuring a painted image of Audrey Hepburn, stamped "Mah Vigo / Santa Clara / Made in Spain" on the verso; s similar 3" porcelain plate featuring a painted image of Kim Novak, with the same stamp on the verso as the Hepburn plate; a 1.5" makeup compact, engraved "Mary Pickford" on the bottom; a vinyl record containing a Kathryn Grant interview for radio for her 1959 film The Big Circus, includes a typed transcription of the interview. Conditions: LP - VG-EX 6/ transcription - Very Good; all other pieces Fine to Excellent. From the David Gest Memorabilia Archive.
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15/06/1951 - Marilyn élue "girl we should most like to get a bear hug from"
Le 31ème régiment des "Ours Polaires" en Corée ont élu Marilyn Monroe "La fille avec qui nous aimerions le plus faire un câlin d'ours", devancant Corinne Calvet et Mitzi Gaynor.
The 31st "Polar Bear" Regiment in Korea elected Marilyn Monroe "girl we should most like to get a bear hug from", ahead of Corinne Calvet and Mitzi Gaynor.
Presse: article du "The Pacific Stars And Stripes" du 30 juin 1951
Miss Monroe Still 31st Girl
SOMEWHERE IN KOREA
(Pac. S&S)—-Beauty judges of the 31st "Polar Bear" Regiment are beginning to doubt their choice of feminine pulchritude.
They selected beautiful Marilyn Monroe as the "girl we should most like to get a bear hug from." She outpointed curvacious Corinne Calvet and Mitzi Gaynor for the title.
The day after the selection, a GI in the regiment received a photograph from a Los Angeles paper covering the return of the USS Manchester from Korean waters. Smack in the middle of the picture was Marilyn Monroe—with three sailors. The trio and Marilyn were engaged in —a bear hug. The bosomy screen star is still number one "Polar Bear," but the boys hope she confines her hugging in the future to the regiment and lets the Navy find their own pin-ups.
> source presse: forum everlasting star
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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 
Expo Marilyn Die Starke Monroe du 26/03 au 01/11/2015
Cette exposition de la collection de Ted Stampfler est une reprise de l'expo de 2014 Private Marilyn qui avait eu lieu en Suisse. Il y est présenté cette fois-ci près de 400 objets personnels ayant appartenu à Marilyn Monroe au Liechtenstein (entre la Suisse et l'Autriche).
L’exposition se penche sur la question de l’émancipation de la femme dans les années 50 à l’exemple de la femme la plus photographiée du XXe siècle: l’actrice, chanteuse et icône de la mode Marilyn Monroe. Elle présente la forte personnalité de cette femme exceptionnelle qui, 53 ans après sa mort, n’a rien perdu de la fascination qu’elle suscite et dont l’influence sur la société est encore perceptible aujourd’hui.
Le Musée national du Liechtenstein présente 400 objets qui proviennent initialement de sa succession et font actuellement partie de la collection privée Ted Stampfer, la plus grande collection de ce genre regroupant des objets ayant appartenu à Marilyn Monroe.
On peut y voir des vêtements luxueux, des accessoires personnels, des produits de beauté et de coiffure, des accessoires de cinéma, des documents privés, des films et des photos dont la présentation, dans cette constellation, est une première mondiale. Des objets prêtés par des collectionneurs du monde entier viennent compléter cette collection.
Les visiteurs plongent dans le monde de Marilyn et traversent chronologiquement les stades les plus importants de son évolution et les périodes déterminantes de sa vie. Ils découvrent des objets uniques qui témoignent de la vie et de l’œuvre de cette femme exceptionnelle tout en révélant son identité de femme émancipée. Pour cela, l’exposition s’intéresse aussi bien à l’évolution physique de Marilyn et au rôle qu’elle fait jouer à son corps, qu’à la manière très personnelle dont elle se rebelle contre une industrie cinématographique dominée par les hommes. Grâce à sa hardiesse, elle obtiendra entre autres de meilleures conditions contractuelles et des droits de codécision, mais pourra aussi fonder sa propre société de production cinématographique, ce qui lui assurera une plus grande indépendance.
Un catalogue éponyme accompagnant l’exposition est en vente dans la boutique du musée au prix de 20.00 CHF, ainsi que différentes autres publications.
Directeur général: Directeur Prof. Dr. Rainer Vollkommer
Administrateur et collectionneur: Ted Stampfer
> site officiel marilynmonroe-sammlung.de
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Principality of Liechtenstein
> article de l'expo sur PR Newswire :
The special exhibition presents the emancipation of women in the 1950s through the example of the most photographed woman of the 20th century -- the actress, singer and style icon, Marilyn Monroe.
The exhibition here focuses on the strength behind the exceptional phenomenon who, even 53 years after her death in 1962, has not lost her charm and influence, which in society and the women's movement to this day is palpable.
Presented are more than 400 selected pieces from the private collection of Ted Stampfer, the world's largest collection of Marilyn Monroe originals of its kind. Through his willingness to present his collection in exhibitions, the art collector and expert wants not only to remember the actress, who was intellectually underestimated during her lifetime and reduced by filmmakers and media to her visual appeal, but also to make exhibit attendees aware of the clever and ambitious businesswoman. Most of the pieces originate from her estate, of which the items were stored after Marilyn Monroe's death in August 1962, until 1999, until large portions of it were put up for auction with auction houses like Christie's and Julien's. The exhibition is rounded out by individual pieces from other international collectors.
Uniquely designed and seen for the first time worldwide, the National Museum in Liechtenstein thus enables its exhibition visitors to dive into Monroe's world. Visitors walk through the most important chronological development stages of her life, and can view special exhibits that not only give a glimpse into her life and the work of this extraordinary woman, but also highlight her emancipated side. These include: high-quality articles of clothing; accessories; beauty, skincare and styling products; personal and film company documents; film props; and extensive photo and film footage presented by means of electronic media.
The exhibition, however, is not just focused on presenting personal belongings from a late actress. Rather, it focuses more on the unknown private person -- the real face behind the Hollywood icon. Thus, it gives an intimate look at the real person behind the fictional persona Marilyn Monroe. Using examples, visitors learn about an ambitious woman of the 1940s and 1950s, who, despite the prevailing gender roles of her time, reached her own set goals gradually and with great confidence.
Adressed is on the one hand, the outward makeover of a natural brunette girl, who became with the conscious use of her body the most desirable woman in the world. This is, for example, demonstrated with the original false eyelashes, various containers of makeup, articles and accessories used as highlights for her hair styling, which were significantly involved in the transformation process. But also Marilyn's favorite clothing is presented, including her white and checkered capri pants, which she liked to combine with a black turtleneck sweater. She wore them both in her private life as well as in important photo shoots (for example in the famous shoots with photographer Alfred Eisenstaedt and Milton Greene). These iconic photographs today show us not only a timeless beauty, but a self-confident woman, who was well aware of her own charisma.
In addition, the exhibition also highlights the public person and reports about the strong side of a woman who had to compete in a man's world in the 1950s. There are character traits and self-confident behavior demonstrated, which culminated at the height of Monroe's career to rebel against the male-dominated film industry. This courageous behavior led to, among other things, better contract terms and the ability to have more say over her career, plus to establishing her own film production company -- another way she became more independent. The exhibition presents original costumes, film props and important documents on the films that were produced by Monroe herself.
Besides the interest in her own career and her personal advancement, Marilyn Monroe was also involved in helping the disadvantaged and minorities. This is illustrated with the example of Ella Fitzgerald, the famous African-American jazz singer, for whom Monroe actively campaigned to obtain engagements in a hip nightclub that was typically reserved for white artists. Fitzgerald later reported that Monroe's influence and active action were instrumental in her international success as a singer.
The exhibition offers in all its aspects a comprehensive view of the strong-willed character of a woman who was ahead of her time. And it also reveals to the visitor that Marilyn Monroe, by her behavior in different ways, exerted a formative influence on the emancipation of women, making her one of the most important cultural and historical figures of the 20th century.
11/02/1952 Photoplay Award
Le 11 février 1952, Marilyn Monroe participe à la soirée de remise de prix organisée par le magazine Photoplay à l'Ambassador Hotel de Los Angeles; Marilyn y aurait reçu un prix spécial "Special Award".
In February 11, 1952, Marilyn Monroe participates to the Awards Party organized by Photoplay magazine at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles; Marilyn would have received a "Special Award".
> Marilyn avec Richard Widmark
(son partenaire de 'Don't Bother to Knock')
> Marilyn avec David Wayne
(son partenaire de 'We're not married')
> Photographie de Nate Cutler
Marilyn avec David Wayne
> Photographie de Earl Leaf
Sheilah Graham racontera que Marilyn passera une bonne partie de la soirée à poser dans une salle de l'Ambassador pour les photographes.
Sheilah Graham wrote that Marilyn spent a part of the evening posing on the far side of the Ambassador room for the press.
> photographie de Phil Burchman 
> photographie de Bob Landry 
> couvertures de magazines: 
(> source: Photoplay Awards sur imdb ) -
(> ne pas confondre avec la Première de Don't Bother to Knock ) -
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