08/04/2023, GWS AUCTIONS "Artifacts of Hollywood, Music, and Sports": Lots
Enchères "Artifacts of Hollywood, Music, and Sports"
08 avril 2023
- 30 lots avec Marilyn Monroe -
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Lot # 1: Marilyn Monroe's Orange Floral Bathing Suit
Marilyn Monroe's Personally Owned Orange Floral Bathing Suit From The Sydney Guilaroff Collection W/Notarized Letter of Provenance - This lovely orange floral one piece bathing suit was personally owned by Marilyn Monroe. The swimsuit has a back zipper, adjustable straps, and has "M. Monroe 1961" handwritten on the interior lining. The piece comes with a notarized letter of provenance from Marilyn Monroe's personal hairstylist Sydney Guilaroff, which states in part, "Marilyn gave me this one piece bathing suit with built in cups and zipper of orange, brown and tan flower design to add to my star worn collection. No one has worn it but Marilyn."
- Sydney Guilaroff was a hair stylist during Hollywood's Golden Age who was the first to receive on-screen credit in films. He worked for more than forty years at the Metro Goldwyn Mayer studios on more than a thousand films, and was instrumental in crafting many of the hairstyles which became the signature looks for numerous film stars. Guilaroff was a friend, stylist, and confidante to many Golden Age stars including Greta Garbo, Joan Crawford, and Audrey Hepburn along with Marilyn Monroe, and styled Marilyn's hair for her funeral in 1962.
Estimate: $1,000.00 
Lot # 2: Marilyn Monroe's Personally Owned 1950s Red Velvet Gown
Marilyn Monroe's Personally Owned 1950s Red Velvet Gown From The Sydney Guilaroff Collection W/Notarized Letter of Provenance - This red velvet gown was personally owned by Marilyn Monroe. The gown has a sleeveless design with a back zipper and slit up the back hem. The piece comes with a notarized letter of provenance from Marilyn Monroe's personal hairstylist Sydney Guilaroff, which states in part, "Marilyn herself gave me this beautiful 1950s red velvet long dress to add to my star worn collection. No one has worn it except Marilyn."
Estimate: $1,500.00 
Lot # 3: Marilyn Monroe's Silver Glitter Evening Gown
Marilyn Monroe's Personally Owned Silver Glitter Evening Gown From The Sydney Guilaroff Collection W/Notarized Letter of Provenance - This beautiful silver glitter evening gown was personally owned and worn by Marilyn Monroe. The gown has a sleeveless design with silver glitter stripes and accent beading at the waist. The piece comes with a notarized letter of provenance from Marilyn Monroe's personal hairstylist Sydney Guilaroff, which states in part, "Marilyn gave me this silver speckle sleeveless spectacular gown with rhinestone accents around the waist to add to my star worn collection. No one has worn it but Marilyn. She did have the gown let out and wore it to an event around 1960." It is visible where the gown was let out beneath the arms and around the bust (see photos).
Estimate: $1,300.00 
Lot # 4: Marilyn Monroe's Rhinestone Choker Necklace
Marilyn Monroe's Personally Owned Rhinestone Choker Necklace From The Sydney Guilaroff Collection W/Notarized Letter of Provenance - This lovely costume necklace was personally owned by Marilyn Monroe. The necklace is made of silver metal with round and cushion shaped rhinestones. The necklace comes with a notarized letter of provenance from Marilyn Monroe's personal hairstylist Sydney Guilaroff, which states in part, "Marilyn gave me this costume 'Weiss' multi-shaped rhinestone choker necklace around 1954. No one has worn it since Marilyn."
Estimate: $1,300.00 
Lot # 53: Marilyn Monroe's Black Sequin Cocktail Dress
Marilyn Monroe's Personally Owned Black Sequin Cocktail Dress From the Sydney Guilaroff Collection W/Notarized Letter of Provenance - This lovely black sequin cocktail dress was personally owned by Marilyn Monroe. The dress has a back zipper closure, double spaghetti straps, and is completely covered in shiny black sequins. The dress comes with a notarized letter of provenance from Marilyn Monroe's personal hairstylist Sydney Guilaroff, which states in part, "Marilyn gave me this spaghetti strap black sequin stretch cocktail dress to add to my star worn collection. No one has worn it but Marilyn."
Estimate: $2,000.00 
Lot # 54: Marilyn Monroe's Weiss Clip-On Drop Earrings
Marilyn Monroe's Personally Owned Weiss Clip-On Drop Earrings From The Sydney Guilaroff Collection W/Notarized Letter of Provenance - These Weiss silver metal clip-on drop earrings were personally owned by Marilyn Monroe. The earrings come with a notarized letter of provenance from Marilyn Monroe's personal hairstylist Sydney Guilaroff, which states in part, "This pair of dangling multi-strand and size rhinestone clip-on earrings by 'Weiss' were given to me by Marilyn herself around 1960, to add to my star worn client personal item collection."
Estimate: $800.00 
Lot # 55: Marilyn Monroe's Cut Glass Bracelet and Bead Necklace
Marilyn Monroe's Personally Owned Cut Glass Bracelet and Bead Necklace From The Sydney Guilaroff Collection W/Notarized Letter of Provenance - This necklace and bracelet were personally owned by Marilyn Monroe. The lot includes an iridescent cut glass bead 3-strand bracelet with silver metal closure and 3-strand bead necklace. The lot comes with a notarized letter of provenance from Marilyn Monroe's personal hairstylist Sydney Guilaroff, which states in part, "This triple strand costume glass diamond cut crystal bracelet with silver metal and three round rhinestone accent and triple strand larger plastic diamond cut necklace with silver metal accents was given to me by Marilyn herself around May 1959, to add to by star worn client personal item collection."
Estimate: $1,000.00 
Lot # 55 B: George Barris "Marilyn Monroe: Last Shoot" Signed Photo
George Barris "Marilyn Monroe: The Last Shoot" Signed 8" x 10" Photograph Printed From Original Negative #50/99 W/COA - This striking photo is a beautiful and rare photograph of Marilyn Monroe from the series entitled "The Last Photos", taken by photographer George Barris in 1962 just two weeks before Monroe's death. The series of photographs are considered the last photos ever taken of the icon. This is a type II photograph printed from the original negative, and is hand-signed by photographer George Barris. The photo is also numbered 50/99 inverso and bears the Edward Weston copyright stamp. The lot includes a certificate of authenticity. Measurements: 8" x 10".
Estimate: $1,000.00 
Lot # 55 C: George Barris "Marilyn Monroe: Last Shoot" Signed Photo
George Barris "Marilyn Monroe: The Last Shoot" Signed 11" x 14" Photograph Printed From Original Negative W/COA - This striking photo is a beautiful and rare photograph of Marilyn Monroe from the series entitled "The Last Photos", taken by photographer George Barris in 1962 just two weeks before Monroe's death. The series of photographs are considered the last photos ever taken of the icon. This is a type II photograph printed from the original negative, and is hand-signed by photographer George Barris. The photo also bears the Edward Weston copyright stamp inverso. The lot includes a certificate of authenticity. Measurements: 8" x 10".
Estimate: $525.00 
Lot # 55 D: Marilyn Monroe Signed Black and White Photo (Framed)
Marilyn Monroe Signed Black and White Photo in Exhibit Quality Frame - This stunning black and white photograph pictures the blonde bombshell, Marilyn Monroe, looking directly into the camera in a full length pose draped in a semi-sheer nightgown and wearing slippers. The photograph has been boldly signed and inscribed "To __ Kisses, Marilyn Monroe". The photograph has been professionally matted and framed in an exhibit quality framed display. The photo was acquired from respected autograph dealer and authenticator Stephen Koschal, who is a Former Director of the U.A.C.C. and First Place Winner of the U.A.C.C. Sixth Annual H. Roger Phillips Memorial Award. Measurements: image-7.25" x 9.25", frame-19.5" x 16.5".
Estimate: $3,750.00
Lot # 140: Marilyn Monroe's Personally Owned Underwire Support Bra
Marilyn Monroe's Personally Owned Underwire Support Bra From The Sydney Guilaroff Collection W/Notarized Letter of Provenance - This underwire support bra was personally owned by Marilyn Monroe. The piece comes with a notarized letter of provenance from Marilyn Monroe's personal hairstylist Sydney Guilaroff, which states in part, "This 1960's nude color strapless bra size 36C with the padding cut out of the cups was given to me by Marilyn herself around May 1962 to add to my star worn client personal item collection. Marilyn would cut the padding out herself to give her support in a dress when she wanted nipples to show through dress or she wore them to sleep because she was so worried about her breasts sagging."
Estimate: $750.00
Lot # 141: Marilyn Monroe's 1950s Sendra White Nylon Gloves
Marilyn Monroe's Personally Owned 1950s Sendra White Nylon Gloves From The Sydney Guilaroff Collection W/Notarized Letter of Provenance and Reference Photo - These Sendra white nylon gloves with ruffled cuffs were personally owned by iconic American actress, Marilyn Monroe. The gloves come with a notarized letter of provenance from Marilyn Monroe's personal hairstylist Sydney Guilaroff, which states in part, "Marilyn herself gave me this beautiful 1950s pair of white thin nylon gloves with ruffled edges to add to my star worn collection. No one has worn it except Marilyn."
Estimate: $750.00 
Lot # 142: Marilyn Monroe's Multi-Colored Floral Tapestry Handbag
Marilyn Monroe's Personally Owned Multi-Colored Floral Tapestry Handbag From The Sydney Guilaroff Collection W/Notarized Letter of Provenance - This beautiful and colorful tapestry bag was owned by iconic actress Marilyn Monroe. The handbag features a multi-colored floral design with multiple compartments and a black leather top handle. The piece comes with a notarized letter of provenance from Marilyn Monroe's personal hairstylist Sydney Guilaroff, which states in part, "This heavy multiple compartment tapestry handbag with multi-color flower and leaf design was left at my studio when she flew in from New York and changed to get ready for a dinner engagement around 1960. Marilyn was pretty irresponsible with her things and when I told her that it was here, she told me to take anything left out of it and to give it away (which of course I couldn't)."
Estimate: $1,800.00 
Lot # 143: Marilyn Monroe's Personally Owned Clip-On Drop Earrings
Marilyn Monroe's Personally Owned Clip-On Drop Earrings From The Sydney Guilaroff Collection W/Notarized Letter of Provenance - These silver metal clip-on drop earrings were personally owned by Marilyn Monroe in the 1950s. The piece comes with a notarized letter of provenance from Marilyn Monroe's personal hairstylist Sydney Guilaroff, which states in part, "This pair of quarter size silver metal Florentine design clip-on hoop earrings were left in my studio when she changed to get ready for a party around 1953. Marilyn was pretty irresponsible with her things and when I told her that it was here, she told me to add them to my collection."
Estimate: $475.00 
Lot # 144: Marilyn Monroe's Black Silk Pleated Clutch
Marilyn Monroe's Personally Owned Black Silk Pleated Clutch From The Sydney Guilaroff Collection W/Notarized Letter of Provenance - This vintage black pleated satin clutch with gold metal trim was personally owned by iconic American actress, Marilyn Monroe. The piece comes with a notarized letter of provenance from Marilyn Monroe's personal hairstylist Sydney Guilaroff, which states in part, "This black silk pleated 9 x 6 gold metal trimmed evening purse with rhinestone encrusted closure was left behind when she changed to get ready for a party after I did her hair late in 1961. Marilyn was pretty irresponsible with her things and when I told her that it was here, she told me to add it to my collection."
Estimate: $1,800.00 
Lot # 145: Marilyn Monroe's Rhinestone Embellished Bra W/COA
Marilyn Monroe's Rhinestone Embellished Bra From Her Studio Trailer in Exhibit Quality Framed Display W/COA - This Magicform under wire bra was obtained from Marilyn Monroe's studio trailer by a gentleman who was working refurbishing studio trailers and acquired it from Marilyn's trailer where it had been left behind. The bra is heavily embellished with rhinestones and floral embroidery on the cups, and notably has the straps cut. Marilyn Monroe was known to cut the straps on the back of her bras and tie them around the neck to give a higher life as opposed to when worn the conventional way. The bra has been professionally matted and framed to museum quality with several lovely photos of the actress. The lot will come with a certificate of authenticity and a typeset description of the piece from the person from whom it was acquired, who sold the piece for a friend who was the sister-in-law of the gentleman who refurbished Marilyn's trailer. Measurements: 31.75" x 37.5".
Estimate: $1,700.00
Lot # 146: Marilyn Monroe's Rhinestone Bib Necklace
Marilyn Monroe's Personally Owned Rhinestone Bib Necklace From The Sydney Guilaroff Collection W/Notarized Letter of Provenance - This lovely costume necklace was personally owned by Marilyn Monroe. The necklace is made of silver metal with round and teardrop rhinestones that hang and create a bib-style design. The necklace comes with a notarized letter of provenance from Marilyn Monroe's personal hairstylist Sydney Guilaroff, which states in part, "Marilyn gave me this large 'Weiss' costume rhinestone 'bib' type necklace with many different sized stones and a pendant like rhinestone highlight to add to my star worn collection around 1955. No one has worn it but Marilyn."
Estimate: $1,800.00
Lot # 151: Marilyn Monroe Lock of Hair in Exhibit Quality Display
Marilyn Monroe Lock of Hair From the Collection of Harold Shigley in Exhibit Quality Framed Display W/Letter of Authenticity and More - This is a genuine lock of hair which was cut from Marilyn Monroe by her hairstylist Sydney Guilaroff. Guilaroff was a hair stylist during Hollywood's Golden Age who was the first to receive on-screen credit in films. He worked for more than forty years at the Metro Goldwyn Mayer studios on more than a thousand films, and was instrumental in crafting many of the hairstyles which became the signature looks for numerous film stars. The lock comes with several documents including a letter of authenticity from Ryan Mack of Griffin Memorabilia, which states in part, "I have removed pieces of Marilyn Monroe's hair from a lock originally obtained by her hairdresser, Sydney Guilaroff on the set of 'Something's Got to Give' on June 1, 1962." The lot also includes a copy of an original Certificate of Authenticity and Provenance from American collector Harold Shigley, whose collection contained iconic items such as an uncirculated $10,000 bill, burial ring of Leonardo da Vinci, nails from Jesse James' coffin, and the doorknocker from the home of Christopher Columbus, among others. Sydney Guilaroff and Harold Shigley were good friends, as is documented in the accompanying copies of correspondence from the stylist, and Shigley was given the lock of hair from Guilaroff during their more than 50 year friendship. The lock of hair has been professionally matted and framed in a wood and gilt frame along with a photo of the iconic starlette. Measurements: 17" x 21"
Estimate: $600.00 
Lot # 152: Marilyn Monroe Personally Owned and Used Hair Pin
Marilyn Monroe Personally Owned and Used Hair Pin in Exhibit Quality Framed Display W/COA - This framed presentation contains a hair pin that was personally owned and used by Marilyn Monroe. The pin is framed together with a lovely photo of the star with a similar pin in her mouth, and a photo getting her hair done. The lot comes with a certificate of authenticity from Mark Bellinghaus. Measurements: 15" x 12".
Estimate: $300.00 
Lot # 153: Marilyn Monroe Owned and Worn Stocking Remnant 37/300
Marilyn Monroe Limited Edition Owned and Worn Stocking Remnant Numbered 37/300 W/COA and Provenance - This limited edition piece includes a remnant of a nude stocking that was owned and worn by Marilyn Monroe. The presentation is numbered 37/300, and comes with a certificate of authenticity from John Reznikoff. Reznikoff also included supporting provenance by way of a photocopy of the original auction listing in which several of Marilyn Monroe's stockings were sold. The stockings were given by Marilyn to Marianne Geltner, who was the cook at Parkside House in Surrey, England in 1956 where she resided while filming The Prince And The Showgirl.
Estimate: $300.00
Lot # 177 A: George Barris "Marilyn Monroe: Last Shoot" Signed Photo
George Barris "Marilyn Monroe: The Last Shoot" Signed and Numbered Photograph Printed From Original Negative W/COA - This striking photo is a beautiful and rare photograph of Marilyn Monroe from the series entitled "The Last Photos", taken by photographer George Barris in 1962 just two weeks before Monroe's death. The series of photographs are considered the last photos ever taken of the icon. This is a type II photograph printed from the original negative, and is hand-signed by photographer George Barris. The lot includes a certificate of authenticity which states that the photograph is "Printed from the Original Negative, Hand Signed and Numbered Inverso." Note: The photograph is framed and the back is not visible. Measurements: Frame-21 x 18 inches, Image-approximately 11 x 14 inches.
Estimate: $750.00
Lot # 177 B: George Barris "Marilyn Monroe: Last Shoot" Signed Photo
George Barris "Marilyn Monroe: The Last Shoot" Signed and Numbered Photograph Printed From Original Negative W/COA - This striking photo is a beautiful and rare photograph of Marilyn Monroe from the series entitled "The Last Photos", taken by photographer George Barris in 1962 just two weeks before Monroe's death. The series of photographs are considered the last photos ever taken of the icon. This is a type II photograph printed from the original negative, and is hand-signed by photographer George Barris. The lot includes a certificate of authenticity which states that the photograph is "Printed from the Original Negative, Hand Signed and Numbered Inverso." Note: The photograph is framed and the back is not visible. Measurements: Frame-21 x 18 inches, Image-approximately 11 x 14 inches.
Estimate: $800.00 
Lot # 177 C: Marilyn Monroe II Mixed Media by Nastya Rovenskaya
Marilyn Monroe II Original Mixed Media on Paper by Nastya Rovenskaya W/COA (Framed) - This mixed media art piece titled Marilyn Monroe II was made by Russian artist Nastya Rovenskaya. The art piece features hand painting on a print of Marilyn Monroe, and is hand-signed by the artist. Nastya Rovenskaya is a master of pop and street art, and is regarded as one of the most innovative and exciting artists on the international stage. She constructed a unique technique of pop art using free brush strokes with acrylic and oil paints. The piece comes with a certificate of authenticity from Yosi Gol Art Gallery and Publishing. Measurements: 49"x40", 58"x49" framed.
Estimate: $750.00 
Lot # 179: Andy Warhol Signed "Marilyn Monroe" 1986 Print #063/200
Andy Warhol Signed "Marilyn Monroe, 1962" Limited Edition 1986 Color Print #063/200 W/COA - This is a limited edition color print published in 1986 by the Royal Palace Gallery, after Andy Warhol's work featuring iconic film star Marilyn Monroe, "Marilyn Monroe, 1962". The print is signed by Andy Warhol and numbered 063/200. The print also bears the embossed gallery seal on the front along with the Royal Palace Gallery stamp and representative signature on the back. The print comes with a certificate of authenticity from Royal Palace Gallery, and a letter from the gallery confirming that it was printed in 1986 by the Cartier Foundation as part of an exhibition by the Museum of Modern Art, N.Y. Measurements: 11" X 14".
Estimate: $5,250.00
Lot # 180: Andy Warhol Signed "Marilyn Monroe" 1986 Print #034/200
Andy Warhol Signed "Marilyn Monroe, 1967" Limited Edition 1986 Color Print #034/200 W/COA - This is a limited edition color print published in 1986 by the Royal Palace Gallery, after Andy Warhol's work featuring iconic film star Marilyn Monroe, "Marilyn Monroe, 1967". The print is signed by Andy Warhol and numbered 034/200. The print also bears the embossed gallery seal on the front along with the Royal Palace Gallery stamp and representative signature on the back. The print comes with a certificate of authenticity from Royal Palace Gallery, and a letter from the gallery confirming that it was printed in 1986 by the Cartier Foundation as part of an exhibition by the Museum of Modern Art, N.Y. Measurements: 11" X 14".
Estimate: $2,400.00
Lot # 183: Sunday B. Morning "Marilyn Monroe 11.27" Print W/COA
Sunday B. Morning After Andy Warhol "Marilyn Monroe 11.27" Silkscreen Print W/COA - This silkscreen print titled " Marilyn Monroe 11.27" was published in 2018 by Sunday B. Morning featuring the work of Andy Warhol. The print is printed on 'museum board' with the highest quality archival inks, and the colors are absolutely vibrant and stunning. The print comes with a certificate of authenticity from Sunday B. Morning, and is stamped in blue on the back with "Published by Sunday B. Morning" and "fill in your own signature". Measurements: 36" x 36".
Estimate: $100.00 
Lot # 184: Gail Rodgers "Marilyn Monroe" One-of-a-Kind Silkscreen
Gail Rodgers "Marilyn Monroe" Signed One-of-a-Kind Hand Pulled Silkscreen on Canvas W/LOA - This one-of-a-kind silkscreen print was made by Gail Rodgers, and depicts the iconic American starlet, Marilyn Monroe. Gail Rodgers combines silk-screening with hand painting to create original one-of-a-kind designs and portraits that have caught the eye of numerous art collectors and A-list celebrities alike. This silkscreen is printed on canvas with hand painting, and is hand signed by Rodgers in the bottom left corner. The lot includes a letter of authenticity. Measurements: 23" x 24".
Estimate: $120.00 
Lot # 185: Death NYC "Marilyn Monroe" Signed Lithograph #30/100
Death NYC "Marilyn Monroe" Limited Edition Signed Lithograph #30/100 (Framed) - This lithograph from NYC street artist, Death NYC, depicts Marilyn Monroe with devil horns. The print is signed "RAW" (an alternative alias of DEATH NYC), dated 2016 and numbered 30/100 by the artist. The lithograph is framed in a black bamboo motif frame with the Death NYC authenticity sticker affixed to the back of the piece. Measurements: 19" x 14". DEATH chooses to keep her identity anonymous, she believes that it gives her more freedom to continue to work on the street. She began painting on walls and floors of popular shops in Soho and Chelsea area of New York City. She gets the name DEATH from the abbreviation of Don't Easily Abandon The Hope. DEATH tries to ridicule the mainstream media by making fun of popular images.
Estimate: $225.00 
Lot # 186: Death NYC "Marilyn Monroe" Signed Fine Art Print #11/100
Death NYC "Marilyn Monroe" Limited Edition Signed Fine Art Print #11/100 W/COA - This fine art print was made by NYC street artist, Death NYC. The print depicts Marilyn Monroe against a background of the iconic Christian Dior print, and is signed in pencil by the artist and numbered 11/100. The print comes with a certificate of authenticity and Death NYC sticker. Measurements: 17" x 12".
Estimate: $140.00 
Lot # 187: George Barris "Marilyn Monroe, Malibu 1962" Poster
George Barris "Marilyn Monroe, Malibu 1962" Poster From Edward Weston Collection W/LOA - This poster on paper pictures an image titled "Marilyn Monroe, Malibu 1962" taken by famous photographer George Barris. The poster is from the Edward Weston Collection, Marilyn Monroe Weston Editions Ltd. and comes with a letter of authenticity. Measurements: 29" x 23".
Estimate: $25.00 
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Le couple Masi
Le couple Masi
The Masi Couple
Victor & Marguerite Masi
amis avec Marilyn de 1952 à 1954
friends with Marilyn from 1952 to 1954
Victor (surnommé 'Chic') Masi est né le 23 novembre 1915; d'origine italienne, il grandit à San Francisco et il est l'un des amis d'enfance de Joe DiMaggio (né le 25 novembre 1914). Leur amitié se transformera même en un partenariat commercial à Los Angeles.
Victor (nicknamed 'Chic') Masi was born on November 23, 1915; of Italian origin, he grew up in San Francisco and was a childhood friend of Joe DiMaggio (born November 25, 1914). Their friendship even will turn into a business partnership in Los Angeles.
1952 - tournage de "Who's on first ?" série comique
1ère photo: Bud Abbott, Victor Masi, sans doute Dorothy Arnold, 1ère épouse de Joe;
2ème photo: Joe DiMaggio, Lou Costello, Bud Abbott
3ème photo: Lou Costello, Victor Masi, Joe DiMaggio, Bud Abbott
Adulte, Victor Masi est un touche-à-tout à Hollywood: parfois acteur (surtout de la figuration), il exerce particulièrement la fonction de cuisinier de la cantine des studios; il possédait d'ailleurs son propre restaurant et il a aussi été le chef cuisinier pendant un an du restaurant italien "Puccini" qui appartenait à Frank Sinatra et Peter Lawford (qui a existé de 1959 à 1962) et situé au 224 South Beverly Drive à Beverly Hills (un lieu fréquenté non seulement par la bande du Rat Pack de Sinatra, mais qui sera aussi un soir de novembre 1959 la rencontre entre John F Kennedy et ses conquêtes Angie Dickinson et Judith Campbell).
As an adult, Victor Masi is a jack-of-all-trades in Hollywood: sometimes an actor (especially in extras), he particularly performs the function of cook in the canteen of the studios; he also owned his own restaurant and he was also the chef for a year of the Italian restaurant "Puccini" which belonged to Frank Sinatra and Peter Lawford (which existed from 1959 to 1962) and located at 224 South Beverly Drive in Beverly Hills (a place frequented not only by Sinatra's Rat Pack band, but which will also be one evening in November 1959 the meeting between John F Kennedy and his conquests Angie Dickinson and Judith Campbell).
boîte d'allumettes et cartes de menu du restaurant Puccini
Sinatra dans son restaurant Puccini
Ronald Reagan, Barbara Rush, Frank Sinatra
Frank Sinatra, le couple Jurgens (Curd & Simone), le couple Reagan (Ronald & Nancy)
Victor est marié à Marguerite Masi (née le 12 octobre 1913). De par ses origines italiennes et de par son métier, Victor Masi fréquente bon nombre de personnalités italiennes à Hollywood.
Le couple Masi connait d'ailleurs bien aussi Bob Hope et sa femme Dolores, car quand leur fille naît le 12 octobre 1945, ils la prénomment Dolores et choisissent Dolores Hope comme marraine pour leur fille. Une fois adulte, leur fille Dolores Masi se fera appeler Dolores Hope Masi, ayant ainsi ajouté le nom de sa marraine.
Victor is married to Marguerite Masi (born October 12, 1913). Due to his Italian origins and his profession, Victor Masi frequents many Italian personalities in Hollywood.
The Masi couple also know well Bob Hope and his wife Dolores, because when their daughter was born on October 12, 1945, they named her Dolores and chose Dolores Hope as godmother for their daughter. As an adult, their daughter Dolores Masi will call herself Dolores Hope Masi, having thus added the name of her godmother.
Dolores & Bob Hope
C'est en travaillant aux studios de la 20th Century Fox que Victor Masi rencontre Marilyn Monroe au printemps 1952 sur le tournage de "Chérie, je me sens rajeunir" (mais peut être l'avait-il déjà rencontré bien avant à la cantine des studios). Faisant office de figurant pendant la scène de rollers, il enseigne même en coulisses le patin à roulettes à Marilyn pour les besoins de la scène.
It was while working at 20th Century Fox studios that Victor Masi met Marilyn Monroe at the spring of 1952 on the set of "Monkey Business" (but perhaps he had already met her long before in the studio canteen). Acting as an extra during the roller-skating scene, he even teaches roller-skating to Marilyn behind the scenes for the needs of the scene.
1952 - "Monkey Business" - Marilyn Monroe & Victor 'Chic' Masi
C'est en découvrant une photographie de Marilyn Monroe qui posait avec les joueurs de base-ball de l'équipe des Chicago White Sox (photographie coup publicitaire prise en mars 1951 ) que Joe DiMaggio aurait craqué sur Marilyn et aurait ainsi demandé à l'homme d'affaires Joe March, qui connaissait Marilyn, d'organiser une rencontre qui aura lieu en mars 1952 au restaurant italien Villa Nova de Los Angeles, telle est la version officielle de leur rencontre.
D'après Dolores Masi, la fille du couple, la rencontre entre Joe DiMaggio et Marilyn aurait été en quelque sorte initiée par son père, Victor. Cette hypothèse peut être crédible, car Victor Masi fait office de lien entre les deux protagonistes et travaillait sur le tournage de "Chérie, je me sens rajeunir"; d'ailleurs Joe DiMaggio rendra visite à Marilyn sur le plateau. Sans doute Marilyn s'est renseignée sur Joe auprès de Victor qui était l'un de ses amis, et à son tour Joe a du parler de Marilyn à Victor qui la côtoyait à la Fox.
Toujours selon Dolores Masi, lorsque Joe commence à fréquenter de manière plus assidue l'actrice, il aurait demandé l'avis à son père Victor qui lui aurait conseillé de l'épouser mettant en avant le fait qu'elle est "la plus belle femme du monde."
It was when he discovered a photograph of Marilyn Monroe who was posing with the baseball players of the Chicago White Sox team (publicity stunt photograph taken in March 1951) that Joe DiMaggio would have had a crush on Marilyn and would thus have asked the businessman Joe March, who knew Marilyn, to organize a meeting which will take place in March 1952 at the Italian restaurant Villa Nova in Los Angeles, such is the official version of their meeting.
According to Dolores Masi, the couple's daughter, the meeting between Joe DiMaggio and Marilyn was in a way initiated by her father, Victor. This hypothesis can be credible, because Victor Masi acts as a link between the two protagonists and was working on the filming of "Monkey Business"; moreover Joe DiMaggio will visit Marilyn on the set. No doubt Marilyn found out about Joe from Victor who was one of her friends, and in turn Joe had to talk about Marilyn to Victor who was with her at Fox.
Still according to Dolores Masi, when Joe began to see the actress more regularly, he would have asked his father Victor's advice, who would have advised him to marry her, highlighting the fact that she is "the most beautiful woman of the world."
1952 - tournage de "Monkey Business" - Joe DiMaggio, Marilyn Monroe, Gary Grant
La femme de Victor, Marguerite Masi, se rend aussi sur les plateaux de tournage de la Fox pour soutenir Marilyn, notamment quand elle tourne la scène (qui deviendra iconique) de la chanson « Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend » du film "Les hommes préfèrent les blondes" tournée en décembre 1952.
Victor's wife, Marguerite Masi, also goes to Fox film sets to support Marilyn, especially when she shoots the scene (which will become iconic) of the song "Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend" from the movie "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" filmed in December 1952.
1952 - "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" - Marguerite Masi & Marilyn Monroe
La version officielle des mois suivants le mariage de Joe DiMaggio et Marilyn Monroe, qui a eu lieu le 14 janvier 1954 à San Francisco, est que les jeunes mariés auraient passé du temps à San Francisco avant d'emménager dans une maison au 508 North Palm Drive à Beverly Hills. Mais Dolores Masi racontera une autre version: le couple serait venu s'installer plusieurs semaines chez les Masi qui vivaient avenue Saloma à Sherman Oaks, dans la banlieue de San Fernando Valley, avant et après leur mariage car d'après Dolores, "Joe ne voulait pas rester seule avec elle", se sentant sans doute soutenu et protégé par ses amis.
La période où le couple est resté vivre quelques temps chez les Masi se situe après leur retour de Corée, sans doute par intermittence au printemps et l'été 1954 (de mars à août, quand Marilyn tournait le film "La Joyeuse Parade") .
La maison des Masi avait trois chambres: celle des parents, celle de Dolores (qui avait 9 ans), et une chambre d'amis où étaient reçus Joe et Marilyn et qui donnait sur le devant de la maison; et une seule salle de bain. "Ils voulaient fuir les médias et nous avions couverts les fenêtres de draps bleus pour que rien ne soit visible de l'extérieur. Mais les médias ont fini par savoir et essayaient de prendre des photos et de forcer la porte mais sans succés car mon père était intraitable avec eux."
The official version from the months following Joe DiMaggioe's wedding to Marilyn Monroe, which took place on January 14, 1954 in San Francisco, is that the newlyweds spent time in San Francisco before moving into a house at 508 North Palm Drive in Beverly Hills. But Dolores Masi will tell another version: the couple would have come to settle for several weeks with the Masis who lived on Saloma Avenue in Sherman Oaks, in the suburbs of San Fernando Valley, before and after their marriage because according to Dolores, "Joe didn't want to be alone with her", no doubt feeling supported and protected by her friends.
The period when the couple stayed with the Masi for a while was after their return from Korea, probably intermittently in the spring and summer of 1954 (from March to August, when Marilyn was shooting the movie "There's no business like show business") .
The Masi's house had three bedrooms: the parents' one, that of Dolores (who was 9 years old), and a guest bedroom where Joe and Marilyn were received and which overlooked the front of the house; and a single bathroom. "They wanted to run away from the media and we had covered the windows with blue sheets so that nothing was visible from the outside. But the media eventually found out and tried to take pictures and force the door but without success because my father was intratable with them."
Joe et Marilyn menaient ainsi une vie simple dans une atmosphère sereine et familiale, loin des turpitudes d'Hollywood afin d'échapper à la traque des reporters.
Marilyn aidait aux tâches quotidiennes comme le ménage, faisant la vaisselle avec Marguerite. Ils prenaient tous ensemble le petit déjeuner en famille, préparé par Marguerite Masi ou par Marilyn selon celle qui se levait en premier. Cette photographie de Marilyn Monroe, prise au saut du lit, naturelle et sans maquillage, vêtue d'un kimono qu'elle avait eu lors de son voyage au Japon (début février 1954) a été prise chez les Masi; Dolores Masi commentera la photographie en ces termes: "C'était juste une matinée typique: Marilyn lisant le journal ou un script (...) Même sans maquillage et sans être coiffée, elle était toujours magnifique."
Printemps 1954 - Marilyn Monroe chez les Masi
Joe and Marilyn thus led a simple life in a serene and family atmosphere, far from the turpitudes of Hollywood in order to escape the reporters' hunt.
Marilyn helped with daily chores like cleaning, doing the dishes with Marguerite. They had breakfast all together as a family, prepared by Marguerite Masi or by Marilyn depending on who got up first. This photograph of Marilyn Monroe, taken jumping out of bed, natural and without makeup, dressed in a kimono that she had had during her trip to Japan (early February 1954) was taken at the Masi's; Dolores Masi will comment on the photograph in these terms: "It was just a typical morning: Marilyn reading the newspaper or a script (...) Even without make-up and without her hair done, she was still magnificent."
La journée, Marilyn se rendait sur les plateaux de tournage et Joe s'occupait de ses affaires, puis le soir ils dînaient tous ensemble, le repas étant préparé par Victor Masi, qui était cuisinier et dont les spécialités étaient le poulet parmesan et le poulet cacciatore.
Marilyn appréciait les choses simples de la vie, comme de se brosser les cheveux pendant la populaire émission télévisée des années 1950 "Hopalong Cassidy", tel le racontera Dolores Masi: "Elle entrait et se laissait tomber sur le canapé en disant: 'C'est l'heure de Hopalong?'; c'était l'époque où elle était détendue. Et elle me disait toujours : 'Un jour, j'aurai une petite fille comme toi.'"
Il arrivait aussi à Joe Jr, âgé alors de 12 ans, le fils du premier mariage de Joe DiMaggio d'avec Dorothy Arnold, de venir passer quelques jours chez eux.
Ayant été toujours proche des enfants, Marilyn se montrait très attentionnée envers la petite Dolores, qui avait 9 ans, la surnommant "Bébé" ou "Chérie". "Elle était pleine d'amour pour tout le monde, mais j'étais le centre de son attention et elle me traitait comme une adulte." Pour Dolores, Marilyn représentait pour elle "d'abord une amie, puis une sœur aînée, puis une deuxième mère". Elle se souviendra de la douceur de Marilyn: "Une nuit, un criquet est entré dans ma chambre et je criais. Elle m'a rassurée en me disant que c'était une créature de Dieu et qu'il ne fallait pas lui faire de mal. Elle l'a pris et l'a mis en dehors. Elle a toujours pensé que toute vie était précieuse, mais elle était aussi souvent triste." Lors de phases de désespoir, il arrivait à Marilyn de rester au lit.
During the day, Marilyn went to the film sets and Joe took care of his business, then in the evening they all dined together, the meal being prepared by Victor Masi, who was a cook and whose specialties were chicken parmesan and chicken cacciatore.
Marilyn enjoyed the simple things in life, like brushing her hair during the popular 1950s TV show "Hopalong Cassidy", as Dolores Masi would recount: "She would come in and plop down on the couch and say, 'Is it Hopalong time?'; It was time when she would chill out. And she would always say to me, 'Someday I will have a little girl just like you.'"
It also happened to Joe Jr, then 12 years old, the son of Joe DiMaggio's first marriage to Dorothy Arnold, to come and spend a few days with them.
Having always been close to the children, Marilyn showed herself to be very attentive towards little Dolores, who was 9 years old, nicknaming her "Baby" or "Honey". "She was full of love for everyone, but I was the center of her attention and she treated me like an adult." For Dolores, Marilyn represented for her "first a friend, then an older sister, then a second mother". She will remember Marilyn's sweetness: "One night, a cricket came into my room and I was screaming. She reassured me by telling me that it was a creature of God and that I shouldn't hurt it. She took it and kicked it out. She always thought all life was precious, but she was also often sad." During phases of despair, Marilyn happened to stay in bed.
Les couples DiMaggio et Masi faisaient aussi plusieurs sorties familiales ensemble:
. Des sorties à la plage, notamment à Malibu où un jour, Marilyn et la petite Dolores ont même été emportées par le courant, sauvées par Victor; Dolores se souvient que Marilyn l'a regardé et lui a dit: "C'était moins une !". Pour Dolores, Marilyn avait un côté très enfantin, aimant beaucoup jouer avec elle.
. Un soir que les deux couples dinent dans un restaurant club à Toluca Lake (dans la vallée de San Fernando à Los Angeles), l'ex-femme de Joe DiMaggio, Dorothy Arnold (actrice et chanteuse), se produit sur scène. Dorothy va saluer Joe et prendre un verre à la table des deux couples.
. Les Masi ont même accompagné Marilyn et Joe lors de leur court séjour au Mexique en juillet 1953 ; une photographie du couple à San Francisco (lors de leur départ ou retour) a été prise par Victor. (voir article Semaine du 20/07/1953, Mexique - Marilyn et Joe en vacances ).
. Une vidéo amateur tournée en super huit et en couleur a été révélée aux médias par Dolores Masi en 2006 où on y voit Marilyn et Joe jouer au golf avec le couple Masi. (voir article 1954s, L.A. - Golf avec Joe (Film Footage) )
1- Marilyn Monroe & Marguerite Masi à la plage
2- Joe & Marilyn à San Francisco en juillet 1953
Marguerite Masi, Marilyn, Victor 'Chic' Masi
The DiMaggio and Masi couples also went on several family outings together:
. Outings to the beach, notably in Malibu where one day, Marilyn and little Dolores were even swept away by the riptide, saved by Victor; Dolores remembers that Marilyn looked at her and said: "That was a close one". For Dolores, Marilyn had a very childish side, loving to play with her a lot.
. One evening when the two couples dine in a dinner club in Toluca Lake (in the San Fernando Valley in Los Angeles), Joe DiMaggio's ex-wife, Dorothy Arnold (actress and singer), performs on stage. Dorothy goes to greet Joe and have a drink at the two couples' table.
. The Masis couple even accompanied Marilyn and Joe during their short stay in Mexico in July 1953; a photograph of the couple in San Francisco (when departing or returning) was taken by Victor.
. An amateur video shot in super eight and in color was revealed to the media by Dolores Masi in 2006 where Marilyn and Joe are seen playing golf with the Masi couple.
Les deux couples devenant ainsi des amis proches, Victor aurait même prodigué des conseils à Marilyn, comme une sorte de manager officieux. "Des gens autour de Marilyn cherchaient à profiter d'elle. Elle se confiait à mon père qui a commencé à l'aider, vérifiant par exemple le contenu de ses contrats", racontera Dolores Masi en 2003.
Victor Masi aurait aussi conforté l'idée à Marilyn de poser en sac de pommes de terre pour rebooster l'industrie de la pomme de terre qui était en difficulté (voir article 02/1952, Los Angeles - Marilyn en Sac à Patates "Idaho" par Theisen ).
Vic Masi a-t-il travaillé pour Marilyn ? Peut être lui a-t-il rendu des services - d'un point de vue professionnel ou personnel - tel le ferait un secrétaire. Marilyn l'a payé 50 Dollars par un chèque daté du 02 juillet 1952.
Chèque de 50 $ écrit par Marilyn à l'ordre de "Vic Massy" daté du 02 juillet 1952
Check of $50 written by Marilyn to the order of "Vic Massy" dated July 02, 1952
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Chèque annulé de 70 $ écrit par Marilyn à l'ordre de "Vic Massy" daté du 25 juillet 1952
Canceled check for $70 written by Marilyn to the order of "Vic Massy" dated July 25, 1952
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The two couples thus becoming close friends, Victor would even have given advice to Marilyn, like a sort of unofficial manager. "People around Marilyn were trying to take advantage of her. She confided in my father who started to help her, checking for example the content of her contracts", Dolores Masi will tell in 2003.
Victor Masi would also have confirmed Marilyn's idea of posing in a potato sack to reboost the potato industry which was in difficulty.
Did Vic Masi work for Marilyn? Perhaps he has done her a favor - from a professional or personal point of view - as a secretary would. Marilyn paid him 50 Dollars by a check dated July 02, 1952.
Comme elle le fera toujours avec ses amis proches, Marilyn a donné plusieurs effets personnels aux Masi - Dolores Masi affirmant qu'elle avait donné 30 à 40 bijoux et six vêtements, dont certains sont des "costumes" ou bijoux portés dans des films :
- des boucles d'oreilles portées dans "Troublez-moi ce soir" et d'autres de "Sept ans de réflexion",
- un bracelet et des boucles d'oreilles de "Les hommes préfèrent les blondes",
- le chemisier en mousseline noire de "Quand la ville dort",
- un costume Dior,
- un boléro serti de perles qui lui avait été offert par le gouvernement japonais lors de son voyage au Japon en février 1954,
- divers cadeaux apportés de leur lune de miel au Japon.
As she always will with her close friends, Marilyn gave several personal belongings to the Masi - Dolores Masi claiming that she gave them 30 to 40 jewels and six items of clothing, some of which are "costumes" or jewels worn in films:
- earrings worn in "Don't Bother to Knock" and others from "The Seven Year Itch",
- a bracelet and earrings from "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes",
- the black chiffon blouse from "Asphalt Jungle",
- a Dior suit,
- a beaded bolero given to her by the Japanese government during her trip to Japan in February 1954,
- various gifts brought from their honeymoon in Japan.
Après la séparation et le divorce de Joe et Marilyn, on ne sait pour quelle(s) raison(s) les Masi cessent de voir Joe, ce dernier restera toute sa vie fâché contre eux. Pourtant de son côté, Marilyn reste en contact avec eux jusqu'en 1956, l'année de son mariage avec Arthur Miller. Dolores Masi expliquera que "quand il est entré dans sa vie, elle a coupé les ponts; il ne voulait pas qu'elle voit ses anciens amis." Après son divorce d'avec Arthur Miller (annoncé dès le 11 novembre 1960), il semble que Marilyn renoue les liens avec les Masi, de par plusieurs échanges par lettres ou par téléphone durant l'année 1961. Le dernier contact que Marilyn a eu avec eux, c'est un coup de fil pour l'anniversaire de Dolores qui fêtait ses 16 ans -soit le 12 octobre 1961- où Marilyn déclare à la jeune fille: "tu es une jeune femme maintenant".
Quand les Masi apprennent la mort de Marilyn le 05 août 1962, ils accusent le coup. Ils souhaitent assister aux funérailles mais font face au refus catégorique de Joe DiMaggio qui a organisé et filtrer la cérémonie.
Télégramme envoyé par Vic Masi pour l'anniversaire de Marilyn le 01er juin 1961
Telegram sent by Vic Masi for Marilyn's birthday on June 01, 1961
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Message laissé par téléphone par Mme Masi à Marilyn Monroe
au Beverly Hills Hotel datée du 08 juin 1961
Message left by phone by Mrs Masi for Marilyn Monroe
at the Beverly Hills Hotel dated June 08, 1961
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After Joe and Marilyn's separation and divorce, we don't know for what reason(s) the Masis stop seeing Joe, the latter will remain angry with them all his life. Yet for her part, Marilyn remains in contact with them until 1956, the year of her marriage to Arthur Miller. Dolores Masi will explain that "when he came into her life, she cut ties; he didn't want her to see her old friends." After her divorce from Arthur Miller (announced on November 11, 1960), it seems that Marilyn reconnects with the Masi, through several exchanges by letters or by telephone during the year 1961. The last contact Marilyn has with them is a phone call for Dolores' birthday, which was celebrating her 16th birthday - on October 12, 1961 - where Marilyn declares to the young girl: "You are a young lady now".
When the Masi learn the Marilyn's death on August 05, 1962, they blame it. They wish to attend the funeral but face the categorical refusal of Joe DiMaggio who organized and filtered the ceremony.
Dolores Hope Masi n'a révélé cette intimité que ses parents entretenaient avec le couple DiMaggio qu'en 2003, soit 4 ans après la mort de Joe DiMaggio (décédé en 1999), désirant respecter la volonté de ce dernier qui s'est toujours montré silencieux face aux médias et biographes sur sa vie partagée avec Marilyn, tel qu'elle le racontera à la presse: "Mes parents n'ont jamais rien dit à propos de Marilyn. Je pense maintenant que c'est important d'en parler parce que, la seule fois où elle a mené une vie normale et saine, c'est lorsqu'elle était chez nous."
C'est en se concertant avec son fils William que Dolores a décidé de dévoiler au grand public les effets personnels qu'elle possède de Marilyn. Elle dit en 2006: "Je ne vendrais jamais ces articles. J'ai eu des gens qui m'ont offert des montants ridicules – une personne m'a offert 22 millions pour les bijoux. C'était beaucoup d'argent, mais ça n'a jamais été une question d'argent pour moi."
Elle présente sa collection - intitulée "The Dolores Hope Masi Marilyn Collection" - aux médias en tenant un gala showcase le 11 octobre 2006 à Las Vegas.
Outre les divers effets personnels, Dolores Hope Masi a aussi quelques photographies privées et publiques de Marilyn dans sa collection. Des tirages numérotés de reproduction de certaines de ces photographies sont proposés à la vente (des tirages signées par Dolores Masi avant son décès, sont aujourd'hui revendus sur certains sites aux enchères comme ebay ou etsy).
En 2007, Dolores Masi négociait des contrats pour vendre des reproductions des bijoux (autant du bas de gamme accessible à tous que du haut de gamme, en diamant de platine ou 18 carats) et des copies des vêtements qu'elle possédait de Marilyn; et elle était en négociation pour l'écriture d'un livre, qui ne verra jamais le jour car elle décède prématurément.
Quelques reproductions de photographies signées par Dolores Hope Masi
Dolores Hope Masi only revealed this intimacy that her parents maintained with the DiMaggio couple in 2003, that is to say 4 years after the death of Joe DiMaggio (who died in 1999), wishing to respect the will of the latter who always showed himself silent in the face of the media and biographers on her shared life with Marilyn, as she would tell the press: "My parents never said anything about Marilyn. I now think it's important to talk about it because that the only time she lived a normal, healthy life was when she was with us."
It was in consultation with her son William that Dolores decided to reveal to the public the personal effects that she possesses of Marilyn. She said in 2006: "I would never sell the items. I've had people offer me ridiculous amounts -- one person offered me 22 million for the jewelry. That was a lot of money, but it's never been about the money for me."
She presents her collection - titled "The Dolores Hope Masi Marilyn Collection" - to the media by holding a showcase on 2006, October 11 in Las Vegas.
Besides the various personal effects, Dolores Hope Masi also has some private and public photographs of Marilyn in her collection. Numbered reproduction prints of some of these photographs are offered for sale (prints signed by Dolores Masi before her death are now resold on certain auction sites such as ebay or etsy).
In 2007, Dolores Masi was negotiating contracts to sell reproductions of jewelry (both low-end accessible to everyone and high-end, in platinum or 18-carat diamonds) and copies of Marilyn's clothes that she owned; and she was in negotiations for the writing of a book, which will never done because she dies prematurely.
- émission américaine ABC Morning Show en 2006 - extrait video
Victor 'Chic' Masi décède à l'âge de 64 ans, le 22 juillet 1980; sa femme Marguerite Masi meurt à l'âge de 76 ans le 15 mars 1990.
Après avoir vécu sa jeunesse en Californie, Dolores Hope Masi s'installe à Las Vegas, où elle travaille dans l'industrie hôtelière pendant les années 1970s et 1980s. Puis elle travaille dans le domaine juridique en tant que chef de bureau et parajuriste. Mariée avec John James Laverty, elle a un fils William M Masi. Elle décède à Las Vegas à l'âge de 61 ans, le 05 septembre 2007.
La famille Masi (Victor, Marguerite et Dolores) sont enterrés dans le même cimetière de Las Vegas au Palm Memorial Park.
Victor 'Chic' Masi died at the age of 64 on July 22, 1980; his wife Marguerite Masi died at the age of 76 on March 15, 1990.
After growing up in California, Dolores Hope Masi moved to Las Vegas, where she worked in the hotel industry during the 1970s and 1980s. Then she worked in the legal community as an office manager and paralegal. Married to John James Laverty, she has one son William M Masi. She died in Las Vegas at the age of 61 on September 5, 2007.
The Masi family (Victor, Marguerite and Dolores) are buried in the same Las Vegas cemetery at Palm Memorial Park.
- Portfolio de la collection -
En ligne sur DMND Limited
- Bijoux: boucles d'oreilles, colliers, bracelets, parures, broches -
- Jewelry: earrings, necklaces, bracelets, sets, brooches - 
- Vêtements / Clothes - 
- Accessoires: cols, poudre, parfum et briquets -
- Accessories: collars, powder and perfume - 
- Vaisselle: coupe, bol, théière, argenterie -
- Tableware: cup, bowl, teapot, silverware -
>> sources:
- article "Les dessous tragiques du mariage de Marilyn et Joe DiMaggio" dans le magazine français OH LA ! 05/08/2003 n°254 / version anglaise du magazine Hello ! 5 August 2003, issue 776, UK.
- Livre "Joe and Marilyn: Legends in Love" de C David Heymann, p135 / Livre "Icon: The Life, Times and Films of Marilyn Monroe Volume 1" de Gary Vitacco-Robles.
- article du 17/06/2006 "Marilyn, quel giorno a Burbank con Di Maggio su un campo da golf" sur Republica
- article du 17/06/2006 "Old Friend Releases Marilyn Monroe Keepsakes" de abcNews
- article du 08/10/2006 "Immortal Mayhem" sur LA Weekly
- article du 10/01/2007 "Dolores Hope Masi Marilyn Collection" sur PRweb
- discussions et informations sur le restaurant Puccini sur le forum Home Theatre Forum
- avis de décès de Dolores Hope Masi du Las Vegas Review Journal
- Les sépultures sur findagrave de Victor C Masi , de Marguerite Masi et de Dolores Hope Masi
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17/12/2022, JULIEN'S "Icons and Idols: Hollywood" Lots Partie 2
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Lot 265: MARILYN MONROE: HAIR PIN BOX AND HOTEL ST. REGIS MATCHBOOK
A partial cardboard box printed with the words "Scoldy Lox / Glamour Guards" and stamped with the word "Blonde" once contained hair pins and belonged to Marilyn Monroe. Together with a matchbook from the Hotel St. Regis, where Marilyn was photographed in 1954. 2 x 2.5 inches
PROVENANCE Partial lot 251, "Property from the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 / Sold: $ -
Lot 272: MARILYN MONROE: LIPSTICK TUBE
A gold-tone metal lipstick tube that belonged to Marilyn Monroe. The bullet-shaped tube is engraved with the Michel logo on the top of the outer case, with the word "Michel" around the lower part of the cap, the bottom reads in part "Winter White / Michel Cosmetics" and features the original and used lipstick inside. Height 2.25 inches
PROVENANCE Partial lot 263, "Property From The Estate of Marilyn Monroe" Julien's Auctions, Beverly Hills, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 / Sold: $ -
Lot 273: MARILYN MONROE: EYE SHADOW POT
A plastic pot of eye shadow that belonged to Marilyn Monroe. The pot is debossed under the top with "Leichner" and on the bottom is a sticker that reads "4 oz. min. net. wt." The pot is still filled with the original and used eye shadow, which appears to be a shade of grey. 1.25 x 2.75 x 1 inches
PROVENANCE Partial lot 263, "Property From The Estate of Marilyn Monroe" Julien's Auctions, Beverly Hills, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 / Sold: $ -
Lot 274: MARILYN MONROE: BOX OF FALSE EYELASHES
A pink box with the Elizabeth Arden logo on the lid containing one pair of false eyelashes that belonged to Marilyn Monroe.
Monroe was well-known for wearing false eyelashes throughout her film career and for public appearances and photo shoots. 2.5 x 2.5 x .75 inches
PROVENANCE Partial lot 266, "Property From The Estate of Marilyn Monroe" Julien's Auctions, Beverly Hills, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $800 - $1,200 / Sold: $ -
Lot 275: MARILYN MONROE: FALSE EYELASHES BOX
A black cardboard box embossed on the top with gold lettering that reads "Martha Lorraine / Eyelashes" that belonged to Marilyn Monroe. The front of the lid has a label that reads "Close Black" and the bottom of the box has a Saks Fifth Avenue price tag that reads "4.00." The false eyelashes and small tube of glue are missing. Under the lid is gold lettering that reads in part "Martha Lorraine / Real Hair / Eyelashes / Natone Co. Distributers, Los Angeles 17. California." 3.5 x 2.5 x .25 inches
PROVENANCE Partial lot 266, "Property From The Estate of Marilyn Monroe" Julien's Auctions, Beverly Hills, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $800 - $1,200 / Sold: $ -
Lot 276: MARILYN MONROE: EYE LASH CURLER
A metal eye lash curler that belonged to Marilyn Monroe. 4 x 2.5 inches
PROVENANCE Partial lot 251, "Property from the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 / Sold: $ -
Lot 277: MARILYN MONROE: EYE PENCIL
A pink eye pencil embossed with the words "Elizabeth Arden / DK Brown" in gold lettering and a twisting mechanism on the top that personally belonged to and was used by Marilyn Monroe. Length 4.75 inches
PROVENANCE Partial lot 263, "Property From The Estate of Marilyn Monroe" Julien's Auctions, Beverly Hills, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 / Sold: $ -
Lot 278: MARILYN MONROE: EYE SHADOW POT
A round glass and gold-tone pot of eye shadow that belonged to Marilyn Monroe. The pot has a gold-tone metal lid, the top features a floral pattern beneath a raised plastic cover, the bottom is embossed with the Leichner brand name beneath a sticker with words that are illegible and is still filled with eye shadow, which is a shade of light blue. 1.25 x .5 inches
PROVENANCE Partial lot 263, "Property From The Estate of Marilyn Monroe" Julien's Auctions, Beverly Hills, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 / Sold: $ -
Lot 279: MARILYN MONROE: LIQUID EYE SHADOW BOTTLE
A bottle of liquid eye shadow that personally belonged to Marilyn Monroe. The plastic bottle, which still contains a portion of eye shadow, is printed with the words "Liquid Eye Shadow / Elizabeth Arden" and the gold-tone cap has a sticker printed with the words "Pearly Blue." Height 2.75 inches
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 263, "Property From The Estate of Marilyn Monroe" Julien's Auctions, Beverly Hills, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 / Sold: $ -
Lot 280: MARILYN MONROE: HAIR COMB
A gold-tone plastic hair comb belonged to Marilyn Monroe. 1.75 x 1.5 inches
PROVENANCE Partial lot 251, "Property from the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 / Sold: $ -
Lot 281: MARILYN MONROE: HAIRSPRAY CAN
A miniature can of hairspray that personally belonged to and was used by Marilyn Monroe. The can, which still contains a reduced quantity of hairspray, is pink with a gold cap. The front of the can features the words "Arrive Beautiful / Hair Spray / Concentrate" in gold lettering. The back reads in part "300 Metered Sprays / (50 Rescues)." Height 3.25 inches
PROVENANCE Partial lot 263, "Property From The Estate of Marilyn Monroe" Julien's Auctions, Beverly Hills, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 / Sold: $ -
Lot 282: MARILYN MONROE: HIGHLIGHTING TUBE
A gold-tone metal highlighting tube that personally belonged to Marilyn Monroe. The bullet-shaped tube is engraved with the Max Factor Hollywood logo on the outer case, has a label on the bottom that reads "Highlight by Lilly Dache / White" and features the original used highlighting stick inside. Height 2.5 inches
PROVENANCE Partial lot 263, "Property From The Estate of Marilyn Monroe" Julien's Auctions, Beverly Hills, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 / Sold: $ -
Lot 283: MARILYN MONROE: PARTIAL HAIR PIECE
A braided blonde partial hairpiece belonged to Marilyn Monroe. The long thin braid is braided with blonde-colored twine on one end and is believed to have been used to wrap around natural hair to add dimension. 36 inches
PROVENANCE Partial lot 251, "Property from the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 / Sold: $ -
Lot 284: MARILYN MONROE: LIPSTICK TUBE
A gold-tone metal lipstick tube that personally belonged to Marilyn Monroe. The bullet-shaped tube is engraved with the Max Factor Hollywood logo on the outer case, has a label on the bottom that reads "L.S. / 7-22 / N. I." and features the original used lipstick inside. Height 2.5 inches
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 263, "Property From The Estate of Marilyn Monroe" Julien's Auctions, Beverly Hills, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 / Sold: $ -
Lot 307: MARILYN MONROE: LIPSTICK TUBE
A gold-plated metal lipstick tube that personally belonged to Marilyn Monroe. The bullet-shaped tube is engraved with the Elizabeth Arden logo on the top of the outer case, with the words "18 Carat Gold Plated" on one side, has a label on the bottom that reads "Elizabeth Arden / Pink Spark" and features the original and used lipstick inside. Height 2.25 inches
PROVENANCE Partial lot 263, "Property From the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 / Sold: $ -
Lot 308: MARILYN MONROE: EYE SHADOW POT
A pink plastic pot of eye shadow that belonged to Marilyn Monroe. The pot has a sticker on the bottom with the words "Profile Symmetry Salon / Distributor N.Y. / Fuschia" and is still filled with the original and used eye shadow. 1.25 x .25 inches
PROVENANCE Partial lot 263, "Property From the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 / Sold: $ -
Lot 309: MARILYN MONROE: BOX OF FALSE EYELASHES
A black cardboard box embossed on the top with gold lettering that reads "Martha Lorraine / Eyelashes" that belonged to Marilyn Monroe. The front of the lid has a label that reads "Close Black." Inside the box is a set of brownish-black false eyelashes. The small tube of glue is missing. Under the lid is gold lettering that reads in part "Martha Lorraine / Real Hair / Eyelashes / Natone Co. Distributers, Los Angeles 17. California." The bottom of the box features a sticker from Christie's Auctions with "239 / 4/17" written in black ink.
Monroe was well-known for wearing false eyelashes throughout her film career and for public appearances and photo shoots. 3.5 x 2.5 x .25 inches
PROVENANCE Partial lot 263, "Property From the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $800 - $1,200 / Sold: $ -
Lot 310: MARILYN MONROE: FALSE EYELASHES BOX
A black cardboard box embossed on the top with gold lettering that reads "Martha Lorraine / Eyelashes" that belonged to Marilyn Monroe. Under the lid is gold lettering that reads in part "Martha Lorraine / Real Hair / Eyelashes / Natone Co. Distributers, Los Angeles 17. California." The bottom of the box features a Saks Fifth Avenue price tag that reads in part "4.00." 3.5 x 2.5 x .25 inches
PROVENANCE Partial lot 263, "Property From the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $800 - $1,200 / Sold: $ -
Lot 311: MARILYN MONROE: EYE PENCIL
A brown eye pencil embossed with the words "Dark Brown / Glorene of Hollywood" and a gold-colored cap that personally belonged to and was used by Marilyn Monroe. Length 5.5 inches
PROVENANCE Partial lot 263, "Property From the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 / Sold: $ -
Lot 312: MARILYN MONROE: EYE SHADOW POT
A round glass and gold-tone pot of eye shadow that belonged to Marilyn Monroe. The pot has a gold-tone metal lid, the top features a floral pattern beneath a raised plastic cover, the bottom is embossed with the Leichner brand name beneath a sticker that reads "Mauve / Made in England / Min. Weight 1/8 Oz." and is still filled with used eye shadow. 1.25 x .5 inches
PROVENANCE Partial lot 263, "Property From the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 / Sold: $ -
Lot 313: MARILYN MONROE: LIQUID EYE SHADOW BOTTLE
A bottle of liquid eye shadow that personally belonged to Marilyn Monroe. The plastic bottle, which still contains a portion of eye shadow, is printed with the words "Liquid Eye Shadow / Elizabeth Arden" and the black cap has a sticker printed with the words "Pearly Silver." Height 2.75 inches
PROVENANCE Partial lot 263, "Property From the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 / Sold: $ -
Lot 314: MARILYN MONROE: EYE SHADOW TUBE
A gold-tone metal tube of eye shadow that personally belonged to Marilyn Monroe. The bullet-shaped tube is etched with the Elizabeth Arden logo on the top of the cap and features a sticker on the bottom with the words "Bleu Lavande." The inside is filled with the used eye shadow. Height 3 inches
PROVENANCE Partial lot 263, "Property From the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 / Sold: $ -
Lot 315: MARILYN MONROE: MASCARA AND BRUSHES CONTAINER
A plastic container with a tube of mascara and three brushes that belonged to Marilyn Monroe. The container is embossed on the front with the words "Waterproof Mascara / Black / Helena Rubinstein" and the top of the lid with "Black / $1.25." Inside are three brushes with black bristles and clear handles embossed with "Helena Rubinstein" and a white aluminum tube of mascara printed with the words "Waterproof Mascara / Black / Helena Rubinstein" and instructions on the back. 1.25 x .25 inches
PROVENANCE Partial lot 263, "Property From the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 / Sold: $ - 
Lot 316: MARILYN MONROE: MASCARA AND BRUSH
A pink box with the Elizabeth Arden logo on the lid and the words "No. 2202 Mascara refill / Black" on the bottom contains a rectangular cake of mascara and a mascara brush that belonged to and was personally used by Marilyn Monroe. The cake of mascara is black and embossed with "Elizabeth Arden." The brush bristles are black and the handle is clear and embossed with "Helena Rubinstein." 2.5 x 2.5 x .75 inches
PROVENANCE Partial lot 263, "Property From the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 / Sold: $ - 
Lot 317: MARILYN MONROE: ROUGE POT
A dark red round plastic pot of cream rouge that belonged to Marilyn Monroe. The pot has stickers on the top that reads "1249 / Rouge Brunette / Dorin, Inc. / Distributor New York" and the bottom with the words "This Hand Made Rouge is also available in a larger size No. 19 suitable for boudoir use / Dorin, Inc. / Distributor New York" and is still filled with the original well-used rouge and puff which has the brand name printed in gold lettering on one side. 1.75 x .75 inches
PROVENANCE Partial lot 263, "Property From the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 / Sold: $ -
Lot 318: MARILYN MONROE: LIPSTICK TUBE
A gold-tone metal lipstick tube that personally belonged to Marilyn Monroe. The bullet-shaped tube is engraved with the Max Factor Hollywood logo on the outer case, has a label on the bottom that reads "L.S. / 7-22 / N. I." and features the original used lipstick inside. Height 2.5 inches
PROVENANCE Partial lot 263, "Property From the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 / Sold: $ -
Lot 333: MARILYN MONROE: LIPSTICK TUBE
A gold-tone metal lipstick tube that personally belonged to Marilyn Monroe. The bullet-shaped tube is engraved with the Max Factor Hollywood logo on the top of the outer case, has a label on the bottom that reads "7-22 Max Factor Hollywood, U.S.A. / Color Fast" and features the original used lipstick inside. Height 2.25 inches
PROVENANCE Partial lot 263, "Property From the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 / Sold: $ -
Lot 334: MARILYN MONROE: EYE SHADOW POT
A plastic pot of eye shadow that belonged to Marilyn Monroe. The pot is embossed on the top with "Leichner / London" and on the bottom are stickers that read "Light Green" and "4 oz. min. net. wt." The pot is still filled with the original and used eye shadow. 1.25 x 2.75 x 1 inches
PROVENANCE Partial lot 263, "Property From the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 / Sold: $ -
Lot 335: MARILYN MONROE: BOX OF FALSE EYELASHES
A black cardboard box embossed on the top with gold lettering that reads "Martha Lorraine / Eyelashes" that personally belonged to and was used by Marilyn Monroe. The front of the lid has a label that reads "Close Black" and the bottom of the box has a Saks Fifth Avenue price tag that reads "4.00." Inside the box is a set of brownish-black false eyelashes and a sheet printed with application instructions. The small tube of glue is missing. Under the lid is gold lettering that reads in part "Martha Lorraine / Real Hair / Eyelashes / Natone Co. Distributers, Los Angeles 17. California."
Monroe was well-known for wearing false eyelashes throughout her film career and for public appearances and photo shoots. 3.5 x 2.5 x .25 inches
PROVENANCE Partial lot 266, "Property From the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $800 - $1,200 / Sold: $ -
Lot 336: MARILYN MONROE: FALSE EYELASHES BOX
A pink box embossed on the top of the lid with the Elizabeth Arden logo and on the bottom with "No. 1433 Brown / False eyelashes" that belonged to Marilyn Monroe. The box is empty, but the bottom of the lid is printed with detailed instructions for applying Ardena Eye Lashes.
Monroe was well-known for wearing false eyelashes throughout her film career and for public appearances and photo shoots. 2.5 x 2.5 x .25 inches
PROVENANCE Partial lot 266, "Property From the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $800 - $1,200 / Sold: $ - 
Lot 337: MARILYN MONROE: LIQUID EYE LINER BOTTLE
A glass bottle of liquid eye liner with a round black cap that belonged to Marilyn Monroe. The bottle features a label that reads in part "Liquid eye liner makes eyes glamourous" followed by instructions and the word "Grays." Height 2.25 inches
PROVENANCE Partial lot 263, "Property From the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 / Sold: $ - 
Lot 338: MARILYN MONROE: EYE PENCIL
A brown eye pencil embossed with the words "Dark Brown / Glorene of Hollywood" that personally belonged to and was used by Marilyn Monroe. Length 5 inches
PROVENANCE Partial lot 263, "Property From the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 / Sold: $ - 
Lot 339: MARILYN MONROE: MARILYN MONROE: EYE SHADOW POT
A round glass and gold-tone pot of eye shadow that belonged to Marilyn Monroe. The pot has a gold-tone metal lid, the top features a floral pattern beneath a raised plastic cover, the bottom is embossed with the Leichner brand name beneath a sticker that reads "Gold Mauve / Made in England / Min. Weight 1/8 Oz." and is still filled with used eye shadow. 1.25 x .5 inches
PROVENANCE Partial lot 263, "Property From the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 / Sold: $ - 
Lot 340: MARILYN MONROE: LIQUID EYE SHADOW BOTTLE
A glass bottle of liquid eye shadow that belonged to Marilyn Monroe. The bottle gold-tone plastic lid and a label across the center that reads in part "Starry Eyes / Lilly Dache / Liquid Eye Lustre." Another label near the bottom reads " Lumino Violette de Parme." The bottle is still half-filled with the used eye shadow. Height 2.5 inches
PROVENANCE Partial lot 263, "Property From the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005.
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 / Sold: $ - 
Lot 341: MARILYN MONROE: EYE SHADOW TUBE
A gold-tone metal tube of eye shadow that personally belonged to Marilyn Monroe. The bullet-shaped tube is etched with the Elizabeth Arden logo on the top of the cap and features a sticker on the bottom with the words "French Gray." The inside is filled with the used eye shadow. Height 3 inches
PROVENANCE Partial lot 263, "Property From the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005.
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 / Sold: $ - 
Lot 342: MARILYN MONROE: MIRRORED MASCARA COMPACT
A plastic mascara case that personally belonged to and was used by Marilyn Monroe. The turquoise-colored case is embossed with the words Aziza Waterproof Mascara on the top opens to reveal a mirror beneath the top and a cake of black mascara and a brush with black bristles and a turquoise handle embossed with Aziza. Please note: the mirror is loose. 3.25 x 2.5 x .25 inches
PROVENANCE Partial lot 263, "Property From the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005.
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 / Sold: $ - 
Lot 344: MARILYN MONROE: LIQUID MASK BOTTLE
A glass bottle with a teal-colored plastic lid, featuring a label on the front that reads in part "Liquid Mask by Anatole Robbins / $3.00 / Hollywood, Calif." that personally belonged to and was used by Marilyn Monroe. The back of the bottle features a sticker with directions.
Robbins was a Hollywood makeup artist who had a line of cosmetics sold in department stores across the United States.
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 / Sold: $ - 
Lot 345: MARILYN MONROE: LIP GLOSS POT
A round white glass pot of lip gloss that belonged personally to Marilyn Monroe. The pot has a black metal lid, the glass pot has a label around it that reads "Mehron / Gloostone / Stage-line / A product of Nehron Inc., New York, N.Y." and one on the bottom that reads in part "126 / Glosstone / 50." The pot is still filled with a pink-hued lip gloss. 1.75 x .75 inches
PROVENANCE Partial lot 263, "Property From the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 / Sold: $ - 
Lot 368: MARILYN MONROE: LIPSTICK TUBE
A gold-tone metal lipstick tube that personally belonged to Marilyn Monroe. The bullet-shaped tube is engraved with the Max Factor Hollywood logo on the outer case and has a label on the bottom that reads "L.S. / 7-22" and features the original used lipstick inside. Height 2.5 inches
PROVENANCE Partial lot 263, "Property From the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 / Sold: $ - 
Lot 369: MARILYN MONROE: RETRACTABLE LIP BRUSH
A retractable lip brush personally owned and used by Marilyn Monroe. The plastic case is pale aqua color and features a marble-like design and a clear knob on one end that when pushed opens the other end to reveal a brush. A gold-tone ring around the container reads "Martha Lorraine U.S.A. /Patino / 2591537." Height 2.5 inches
PROVENANCE Lot 251, "Property from the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 / Sold: $ - 
Lot 370: MARILYN MONROE: LIQUID EYE LINER BOTTLE
A bottle of liquid eye liner that personally belonged to and was used by Marilyn Monroe. The glass bottle has a round gold-tone lid and a label that reads "Diedre' Liqua-Liner / Another Diedre' Original / To Make Your Eyes Lovelier" with application directions beneath. The bottle still contains a portion of the original eyeliner.
Height 2 inches
PROVENANCE Partial lot 263, "Property From the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 / Sold: $ - 
Lot 371: MARILYN MONROE: EYE SHADOW TUBE
A gold-tone metal tube of eye shadow that personally belonged to Marilyn Monroe. The bullet-shaped tube is etched with the Revlon logo on the side of the cap and features a sticker on the bottom with the words "Violet / E168." The inside is filled with the used eye shadow. Height 2.5 inches
PROVENANCE Partial lot 263, "Property From the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 / Sold: $ - 
Lot 372: MARILYN MONROE: BOX OF FALSE EYELASHES
A black cardboard box embossed on the top with gold lettering that reads "Martha Lorraine / Eyelashes" that belonged to Marilyn Monroe. The front of the lid has a label that reads "Close Black" and the bottom of the box has a Saks Fifth Avenue price tag that reads "4.00." Inside the box is a set of brownish-black false eyelashes. The small tube of glue is missing. Under the lid is gold lettering that reads in part "Martha Lorraine / Real Hair / Eyelashes / Natone Co. Distributers, Los Angeles 17. California."
Monroe was well-known for wearing false eyelashes throughout her film career and for public appearances and photo shoots.
3.5 x 2.5 x .25 inches
PROVENANCE Partial lot 266, "Property From the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $800 - $1,200 / Sold: $ - 
Lot 373: MARILYN MONROE: FALSE EYELASHES BOX
A black cardboard box containing eight false eyelashes that personally belonged to and were used by Marilyn Monroe. The lid of the box is marked with the brand name "Martha Lorraine Eyelashes and the side contains a sticker that reads "Close Black."
Monroe was well-known for wearing false eyelashes throughout her film career and for public appearances and photo shoots.
3.5 x 2.5 x 1 inches
PROVENANCE Partial lot 266, "Property From the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 / Sold: $ - 
Lot 374: MARILYN MONROE: EYE SHADOW TUBE
A gold-tone metal tube of eye shadow that personally belonged to Marilyn Monroe. The bullet-shaped tube is etched with the Elizabeth Arden logo on the top of the cap and features a sticker on the bottom with the words "Opal Blue." The inside is filled with the used eye shadow.
Height 3 inches
PROVENANCE Partial lot 263, "Property From the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 / Sold: $ - 
Lot 375: MARILYN MONROE: MIRRORED MASCARA COMPACT
A gold-tone metal mirrored mascara compact that personally belonged to Marilyn Monroe. The top of the compact is stamped with the words "Lilly Dache" in black lettering and the letters "ME" in a black circle. The bottom is etched with the words "Lilly Dache / New York / Sole Distributors" and has a sticker printed with the word "Black." The compact is opened by pressing a latch in the center. A mirror is contained beneath the top of the compact and the bottom contains a tray with a used cake of black mascara and a small brush with a clear handle and black bristles.
2.75 x .5 x .25 inches
PROVENANCE Partial lot 263, "Property From the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 / Sold: $ - 
Lot 376: MARILYN MONROE: MIRRORED LIPSTICK COMPACT
A round jade-colored plastic and gold-tone metal container of lip color that belonged to Marilyn Monroe. The top of the lid is embossed with the House of Westmore Hollywood logo. The container features a mirror beneath the lid and the tray is still filled with used lip color, which is a shade of red.
1.5 x .25 inches
PROVENANCE Partial lot 263, "Property From the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 / Sold: $ - 
Lot 377: MARILYN MONROE: LIPSTICK TUBE
A gold-tone metal lipstick tube that personally belonged to Marilyn Monroe. The bullet-shaped tube is engraved with the Max Factor Hollywood logo on the outer case, has a label on the bottom that reads "L.S. / 7-22 / N. I." and features the original used lipstick inside.
Height 2.5 inches
PROVENANCE Partial lot 263, "Property From the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 / Sold: $ - 
Lot 417: MARILYN MONROE: ULTRASOL HAIR BATH
A bag containing a packet labeled "Ultrasol .33 Hair Bath" and dry powder that belonged to Marilyn Monroe. Marilyn's checkbook shows that she paid $108 to Ultrasol on August 18, 1961. 4 x 3.5 x 1 inches
PROVENANCE Partial lot 263, "Property From The Estate of Marilyn Monroe" Julien's Auctions, Beverly Hills, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 / Sold: $ - 
Mode & Bijoux
Mode & Jewels
Lot 266: MARILYN MONROE: OPERA CAPE
A black velvet opera coat from the personal collection of Marilyn Monroe. The coat features three-quarter batwing sleeves, a high shawl collar, and a black satin interior lining. No sizes or maker labels present. After wrapping filming on The Seven Year Itch (Charles K. Feldman Group, 1955) and going through the devastating divorce from her second husband Joe DiMaggio, Monroe decided to take a break from the sunshine of the west coast and stay in New York in order to reinvent herself and her career. Monroe was often photographed wearing coats and furs of a similar style while living in New York, circa 1954-1955.
PROVENANCE Lot 816B, "Icons and Idols 2014," Julien's Auctions, Beverly Hills, December 5, 2014
Estimate: $20,000 - $30,000 / Sold: $ - 
Lot 285: MARILYN MONROE: BLACK COCKTAIL DRESS (WITH PHOTOS)
A black wool dress with spaghetti straps and back zipper; worn in several photographs shot by her friend and business partner Milton Greene on January 28, 1955; in excellent condition. Included are images of Marilyn wearing this dress.
PROVENANCE Lot 19, "Property From The Estate of Marilyn Monroe" Julien's Auctions, Beverly Hills, June 4, 2005.
Estimate: $40,000 - $60,000 / Sold: $ - 
Lot 290: MARILYN MONROE: "THE SEVEN YEAR ITCH" FILM-WORN BLACK EVENING GOWN (WITH BOOKS)
A Mae West-inspired black "cellophane effect" evening gown, worn by Marilyn Monroe during the filming of The Seven Year Itch (Twentieth Century Fox, 1955) starring Monroe and Tom Ewell. The quarter-length sleeved gown features a plunging v neck, black hook and eye closures down the front, a left leg slit and long train. An interior wardrobe label reads in handwritten black ink, "1-81-1 - 1231 M. Monroe A-734-05."
In the film, costume designer William Travilla designed the gown for one of the film's dream sequences imagined by director Billy Wilder. In this particular scene, which was later cut from the film, Richard Sherman (played by Tom Ewell) envisions his neighbor, "the Girl," impersonating Mae West in this costume, pairing the dazzling gown with green-tipped black ostrich feather boa, a pair of red marabou feather accented mules, and a cigarette holder - the West signature.
Although Monroe and West never ended up crossing paths in real life, West was later quoted as saying, "The only gal who came near to me in the sex appeal department was pretty little Marilyn Monroe. All the others had were big boobs."
Includes a copy of the book The Films of Marilyn Monroe (Pubns Intl Ltd, 1989), as well as a copy of Marilyn Monroe, les images d'une vie (VERLHAC, 2007).
Estimate: $20,000 - $40,000 / Sold: $ - 
Lot 300: MARILYN MONROE: SUNDRESS WORN FOR PHOTO SHOOT (WITH BOOK)
A white textured cotton sleeveless sundress with decorative trim around the neck and arms; with a back zipper and a back kick pleat; significant staining on back evident, broken zipper; eyelet trim frayed; worn by Marilyn in the series of photographs taken of her and Arthur Miller in New York City in 1956. Included is the book Marilyn (Skira, 2012), featuring four photos of Marilyn wearing this dress.
PROVENANCE Lot 27, "Property From the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $40,000 - $60,000 / Sold: $ - 
Lot 390: MARILYN MONROE: "LET'S MAKE LOVE" PROTOTYPE HALTER DRESS
A pearl gray silk dress with the top portion being a fitted halter top and the skirt portion being three layers of gathered silk chiffon; interior label reads: "designed by Jax;" dress was well worn, as discoloration appears under arms and other staining is evident on interior lining.
Marilyn only owned a total of four dresses in this style designed by Jax, documented as one of her favorite designers. This dress was personally owned by Marilyn and was a prototype for the dress made for her film Let's Make Love (20th Century Fox, 1960). Evidently a favorite dress of the star's, she also wore it in numerous press photographs as well as off-set during the production of her last film, The Misfits (Seven Arts, 1961).
Interestingly, a triangle-shaped stain appears on the right-breast area and this same exact stain is evident in a photograph showing Marilyn sitting next to co-star Yves Montand. Two Christie's tags still pinned to garment as it was originally intended to be sold there in 1999. Included are reprinted images of Marilyn wearing this dress.
PROVENANCE: Lot 111, "Property From the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $60,000 - $80,000 / Sold: $ - 
Lot 407: MARILYN MONROE: OWNED WOOL SKIRT
A black straight skirt with a side zipper and eye-hook closures, with back kick pleat. Hand tailored for Marilyn Monroe. No label or size tag present.
PROVENANCE From the Archives of Marilyn Monroe's Personal Property
Estimate: $8,000 - $10,000 / Sold: $ - 
Lot 408: MARILYN MONROE: TRIFARI COSTUME NECKLACE
A silver tone metal necklace featuring a single strand of small round rhinestones with a double circle clasp design signed, "Trifari" belonged to Marilyn Monroe.
The necklace is from the estate of Lee Strasberg, Marilyn's acting coach and close friend, and to whom she left the bulk of her own estate.
15 inches
PROVENANCE Lot 229, "Property From the Estate of Lee Strasberg," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, November 17, 2016
Estimate: $10,000 - $20,000 / Sold: $ - 
Lot 409: MARILYN MONROE: WALLET
A gold mesh bill and coin wallet with a snap closure and a pink satin lining that belonged as a personal item to Marilyn Monroe.
3.75 x 3.25 x .25 inches
PROVENANCE Lot 278, "Property From the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $8,000 - $10,000 / Sold: $ - 
Lot 425: MARILYN MONROE: EAR CLIPS
A pair of silver tone metal ear clips signed "Japan" with faux pearls and round cut faux diamonds in a floret design belonged to Marilyn Monroe. The clips are contained in a yellow felt-covered case. The ear slips are from the estate of Lee Strasberg, Marilyn's acting coach and close friend, and to whom she left the bulk of her own estate. Case 2.75 x 2.75 x 1.5 inches
PROVENANCE Lot 462, "Property From the Estate of Lee Strasberg," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, November 17, 2016
Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000 / Sold: $ - 
Lot 426: MARILYN MONROE: OWNED BROWN SKIRT
A hand-tailored unfinished brown skirt with stitching still evident at the waistband and hem, side zipper, and back kick pleat belonged to Marilyn Monroe. Size is unknown.
PROVENANCE Lot 381, "From the Archives of Marilyn Monroe's Personal Property," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, November 16, 2018
Estimate: $8,000 - $10,000 / Sold: $ - 
Lot 427: MARILYN MONROE: POINSETTIA HANDKERCHIEF
A white handkerchief featuring a border with a recurring poinsettia design and a larger poinsettia in the center belonged to Marilyn Monroe.
Please note the handkerchief has two small tears on one side and a small spot of mild staining. 11.25 x 12.5 inches
PROVENANCE From the Archives of Marilyn Monroe's Personal Property
Estimate: $300 - $500 / Sold: $ - 
Lot 431: MARILYN MONROE: PERSONALLY OWNED CUTLERY HOLDER
A green and pink felt cutlery bag, having decorative embroidery and scalloped edges was personally owned by Marilyn Monroe. It accommodates 12 knives. 26 x 11 inches
PROVENANCE Lot 238, "Property from the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $500 - $700 / Sold: $ - 
Objets divers
Various objects
Lot 294: MARILYN MONROE: HOME MOVIE REEL
A vintage home movie reel featuring Marilyn Monroe at multiple locations. June 29, 1956, Monroe, soon-to-be husband Arthur Miller, and Miller's parents are seen at a press conference at Miller's farm in Roxbury, Connecticut. Monroe and Miller were married later this day. This scene from the film is approximately 23 seconds. Note that parts of this scene are repeated at the end of the film. Various footage from 1956 shows Monroe at airports traveling to and from Los Angeles to film Bus Stop (20th Century, 1956). These scenes from the film are approximately 40 seconds in length. Total length: one minute, 37 seconds. 4 x 1 inches
PROVENANCE Lot 727, "From the Estate of Frieda Hull," Julien's Auctions, November 17, 2016
Estimate: $3,000 - $4,000 / Sold: $ - 
Lot 343: MARILYN MONROE: FACE-SLIMMING MASK
A beige fabric mask used for used for face slimming and chin-tightening that belonged to Marilyn Monroe. The mask features stitching down the nose and around the entire front and elastic bands that are stitched together in the back. Both sides of the mask feature light makeup and powder stains from usage.
Diameter 18 inches
PROVENANCE Partial lot 263, "Property From the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 / Sold: $ - 
Lot 378: MARILYN MONROE: EAR STOPPLES
A box of anti-noise ear stopples used by Marilyn Monroe. The cardboard box is printed on the top with the words "Flents / Anti Noise / Ear Stopples / Shut Out Noise /Help You Sleep." The bottom of the box features printed instructions for use. The box contains eight of the original twelve ear stopples, with the other four presumably having been used by Marilyn. 3.75 x 2 x 1 inches
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 251, "Property from the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 / Sold: $ - 
Lot 406: MARILYN MONROE: PERSONALLY OWNED "THE MISFITS" SOUNDTRACK ALBUM
A soundtrack album for the film The Misfits (United Artists, 1961) that was personally owned by Marilyn Monroe. The drama, which would be the last film Monroe completed before her death in 1962, costarred Clark Gable and Montgomery Clift, was directed by John Huston from a screenplay by Monroe's husband Arthur Miller. The score was composed by Alex North. The second side of the LP features other soundtrack themes. 12.5 x 12.5 inches
PROVENANCE From the Archives of Marilyn Monroe's Personal Property
Estimate: $200 - $300 / Sold: $ - 
Lot 428: MARILYN MONROE: GORHAM STERLING RETICULATED HEART DISH
A sterling silver Gorham brand reticulated heart dish with scrolling bows and ribbons, marked "Sterling" that belonged to Marilyn Monroe. 1.50 troy oz.
The dish is from the estate of Lee Strasberg, Marilyn's acting coach and close friend, and to whom she left the bulk of her own estate. 4.5 x 5 x 1 inches
PROVENANCE Lot 589, "Property From the Estate of Lee Strasberg," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, November 17, 2016
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000 / Sold: $ - 
Lot 429: MARILYN MONROE: ETCHED GLASS DECANTER
A double-gourd shaped bottle with all over etched floral decoration and a sterling rim with marks for Birmingham, 1911-12. (Lacking stopper).
The decanter is from the estate of Lee Strasberg, Marilyn's acting coach and close friend, and to whom she left the bulk of her own estate. Height, 11 inches
PROVENANCE Lot 361, "Property From the Estate of Lee Strasberg," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, November 17, 2016
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 / Sold: $ - 
Lot 430: MARILYN MONROE: GROUP OF VINTAGE COPPER HOLLOWWARE
A group of four vintage copper hollowware items, including a coffeepot with a wood handle marked "Majestic," a teapot marked "Old Dutch," an unmarked pitcher, and a pot marked "Bazar Francais."
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
Tallest, 11 inches
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000 / Sold: $ - 
Lot 432: MARILYN MONROE: CHROME JUICE-O-MAT TILT-TOP JUICER
A vintage juicer with a mechanical hand crank that personally belonged to Marilyn Monroe. The brand is Juice-O-Mat and the model number is NJ-848. 6.5 x 8 x 6 inches
PROVENANCE Lot 240, "Property from the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000 / Sold: $ - 
Médical
Medical
Lot 444: MARILYN MONROE: SCHWAB'S PHARMACY BOX
A two-piece blue and white cardboard box with the words "Schwab's Pharmacy / Hollywood / Beverly Hills" printed in white letters across two sides that belonged to Marilyn Monroe. 1.5 x 4.5 x 1.5 inches
PROVENANCE Partial lot 263, "Property From The Estate of Marilyn Monroe" Julien's Auctions, Beverly Hills, June 4, 2005.
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 / Sold: $ - 
Lot 445: MARILYN MONROE: PILL BOTTLE
An empty prescription bottle of Seconal belonged to Marilyn Monroe. The brown glass bottle with a white twist-off plastic lid features a label from Schwab's Pharmacy in Beverly Hills and the prescription is made out to Mrs. Arthur Miller (Monroe's playwright ex-husband) by Dr. Engelberg. The label features prescription number B366320 and reads "Seconal / Take as directed." The prescription is dated August 13, 1960. / 1.25 x 2.25 inches.
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 / Sold: $ - 
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16/07/2022, Julien's, "Hollywood Legends": Lots partie 1
Enchères "Hollywood Legends"
16 juillet 2022
- 115 lots avec Marilyn Monroe -
Partie 1: Photos, Films, Effets personnels & Merchandising
Part 1: Photos, Films, Personal Effects & Merchandising
> 16/07/2022, Julien's, "Hollywood Legends": Catalogue
Photos
Lot 0924: JOSEPH JASGUR PHOTOGRAPH
A black and white image of Marilyn Monroe taken by Joseph Jasgur in 1946, printed later with Jasgur's approval. Monroe is posed smiling with hand on hip beside a tripod. 14 x 11 inches
Estimate: $200 - $400 / Sold: -
Lot 0925: LASZLO WILLINGER SIGNED LIMITED-EDITION PHOTOGRAPH
A limited edition black and white 1990 print of a photograph of Marilyn Monroe taken by Laszlo Willinger in the 1940's with the verso signed by Willinger in black marker. Numbered 17/50 in pencil. 20 x 16 inches
Estimate: $300 - $500 / Sold: - 
Lot 0927: MILTON GREENE CONTACT SHEET
A vintage black and white partial contact sheet featuring candid and posed images of Marilyn Monroe and Milton Greene. The sheet, which consists of two partial contact sheets stapled together, contains 17 images of Monroe. 4.5 x 10 inches
PROVENANCE Lot 890, Property From The Life and Career of Marilyn Monroe, Juliens Auctions, Los Angeles, November 17-19, 2016
Estimate: $200 - $300 / Sold: - 
Lot 0930: BERT STERN COLOR PHOTOGRAPH PRINT
A color high-gloss photograph print of Marilyn Monroe taken by photographer Bert Stern, printed circa the 1980's.
16 x 20 inches
Estimate: $200 - $300 / Sold: - 
Lot 0931: GEORGE BARRIS "LAST PHOTO SHOOT" PHOTOGRAPHS
A group of five black and white photographs of Marilyn Monroe from a series taken by photographer George Barris. These are among the last images captured of Monroe before she died in August 1962.
14.5 x 12 inches (overall).
Estimate: $500 - $700 / Sold: 
Lot 0932: GEORGE BARRIS SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH
A framed color photograph of Marilyn Monroe taken as part of the Marilyn Monroe Weston Editions Ltd. by photographer George Barris, signed by the photographer in black ink.
35.5 x 23.25 inches
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 / Sold: -
Lot 0933: GEORGE BARRIS SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH
A framed color photograph of Marilyn Monroe taken as part of the Marilyn Monroe Weston Editions Ltd. by photographer George Barris, signed by the photographer in black ink.
35.5 x 23.25 inches
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 / Sold: -
Films
Lot 0521: "GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES" PHOTO-SHOOT RENTED BRACELET
A gold-plated sterling silver bracelet, designed by Joseff of Hollywood. The bracelet is composed of series of rectangular wirework links of foliate design, enhanced by brilliant-cut simulated diamonds, joined by fluted triangular shaped links with hinged locking clasp and safety chain, and mounted in gold plated sterling silver.
The bracelet was among a set rented for Marilyn Monroe in a series of Fox publicity photos shot by staff photographer Frank Powolny, used to promote the film Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (Twentieth Century Fox, 1953). The bracelet was ultimately not photographed, but the photoshoot produced legendary images of Monroe wearing the racy gold pleated gown designed by Travilla for Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. Although the gown was deemed to be too revealing because of its plunging neckline and was cut from the film, Monroe liked it and insisted on wearing it to the 1953 Photoplay Awards ceremony. She also wore it during this photoshoot, together with the rest of the jewelry set, producing some of the most iconic images of Monroe ever captured.
Length, 6.75 inches
PROVENANCE From The Joseff Archives
Estimate: $30,000 - $50,000 / Sold: -
Lot 0958: MARILYN MONROE: "HOW TO MARRY A MILLIONAIRE" PHOTO-SHOOT WORN EARRINGS (WITH MAGAZINE)
A pair of gold-tone floral basket pendant ear clips with faceted crystal beads, worn by Marilyn Monroe in promotional photos for How To Marry A Millionaire (Twentieth Century Fox, 1953). By Napier, no. MMF889. Each clip back earring is designed as a gold-tone flower basket, with wirework detail and sculpted flowers enhanced by faceted crystal beads, and suspended by a gold-tone floret centering a faceted crystal bead.
In the glamorous 20th Century Fox 1953 promotional photo shoot, Monroe posed in the earrings wearing a burgundy satin evening gown designed by William Travilla.
This set is one of two sets made for the photo shoot. Joan Castle had rented two pairs of earrings and other pieces including an engagement ring. One pair never made it back and the other was slightly damaged. This set was the former, which Marilyn had purportedly taken from the set as she was seen wearing them after the film wrapped.
Accompanied by a notarized letter of provenance from the husband of actress Carmen Miranda, as well as a vintage copy of Movieland magazine featuring Monroe on the cover wearing the earrings.
Length, 3.75 inches
Estimate: $60,000 - $80,000 / Sold: - 
Lot 0971: MARILYN MONROE AND JANE RUSSELL: "GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES" PHOTO-SHOOT AND FILM WORN COSTUMES (WITH PHOTOS)
A pair of sequin embellished costumes screen-worn by Marilyn Monroe and Jane Russell in the classic film Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (Twentieth Century Fox, 1953).
The first costume is a black sequined dance leotard worn by Marilyn Monroe as Lorelei. The costume consists of a black satin boned leotard embellished with black sequins in a vermicelli pattern and rhinestone trim with dangling teardrop rhinestones and a matching black sequin covered bicorne hat. The leotard has a bias label inscribed "1-25-1-4288 Marilyn Monroe A698-69." The hat has a bias label inscribed "1-25-1-4288 M. Monroe A698-69."
The second costume is a black sequined dance leotard worn by Jane Russell as Dorothy Shaw. The costume consists of a black satin boned leotard embellished with jet-like sequins in a vermicelli pattern and rhinestone trim and a matching sequin bicorne hat. Costume design by Academy Award winner, William "Billy" Travilla.
Monroe and costar Jane Russell wear these costumes during the scene in which the duo are forced to find work as showgirls in Paris, headlining the "Les Chanteuses Americaines," as well as in the official trailer and in several publicity images.
Professional museum restoration and conservation that includes application of missing sequins, replacement of a velvet panel that was not original to the Jane Russell costume but was created by the studio for use in other productions, and the creation and placement of fabric flowers has been performed on these costumes by The Museo de la Moda in Santiago, Chile.
Accompanied by: an original print photograph with glossy finish, depicting Marilyn Monroe with co-star Jane Russell in an image from their classic film Gentlemen Prefer Blondes with a press-snipe glued to the verso, credit stamps, and a red date stamp for "May 4 1953"; an original vintage print photograph of Marilyn and Jane from the film holding top hats from the National Film Archive London; and a National Screen Service Corp. press release photo of Marilyn and Jane depicted from the film; each 8 x 10 inches.
Estimate: $80,000 - $120,000 / Sold: - 
Lot 0987: "THERE'S NO BUSINESS LIKE SHOW BUSINESS" FILM-WORN ENSEMBLE (WITH BOOK AND PHOTOS)
A figure-hugging embellished gown worn by Marilyn Monroe while singing "After You Get What You Want You Don't Want It" in the musical There's No Business Like Show Business (Twentieth Century Fox, 1954).
The flesh tone crepe gown has a netting overlay and is generously embellished with silver and pearlized bugle beads in a starburst and foliate motif, scattered rhinestones, bouquets of bugle beads top with sequins and seed beads, with a cluster of monofilament fiber with silver and glittering flowers to the waist-high left leg slit. A sheer pleated vanity panel is present to the slit and was added post production for alternate filming and publicity images for release in countries that forbade such a revealing costume. Hand finishing work and a couture waistband are present to the interior. A 20th Century label with no inscription and a bias label inscribed "1-25-1-4692 M. Monroe A-729-28" are present. Costume design by William "Billy" Travilla.
Also included is a matching headpiece of silver and glitter flowers, accented with a spray of monofilament fibers with a bias label inscribed "1-25-4-4692 A729-29 M.Monroe," and a pair of strappy satin Pacelle Saks Fifth Avenue high heels that are not original to the costume.
Accompanied by a coffee table book titled The Marilyn Album (Gallery Books, 1991) by Nicki Giles, which features photographs of Monroe wearing the ensemble. Also accompanied by an original vintage press photo of Marilyn in the film and a 20th Century Fox press release photo of Marilyn from a scene in the film; each 8 x 10 inches.
Estimate: $80,000 - $100,000 / Sold: -
Lot 0988: "THERE'S NO BUSINESS LIKE SHOW BUSINESS" LOBBY CARD
A #6 lobby card from the Marilyn Monroe film There's No Business Like Show Business (20th Century Fox, 1954).
11 x 14 inches
Estimate: $25 - $50 / Sold: - 
Lot 0989: "THERE'S NO BUSINESS LIKE SHOW BUSINESS" 3D SLIDES
A pair of three-dimensional stereo viewer slides of Marilyn Monroe as Vicky Parker in There's No Business Like Show Business (20th Century Fox, 1954). The stereo three-dimensional slides come from the collection of Ad Schaumer, an Assistant Director active in Hollywood between 1928 and 1966.
1.75 x 4 inches (each)
PROVENANCE Lot 859, Property From The Life and Career of Marilyn Monroe, Juliens Auctions, Los Angeles, November 17-19, 2016
Estimate: $200 - $300 / Sold: - 
Lot 1006: BUS STOP" HANDWRITTEN NOTE
A note containing dialogue from Marilyn Monroe's classic film Bus Stop (20th Century Fox, 1956), with red ink stains and acting notes handwritten in pencil by Marilyn Monroe. Monroe's character, Cherie, asks Elma for help: "Pardon me I'm sorry to wake you/But I wonder if you could help/me/I'm being abducted/you know-kidnapped-by-him/I thought maybe as soon as/we got some place I'd ask the/driver to stop and let me off/But we been driving for hours, and we still don't seem to be, nowhere at all-not only that/but I'm freezing to death-I/ain't got much on under/my coat."
This note is reproduced in the book Fragments: Poems, Intimate Notes, Letters by Marilyn Monroe. Edited by Stanley Buchthel and Bernard Comment. (Farrar, Straus and Giroux, New York, 2010).
11 x 8.5 inches
PROVENANCE Lot 193, Property From The Life and Career of Marilyn Monroe, Juliens Auctions, Los Angeles, November 17-19, 2016
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000 / Sold: - 
Lot 1007: "BUS STOP" LOBBY CARD GROUP WITH EILEEN HECKART SIGNED CARD (x 18)
A group of 18 Lobby cards from the film Bus Stop (20th Century Fox, 1956), starring Marilyn Monroe, one of which is signed in faded red marker by Monroe's co-star, Eileen Heckart. 8 x 10 inches (largest)
PROVENANCE Lot 736, Property From The Life and Career of Marilyn Monroe, Juliens Auctions, Los Angeles, November 17-19, 2016
Estimate: $200 - $300 / Sold: - 
Lot 1008: 1956 PORTRAIT BODICE (WITH DVD)
A 19th Century-style bodice worn by Marilyn Monroe in a 1956 Jack Cardiff photo session. Monroe wore this bodice during a private photo session in which she was depicted with different hats as she purportedly reminded him of works by the great French painter, Renoir, with the series of photographs referred to as "Renoir Girl".
The boned faille bodice is embellished with ivory lace, black silk velvet, and jet-like foliate buttons. Also includes a piece of the original missing button.
Includes a DVD copy of Cameraman: The Life and Work of Jack Cardiff (Modus Operandi Films, 2010).
PROVENANCE Lot 93, Film and Entertainment, Christies, South Kensington, Sale number 9538, December 17, 2002
Estimate: $20,000 - $30,000 / Sold: - 
Lot 1009: "THE FIREBALL" STUDIO EVENING GOWN (WITH DVD AND BOOK)
A black velvet studio evening gown from the Marilyn Monroe production The Fireball (1950, Bert E. Friedlob Productions), with a bias label inscribed "M. Monroe 1 27 3 0396." The floor-length gown features a plunging neckline front zipper and tie, as well as three hook and eye closures. Also included is a matching black velvet belt and a loose shoulder pad.
Monroe has a very small role in the film, which premiered in Los Angeles on October 7, 1950, less than a week before her watershed performance in All About Eve (20th Century Fox, 1950) premiered in New York. She plays Polly, one of several women vying for the attention of roller-skating champion Johnny Casar (Mickey Rooney). As usual, she stands out as a vixen who loves him only for his fame and success.
The gown is seen worn in a publicity photo used to promote the film and also possibly worn in an early photo session with photographer, Ed Clark (photos available upon request).
Includes a DVD of the film and an edition of the book Monroe: Her Life in Pictures by James Spada (New York: Doubleday, 1982).
PROVENANCE Lot 225, Collectors Carrousel, Including Dolls, Toys, Slot Machines, Hollywood and Rock N Roll Memorabilia, Sothebys New York, Sale number 6384, December 17, 1992
Estimate: $20,000 - $30,000 / Sold: - 
Lot 1010: "SOME LIKE IT HOT" PROMOTIONAL EPHEMERA ( x 16)
A collection of promotional items for the classic Marilyn Monroe comedy Some Like It Hot (Ashton Productions, 1959) starring Monroe, Jack Lemmon, and Tony Curtis. Included is a collection of twelve photographs of Monroe taken by photographer Richard Avedon (in original paper sleeve), two Art studies scrapbook pages, a page from the United Artists Pressbook, and a red postcard.
12.25 x 12.25 inches (largest)
Estimate: $500 - $700 / Sold: - 
Lot 1011: "SOME LIKE IT HOT" AND "MARILYN" PERSONALLY OWNED RECORD ALUMS (x 2)
Two record albums, personally owned by Marilyn Monroe: Some Like It Hot: Original Music from the Motion Picture Soundtrack (United Artists Records, 1959) and Marilyn (20th Fox Records, 1962).
12.25 x 12.25 inches
PROVENANCE From the Estate of Marilyn Monroe
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 / Sold: -
Lot 1012: "LET'S MAKE LOVE" FILM-WORN BLOUSE (WITH DVD)
A custom-made pale pink silk blouse worn by Marilyn Monroe as "Amanda Dell" in Let's Make Love (Twentieth Century Fox, 1960). The fitted blouse is tailored with simulated pearl buttons and hand finishing work to the interior. A Twentieth Century Fox label with no inscription is present.
Monroe as Amanda can be seen wearing the blouse while rehearsing the musical number "Incurably Romantic" with Jean-Marc Clement (played by Yves Montand). After a rehearsed stage kiss, Amanda realizes she is falling in love with her co-star.
Includes a DVD of the film.
PROVENANCE Lot 238, Film and Entertainment, Christies, South Kensington, Sale number EPH 3127, December 16, 1988
Estimate: $20,000 - $30,000 / Sold: - 
Lot 1013: "THE MISFITS" EVE ARNOLD PHOTOGRAPH
A large color photograph print of Marilyn Monroe on the set of The Misfits (Seven Arts Productions, 1961) taken by photographer Eve Arnold in 1960.
21.5 x 18.5 inches
Estimate: $600 - $800 / Sold: - 
Lot 1014: "THE MISFITS" RECEIVED TELEGRAM AND PERSONAL PRESS CLIPPINGS (x 8)
From the Personal Files of Marilyn Monroe: A Western Union telegram dated January 12, 1961, from "Nan" who praised Marilyn on her performance in The Misfits (Seven Arts Productions, 1961). The message reads, "Your Roslyn is a gift of Joy and Light and 'The still sad music of Humanity.' Love, Nan." Also included in this lot, eight press clippings from various newspapers across the United States with stories about Marilyn's latest film, The Misfits, from her personal files.
PROVENANCE: From the Archives of Marilyn Monroes Personal Property
Estimate: $150 - $250 / Sold: - 
Effets personnels / Personal Effects
Lot 0955: BRENTWOOD HOUSE BATHROOM TILE
A small ceramic flower bathroom tile from the Brentwood, CA house in which Marilyn Monroe died in August 1962.
5.5 x 1.75 inches
PROVENANCE From The Collection of Lynda Nunez
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 / Sold: - 
Lot 0956: SET OF ROSENTHAL "DONATELLO" PATTERN COFFEE CUPS AND SAUCERS
A set of five Rosenthal "Donatello" pattern cream colored coffee cups and six saucers with gilt rims. These belonged to Marilyn Monroe and passed into the collection of Lee Strasberg, her acting coach and executor of her estate.
2.25 inches
PROVENANCE From the Estate of Lee Strasberg
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 / Sold: - 
Lot 0957: MARILYN MONROE: BEIGE DAL CO. SHOES
A pair of beige heels by Dal Co., worn by Marilyn Monroe. The heels exhibit no-slip heel inserts, worn heels and soles, and very scuffed toes and sides. The shoes are stamped both "38" and "15."
PROVENANCE Lot 399, Marilyn Monroe: Property From the Estate of Lee Strasberg, Juliens Auctions, November 17-20, 2016
Estimate: $6,000 - $8,000 / Sold: - 
Lot 0999: 1950S-1960S PERSONALLY OWNED PRESS CLIPPINGS (x 35)
A collection of global press articles and newspaper clippings from various years all related to Marilyn Monroe; the articles feature headlines and stories about the star's personal life and career, and many are circled or annotated in colored wax pencil or pen; like most stars of the era, Monroe paid a 'clipping service' to scour national and international publications that wrote about her; lot includes approximately 35 clippings. Various Sizes
PROVENANCE: From the Archives of Marilyn Monroes Personal Property
Estimate: $300 - $500 / Sold: - 
Lot 1000: 1950S-1960S PERSONALLY OWNED PRESS CLIPPINGS (x 45)
A collection of global press articles and newspaper clippings from various years all related to our gal; the articles feature headlines and stories about the star's personal life and career, and many are circled or annotated in colored wax pencil or pen; l ike most stars of the era, Monroe paid a 'clipping service' to scour national and international publications that wrote about her; lot includes approximately 45 clippings, along with Marilyn's personal copy of LIFE magazine dated August 15, 1960. Various Sizes
PROVENANCE: From the Archives of Marilyn Monroes Personal Property
Estimate: $300 - $500 / Sold: - 
Lot 1001: 1950S-1960S PERSONALLY OWNED PRESS CLIPPINGS (x 45)
A collection of global press articles and newspaper clippings from various years all related to our gal; the articles feature headlines and stories about the star's personal life and career, and many are circled or annotated in colored wax pencil or pen; like most stars of the era, Monroe paid a 'clipping service' to scour national and international publications that wrote about her; lot includes approximately 45 clippings along with Marilyn's personal copy of McCall's magazine dated April 1960.
Various Sizes
PROVENANCE: From the Archives of Marilyn Monroes Personal Property
Estimate: $300 - $500 / Sold: - 
Lot 1002: 1950S-1960S PERSONALLY OWNED PRESS CLIPPINGS (x 65)
A collection of global press articles and newspaper clippings from various years all related to our gal; the articles feature headlines and stories about the star's personal life and career, and many are circled or annotated in colored wax pencil or pen; like most stars of the era, Monroe paid a 'clipping service' to scour national and international publications that wrote about her; lot includes approximately 45 clippings along with Marilyn's personal copy of The American Weekly magazine from May 10, 1959.
Various Sizes
PROVENANCE: From the Archives of Marilyn Monroes Personal Property
Estimate: $300 - $500 / Sold: - 
Lot 1003: 1950S-1960S PERSONALLY OWNED PRESS CLIPPINGS (x 65)
A collection of global press articles and newspaper clippings from various years all related to our gal; the articles feature headlines and stories about the star's personal life and career, and many are circled or annotated in colored wax pencil or pen; like most stars of the era, Monroe paid a 'clipping service' to scour national and international publications that wrote about her; lot includes approximately 65 clippings, along with Marilyn's own copy of a McCall's magazine dated May 1953 which has a handwritten message to her penned in blue ballpoint ink on the cover reading "Pg 28 - The story I told you about."
Various Sizes
PROVENANCE: From the Archives of Marilyn Monroes Personal Property
Estimate: $300 - $500 / Sold: - 
Merchandising & Hommages / Tributes
Lot 0923: MARILYN MONROE AFTER ANDY WARHOL SUNDAY B. MORNING PRINTS PORTFOLIO (x 10)
A portfolio of 10 Sunday B. Morning prints of Andy Warhol's art featuring Marilyn Monroe. The verso of each print features an embossed stamp certifying that it was published by Morning.
Accompanied by 10 Certificates of Authenticities from Sunday B. Morning.
36.25 x 36.25 inches (each)
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000 / Sold: - 
Lot 0926: MARILYN MONROE AND OTHERS UNCUT ARCADE CARD SHEET
An uncut arcade card sheet of Marilyn Monroe, Charlotte Austin, Debra Paget, Midge Ware, and other models from the 1930's-1950's.
22.75 x 28.75 inches
Estimate: $500 - $700 / Sold: - 
Lot 0928: MARILYN MONROE: DOUGLAS KIRKLAND POSTER PRINT
A 1987 poster print of Marilyn Monroe taken by photographer Douglas Kirkland in 1961. The poster is rolled.
28 x 20 inches
Estimate: $100 - $200 / Sold: 
Lot 0929: MARILYN MONROE: DOUGLAS KIRKLAND POSTER PRINT
A 1986 poster print of Marilyn Monroe taken by photographer Douglas Kirkland in 1961. The poster is rolled.
23 x 35 inches
Estimate: $100 - $200 / Sold: 
Lot 1022: 1990-1992 WALL CALENDARS BY ATHENA INTERNATIONAL, LTD.
A group of 22; all oversized with a spiral-bound top margin; one is from 1990; eight are from 1991; 13 are from 1992; these old calendars with their high-gloss images are great for art projects like decoupage!
The 1991 and 1992 calendars feature images of the star that were shot by Ed Feingersh in New York City for an article that appeared in the July 1955 issue of Redbook magazine. These images were then lost for 33 years until they were rediscovered in 1988, making the cover story of the February 1988 issue of L.A. Style under the tagline: "Marilyn: Lost Images." There was also a 1988 exhibit of these images at the G. Ray Hawkins gallery in Los Angeles, CA.
16 x 12 inches
Estimate: $25 - $50 / Sold: -
Lot 1023: 1990-2006 UNUSED WALL CALENDARS
A group of 17; ranging in date from 1990 to 2006, most still sealed, issued by various companies throughout the decades, featuring a range of, of course, stunning images of the star; these old calendars are good for art projects like decoupage - that's what I use them for, anyway.
Largest, 12 x 12 inches
Estimate: $25 - $50 / Sold: -
Lot 1024: 1990S "PRINT PORTFOLIOS"
A group of three; the first issued by Pyramid Books is titled "Marilyn Monroe: The Classic Poster Book" and features 5 separate color images of the star (the 'blue Capri pants' image is now missing); the second issued by Pomegranate Publications in 1990 is titled "Marilyn Monroe: Print Portfolio" and features 8 separate color images of the star (these are actually very pretty 'colorized' ones); the third issued by Classico San Francisco, Inc. is titled "Marilyn Monroe by Sam Shaw" and features 6 separate color images of the star all shot by her good friend, Sam Shaw.
Largest, 17 x 12 inches
Estimate: $25 - $50 / Sold: -
Lot 1025: 1990S "VINTAGE INSPIRED" TIN ADVERTISING SIGNS
A set of two both featuring beautiful images of the star from different stages of her career; one is for "Lustre-Creme Shampoo" with a vivid blue background, handwritten production information is penned in black felt-tip ink in the lower left corner; one is for "Tru-Glo Liquid Make-Up" with a tomato red background, text in the lower left corner reads "TM & © 1994 The Estate of Marilyn Monroe."
12 x 16 inchess
Estimate: $25 - $50 / Sold: - 
Lot 1026: 1990S RANDOM FLAT COLLECTIBLES
A group of eight pieces all featuring images of Marilyn on them including: 1) a still-sealed tabletop standee with no year indicated; 2) a still-sealed pack of gift wrap paper from 1988; 3) a pack of Hallmark invitations from 1984; 4) another identical pack of invitations from 1984; 5) a checkbook cover from 1988; 6) a different checkbook cover from 1988; 7) a checkbook cover with no year indicated; and 8) a lapel button with no year indicated.
Largest, 19.5 x 7 inches.
Estimate: $25 - $50 / Sold: -
Lot 1027: 1990S T-SHIRTS
A group of seven; all cotton, still new and never worn; including two identical 'men's cut' pink ones, size L; one 'women's cut' pink one, size L; two identical 'men's cut' black ones, size L; one 'women's cut' black one, size L; and one 'women's cut' black one, size S.
Estimate: $25 - $50 / Sold: -
Lot 1028: 1992 COLLECTION OF IDENTICAL SMALL POSTERS RELEASED BY THE ESTATE OF MARILYN MONROE
A group of 18 identical posters all featuring a stunning black and white image of our gal with her red facsimile signature below and additional text noting in part that "The Estate of Marilyn Monroe" and the "Estate of Lee Strasberg" released these in 1992; also, a teeny tiny image of a self-portrait MM did randomly appears in the lower right corner - weird.
14 x 10.5 inches
Estimate: $25 - $50 / Sold: -
Lot 1029: 1995 COLLECTIBLES RELATED TO HER USPS STAMP
A group of two items that were officially released to commemorate the 32-cent stamp of the star that the United States Postal Service issued in 1995 including: an enlarged version of the stamp printed on tin, and a weighty pewter belt buckle; both note the date of "1995" and that they're sanctioned by the "United States Postal Service" and "The Estate of Marilyn Monroe."
Largest, 16.5 x 10.5 inches
Estimate: $25 - $50 / Sold: -
Lot 1030: 1995 COLLECTIBLES RELATED TO HER USPS STAMP
A group of three items that were officially released to commemorate the 32-cent stamp of the star that the United States Postal Service issued in 1995 including: an enlarged version of the stamp printed on tin, a weighty pewter belt buckle, and a ceramic mug; all note the date of "1995" and that they're sanctioned by the "United States Postal Service" and "The Estate of Marilyn Monroe."
Largest, 16.5 x 10.5 inches
Estimate: $50 - $75 / Sold: -
Lot 1031: 1998 LIMITED EDITION COLLECTOR'S PLATE BY THE BRADFORD EXCHANGE
A brass wall hanging with a raised image depicting a larger version of the 32-cent stamp the United States Postal Service issued of Marilyn Monroe in 1995; back has a sticker reading in part "The Estate of Marilyn Monroe / and United States Postal Service."
12 x 8 x .5 inches
Estimate: $50 - $100 / Sold: -
Lot 1032: 1998 LIMITED EDITION COLLECTOR'S PLATE BY THE BRADFORD EXCHANGE
A piece made of ceramic; depicting an alluring color image of the star shot by Milton H. Greene with her facsimile signature printed on the lower right side; verso displays the date of "1998" plus other relevant information; included with a COA noting this is a "limited edition" titled "Satin and Lace."
Diameter, 8 inches
Estimate: $25 - $50 / Sold: -
Lot 1033: 2010 LIMITED EDITION COLLECTIBLE WINE GLASSES BY THE BRADFORD EXCHANGE
A group of four white wine glasses; featuring two different black and white images of the star on the front, all with black-painted stems; included with two COAs noting these are called "Blonde Perfection" and that they're from a "Limited Edition" of the "Marilyn Monroe Signature Wine Glass Collection."
Estimate: $25 - $50 / Sold: -
Lot 1034: 1998 SMALL MUSICAL STATUETTE BY THE FRANKLIN MINT
A piece made of hard resin with the star's facsimile signature on the bottom front; featuring a tiny 3D Marilyn inside a glass dome. She wears a costume from Some Like It Hot (Ashton Productions, 1959). A button on the bottom activates a recording of her singing "I Wanna Be Loved By You.".
Estimate: $25 - $50 / Sold: -
Lot 1369: HUGH HEFNER: SIGNED FIRST-ISSUE "MARILYN MONROE" "PLAYBOY" MAGAZINE
A December 1953 "Volume I, Number I" issue of Playboy magazine featuring a black and white image of Marilyn Monroe on the cover as well as a three-page spread depicting her nude on pages 17-19, signed in black marker on the cover by magazine founder Hugh Hefner.
Accompanied by a Letter of Authenticity from JSA.
Estimate: $10,000 - $20,000 / Sold: -
Lot 1494: WILLEM DAFOE: SUPER BOWL COMMERCIAL-WORN "THE SEVEN YEAR ITCH" MARILYN MONROE STYLE DRESS
Dafoe wore the gown in a 2016 Snickers brand Super Bowl commercial, in which he plays a hungry version of Marilyn Monroe on the set of The Seven Year Itch filming the subway grate scene. William Travilla designed the original white halter dress with sunburst pleated skirt that Monroe wore.
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000 / Sold: -
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Marilyn Monroe Auction - 11/2016 - effets personnels 1
Vêtements
Clothes
Lot 15: MARILYN MONROE ROBE
A cream cotton mandarin style robe owned by Marilyn Monroe and gifted to her personal assistant Vanessa Reis, sisterin-law of May Reis. The robe has seven self-frog closures, an internal label reading “Tuji” and the collar stamped "REIS." Accompanied by a copy of a letter to Reis dated August 14, 1993, in which Ralph Roberts writes, "Reference Marilyn robe and bracelet. As best I recall, late one Saturday afternoon Marilyn and I were in the dining area of the Miller 9th floor suite at the Mapes Hotel. She had just changed into a robe, sitting on one of the chairs and I was massaging her back and shoulders. She showed me a bracelet she'd brought to Reno with thought of possibly wearing it as a (undecipherable) comment for Roslyn. Upon discussing it, she and Paula had decided somehow it wouldn't be appropriate. Just then May Reis entered with Vanessa Reis (the widow of Irving Reis, May's greatly loved brother and film director). Vanessa had come up from LA for a long weekend visit - there'd been some talk of our going out to some of the casinos to do a bit of gambling. Vanessa told Marilyn how lovely she looked in that robe. Marilyn thanked her + impulsively held out the bracelet, Take this + wear it as a good luck charm. I was wearing it during dance rehearsals for Let's Make Love, smashed into a prop, so a stone is loosened. I wish I could go with you, but Raffe is getting some Misfits knots out. And I should go over that scene coming up Monday.' They left. Marilyn asked me to remind her to have the robe cleaned to give to Vanessa. Whitey, Agnes, May - all of us - knew from experience we couldn't compliment Marilyn on any personal items or had to be very careful. She'd be compulsive about giving it, or getting a copy - to you."
Estimate: $5,000 - $7,000 
Lot 23: MARILYN MONROE IVORY KNIT TOP
A knitted mohair and wool vest-top in cream owned by Marilyn Monroe. A label reads “Hand Knitted, Made in Italy." Accompanied by an original Christie’s sale tag.
PROVENANCE: Partial Lot 160, "The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe," Christie's, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27 & 28, 1999
Estimate: $2,000 - $4,000 
Lot 24: MARILYN MONROE TURQUOISE KNITTED TOP
A knitted mohair and wool vest-top in turquoise owned by Marilyn Monroe. A label reads “Hand Knitted, Made in Italy.” Accompanied by an original Christie’s sale tag.
PROVENANCE: Partial Lot 160, "The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe," Christie's, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27 & 28, 1999
Estimate: $2,000 - $4,000 
Lot 25: MARILYN MONROE LANVIN GOWN
A Castillo for Jeanne Lanvin circa 1950s gown owned by Marilyn Monroe. The ivory silk gown is embellished with gold bullion embroidery, simulated pearls, and faceted glass in a tri-squared classical cascading foliate motif. The boned bodice has a silk lining. Hand finishing work is present to the interior. “Jeanne Lanvin” and “Castillo” labels are present.
PROVENANCE: Lot 13, "The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe," Christie's, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27 & 28, 1999
Estimate: $20,000 - $40,000 
Lot 27: MARILYN MONROE CEIL CHAPMAN COCKTAIL DRESS
A Ceil Chapman black figure-hugging cocktail dress worn by Marilyn Monroe on December 19, 1953 when she appeared at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles to receive the Miss Press Club Award and to the restaurant, La Rue. The ruched jersey dress has a black silk taffeta three-tiered detail attached to the hip and a Ceil Chapman label. Chapman was one of Monroe’s favorite designers. A Christie’s lot tag and an in-house inventory tag inscribed “Strasberg #16” with an inventory number to the verso are present.
PROVENANCE: Lot 210, “The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe,” Christie's, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27 & 28, 1999
Estimate: $30,000 - $40,000 -> SOLD $50,000
Lot 28: MARILYN MONROE ROSE TATTOO PREMIERE GOWN
A black slender-fitting evening gown worn by Marilyn Monroe while accompanying Marlon Brando to the New York City premiere of The Rose Tattoo (Paramount, 1956) in December 1955. The jersey bias-cut gown has spaghetti straps, a décolletage neckline, and a graduated weighted hemline. The gown is believed to have been custom made for Monroe by the studio wardrobe department and has silk lining and hand finishing work to the interior. Monroe was photographed numerous times at this event, interestingly with studio rival Jayne Mansfield, quite possibly the only time the two were photographed together. Accompanied by the original Christie’s lot tag.
PROVENANCE: Lot 217, “The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe,” Christie's, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27 & 28, 1999
Estimate: $50,000 - $70,000 
Lot 84: HISTORIC DRESS WORN BY MARILYN MONROE WHEN SHE SANG HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO JFK AT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN IN 1962
A Jean Louis designed illusion gown worn by Marilyn Monroe at Madison Square Garden in New York City on May 19, 1962, at a Democratic fundraiser and 45th birthday celebration for President John F. Kennedy.
Early in 1962, Monroe asked famed Hollywood costume designer Jean Louis to create a dress “that only Marilyn Monroe could wear.” The nude soufflé chiffon gown, perfectly matching Monroe’s skin tone, was embellished with hand-sewn round crystals, carefully placed since the dress was created with no underlining layer. Monroe wore no undergarments that night, instead relying on Louis’ masterful swirls of crystals in precisely the right places. Under the stage lights of Madison Square Garden, the fabric of the dress appeared to melt away, leaving only twinkling rays of light from the crystals reflected by the spotlight covering Monroe. The gown was designed as a sleeveless column dress with a scoop neck and open back with clear zipper, covered by hook and eye tab closure and a small train at the back hem. Despite the zipper and closures, the gown was so form fitting that Louis later disclosed that Monroe had to be sewn into the back closure. His hand stitching is still evident beneath the lower back hook and eye tabs. Since 1999, the dress has been displayed on a custom conservator mannequin.
In this dress, Monroe sang her unique version of “Happy Birthday” to President Kennedy and a crowd of 15,000 well-wishers. Some have posited that Monroe’s delayed appearance on stage and her breathless performance can be attributed to getting lost and racing to the stage as Peter Lawford joked about Monroe’s penchant for never being on time.
The effect of her performance was far reaching – not only for Monroe but also for American 1960s culture. Monroe’s seductive serenade remains a crossroads of Hollywood and political touch points more than 54 years later. Part of the appeal may be the intrigue: Were Monroe and Kennedy having an affair? Did she just stand up in front of 15,000 people and sing him that song that way ? The performance has taken on a life of its own, outside the context of the gala. While Monroe’s performance is instantly recognizable and the most memorable of the night, it was one of many that night that included Jack Benny, Ella Fitzgerald, Henry Fonda and Maria Callas. However, it is Monroe singing in this dress that is remembered. It has come to epitomize who Marilyn was in popular culture, including the lyrics she wrote herself for the evening:
Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birthday Mr. President
Happy Birthday to you
Thanks Mr. President
For all the things you've done
The battles that you've won
The way you deal with U.S. Steel
And our problems by the ton
We thank you so much
Everybody! Happy Birthday!
As an enormous birthday cake was wheeled onstage, President Kennedy commented on Monroe’s performance, joking, “I can now retire from politics after having had ‘Happy Birthday’ sung to me in such a sweet, wholesome way.”
On that special evening, Monroe could not have known that she would live fewer than three months. Perhaps she thought another future performance would replace this as the moment that would epitomize her and her life. Sadly, John F. Kennedy was assassinated eighteen months later, and if tragedy had not intervened, this may not have been the singular iconic moment we associate with Monroe and Kennedy.
Although Monroe could not have known that this performance would be the last image of her remembered by so many following her untimely death, she expended a great deal of effort and money to bring this moment to life. Monroe’s financial statements from this period reveal a great deal about the extraordinary amount of money she put behind her performance. Her May 1962 financial statements list a special expense category titled “New York Birthday Salute to the President” with a $5,000 expense, Monroe’s ticket/donation made to attend the event. Expenses also include $1,000 listed as pertaining to the birthday gala for her maid, Hazel Washington, to accompany Monroe to New York. The expense is coded as “business maid, plane fare, salary.” Her last checkbook also records a check paid to Mary Irvine for makeup for “special appearance at Madison Square Garden.” Monroe’s financial statements also list a $300 deposit paid to Western Costume Company to create this gown with matching shoes in May and a payment for the remaining balance of $1,140.33 in June 1962. There were no doubt other expenses involved in Monroe’s appearance, but the ticket to the event, dress, and the expenses listed above total more than $7,000 in 1962, which with inflation would equate to $60,000 in 2016.
These costs do not begin to take into account the cost Monroe paid professionally for her appearance. At the time she was filming Something’s Got To Give, and Twentieth Century Fox executives would not give Monroe permission to leave filming to attend the event. According to some sources, the employees on the crew were aware, in advance, that Monroe was traveling from Los Angeles to perform at the celebration. Whatever miscommunication or machinations there were behind the absence, it became another strike against the actress on an already contentious film set. Monroe’s unauthorized departure was used against her as she was ultimately fired from the film.
The performance that night in May also had an impact on Monroe’s personal life. Monroe biographer Lois Banner, in her book Marilyn: The Passion and the Paradox (New York: Bloomsbury, 2012), asserts that Monroe told the event planners that she would dress discreetly. When viewed under normal lighting, the dress did appear modest, but under the glare of the Madison Square Garden stage lights, the Jean Louis creation magically transformed into a sparkling second skin. The dress and the song were too much for the political dynasty, and according to Banner, that evening ended whatever relationship Monroe and John F. Kennedy shared and severed her from the rest of the Kennedy family. The magic and myth of Marilyn Monroe as legend was certainly sealed that evening in May 1962, made permanent by her mysterious death a short time later. The fact that she remains a contemporary role model and muse all these decades later is extraordinary and a feat achieved by few. Ten years after her death, Elton John and Bernie Taupin penned “Candle in the Wind” about Monroe, repurposing the lyrics twenty-four years later for the funeral of Princess Diana. From Andy Warhol to Cindy Sherman to Richard Avedon and Bert Stern, the art and photography world has always taken Marilyn Monroe seriously. In fact, it was Monroe’s death in 1962 that inspired Warhol to create the “Marilyn Diptych” among more than 20 silkscreen paintings of her, all based on the publicity photograph from her 1953 film Niagara, plucking her from pop culture, forever immortalized as art.
PROVENANCE Lot 55, “The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe,” Christie’s, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27–28, 1999
Estimate: $2,000,000 - $3,000,000 
Lot 218: MARILYN MONROE MINK COAT
A three-quarter-length mink coat with bell sleeves, wide lapel, two front velvet lined pockets and rose form buttons edged in citrine rhinestones. Label has been cut from front right lining.
It was and still is customary for furriers to embroider an owner’s name onto a label that is attached to the lining or directly onto the lining of high-end fur jackets. Due to the fact that Inez Melson and her family held this and other furs that belonged to Monroe and her estate for many years in violation of Monroe’s wishes as outlined by her will, we believe that the label, which likely featured Monroe’s embroidered name, was removed from the jacket in an effort to conceal the fact that it was a fur owned by Monroe. The labels cut from these furs have never been recovered.
Estimate: $20,000 - $30,000 
Lot 221: MARILYN MONROE FUR JACKET
A tourmaline mink, cropped jacket with three-quarter-length sleeves, two plastic gold colored buttons and front inside left seam pocket. Label has been cut from front right lining.
It was and still is customary for furriers to embroider an owner’s name onto a label that is attached to the lining or directly onto the lining of high-end fur jackets. Due to the fact that Inez Melson and her family held this and other furs that belonged to Monroe and her estate for many years in violation of Monroe’s wishes as outlined by her will, we believe that the label, which likely featured Monroe's embroidered name, was removed from the jacket in an effort to conceal the fact that it was a fur owned by Monroe. The labels cut from these furs have never been recovered.
Estimate: $10,000 - $15,000 
Lot 222: MARILYN MONROE FUR CAPE
A chinchilla cape with wide lapel, front vertical seamed pockets and notched sides. Label has been cut from front right lining.
It was and still is customary for furriers to embroider an owner’s name onto a label that is attached to the lining or directly onto the lining of high-end fur jackets. Due to the fact that Inez Melson and her family held this and other furs that belonged to Monroe and her estate for many years in violation of Monroe’s wishes as outlined by her will, we believe that the label, which likely featured Monroe’s embroidered name, was removed from the jacket in an effort to conceal the fact that it was a fur owned by Monroe. The labels cut from these furs have never been recovered.
Estimate: $10,000 - $15,000 
Lot 223: MARILYN MONROE CARDIGAN WITH FUR LAPEL
A white wool cardigan with lace and tulle lining, rhinestone button closure and rhinestone cufflinks. The cardigan features a removable white and lunaraine mink shawl collar lapel attached with small snaps. Label inside sweater reads "Bonnie Briar Full Fashioned Fur Blend 10% Angora 70% Wool."
Estimate: $10,000 - $15,000 
Lot 224: MARILYN MONROE STOLE
A white fox fur stole with white silk lining and single hook and eye closure.
Estimate: $8,000 - $12,000 
Lot 294: MARILYN MONROE PORTRAIT DRESS
A red-orange dress worn by Marilyn Monroe in a 1957 portrait and to a circa 1957 event with Arthur Miller that appears to be a showing of The Prince and the Showgirl (Warner Brothers, 1957). The dress has a fitted jersey halter bodice with a layered silk crepon full skirt. A "Designed by Jax" label is present.
Estimate: $60,000 - $80,000 
Lot 295: MARILYN MONROE JAX KNITTED TOP
A black sleeveless knitted top with plunging V to front and back. A Designed by Jax label is present.
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000 
Lot 296: MARILYN MONROE JAX TOP
An ivory jersey sleeveless cropped top. The top has large pearlized buttons to the back and a Jax label.
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000 
Lot 376: MARILYN MONROE JACKET
A black wool tailored jacket. The fitted jacket is lined with pale pink and ivory striped silk. Monroe wore the jacket with a fur lined collar while attending a meeting to launch the New Watergate Club in London with Arthur Miller on September 10, 1956. The unfinished collar indicates that it was originally lined with fur.
Estimate: $8,000 - $12,000 
Lot 377: MARILYN MONROE LAMB JACKET
A broadtail lamb cropped long-sleeve jacket with fox fur collar and single black velvet with braided cord trim, front button closure. Label has been cut from front right lining.
It was and still is customary for furriers to embroider an owner’s name onto a label that is attached to the lining or directly onto the lining of high-end fur jackets. Due to the fact that Inez Melson and her family held this and other furs that belonged to Monroe and her estate for many years in violation of Monroe’s wishes as outlined by her will, we believe that the label, which likely featured Monroe’s embroidered name, was removed from the jacket in an effort to conceal the fact that it was a fur owned by Monroe. The labels cut from these furs have never been recovered.
Estimate: $15,000 - $20,000 
Lot 382: MARILYN MONROE SATIN COAT DRESS
An ivory satin coat dress. The dress has mother of pearl buttons and a self-tie belt. A Rudi Gernreich design for Walter Bass label is present.
Estimate: $8,000 - $12,000 
Lot 388: MARILYN MONROE SUNDRESS
A silky ivory sundress. The dress has bows to the shoulders and a silk lining.
Estimate: $8,000 - $12,000 
Lot 427: MARILYN MONROE IVORY DRESS
A figure-hugging ivory silk dress worn during a 1959 photo shoot with Manfred Kreiner while in Chicago promoting Some Like It Hot as shown in photograph at left. The short-sleeve dress has a weighted hem.
Estimate: $8,000 - $12,000 
Lot 480: MARILYN MONROE SILK WRAPPER
An ivory silk wrapper with ruffle trim.
Estimate: $5,000 - $7,000 
Lot 889: MARILYN MONROE PURPLE BLOUSE
A Marilyn Monroe purple cotton short-sleeve button-down blouse. Label reads “Gabey Original.” The fitted shirt has cuffed sleeves and four-button closure, size 12.
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 50, "Property from the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $2,000 - $4,000 
Costumes Séances Photos
Shooting Sitting Costumes
Lot 58: MARILYN MONROE PORTRAIT BODICE
A 19th Century-style bodice worn by Marilyn Monroe in a 1956 Jack Cardiff photo session. The boned faille bodice is embellished with ivory lace, black silk velvet, and jet-like foliate buttons. Originally from The Jack Cardiff Collection. Accompanied by a piece of the original missing button and a copy of Cameraman: The Life and Work of Jack Cardiff (Modus Operandi Films, 2010).
PROVENANCE: Lot 93, “Film and Entertainment,” Christie’s, South Kensington, Sale number 9538, December 17, 2002
Estimate: $20,000 - $40,000 
Lot 61: MARILYN MONROE RICHARD AVEDON PHOTOSHOOT COSTUME AND LIFE MAGAZINE
A costume worn by Marilyn Monroe as Lillian Russell for a pictorial feature in the December 22, 1958 issue of Life magazine, photographed by Richard Avedon. The lavender satin, boned leotard has a décolletage neckline trimmed with bouquets of fabric flowers and pink, lavender and cream draped chiffon sashes across the front, embellished with pink satin bows and trimmed in lavender, pink and cream chiffon. The costume has minor post-photoshoot alterations. Monroe also dressed as Theda Bara, Clara Bow, Jean Harlow, and Marlene Dietrich for this series of photographs. Accompanied by a copy of the magazine.
PROVENANCE: Lot 748, “Collectibles & Hollywood Entertainment,” Christie's East, New York, Sale number 7513, December 18, 1993
Estimate: $20,000 - $40,000 
Costumes de films & Bijoux
Movies costumes & Jewels
Lot 30: MARILYN MONROE HOW TO MARRY A MILLIONAIRE EARRINGS
A pair of simulated pearl and simulated diamond costume earrings worn by Marilyn Monroe in How To Marry A Millionaire (20th Century, 1953) and in numerous publicity photographs. Monroe also wore the earrings to a St. Jude charity event at the Hollywood Bowl in September 1953 and to Charles Coburn's birthday Party on June 17, 1953. Accompanied by the Christie’s lot card.
Length approximately 2 1/2 inches
PROVENANCE: Lot 230, "The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe," Christie's, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27 & 28, 1999
Estimate: $80,000 - $100,000 
Lot 38: MARILYN MONROE STUDIO EVENING GOWN
A black velvet evening gown with plunging neckline from an unknown production with a bias label inscribed "M. Monroe 1 27 3 0396." Accompanied by a matching black velvet belt.
PROVENANCE: Lot 225, "Collector’s Carrousel, Including Dolls, Toys, Slot Machines, Hollywood and Rock ‘N’ Roll Memorabilia," Sotheby's New York, Sale number 6384, December 17, 1992
Estimate: $20,000 - $30,000 
Lot 39: MARILYN MONROE NIAGARA NEGLIGEE
A slender-fitting black chiffon negligee with an applied silk red rose made for Marilyn Monroe as Rose Loomis in the thriller Niagara (20th Century, 1953). The gown is trimmed with lace and has a flesh tone chiffon underlayer. A bias label is inscribed “1-69-1-1180 Marilyn Monroe A-678.” Monroe’s role in this film established her as a star and showcased her dramatic acting abilities. Costume design by Dorothy Jeakins. Post-production alterations are present. The dress is not in the final cut of the film but is documented on Monroe in wardrobe test shots.
PROVENANCE: Lot 224, "Collector’s Carrousel, Including Dolls, Toys, Slot Machines, Hollywood and Rock ‘N’ Roll Memorabilia," Sotheby's New York, Sale number 6384, December 17, 1992
Estimate: $20,000 - $40,000 
Lot 40: MARILYN MONROE SOME LIKE IT HOT COCKTAIL DRESS AND STUDIO IMAGE
A figure-hugging sheer black and nude embellished cocktail dress worn by Marilyn Monroe while singing “I’m through with Love” atop a grand piano in Billy Wilder’s Some Like It Hot (United Artists, 1959). The dress is composed of black souffle and nude silk jersey embellished with columns of jet-like beads and sequins, scattered beaded butterfly appliques, and beaded fringes. The dress has a built-in bra and an illusion of a deep plunging back that was considered extremely daring for its’day. Hand finishing work is present to the interior. A Western Costume label inscribed “Marilyn Monroe 1575-1” is attached to the interior of the bra. Legend tells that Monroe had to be lifted to the piano for this scene as the dress was very form fitting. Some Like It Hot is considered to be one of the greatest film comedies of all time. It was voted as the top comedy film by the American Film Institute on their list on AFI's 100 Years...100 Laughs poll in 2000. The film won the 1960 Golden Globe awards for Best Motion Picture-Comedy or Musical, Best Actress in Motion Picture-Comedy or Musical for Monroe, and Best Actor in Motion Picture-Comedy or Musical for Jack Lemmon. Orry-Kelly won the 1959 Academy Award for costume design for his work on this film. Some restoration work is present. Accompanied by a black and white publicity image.
PROVENANCE: Lot 586, “Entertainment, Memorabilia & Collectibles,” Christie's, New York, Sale Number 7327, June 29, 1992
Estimate: $400,000 - $600,000 
Lot 41: MARILYN MONROE NIAGARA DRESS
A carnation pink linen halter-style “wiggle dress” made for Marilyn Monroe as Rose Loomis in the thriller Niagara (20th Century, 1953). The dress has pearlized magenta buttons, silk lining and a bias label inscribed “1-27-1-7790 Marilyn Monroe A678-05.” Monroe’s role in this film established her as a star and showcased her dramatic acting abilities. Costume design by Dorothy Jeakins. The dress is not in the final cut of the film but is documented on Monroe in wardrobe test shots, publicity images, and public appearances. Some post production alterations are present.
PROVENANCE: Lot 226, "Collector’s Carrousel, Including Dolls, Toys, Slot Machines, Hollywood and Rock ‘N’ Roll Memorabilia," Sotheby's New York, Sale number 6384, December 17, 1992
Estimate: $30,000 - $50,000 
Lot 46: MARILYN MONROE JANE RUSSELL GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES EMBELLISHED GOWN AND MAGAZINE COVERS
A ruby red sequin embellished figure-hugging crepe gown worn by Jane Russell in the opening scene of Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (20th Century, 1953) while performing "We're Just Two Little Girls from Little Rock" with Marilyn Monroe. The gown has a built-in leotard with boning, sequins and paillettes in a vermicelli pattern, a high front slit, and a graduated hemline. Hand finishing work is present. Costume design by Academy Award winner William "Billy" Travilla. Accompanied by a cover of the May 25, 1953 issue of Life magazine and a cover of an August 15, 1953, issue of Picture Post. Necklace not included.
PROVENANCE: Lot 245, “Collectors' Carrousel,” Sotheby's, New York, Sale number 5956, December 15, 1989
Estimate: $30,000 - $50,000 
Lot 47: MARILYN MONROE JANE RUSSELL GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES COSTUME
A black sequined dance leotard made for Jane Russell as Dorothy Shaw in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (20th Century, 1953). The costume consists of a black satin boned leotard embellished with jet-like sequins in a vermicelli pattern and rhinestone trim and a matching sequin bicorne hat. The costume is not seen in the final cut of the film. Russell and Marilyn Monroe wear the costumes in the film’s official trailer and many publicity images. Post-production alterations present. Costume design by Academy Award winner William “Billy” Travilla.
Estimate: $8,000 - $10,000 
Lot 48: MARILYN MONROE GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES COSTUME AND STUDIO IMAGE
A black sequined dance leotard worn by Marilyn Monroe as Lorelei Lee in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (20th Century., 1953). The costume consists of a black satin boned leotard embellished with black sequins in a vermicelli pattern and rhinestone trim with dangling teardrop rhinestones and a matching black sequin covered bicorne hat. The leotard has a bias label inscribed “1-25-1-4288 Marilyn Monroe A698-69." The hat has a bias label inscribed “1-25-1-4288 M. Monroe A698-69." Costume design by Academy Award winner, William “Billy” Travilla. The costume is not in the final cut of the film, but Monroe and costar Jane Russell wear these costumes in the film’s official trailer and several publicity images. Accompanied by artificial pink roses that are not original to the costume and a studio image.
Estimate: $20,000 - $40,000 
Lot 49: MARILYN MONROE NO BUSINESS LIKE SHOW BUSINESS GOWN
A figure-hugging embellished gown worn by Marilyn Monroe while singing “After You Get What You Want You Don’t Want It” in the musical There’s No Business Like Show Business (20th Century, 1954). The flesh tone crepe gown has a netting overlay and is generously embellished with silver and pearlized bugle beads in a starburst and foliate motif, scattered rhinestones, bouquets of bugle beads top with sequins and seed beads, with a cluster of monofilament fiber with silver and glittering flowers to the waist-high left leg slit. A sheer pleated vanity panel is present to the slit and was added post production for alternate filming and publicity images for release in countries that forbade such a revealing costume. Hand finishing work and a couture waistband are present to the interior. A 20th Century label with no inscription and a bias label inscribed “1-25-1-4692 M. Monroe A-729-28” are present. Costume design by William Travilla. Accompanied a matching headpiece of silver and glitter flowers, accented with a spray of monofilament fibers with a bias label inscribed “1-25-4-4692 A729-29 M.Monroe.” Accompanied by a pair of strappy satin Pacelle Saks Fifth Avenue high heels that are not original to the costume.
PROVENANCE: Lot 105, “Television and Film Memorabilia and Posters,” Christie's, New York, Sale number 7741, June 28, 1995
Estimate: $100,000 - $200,000 
Lot 50: MARILYN MONROE NO BUSINESS LIKE SHOW BUSINESS SWIM COSTUME
An embellished one-piece swim costume made for Marilyn Monroe as Vicky Hoffman in the musical There’s No Business Like Show Business (20th Century, 1954). The costume consists of a black cotton boned bathing suit with scattered polka dots, two matching bows, a matching belt and a wrap of white cotton decorated with black polka dots. The swimsuit has a couture waistband and a bias label inscribed “1-18-3-1221 A729-41 M.Monroe.” Together with an ivory sequined bathing cap in the form of a flower, with edges trimmed in silver bugle beads with a bias label inscribe “1-25-4-4691-A729-29 M.Monroe.” Costume design by Academy Award winner William "Billy" Travilla. Sir Elton John donated this piece to a charity auction in 1990.
PROVENANCE: Lot 104, “Pop,” Christie's, South Kensington, Sale number 4259, April 25, 1991
Estimate: $20,000 - $40,000 
Lot 54: MARILYN MONROE BUS STOP COSTUME, STUDIO IMAGE AND TEAR SHEET
A jade green embellished satin leotard worn by Marilyn Monroe while singing “That Old Black Magic” in a saloon scene in Joshua Logan’s Bus Stop (20th Century, 1956). The film was based on William Inge’s play. The boned leotard has black netting overlay to a nude wire brassiere, jet-like sequins in a fish scale pattern, scalloped gold bullion fringe trimmed with topaz-colored faceted glass. A bias label inscribed “Marilyn Monroe” and a 20th Century label inscribed “A-769-03” are present. Post-production alterations are present. The film’s costume designer is Academy Award winner William “Billy” Travilla. Monroe received a Golden Globe nomination for Bus Stop , and the film was nominated for the Best Motion Picture-Musical or Comedy Golden Globe. Accompanied by a studio publicity image and a tear sheet from PhotoPlay magazine.
PROVENANCE: Lot 386, Christie’s Collectibles, Christie's East, New York, Sale number 6841, June 21, 1989
Estimate: $80,000 - $100,000 
Lot 55: MARILYN MONROE AND BUS STOP CAST SIGNED STETSON AND FRAMED IMAGE
A tan felt Karam’s Stetson purportedly worn by an extra in the rodeo sequence of Bus Stop (20th Century, 1956) and signed in black ballpoint pen by 11 members of the cast and crew of the film, including Marilyn Monroe, Don Murray, Joshua Logan, George Axelrod, Robert Bray, Arthur O'Connell, Betty Field, Eileen Heckart, and Hans Conried, among others. Accompanied by a copy of a letter from the original consigner regarding the provenance of the Stetson and a framed image of Monroe on the set of the film.
Stetson, approximately 5 by 15 by 13 ½ inches; Framed image, approximately 25 by 25 inches
PROVENANCE: Lot 119, “Film & Entertainment,” Christie's, South Kensington, Sale number 9771, December 16, 2003
Estimate: $8,000 - $10,000 
Lot 56: MARILYN MONROE BUS STOP STUDIO PROMOTIONAL BODICE AND MAGAZINE COVER
A pale green bodice with black floral lace overlay created by 20th Century Fox in the style of a bodice worn by Marilyn Monroe in Bus Stop (20th Century, 1956) and given away as a promotional prize. The fitted bodice has ribbon ties to neck and sleeves, a snap back closure, an interior bias label inscribed “Marilyn Monroe,” and a 20th Century Fox label inscribed "A-769-04.” The bodice was offered to Picture Show & Film Pictorial magazine in 1956 as the grand prize for a reader contest and was originally described as the blouse Monroe wore in the film. While the blouse contains a 20th Century Fox studio label with Marilyn’s name the and the studio’s accurate production number for Bus Stop, the blouse does not match the costume Monroe wears in the final production of the film or in publicity photos. Accompanied by an original Picture Show & Film Pictorial magazine cover, a clipping announcing that Mrs. Fulcher had won the bodice, the original letter from the magazine addressed to the contest’s winner, Mrs. A.M. Fulcher, reading, “My very sincere congratulations on your postcard entry which wins this unique prize of Marilyn Monroe’s blouse, worn by her during the filming of 'Bus Stop.' I hope you will tell the friends to whom you show your prize that regularly something worn or used by a British or American star in a film will be offered in a free competition to be won by a reader of Picture Show. Again my congratulations. Yours sincerely, The Editor. P.S. If you would like to send an acknowledgement to Marilyn Monroe I will see that it is delivered to her.”
PROVENANCE Lot 471, “Film and Animation Art,” Sotheby's, London, June 8, 1993
Estimate: $5,000 - $10,000 
Lot 57: MARILYN MONROE FUR STOLE
A Russian sable fur stole originally acquired by costume designer Beatrice Dawson for Marilyn Monroe to wear in The Prince and The Showgirl (Warner Bros., 1957). Accompanied by documentation from Betty Highwood, an associate of Dawson’s who purchased the fur post production from Dawson. Highwood notes that, according to Dawson, Monroe declined to wear the fur due to its dark color. In scenes near the end of the film, Monroe wears a white fur that more closely matches her costume, a full-length white evening gown.
PROVENANCE: Lot 246, “Film & Entertainment,” Christie's, South Kensington, Sale number 3577, December 20, 1989
Estimate: $5,000 - $10,000 
Lot 59: MARILYN MONROE THE PRINCE AND THE SHOWGIRL GOWN AND WINDOW CARDS
A figure-hugging ivory gown worn by Marilyn Monroe throughout the majority of the romantic drama The Prince and The Showgirl (Warner Bros., 1957). The satin gown has a draped souffle overlay that is adorned with simulated pearls, pearlized bead and faceted glass florets, and beaded fringe and has a weighted mermaid tail. Though Monroe was not nominated for an American Academy Award for this film, she won the French and Italian equivalents for her portrayal of Elsie Marina in this film opposite Sir Laurence Olivier. Costume design by Beatrice Dawson. Accompanied by three window cards.
PROVENANCE Lot 2000, ”Marilyn Monroe: The Red Velvet Images,” Butterfields, Los Angeles, Sale number 7232B, March 22, 2001
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Estimate: $60,000 - $80,000 
Lot 60: MARILYN MONROE SEVEN YEAR ITCH GLOVES
A pair of custom-made opera gloves embellished with graduated rows of jet-like sequins worn by Marilyn Monroe in the "Rachmaninoff" scene of The Seven Year Itch (Warner Bros., 1955). Hand finishing work is present. A leather label reads “Made for Marilyn Monroe by Billi Cheatwood Beverly Hills.” Accompanied by a copy of the film.
PROVENANCE Lot 142, “Entertainment Memorabilia,” Christie's East, New York, Sale number 7565, June 2, 1994
Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000 
Lot 64: MARILYN MONROE LET’S MAKE LOVE BLOUSE
A custom-made pale pink silk blouse worn by Marilyn Monroe as Amanda Dell in Let’s Make Love (20th Century, 1960). The fitted blouse is tailored with simulated pearl buttons and hand finishing work to the interior. A Twentieth Century Fox label with no inscription is present. Accompanied by a copy of the fim.
PROVENANCE Lot 238, “Film and Entertainment,” Christie's, South Kensington, Sale number EPH 3127, December 16, 1988
Estimate: $20,000 - $40,000 
Lot 65: MARILYN MONROE LET'S MAKE LOVE WRAP SKIRT
A vibrant orange wool wrap skirt worn by Marilyn Monroe in Let's Make Love (20Th Century, 1960). The tailored skirt is lined with pink cotton and has hand finishing work. A Twentieth Century Fox label inscribed “F-13 M. Monroe” is present. Costume design by Dorothy Jeakins. Accompanied by a copy of the film.
PROVENANCE: Lot 143, “Entertainment Memorabilia,” Christie's East, New York, Sale number 7565, June 2, 1994
Estimate: $10,000 - $20,000 
Lot 774: MONTGOMERY CLIFT THE MISFITS SHIRT
A western style shirt worn by Montgomery Clift in The Misfits (United Artists, 1961). The shirt has pearlized snap closures and is labeled "Panhandle Slim." Accompanied by a copy of the book The Making of The Misfits by James Goode, a December 1960 issue of Cosmopolitan , and an August 29, 2004, article from the Los Angeles Times .
PROVENANCE From the Estates of Jack Larson and James Bridges
Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000 
Chaussures
Shoes
Lot 21: MARILYN MONROE SALVATORE FERRAGAMO HEELS
A pair of white leather heels owned by Marilyn Monroe, originally from the estate of Marilyn Monroe. The three-inch spiked heels have perforated dot detailing. Size 7.5B. The heels were originally donated by Anna Strasberg for the benefit of the Hereditary Disease Foundation in Los Angeles, California. Accompanied by a copy of a letter of authenticity signed by Strasberg, dated March 10, 1986. Previously exhibited at the Victoria and Albert Museum in the “Shoes: Pleasure and Pain” exhibit, June 13, 2015- January 31, 2016.
PROVENANCE: Lot 483, “Entertainment & Sports Memorabilia," Christie's East, Sale number 7073, June 20, 1990
Estimate: $2,000 - $4,000 
Lot 101: MARILYN MONROE SANDALS WORN AS A MODEL
A pair of simple brown leather platform sandals with crisscrossing ankle straps by Cabalano, with 3 1/4-inch heels. Monroe can be seen in a number of early modeling photographs wearing these shoes. Impressions of Monroe's feet are well worn onto the insoles, demonstrating how frequently she wore them.
Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000 
Lot 276: MARILYN MONROE FERRAGAMO SHOES
A pair of white leather stiletto heels, hand made in Italy by Salvatore Ferragamo. No size is stamped to leather sole of shoe, but handwritten notations on interior of each shoe read, "AL 3678 7 1/2 B 899." The shoes are heavily scuffed, and the uppers have been polished with white shoe polish while the heel is a couple of shades darker.
Size 7.5
Estimate: $3,500 - $4,500 
Lot 390: MARILYN MONROE FERRAGAMO SHOES
A pair of white silk satin stiletto heels, hand made in Italy by Salvatore Ferragamo. The number six is stamped to leather sole of each shoe.
Size 6
Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000 
Lot 394: MARILYN MONROE WHITE SATIN SHOES
A white satin right-foot shoe by I. Miller Beautiful Shoes with "Marilyn Monroe/ 433/ 22004" handwritten inside and 3 3/4-inch heel. Together with a single white satin shoe by Dal Co. from the Rome boutique, with 3 3/4-inch heel and handwritten notation inside shoe reading "1619."
Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500 
Lot 393: MARILYN MONROE FERRAGAMO SHOE
A single white leather left-foot Ferragamo stiletto heel with scuffed heel, sides and toe. Handwritten notation inside shoe reads "PE-925-7 1/2 B- 899."
Estimate: $500 - $700 
Lot 396: MARILYN MONROE BURGUNDY SATIN PLATFORM SANDALS
A pair of custom handmade sandals with 1 3/4-inch platforms and a heel measuring more than four inches. The bespoke shoes were made by Anello & Davide of London, perhaps most famous for hand crafting the Beatles boots worn by the Fab 4 in the 1960s. Together with two pink plastic and metal shoe forms. Sole of shoe is stamped with maker's mark and UK size 4 1/2. Monroe custom ordered the shoes to match the dress she wore to the premiere of then husband Arthur Miller's play A View From The Bridge in London in October 1956.
Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000 
Lot 397: MARILYN MONROE RED LEATHER DAL CO. HEELS
A pair of red Italian leather heels by Dal Co. listing a boutique address in Rome. Significant wear to heels and soles with nonslip inserts at heel. Leather soles stamped with a "1" and "38," presumably a European size 38.
Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000 
Lot 398: MARILYN MONROE RED I. MAGNIN HEELS
A pair of red canvas heels from I. Magnin & Co. of California with 3 1/2-inch heels. Soles of shoes have handwritten notation reading "1-12-3-7440 M Gaynor" and inside strap with handwritten notation reading "5m D6298 01-698."
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000 
Lot 399: MARILYN MONROE BEIGE DAL CO. SHOES
A pair of beige heels by Dal Co. with no-slip heel inserts, worn heels and soles, and very scuffed toes and sides. The shoes are stamped both "38" and "15."
Estimate: $2,500 - $3,500 
Lot 400: MARILYN MONROE WHITE LEATHER SANDALS
A pair of white leather open-back sandals with 3 1/2-inch heels. The back of one heel is separating from shoe with multiple scuffs to leather. Handwritten notations inside shoes read "7 1/2 S 30338."
Estimate: $2,500 - $3,500 
Lot 404: MARILYN MONROE PURPLE ALIATA SHOES
A pair of handmade Italian purple leather shoes by Aliata with 3 1/3-inch heels. Sole is stamped simply "8."
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000
Lot 405: MARILYN MONROE GREY ALIATA HEELS
A pair of grey suede stiletto heels with inset cutouts featuring colorful embroidered paisley designs by Aliata. Each shoe, with 4-inch heel, is hand inscribed "ART 705 8 B 899."
Estimate: $3,500 - $4,500 
Lot 406: MARILYN MONROE BLACK ALIATA HEELS
A pair of handmade Italian black leather stiletto heels with leather lacing detail and cutaway arch by Aliata. The shoes have a 3 3/4-inch heel and size stamp on interior of shoe reading "7 1/2 with (AA 899)" and lavender and brown leather detail on sole of shoe.
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000 
Lot 407: MARILYN MONROE BLACK SATIN DAL CO. HEELS
A pair of black satin Italian shoes by Dal Co. with 4-inch stiletto heels. The shoes list the address of the company’s Rome boutique, and each shoe contains handwritten notation in black ink reading "1360."
Estimate: $2,500 - $3,500 
Lot 408: MARILYN MONROE BLACK OVERSHOE
A single black, snap-front overshoe with manufacturer’s mark on bottom reading “Goodyear’s I.R.G.M. Co. Glove Brand” as well as a size “5 1/2” stamped to bottom. Together with red and grey plastic spring-form shoe stretcher.
Estimate: $300 - $500 
Lot 410: MARILYN MONROE PLATFORM SANDALS
A pair of woven straw platform summer sandals by Fortuna Shoe of Trieste, Italy, with 3-inch platform heels. Both uppers completely detached at toes.
Estimate: $400 - $600 
Lot 428: MARILYN MONROE WHITE SATIN DELMAN HEELS
A pair of white satin pumps by Delman of New York and Paris with "Especially for Marilyn Miller" embossed in gold inside. Handwritten notation inside each shoe, with 3 1/2-inch heel, reads " BP79741 - 7 1/2 aaa – Venetian."
Estimate: $2,500 - $3,500 
Lot 493: MARILYN MONROE FERRAGAMO SHOES
A pair of beige leather stiletto heels, hand made in Italy by Salvatore Ferragamo. No size is stamped to leather sole of shoe, but handwritten notations on interior of each shoe read, "PE 925 7 1/2 B 899." The shoes are heavily worn, and the left shoe is missing the tip to the stiletto heel.
Size 7.5
Estimate: $3,500 - $4,500 
Lot 494: MARILYN MONROE FERRAGAMO SHOES
A pair of beige leather stiletto heels, hand made in Italy by Salvatore Ferragamo. No size is stamped to leather sole of shoe, but handwritten notations on interior of each shoe read "PE 925 7 1/2 B 899." The shoes are heavily worn and are missing the tips to the stiletto heels, revealing the inner metal structure of the heels.
Size 7.5
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000 
Lot 395: MARILYN MONROE SHOE FORMS
A pair of quilted champagne silk satin shoe forms.
4 inches
Estimate: $300 - $500 
Accessoires
accessories
Lot 303: MARILYN MONROE EVENING GLOVES
A pair of white cotton ladies evening gloves featuring an elaborate floral pattern done in white seed beads, minor 1 1/2-inch area of discoloration on back of left glove, although gloves have been cleaned and pressed.
12 inches
Estimate: $1,500 - $2,000 
Lot 304: MARILYN MONROE EVENING GLOVES
A pair of white cotton ladies evening gloves featuring a cuff with white cotton bows. Label reads "K Gloves The Hand of Fashion."
Size 6.5
Estimate: $800 - $1,200 
Lot 306: MARILYN MONROE LACE GLOVES
A pair of black lace gloves. The gloves are labeled "Cornelia James Made in England." Size 7 1/2.
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000 
Lot 307: MARILYN MONROE GLOVES
A pair of black cotton ladies evening gloves featuring elaborate custom beading with black seed and bugle beads throughout. Label reads, "100% double woven cotton made in the British Crown."
8 1/2 inches
Estimate: $1,500 - $2,000 
Lot 145: MARILYN MONROE FUR HEADBAND
A mink fur headband.
Estimate: $500 - $700 
Lot 146: MARILYN MONROE VELVET HAT
A black velvet hat with black satin ribbon trimmed velvet bow at front. Label inside reads "Dawson New York."
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000 
Lot 147: MARILYN MONROE FUR TOQUE
A mink toque, no label present.
Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000
Lot 148: MARILYN MONROE FEATHER HAT
A lace-lined, white feather covered hat. Label inside reads "Emme Boutique."
Estimate: $1,800 - $2,000 
Lot 150: MARILYN MONROE OWNED WOOL DRIVING CAP
A houndstooth wool driving cap. The interior has a label that reads "By appointment to the Majesty the Queen Hatters Herbert Johnson (Bond Street) Ltd. Made in England for Brooks Brothers."
Size 6/8.
Estimate: $2,000 - $4,000
Lot 151: MARILYN MONROE HAT BOX
A cardboard hat box with lid from Harryson Fifth Ave. New York. Top of lid is detached from frame.
Estimate: $300 - $500 
Lot 152: MARILYN MONROE SATIN HAT
A white satin pillbox hat, with bow at front ornamented with three faux pearl pins. Label inside reads "Fashioned by Ronnie" with two small hair combs sewn to inside brim.
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000 
Lot 153: MARILYN MONROE FEATHER CLOCHE
A two-tone tan wool cloche hat with peach ostrich feather spray. Label printed on hat reads "100% wool, Glenover Henry Pollak, Inc. New York." This was a family business in Manhattan that imported raw materials for hats and knitwear from 1928 to 1958.
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000 
Lot 837: MARILYN MONROE VELVET HAT
A Marilyn Monroe scarlet velvet pillbox hat with pendant hearts trimmed with black beads to either side and combs on the interior. No size present.
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 165, "The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe," Christie’s, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27 & 28, 1999
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 
Lot 963: MARILYN MONROE WINTER ITEMS
A group of three Marilyn Monroe winter items: a Scottish maroon wool and cashmere blend scarf, label for Johnstons of Elgin; a grey wool cashmere scarf, label for Frank Brothers of New York; and a cornflower blue wool cap.
PROVENANCE Lot 13, "Property from the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 
Lot 16: MARILYN MONROE NUDE STOCKINGS AND PARKSIDE HOUSE TABLE NAPKIN SIGNED BY VISITORS
A pair of sheer, seamed nylon thigh-high stockings gifted by Marilyn Monroe to Marianne Geltner, the cook at Parkside House, Englefield Green, Surrey, where Monroe resided with her husband Arthur Miller during the shooting of the film The Prince and the Showgirl (Warner Bros.,1956). Accompanied by a linen table napkin that was signed for Geltner and her husband by approximately 50 visitors to Parkside House between the years 1956 and 1958, including Lee, Paula, and Susan Strasberg, Jack Cardiff, Mrs. Milton H. Greene, Jean Stein, Barbara Hutton von Cramm, Zachary Scott, Charles Coburn and others; a letter from Geltner stating that Marilyn Monroe gave her several things from her wardrobe, including these stockings; and five reproduction images of Geltner and her husband Frank at Parkside House.
Napkin, 22 by 23 1/2 inches
PROVENANCE: Lot 109, “Film and Entertainment,” Christie's, London, Sale number 9287, December 12, 2001
Estimate: $300 - $500 
Lot 34: MARILYN MONROE FISHNET STOCKINGS
A pair of black fishnet thigh-high stockings with elastic leg bands owned by Marilyn Monroe. A Christie’s tag is pinned to garment intended to be sold in 1999 The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe sale.
PROVENANCE: Lot 85, Property from the Estate of Marilyn Monroe, Julien's Auctions, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $600 - $800 
Lot 912: MARILYN MONROE NYLON STOCKING
A Marilyn Monroe sheer nylon stocking with light blue stitching at the top hem and stitchmarked “60.” Monroe gave the stocking to Marianne Geltner, the English cook who worked for Monroe while she was in London shooting The Prince and the Showgirl (Warner Bros., 1957).
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 89, "Film and Entertainment," Christie's, London, Sale number 9538, December 17, 2002
Estimate: $200 - $400 
Lot 954: MARILYN MONROE SILK SCARF
A Marilyn Monroe black silk scarf embellished with red and silver beads. Accompanied by Christie's 1999 lot tag.
Approximately, 26 by 26 inches
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 135, "The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe," Christie's, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27 & 28, 1999
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 
Lot 568: MARILYN MONROE PURPLE MARABOU FEATHER FAN
With a faux tortoiseshell handle.
Length, 26 inches
Estimate: $600 - $800 
Lot 569: MARILYN MONROE GROUP OF FIVE LOOSE BROWN FEATHERS
Vintage marabou.
Length, 16 inches
Estimate: $400 - $600 
Lot 570: MARILYN MONROE VINTAGE BLACK OSTRICH FEATHER FAN
A folding hand fan made of ostrich feathers and faux tortoiseshell handle. (Feathers damaged, glass lacking.)
13 1/4 by 21 by 2 inches
Estimate: $400 - $600
Lot 571: MARILYN MONROE WHITE MARABOU FEATHER FAN
Four feathers bound by a gold fabric fastener.
Length, 20 inches
Estimate: $400 - $600 
Lot 488: MARILYN MONROE VINTAGE BLACK MINI PARASOL
With a Bakelite tip and wood cane handle, the fabric marked "NYLON" around the edges.
Length, 37 inches; Diameter, 18 inches
Estimate: $600 - $800 
Lot 486: MARILYN MONROE GARMENT HANGERS
A pair of gold velvet covered padded hangers with matching ribbon bows.
Estimate: $800 - $1,200 
Lot 487: MARILYN MONROE FUR HANGERS
Three hangers from Meshekow Bros. wholesale furs featuring extended hooks to accommodate the bulk of a fur coat. Each is branded with the Meshekow Bros. logo, a Los Angeles based wholesale furrier established in 1937.
Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500 
Sacs
Bags
Lot 137: MARILYN MONROE HANDBAG
A gold metal and transparent plastic ladies evening purse bordered with round prong set rhinestones and a rhinestone accented snap closure.
5 by 8 inches
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000 
Lot 215: MARILYN MONROE TRAVEL BAG
A navy vinyl Japan Airlines carry-on bag, with shoulder strap and outside pocket. Bag reads "JAL Japan Air Lines" with white piped trim. Possibly a bag used during Monroe's honeymoon in Japan with Joe DiMaggio.
9 1/2 by 14 1/2 inches
Estimate: $1,500 - $2,000 
Lot 237: MARILYN MONROE COIN POUCH
A red satin and gold thread hinged coin pouch.
2 3/4 inches square
Estimate: $100 - $150 
Lot 489: MARILYN MONROE CLUTCH
A ladies snap closure evening clutch with silver metal closure mounted with two round rhinestones. Bag is lined with white silk, and a label reading "Hand Made In Japan." Exterior completely beaded in white and clear seed beads in a scalloped pattern.
4 1/2 by 10 1/4 inches
Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000 
Lot 490: MARILYN MONROE CLUTCH
A ladies snap closure evening clutch with gold metal closure, mounted with two clear cabochon stones. White silk lining with label reading "Bags by Josef Hand Beaded in France." Bag completely covered in white seed beads with gold bugle bead meandering pattern.
3 1/2 by 8 1/2 inches
Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000 
Lot 456: MARILYN MONROE CLUTCH
A silver swirled plastic clutch with metal clasp closure and interior mirror. Clutch is stamped "Wilardy" on interior below mirror.
4 1/4 by 7 1/2 inches
Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000 
Lot 453: MARILYN MONROE DESIGNER HANDBAG
A chocolate brown 1950s alligator handbag with interior stamp that reads, "I. Magnin & Co." as well as a metal insignia mounted to the inside of the bag with lions flanking a crest that reads "Elegance" and a banner that reads "Evans" below. The handbag features gold metal hardware and burgundy leather interior with purpose-built pockets to accommodate matching accessories, including faux tortoise plastic comb, matching leather covered gold metal flint lighter, matching lipstick case containing an unused stick of bright red lipstick, and a matching leather powder compact with mirror.
9 by 9 1/2 inches
Estimate: $15,000 - $20,000 
Lot 454: MARILYN MONROE DESIGNER HANDBAG
A burgundy leather handbag with interior stamp reading "I. Magnin & Co. Rendl Original." The handbag features gold metal hardware, white leather interior and matching change purse chained to the bag's interior.
9 by 10 inches
Estimate: $8,000 - $12,000 
Lot 457: MARILYN MONROE HANDBAG
A green swirled plastic ladies handbag, with gold metal clasp closure and hardware and mirror mounted to the inside lid with "Wilardy" stamped on the inside metal frame.
9 inches
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000 
Lot 491: MARILYN MONROE HANDBAG
A white leather ladies handbag with peach silk interior and gold metal hardware and frame with elastic gold handle. Interior has stamped gold label reading "Duette," which was a model offered by the Evans Company in the late 1940s and early 1950s. Interior pockets hold clear plastic comb and small compact mirror.
10 by 10 inches
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000 
Lot 492: MARILYN MONROE HANDBAG
A confetti box style Lucite ladies handbag with gold metal hardware and interior sticker label that reads "Gilli Originals New York."
8 3/4 by 3 1/2 by 4 inches
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000 
Lot 585: MARILYN MONROE MEXICAN HANDBAG
A grey pony handbag with gold metal front closure and black leather interior with label reading "Productos Overa, S.A. TEL 17.14.99 Hecho En Mexico D.F." The handbag contains a plastic faux crocodile bi-fold wallet containing three one-peso Mexican bills. It is well documented that Monroe made frequent trips to Mexico for holidays and to purchase furnishings for her Los Angeles home.
7 by 13 inches
Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000 
Bijoux
Jewels
Lot 29: MARILYN MONROE SIMULATED DIAMOND EARRINGS
A pair of simulated diamond, triple drop, mixed cut fringe ear pendants with clip fitting worn by Marilyn Monroe to the world premiere of The Seven Year Itch (20th Century, 1955) on June 1, 1955, in New York City. Accompanied by the Christie’s lot card.
Length, approximately 3 ½ inches
PROVENANCE: Lot 4, "The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe," Christie's, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27 & 28, 1999
Estimate: $80,000 - $100,000 
Lot 31: MARILYN MONROE SIMULATED DIAMOND BROOCH
A floret styled brooch of simulated diamonds owned by Marilyn Monroe. Accompanied by the Christie’s lot card.
Diameter, 2 inches
PROVENANCE: Lot 249, "The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe," Christie's, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27 & 28, 1999
Estimate: $5,000 - $10,000 
Lot 32: MARILYN MONROE RHINESTONE BRACELET
A rhinestone bracelet owned by Marilyn Monroe and gifted to Vanessa Reis, the sister-in-law to May Reis, Monroe’s personal assistant and secretary. The bracelet has eight rectangular jeweled panels, each centered with a rounded faceted glass and linked with square rhinestone. The clasp is embossed with Bogoff. In a letter to the consigner dated November 28, 1994, Ralph Roberts, Monroe’s masseur, writes, “Reference Marilyn robe and bracelet. As best I recall, late one Saturday afternoon Marilyn and I were in the dining area of the Miller 9th floor suite at the Mapes Hotel. She had just changed into a robe, sitting on one of the chairs and I was massaging her back and shoulders. She showed me a bracelet she’d brought to Reno with thought of possibly wearing it as a [undecipherable comment] for Roslyn [Monroe’s character in The Misfits]. Upon discussing it, she and Paula [Paula Strasberg was Monroe’s acting coach and friend] had decided somehow it wouldn’t be appropriate. Just then May Reis entered with Vanessa Reis (the widow of Irving Reis, May’s greatly loved brother and film director). Vanessa had come up from LA for a long weekend visit – there’d been some talk of our going out to some of the casinos to do a bit of gambling. Vanessa told Marilyn how lovely she looked in that robe. Marilyn thanked her + impulsively held out the bracelet, ‘Take this + wear it as a good luck charm. I was wearing it during dance rehearsals for Let’s Make Love, smashed into a prop, so a stone is loosened. I wish I could go with you, but Raffe is getting some Misfits knots out. And I should go over that scene coming up Monday.’ They left. Marilyn asked me to remind her to have the robe cleaned to give to Vanessa. Whitey, Agnes, May – all of us – knew from experience we couldn’t compliment Marilyn on any personal items or had to be very careful. She’d be compulsive about giving it, or getting a copy – to you.” Accompanied by a copy of the letter.
PROVENANCE Lot 587, “Western Costume ‘Star Collection’ Part II and Entertainment Memorabilia,” Butterfield & Butterfield, Los Angeles, Sale number 6083B, July 17, 18 & 19, 1994
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000 
Lot 227: MARILYN MONROE BLANCPAIN PLATINUM AND DIAMOND WATCH
A ladies platinum and diamond Art Deco cocktail watch by the Swiss watchmaking brand, Blancpain, the oldest watch brand in the world. The watchcase is stamped "KO 900 Plat 100 Irid" and numbered "115557." The watch and bracelet are set with round cut and marquise diamonds. The watch face reads Blancpain and the movement is signed "Blancpain, Rayville Watch Co.” The bracelet has two safety chains with fold over clasp featuring additional round diamonds. Despite her famous portrayal of the diamond obsessed Lorelei Lee in the 1953 film classic Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, Monroe owned very few pieces of fine jewelry.
6 1/4 inches
Estimate: $80,000 - $120,000 
Lot 228: MARILYN MONROE ART DECO WATCH
A ladies Art Deco white gold wristwatch set with round cut diamonds. The watch is mounted on a newer gold tone metal bracelet with later movement by Marvin.
5 1/2 inch wrist
Estimate: $15,000 - $20,000 
Lot 229: MARILYN MONROE TRIFARI COSTUME NECKLACE
A silver tone metal necklace featuring a single strand of small round rhinestones with a double circle clasp design signed, "Trifari."
15 inches
Estimate: $10,000 - $15,000 
Lot 230: MARILYN MONROE WEISS COSTUME NECKLACE
A rhinestone necklace featuring a continual strand of alternating and round prong-set stones set into plated rhodium with hood and chain clasp. Founded in New York City in 1942, Weiss was created by former Coro employee Albert Weiss. Weiss, whose height was during the 1950s and 1960s, offered high-end costume jewelry featuring high-quality Austrian rhinestones with exceptional clarity.
Adjustable 15 3/8 inch maximum length
Estimate: $8,000 - $12,000 
Lot 231: MARILYN MONROE SIGNED COSTUME JEWELRY BRACELET
A vintage rhinestone bracelet circa 1940s featuring alternating baguette set rectangles with small round stones, with box clasp and safety chain. Signed "EB Pat Pending" for Engel Bros. of New York founded circa 1931.
7 inches
Estimate: $6,000 - $8,000 
Lot 232: MARILYN MONROE COSTUME BRACELET
A vintage rhinestone bracelet with a central row of baguette stones lined on both sides by round cut stones with box clasp closure, unsigned.
7 inches
Estimate: $5,000 - $7,000 
Lot 233: MARILYN MONROE NECKLACE
A strand of faux pearls with fishhook clasp.
16 inches
Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000 
Lot 234: MARILYN MONROE BRACELET
A four-strand, faux pearl bracelet with four rows pearls with 14k gold stamped clasp featuring ornate foliate engraved surface mounted with a faux pearl.
7 inches
Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000 
Lot 235: MARILYN MONROE NECKLACE
A strand of faux 10mm pearls with fishhook clasp.
29 inches
Estimate: $5,000 - $7,000 
Lot 236: MARILYN MONROE EARRINGS
A pair of silver tone metal drop earrings with faux pearls and marquis cut stones and screw-post backs.
1 1/16 inches
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000 
Lot 238: MARILYN MONROE EAR CLIPS
A pair of signed Eisenberg ear clips with crystal beads and round cut rhinestones. Block lettering signature dates the earrings to between 1945 and 1950.
1 1/4 inches
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000 
Lot 239: MARILYN MONROE BROOCH
A silver tone metal brooch signed Eisenberg with crystal drops, each terminating in a prong set pear-shaped rhinestone, one drop detached. Bar closure features rhinestone rhondelle.
2 3/4 inches
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000 
Lot 458: MARILYN MONROE HOBE PARURE
A vintage costume parure, signed "Hobe", including wide costume bracelet, ear clips, necklace and brooch featuring fuchsia oval cabochon and emerald and round cut rhinestones. Hobe et Cie was founded in Paris in 1887 by Jacques Hobe. Brought to America in 1915 by his son William, Hobe jewelry was popular not only with everyday customers but also with the Hollywood stars.
Necklace, 8 1/2 inches
Estimate: $15,000 - $20,000 
Lot 458A: MARILYN MONROE BRACELET
A costume bracelet featuring round cut rhinestones, with fold over rectangular hook clasp.
6 3/4 inches
Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000 
Lot 459: MARILYN MONROE BROOCH
A silver tone metal brooch with rhinestone brooch in a starburst design, including combination of round and marquis cut stones, with bar closure.
3 1/2 inches
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000 
Lot 460: MARILYN MONROE EAR CLIPS
A pair of rhinestone ear clips each with concentric circles of alternating round and oval cut stones.
1 1/4 inches
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000 
Lot 461: MARILYN MONROE NECKLACE
A strand of faux 6mm pearls with fishhook clasp.
17 3/8 inches
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000 
Lot 462: MARILYN MONROE EAR CLIPS
A pair of silver tone metal ear clips signed "Japan" with faux pearls and round cut faux diamonds in a floret design.
1/2 inch
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000 
Lot 463: MARILYN MONROE EAR CLIPS
A pair of curved rectangular rhinestone ear clips each with emerald and round cut stones. One piece missing clip on the back.
1 5/8 inches
Estimate: $1,500 - $2,000 
Lot 465: MARILYN MONROE BROOCH
A gold tone metal starburst brooch accented with round cut rhinestones and bar closure.
2 inches
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000 
Lot 466: MARILYN MONROE BRACELET
A costume bracelet featuring round cut rhinestones, with fold over rectangular hook clasp.
6 3/4 inches
Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000 
Lot 467 : MARILYN MONROE BROOCH
An ornate foliate brooch of gold tone metal, signed "483/60 Boucher 7704," dating it to between 1955 and 1958, set with round cut stones.
3 inches
Estimate: $8,000 - $12,000 
Lot 468: MARILYN MONROE EARRINGS
A pair of 10k gold screw-post earrings with grape and gold foliate design, each featuring faux pearls.
1 1/8 inches
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000 
Lot 469: MARILYN MONROE SUITE OF MIRIAM HASKELL JEWELRY
Includes a triple-strand necklace of jade and coral colored beads and a beaded clasp, a matching bangle, and pair of clip-on earrings. Housed in a vintage embroidered silk travel case.
Strand length, 12 inches
Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000
Lot 470: MARILYN MONROE RED LEATHER-BOUND CARTIER BOX
With a miniature enameled heart stick pin and a beaded heart inside.
4 1/2 by 3 1/2 inches
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 
Lot 471: MARILYN MONROE VINTAGE GUCCI STERLING HORSEHEAD BANGLE
Marked "16" and "*730/ F1/ 925." 1.84 troy oz.
Diameter, 2 1/4 inches
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 
Lot 243: MARILYN MONROE HARDSTONE FOO DOG PIN
A bronze pin with pendant ring in the shape of a foo dog made of white hardstone with coral and turquoise accents.
1 3/4 by 1 1/2 inches
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 
Lot 22: MARILYN MONROE GEMINI PENDANT
A gold and silver tone pendant with a debossed Gemini astrological symbol, from the estate of Marilyn Monroe. Gemini was Marilyn's astrological sign.
Height, 1¼ inches
PROVENANCE: Lot 96, “Fine Manuscripts,” Christie's Los Angeles, Sale 9814, September 20, 2001
Estimate: $300 - $500 
Cheveux
Hair
Lot 20: MARILYN MONROE HAIRBRUSH
A vintage gold tone hairbrush with a decorative light-blue enamel back and an image of painterly pink rose. Accompanied by a letter of provenance to the current owner from Anna Strasberg's law firm indicating that some of Marilyn Monroe's possessions were purchased directly from her, this hairbrush being one of them. Anna Strasberg was the second wife of Lee Strasberg, Monroe's acting coach, mentor and inheritor of her estate.
Length, 11 1/2 inches
Estimate: $300 - $500 
Lot 140: MARILYN MONROE VINTAGE BAKELITE COMB
With a decorative metal handle.
Length, 7 1/2 inches
Estimate: $600 - $800 
Lot 834: MARILYN MONROE HAIR PIN
A Marilyn Monroe star-shaped rhinestone hair pin. The silver tone pin has a star with multiple rhinestones.
Length, 2 inches
PROVENANCE Partial lot 222, “The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe,” Christie’s, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27 & 28, 1999
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000 
Lot 961: MARILYN MONROE HAIR STYLING ITEMS
A group of Marilyn Monroe hair styling items, including a spring-style wire hair curler, three double-prong curl clips, and three hair pins.
PROVENANCE Partial Lots 244 and 245, "Property from the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005, and
Partial Lot 112, "Fine Manuscripts," Christie's, Los Angeles, Sale number 9814, September 20, 2001
Estimate: $2,000 - $4,000 
Lot 962: MARILYN MONROE HAIR CREAM
A box of Marilyn Monroe's hair cream. The box contains two tubes of Wella Kolestral conditioning cream for dry hair. Both of the tubes have been opened and partially used. Accompanied by a paper hair cap.
2 by 6 by 1 1/2 inches
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 252, "Property from the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $600 - $800 
Beauté: Maquillage et Produits de Beauté
Beauty: Make Up & Cosmetics
Lot 136: MARILYN MONROE POWDER COMPACT
An Elizabeth Arden powder compact covered with prong set round rhinestones and an elaborate faux pearl design. The compact contains mirror, powder puff and loose powder.
2 1/2 by 2 1/4 inches
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000 
Lot 139: MARILYN MONROE FOSTER JEWELRY CO. COMPACT WITH MARCASITE FLOWER
Cream colored Bakelite lid with applied marcasite flower. Brass bottom case with embossed floral decoration around the edge. Inside is a mirror, opening to a concealed rouge compartment, and the bottom is an empty powder compartment. Marked "FJ Co." and "1973433" inside the lid.
Diameter, 1 3/4 inches
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000 
Lot 141: MARILYN MONROE BLUE OPAQUE GLASS VANITY JAR
With etched floral parcel gilt decoration and an embossed decorated silverplated lid.
4 1/4 by 4 inches
Estimate: $600 - $800 
Lot 144: MARILYN MONROE VINTAGE AVON PERFUME BOTTLE
A blue milk glass perfume bottle with parcel gilt rim. Marked on the base. (Lacking stopper.)
Height, 3 3/4 inches
Estimate: $100 - $200 
Lot 333: MARILYN MONROE ERNO LASZLO COSMETICS
A black and marbleized white plastic box once containing Active pHelityl soap from Erno Laszlo.
4 1/4 by 2 3/4 inches
Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500 
Lot 335: MARILYN MONROE ERNO LASZLO PHELITONE FACE CREAM
Labeled "Fair/ 128." In vintage 1 oz. black and white original packaging.
1 1/2 by 2 by 2 inches
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000 
Lot 336: MARILYN MONROE ERNO LASZLO DUAL PHASE FACE POWDER
Labeled "Blush/ 1152." In vintage 2.75 oz. black and white original packaging.
2 by 3 by 3 inches
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000 
Lot 341: MARILYN MONROE LIPSTICK CASE WITH MIRROR
An engraved decorated vanity lipstick case with a pop-up mirror and a cabochon turquoise catch. Marked illegibly. .64 troy oz.
2 by 3/4 by 3/4 inches
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 
Lot 135: MARILYN MONROE LIPSTICK
A gold metal lipstick lid embellished with round prong set rhinestones. The tube contains a used stick of "Bachelor's Carnation" by Revlon, "Non-Smear type, N. 1947, Dist. Revlon N.Y."
2 5/16 inches
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000 
Lot 142: MARILYN MONROE MICHEL LIPSTICK
In a goldtone case marked "Michel Coral Pink."
Length, 2 1/8 inches
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 
Lot 342: MARILYN MONROE ELIZABETH ARDEN LIPSTICK
In a goldtone case with typewritten label reading "Orange Pink like Miss I./ sample 05022/ May 2, 1960."
Length, 2 1/4 inches
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000 
Lot 343: MARILYN MONROE ELIZABETH ARDEN LIPSTICK
In a goldtone case. Color label marked "Subtle."
Length, 2 inches
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 
Lot 344: MARILYN MONROE ELIZABETH ARDEN LIPSTICK
In a goldtone case, with lid stuck in place. Label marked "Click Change."
Length, 2 1/2 inches
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 
Lot 345: MARILYN MONROE MICHEL LIPSTICK
In a goldtone case marked "Michel Pearl No. 1."
Length, 2 1/8 inches
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 
Lot 331: MARILYN MONROE EYEBROW PENCIL
A clear vinyl snap-closure case with mirror and eyebrow pencil.
Mirror, 2 by 3 inches
Estimate: $200 - $300 
Lot 958: MARILYN MONROE COSMETICS
A pair of Marilyn Monroe eye makeup items: an S.H. Swick dark brown eye pencil and an Elizabeth Arden “Eye Stopper” black eyeliner.
Longest, 5 inches
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 275, "Property from the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $800 - $1,200 
Lot 959: MARILYN MONROE MAKEUP PENCIL
A Marilyn Monroe Maybelline makeup pencil, in light brown.
Length, 3 inches
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 275, "Property from the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $600 - $800 
Lot 965: MARILYN MONROE MAKEUP PENCIL
A Marilyn Monroe Glorene of Hollywood makeup pencil in light brown.
Length, 4 3/4 inches
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 275, "Property from the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $600 - $800 
Lot 966: MARILYN MONROE MAKEUP BRUSH
A Marilyn Monroe makeup brush with clear plastic handle and black bristles. The brush is typical of the brushes that would accompany cake mascara.
Length, 4 inches
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 275, "Property from the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $600 - $800 
Lot 967: MARILYN MONROE ERNO LASZLO MAKEUP
A pair of Marilyn Monroe Erno Laszlo makeup bottles. The plastic bottles have black Laszlo branded caps. One bottle has a sticker affixed to the underside that identifies it as “Normalizer Shake-It/ Shade BLUSH.” The other bottle contains unidentified liquid makeup.
Height, 5 inches
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 112, "Fine Manuscripts," Christie's, Los Angeles, Sale number 9814, September 20, 2001
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 
Lot 968: MARILYN MONROE ERNO LASZLO MAKEUP
A jar of Marilyn Monroe Erno Laszlo pHelitone makeup. The plastic wide-mouth jar has a black Laszlo branded cap. The jar has a sticker affixed to the underside that identifies it as “pHelitone/ Shade BLUSH” and is additionally stamped “670.”
1 1/4 by 2 1/4 inches
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 112, "Fine Manuscripts," Christie's, Los Angeles, Sale number 9814, September 20, 2001
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 
Lot 969: MARILYN MONROE ERNO LASZLO LOTION
A Marilyn Monroe owned bottle of Erno Laszlo controlling lotion contained in its original box. According to the Erno Laszlo company website, Monroe and Laszlo were close friends, and he formulated one of his products specifically for her.
2 1/2 by 4 1/2 by 2 1/2 inches
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 112, "Fine Manuscripts," Christie's, Los Angeles, Sale number 9814, September 20, 2001
Estimate: $200 - $400 
Lot 138: MARILYN MONROE ACCESSORIES
A pair of ladies accessories covered in prong set round rhinestones, including a card case with brushed metal interior and hinged arm to one side, together with a faux tortoise plastic folding comb with rhinestone covered case.
Case, 3 by 4 inches
Estimate: $1,500 - $2,000 
Lot 330: MARILYN MONROE BEVELED GLASS PURSE VANITY MIRROR
With shagreen back.
2 1/4 by 2 inches
Estimate: $400 - $600 
Lot 329: MARILYN MONROE MIRRORED TRINKET BOX
A glass and brass box with a floral cut-glass lid and a mirrored base.
1 1/2 by 3 3/4 by 2 1/2 inches
Estimate: $400 - $600 
Property from the life and career of MM - 12/2014 - Various
Bijoux
Lot 723: MARILYN MONROE RHINESTONE STAR HAIR COMBS
A group of four faux tortoise shell hair combs affixed with a star ornament. The star is embellished with rhinestones. The top edge of comb is marked "Made in France" with "Auguste Bonaz" signature marking. The Christie's catalog referred to these items as "four rhinestone star hair pins." Accompanied by the original lot tag, lot description, Christie's sale pencil and paper.
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 222, "The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe," Christie's, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27 & 28, 1999
1 1/2 inches
Winning bid: $22,500 - Estimate: $6,000 - $8,000 
Lot 727: MARILYN MONROE RHINESTONE HAIR PINS
A group of four hair pins, each topped with a rhinestone ball of prong-set rhinestones. The Christie's catalog referred to these items as "four rhinestone hairclips." Accompanied by the original lot tag, lot description, Christie's sale pencil and paper.
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 222, "The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe," Christie's, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27 & 28, 1999
3 3/4 inches
Winning bid: $25,600 - Estimate: $6,000 - $8,000 
Lot 731: MARILYN MONROE BEADED NECKLACE
A Marilyn Monroe owned necklace. Single-strand costume necklace of grey, black and iridescent faceted beads in round, pear and rod shape. Spring ring clasp. Original Christie's 1999 auction lot tag attached.
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 248, "The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe," Christie's, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27 & 28, 1999
54 inches
Winning bid:$37,500 - Estimate: $20,000 - $30,000 
Lot 879: MARILYN MONROE OWNED PENDANT
A Marilyn Monroe owned pendant composed of white hardstone in the shape of a hand. The hand “holds” a ring suspending four pieces of coral. The hand is ornamented with a bracelet centering a small piece of turquoise. Capped in silver metal with a jump ring for wear.
PROVENANCE Lot 240, "The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe," Christie's, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27 & 28, 1999
Length, approximately 1 3/4 inches
Winning bid:$34,375 - Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000 
Vêtements
Lot 809: MARILYN MONROE OVERCOAT
A Marilyn Monroe fawn colored silk overcoat with black velvet collar detail and apricot satin lining. Seven-button closure and two exterior pockets. No size or maker’s label present. Fits size 8 dress form.
Monroe’s affection for this coat is documented by many photos of her wearing it during the years 1956-1959. Some have deemed it “Marilyn’s Favorite Coat.” As a newlywed, she modeled the coat in an iconic June 30, 1956, road trip and photoshoot with her new husband, playwright Arthur Miller, to his country home in Roxbury, Connecticut. Accompanying the couple in Miller’s black ’56 T-Bird was Marilyn Monroe Productions business associate and favored photographer, Milton Greene. Other extant photos include Monroe and Miller in June 26, 1959 as they departed New York’s Lennox Hill Hospital in New York City after Monroe's hospitalization for gynecological surgery.
This coat has been on continuous exhibit since 2010 at owner’s “Marshhaven” residence, Heritage Plantation, Pawleys Island, SC. The coat has been climate and UV protected.
LITERATURE
LIFE : Remembering Marilyn, 2009, pp. 105, 111.
Jenna Glatzer, The Marilyn Monroe Treasures, 2008, p. 142.
James Haspiel, Marilyn The Ultimate Look at the Legend, 1991, p. 133.
James Spada with George Zeno, Monroe: Her Life in Pictures, 1982, p. 116.
PROVENANCE Lot 162, "The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe," Christie's, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27 & 28, 1999
Winning bid:$173,000 - Estimate: $80,000 - $120,000 
Lot 816A: MARILYN MONROE BLACK VELVET DRESS
A Marilyn Monroe black silk velvet dress believed to be the dress worn by Monroe to the 1956 Prince and the Showgirl press conference with Laurence Olivier at the Plaza hotel in New York. The right strap of Monroe dress broke at that event and had to be secured with a safety pin. There are obvious signs of repair on this strap. Images showing Marilyn wearing this dress can be seen in lots 814 & 815 as well as the below footage of Marilyn live at the press conference event. Three-quarter-length with spaghetti straps and a zipper closure at back. No sizes or maker labels present.
EXHIBITED Museum Salvatore Ferragamo, "Marilyn," Italy 2012-2013
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 219, "The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe," Christie's, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27 & 28, 1999
Winning bid:$56,250 - Estimate: $40,000 - $60,000 
Lot 816B: MARILYN MONROE OPERA COAT
Marilyn Monroe black velvet opera coat with three-quarter batwing sleeves and a shawl collar. No sizes or maker labels present.
EXHIBITED Museum Salvatore Ferragamo, "Marilyn," Italy 2012-2013
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 219, "The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe," Christie's, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27 & 28, 1999
Winning bid:$37,500 - Estimate: $10,000 - $20,000
Lot 889: MARILYN MONROE BRASSIERE
A Marilyn Monroe nude-colored underwire brassiere with mesh-lined cups. Label reads “Hollywood/ Vassarette/ V-Ette/ Debutante/ Style 1225/Size 36C/ Price $5.95.” The brassiere came from Monroe’s professional wardrobe. Prior to being auctioned in 2005, the brassiere was intended to be auctioned at Christie’s 1999 Monroe Estate auction.
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 63, "Property from the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
Winning bid: $20,000 - Estimate: $6,000 - $8,000 
Lot 890: MARILYN MONROE GARTER BELT
A garter belt from Marilyn Monroe’s professional wardrobe. Beige lace nylon with interior labels that read “Saks Fifth Avenue” and “Nylon/ Do Not Iron.” Saks was one of Monroe’s favorite stores. Prior to its sale in 2005, this lot was intended to be sold in Christie’s 1999 Monroe Estate auction and still bears the Christie’s tags.
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 87, "Property from the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
Winning bid: $5,440 - Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000 
Maquillage
Lot 944: MARILYN MONROE MAKEUP ITEM
A Marilyn Monroe Jaquet translucid foundation, contained in the original box and accompanied by product information pamphlet. The 2001 Christie's auction, where this item was originally sold, was held to benefit Hollygrove Children's Home. Monroe was a resident at Hollygrove at 9 years old.
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 112, "Fine Manuscripts," Christie's, Los Angeles, Sale number 9814, September 20, 2001
3 by 2 1/4 inches
Winning bid:$3,125 - Estimate: $800 - $1,200 
Lot 945: MARILYN MONROE MAKEUP BRUSH
A Marilyn Monroe owned eyelash/eyebrow brush with clear plastic handle and black bristles.
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 275, "Property from the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
2 1/2 inches
Winning bid:$1,875 - Estimate: $600 - $800 
Lot 946: MARILYN MONROE LIP BRUSH
A Marilyn Monroe owned gold-tone lip brush. Manual retraction, the brush bristles and metal surrounding the brush still bear signs of use.
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 275, "Property from the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
3 1/4 inches
Winning bid:$10,000 - Estimate: $600 - $800 
Lot 947: MARILYN MONROE MAKEUP BRUSH
A Marilyn Monroe owned eyelash/eyebrow brush with clear plastic handle.
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 275, "Property from the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
2 1/4 inches
Winning bid:$2,560 - Estimate: $600 - $800 
Lot 948: MARILYN MONROE MASCARA
A Marilyn Monroe owned tube of Helena Rubinstein mascara. Gold-toned metal tube.
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 275, "Property from the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
4 1/2 inches
Winning bid:$4,480 - Estimate: $600 - $800 
Lot 949: MARILYN MONROE EYELASH GLUE
A tube of Marilyn Monroe owned Johnson & Johnson Duo surgical adhesive used as an eyelash glue. Contained in a metal tube with a black cap.
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 275, "Property from the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
3 1/2 by 1 inches
Winning bid:$1,280 - Estimate: $800 - $1,200 
Objets Divers
Lot 664: MARILYN MONROE SKI POLES AND TRANSPARENCY
Two sets of Marilyn Monroe owned vintage ski poles: one set made of wood and painted red, the other set made of bamboo and painted red at one time; most of the paint is now gone. The poles are similar to those used by Monroe in a 1945 photoshoot with Andre de Dienes. Accompanied by a transparency of Monroe from that photoshoot and a small clipping showing the same.
PROVENANCE From the Collection of Lois Banner
and Lot 267, "Property from the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
Largest, 41 inches
Winning bid:$3,750 - Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 
Lot 712: EARL MORAN (AMERICAN, 1893-1984) MARILYN MONROE NUDE
An oil on canvas painting of Marilyn Monroe reclining nude in bed. Signed middle right “Earl Moran.”
Earl Moran was a prominent pin-up artist during the 1930s and 1940s with a stylish flair that helped sell millions of calendars for publishers Brown & Bigelow. In 1946, Moran had the good fortune of meeting an aspiring model named Norma Jeane Dougherty, soon to become famous as Marilyn Monroe. Dozens of photographs were taken of Monroe in various poses, which Moran then used to paint seductive nudes in oil and pastel, portraying Monroe as a blonde, a redhead, and even as a brunette. The painting shown here was purchased by the consignor's wife directly from Moran after they met him at the Laguna Art Festival. The consignor fondly recalls how Moran explained to them that the model for the painting was a young woman named Norma Jeane Dougherty.
Canvas, 23 3/4 by 48 inches; 32 by 56 inches, framed
Winning bid:$37,500 - Estimate: $30,000 - $40,000 
Lot 715: MARILYN MONROE "MISS RADAR" CONTEST PHOTOGRAPH
A vintage photograph of a bulletin board with images of celebrities and reads "Your Miss Radar Contest." Marilyn Monroe's photograph hung on the bulletin board. Verso stamped "Official USAF Photo Fifth Air Force."
PROVENANCE From the lost archive of Marilyn Monroe
8 by 10 inches
Winning bid:$128 - Estimate: $200 - $400 
Lot 738: MARILYN MONROE CAST HAND AND FOOT PRINTS
An acrylic cast of Marilyn Monroe's hand and foot prints from Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood. Monroe originally immortalized her hand and foot prints at the theatre in June 1953. This cast, made of casting grade silicone, was part of a project from the late 1970s that was supposed to preserve the prints but also was going to be used to create a limited number of the molds for sale. That project never reached fruition, and this is the only known cast prepared this way. On one side the cast looks like the original; the back shows the cast in negative relief.
Approximately 40 by 36 inches
Winning bid: $23,040 - Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000 
Lot 743: JOE DiMAGGIO OWNED BINOCULARS
Vintage Stellar brand binoculars owned by Joe DiMaggio in their original leather case. “JOE DIMAGGIO” embossed in gold on the lid of the case. All original lens caps for the binoculars are present.
PROVENANCE Lot 364, “The Estate of Joe DiMaggio,” Hunt Auctions, New York, May 19 & 20, 2006
Case, 7 by 7 1/2 inches
Winning bid: $1,000 - Estimate: $400 - $600 
Lot 757: MARILYN MONROE CHEST X-RAY
An X-ray of Marilyn Monroe's chest. Printed on the X-ray is the following information: "Cedars of Lebanon Hospital/ Drs. E. Freedman and S. Finck/ Name DiMaggio, Marilyn/ No. 50612 Date 11-10-54/ Ref. By Dr. L. Krohn." As a radiology resident at Cedars, a young doctor obtained these X-rays. When he taught at the school himself, he used these X-rays to ensure that students were paying attention. Monroe was said to have known about the X-rays and their use, about which she said, "Isn't that sweet." Monroe's hospital visit was said to be for her chronic endometriosis, or as her doctor's described it, "For correction of a female disorder she has suffered for years." Monroe was in the hospital for several days and was filmed by the press when she left the hospital.
17 by 14 inches
Winning bid:$20,480 - Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 
Lot 836: MARILYN MONROE COMPACT
A Marilyn Monroe owned compact. Rectangular shape, silver-tone chrome plated metal, chain handle, hinged opening reveals a mirror on one side, makeup and single poof contained in the other side. Hammered finish on lid with a panel pattern. This compact is believed to have been made in the 1920s.
PROVENANCE Lot 242, "The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe," Christie's, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27 & 28, 1999
3 3/4 by 2 inches
Winning bid: $48,000 - Estimate: $8,000 - $12,000 
Lot 959: MARILYN MONROE PRESCRIPTION BOTTLE
A Marilyn Monroe prescription pill bottle with a label that reads “No. 256653 Dr. Reuben/ Marilyn Monroe Miller/ One tablet in morning and at bedtime. 6.22.60/ Bedford Prescription Pharmacy.” Dr. Phillip Reuben was one of Monroe’s physicians. The consignor received the bottle from her Uncle who worked in the fabric and furniture industry in New York. The uncle was given the bottle by a colleague. One possibility is that the “colleague” was Henry Rosenfeld, New York clothing manufacturer and a close friend of Monroe's.
2 inches
Winning bid:$3,200 - Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 
Lot 964: MARILYN MONROE PRESCRIPTION PILL BOTTLE
A Marilyn Monroe prescription pill bottle from Schwab's Pharmacy in Hollywood, RX number 447184, for Phenergan, a medication used to treat allergies, prescribed to Marilyn Monroe by Dr. Kennamer and dated June 1, 1961.
Winning bid:$6,250 - Estimate: $4,500 - $6,500
Lot 980: MARILYN MONROE ASSORTED TABLEWARE
Marilyn Monroe tableware items including, a Carvel Hall cutlery fish service set of five forks and knives, the cutlery silverplated with faux ivory handles and marked EPNS, contained in a faux leather case; a helmet-shaped gravy boat stamped with a hallmark and “Sterling/ 646”; a silver-tone metal goblet with beaded rim and foot; a metal Thermos stamped “Made in Germany,” with hinged lid and mercury glass liner; a pair of table bells, each with clapper removed; a bronze bell with a cast putto handle and bell casting molded with figures (this item has been repaired); and a lace flounce cover topped with a light purple ribbon.
PROVENANCE Lot 413, "The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe," Christie's, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27 & 28, 1999
Winning bid:$12,500 - Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000
Lot 981: MARILYN MONROE CHROME CUP SET AND BOTTLE COASTER
A group of six Marilyn Monroe owned metal beakers with a tri-lobed bottle coaster. A set of six chrome plated cylindrical-form beakers, ringed pattern at base with a single ring near the rim and raised circle embellishment. The silverplated bottle coaster has a floral engraving, sits on three feet, rod carrying stem with decorative handle.
PROVENANCE Lot 412, "The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe," Christie's, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27 & 28, 1999
Winning bid:$6,400 - Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000
Lot 982: MARILYN MONROE OWNED BLUE GLASS BOWL
A Marilyn Monroe owned cobalt blue, Murano style Italian glass bowl with crimped tripartite rim. A Christie's lot sticker is affixed to the base of the bowl.
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 406, "The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe," Christie's, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27 & 28, 1999
2 1/2 by 7 inches
Winning bid:$8,125 - Estimate: $2,000 - $4,000
Lot 983: MARILYN MONROE OSTER BLENDER
Marilyn Monroe's personal Oster "Osterizer" chrome beehive blender, together with original glass blender jar, square top and cover.
PROVENANCE Lot 242, "Property from the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
Height, 16 inches
Winning bid:$3,125 - Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000gb
Lot 988: MARILYN MONROE AVANT GARDE 2 MAGAZINE SIGNED BY BERT STERN
A Bert Stern twice-signed copy of Avant Garde 2 magazine containing the cover story "The Marilyn Monroe Trip: A Portfolio of Serigraphic Prints by Bert Stern" published in March 1968. The magazine was printed with 12 screenprints of Stern's modified photographs of Monroe. Printed on uncoated paper. Signed by Stern on the front cover at lower left and dated "2004." Additionally signed and dated on an interior page. Accompanied by two newspaper clippings of Stern's obituary. Stern died in 2013.
11 1/4 by 11 inches
Winning bid:$ 640 - Estimate: $600 - $800
lot 990: MARILYN MONROE OWNED POUCETTE PAINTING
"Le Taureau," oil on canvas, red landscape with bull, signed lower right "Poucette" and dated on verso 1962. The painting is discussed and illustrated in in the biography Marilyn: The Passion and the Paradox by Lois Banner (New York: Bloomsbury, 2012).
PROVENANCE From the Collection of Lois Banner
and Partial Lot 426, "The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe," Christie's, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27 & 28, 1999
11 by 14 inches
Winning bid: $17,920 - Estimate: $6,000 - $8,000
Playboy
Lot 732: MARILYN MONROE 1955 "GOLDEN DREAMS" CALENDAR
A Marilyn Monroe "Golden Dreams" calendar from 1955. This vintage calendar was created after it was revealed that the model was Marilyn Monroe. Text to the right of Monroe's image reads "Posed by Marilyn Monroe." The infamous photograph was taken by Tom Kelley. Calendar pages are intact. Housed in a frame.
22 by 12 inches
Winning bid:$2,240 - Estimate: $600 - $800 
Lot 733: MARILYN MONROE "GOLDEN DREAMS" PRINT
A vintage color poster print of Marilyn Monroe from her Red Velvet session with photographer Tom Kelley, housed in a frame. "Golden Dreams" is printed at the lower center.
19 1/2 by 16 inches
Winning bid:$768 - Estimate: $200 - $400 
Lot 734: MARILYN MONROE "GOLDEN DREAMS" SALES SAMPLES
A pair of sales samples of Marilyn Monroe “Golden Dreams” and “Lure of Lace” promotional images contained in an explanatory envelope. The images are promoted as “giveaway mounts” that can be printed with business information. The mounts are offered with the nude “Golden Dreams” image or the “Lure of Lace,” which is the "Golden Dreams" image “overprinted with lingerie finery.”
Largest, 14 by 11 inches
Winning bid:$1,600 - Estimate: $400 - $600 
Lot 735: MARILYN MONROE RED VELVET SESSION PLAYING CARDS
A set of Marilyn Monroe playing cards featuring Tom Kelley’s Red Velvet photographs. Two unopened playing card decks with tax stamps, circa 1953. One deck shows Monroe in the pose titled “Golden Dreams,” the other deck is of Monroe in the pose titled “A New Wrinkle.” Contained in a presentation box stamped with an image of Monroe’s “A New Wrinkle” pose. A brief description is on the box's interior. Produced by Brown & Bigelow.
PROVENANCE From the Collection of Lois Banner
8 3/4 by 3 1/2 inches
Winning bid: $512 - Estimate: $100 - $200 
Lot 736: MARILYN MONROE FIRST ISSUE OF PLAYBOY MAGAZINE
A copy of the first issue of Playboy Magazine that features Marilyn Monroe on the cover. Monroe also appears on the interior of the premiere issue in an article on pages 17-18 titled "What Makes Marilyn" and a color pin-up of Monroe taken by Tom Kelley during the 1949 Red Velvet session on page 19. Monroe is called "Sweetheart of the Month," which evolved to Playmate of the Month. No date appears on the cover because Hugh Hefner has stated that he didn't know if there would be a second issue. The magazine hit newsstands in December 1953 and sold for 50 cents.
11 by 8 1/2 inches
Winning bid: $15,625 - Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000 
Lot 737: PLAYBOY 40TH ANNIVERSARY FENDER STRATOCASTER
A Playboy 40th Anniversary limited edition Custom Shop Fender Stratocaster. The guitar body is custom painted by Pamelina H. and features an image of Marilyn Monroe from the Red Velvet session that appeared in the first issue of Playboy magazine against a black background. Fender Custom Shop neckplate, backplate engraved “Playboy” with an image of the Playboy Bunny logo. Headstock bears the image of a Playboy Femlin, numbered on back of headstock “DE2-092 of 175." Playboy bunny logo inlays on flamed maple fingerboard. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from the Fender Custom Shop dated April 25, 1994; a red leather "Playboy” guitar strap; and a red leather gig bag that fits into an SKB flight case.
39 by 13 inches
Winning bid: $25,000 - Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000 
Julien's Auction Hollywood Legends 04/2014
Photographies
lot 981: MARILYN MONROE INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH
A photograph of Marilyn Monroe mounted to board and inscribed on the board “Oh George,/ You’re a genius!/ Marilyn Monroe.” The black and white image was taken by Cecil Beaton and said to be Monroe’s favorite image of herself.
The consignor relates that in the late 1950s he attended an event at Frank Sinatra’s Palm Springs home as a guest of Sammy Davis Jr. The consignor remembers the photograph being given by Monroe, who was also a guest of Sinatra’s, to Davis’ valet, whom he named as “George.” This is a possible inaccuracy and may have been given to Frank Sinatra’s longtime valet, George Jacobs. The consignor was given the image by the valet George, who said he could not take the item back to Los Angeles. The consignor has had the photograph in his possession since that time.
lot 986 à 999: MARILYN MONROE JOSEPH JASGUR PHOTOGRAPHS 
Lot 1001: COLLECTION OF MARILYN MONROE PHOTOGRAPHS
A group of approximately 35 unsigned copies of photographs and images of Marilyn Monroe taken by various photographers, collected by photographer Joseph Jasgur. 
Lot 1003: MARILYN MONROE 1941 SCHOOL PHOTOGRAPH
A vintage original Marilyn Monroe school photograph from Ralph Waldo Emerson Junior High School. Titled "Class of Summer, 1941." Monroe appears in the seventh row from the bottom and the 15th person from the right. inscriptions on verso are written to a student named Barbara. The then named Norma Jeane Baker was 15 years old. 
Lot 1004 à 1023: MARILYN MONROE ANDRE DE DIENES PHOTOGRAPHS 
Lot 1027: MARILYN MONROE HAROLD LLOYD PHOTOGRAPH PRINT 
Lot 1028: MARILYN MONROE BEHIND-THE-SCENES PHOTOGRAPHS
A pair of photographs of Marilyn Monroe on the set of Niagara (20th Century, 1953). The black and white images show Monroe in a skirt suit and beret. One marked on verso "Marilyn Monroe/ in film 'Niagara'/ taken June 11, 1952/ Park St. Niagara Falls." The images are believed to have never been published.
Lot 1029: MARILYN MONROE AND BILLY WILDER PHOTOGRAPH 
Lot 1031: DON'T BOTHER TO KNOCK WARDROBE AND PUBLICITY PHOTOGRAPH ARCHIVE 
Lot 1032: THERE'S NO BUSINESS LIKE SHOW BUSINESS ARCHIVE
Lot 1033-34, 1036-37: MARILYN MONROE GEORGE BARRIS PHOTOGRAPHS 
Lot 1035: MARILYN MONROE IMAGES 
Lot 1038: MARILYN MONROE BUS STOP MILTON GREENE NEGATIVES AND COPYRIGHTS 
Lot 1039: MARILYN MONROE AND TONY CURTIS PHOTOGRAPH 
Lot 1046 à 1050: MARILYN MONROE MANFRED LINUS KREINER PHOTOGRAPHS 
Lot 1051: MARILYN MONROE AND MARLON BRANDO AT PREMIERE 
Lot 1055: MARILYN MONROE CANDID PHOTOGRAPH 
lot 1061-62: THE MISFITS NEGATIVES AND COPYRIGHT
The photographs offered here were taken on the Nevada set of the film by Thomas Kaminski in 1960. 
Lot 1067: MARILYN MONROE PHOTOGRAPH SIGNED BY ALLAN GRANT
An original vintage photograph signed by Allan Grant. This photograph was taken on July 7, 1962, in Monroe’s Brentwood home for an article in LIFE magazine that went to newsstands on August 3. Monroe died on August 5, two days later. 
lots 1074 à 1079: MARILYN MONROE BERT STERN "THE LAST SITTING" PHOTOGRAPH 
Documents papiers
lot 982: PRESIDENT KENNEDY’S BIRTHDAY GALA TICKETS AND PROGRAM
A pair of two tickets to President John F. Kennedy’s Birthday Party at Madison Square Garden on May 19, 1962. Side Balcony Seats 305 J 1 &2. With a color program titled on the cover "Happy Birthday Mr. President." The four-page booklet includes a list of the dinner committee and sponsors and order of appearance: Jack Benny, Ella Fitzgerald, Jerome Robbins Ballets, Danny Kaye, Henry Fonda, Maria Callas, Peggy Lee, Peter Lawford, Marilyn Monroe, Jimmy Durante and Eddie Jackson, Bobby Darin, Henry Fonda, Mike Nichols and Elaine May, and Diahann Carroll.
Lot 1002: MARILYN MONROE SIGNED MODEL RELEASE FORM
A signed model release form for Marilyn Monroe’s third modeling session with Joseph Jasgur. Jasgur photographed Norma Jeane Dougherty and the cast of a local production titled “The Drunkards” in color and black and white at Zuma Beach, California. The form is dated “March23-’46” and signed in ink “Norma Jeane Dougherty.” The form is also signed by Mary Lou Bennett and Tom Burton, who participated in the session. 
Lot 1042: MARILYN MONROE RECEIVED FAN MAIL
A postcard and pair of envelopes received by Marilyn Monroe from fans. The fan mail was sent to Monroe at 20th Century Fox from international fans; envelopes are postmarked 1954. Accompanied by a contemporary print publicity still showing Monroe surrounded by fan mail.
Lot 1044: MARILYN MONROE PRODUCTIONS BANK REGISTRY
A page of transaction activity for a Colonial Trust Company account of Marilyn Monroe Productions Inc. dating from July 1, 1959, to July 30, 1959. Showing an ending balance of $78, 476.80. 
Lot 1045: MARILYN MONROE TRUSTEE ACCOUNT CHECK
A typed check written to the Screen Actors Guild, Inc. in the amount of $25.00, drawn from a Marilyn Monroe Trustee Account at Bank of America. The check is numbered 655 and dated March 9, 1956, signed by Inez Melson, Monroe's business manager. Description notes that this check was for Monroe's current SAG dues. 
lot 1056: MARILYN MONROE AND ARTHUR MILLER CHECK
An unwritten check from Marilyn Monroe and Arthur Miller's joint account at The First National City Bank of New York. The check is numbered 44 on the top right and still has the attached ledger on the left. 8 by 2 3/4 inches
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 142, "Property from the Estate of Marilyn Monroe and Other Collections," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, California,
June 4, 2005
lot 1057: MARILYN MONROE SIGNED CARD
A Marilyn Monroe signed card. The card, from Saks Fifth Avenue, is signed in blue ink and upside down from the department store name. 2 3/4 by 3 1/2 inches 
lot 1059: MARILYN MONROE LETTERS TO AND ABOUT
A collection of letters sent to and about Marilyn Monroe. The group includes a letter written to Marilyn Monroe from Jack Hirschberg on Some Like It Hot (UA, 1959) stationery, dated December 17, 1958. Hirschberg was the publicist for the film. He wrote to offer his condolences regarding Monroe’s miscarriage. Also included are a letter from American Airlines dated August 1, 1960, regarding a lost piece of luggage and attached form that was supposed to be filled out and returned to the airline, accompanied by return envelope; copies of letters written by Cherie Redmond and attached note dated July 27, 1962, ten days before Monroe’s death, to Eunice Murray explaining the two letters that are in regard to a furniture order of Monroe’s.
lot 1060: LET'S MAKE LOVE ORIGINAL SCRIPT
A Let's Make Love script dated January 15, 1960. Blue paper cover, reads at upper right "Second Revised Shooting/ Final/ 4014-79/ Permanent File," 139 pages. The comedic film starred Marilyn Monroe opposite Yves Montand. The pair were rumored to have had an affair during the the production of the film. 
Lot 1064: MARILYN MONROE TAX DOCUMENT AND TYPED LETTER
Relating to Marilyn Monroe's purchase of her home at 12305 5th Helena Drive in Brentwood, California. The typed letter, dated "March 6, 1962," reads, "Dear Sir: Please change your records to show that I am the owner of Lot 20, Tract No. 5462. Very Truly Yours, Marilyn Monroe."
Larger, 11 by 8 1/2 inches 
Lot 1068: MARILYN MONROE REAL ESTATE DOCUMENT
A Marilyn Monroe signed, typed purchase offer for Monroe's Los Angeles home on Helena Drive. This is the only home Monroe ever purchased. Document dated January 9, 1962, with a purchase price of $52,500. Monroe would die eight short months later.
15 by 9 1/4 inches 
Lot 1071: MARILYN MONROE RECEIVED AND SENT CORRESPONDENCE
A group of correspondence sent and received by Marilyn Monroe, including a two-page typed, signed letter to Monroe from Jean Negulesco, typed on Negulesco’s stationery and dated July 14, 1958. The letter is in regard to flowers and a book sent by the director to Monroe. The book was The Midwife of Pont Clary , which Negulesco wanted to adapt into a film for Monroe. He wrote, “The thing of The Midwife of Pont Clary is fundamentally sex …” and later suggests Monroe give the book to her husband, Arthur Miller, to read. Also included are a copy of a wire message sent by Monroe to Inez Melson dated June 10, 1959, regarding the boarding of a bird named Clyde; a typed, signed letter from playwright William Inge complimenting Monroe on her performance in Some Like It Hot (UA, 1959), dated April 6, 1959, and signed “Bill Inge"; and a confirmation copy of a telegram sent by Monroe to Roberto Boss in Mexico regarding a furniture order, with a typed, dictated copy of same, dated June 16, 1962, less than two months before Monroe’s death. 
Vêtements, Bijoux
lot 983: MARILYN MONROE/ANDY WARHOL LAVENDER TRIBUTE DRESS
A lavender Travilla tribute dress honoring Marilyn Monroe and Andy Warhol. The sheer crepe sunburst pleated halter dress was inspired by the white dress Monroe made famous in The Seven Year Itch (20th Century, 1955) and attributed by the Travilla estate as being re-created for an Andy Warhol memorial service at The Beverly Hilton in the colors of his iconic "Marilyn" silkscreen images. A label reads "Travilla." No size present.
PROVENANCE From the Estate of William Travilla 
Lot 1052: MARILYN MONROE EARRINGS
A pair of clip-on rhinestone earrings owned by Marilyn Monroe. Each earring is composed of a single full-cut prong-set rhinestone and five strands of cascading prong-set baguette cut rhinestones with simple clip backs. Monroe wore these earrings to the premiere of The Rose Tattoo (Paramount Pictures, 1955) and Actor's Studio benefit dinner which she attended with Marlon Brando. Also believed to have been worn to the opening of The Middle of the Night on Broadway in 1956. The play was produced by Joshua Logan who also directed Monroe in Bus Stop (20th Century, 1956). The link below contains video of Monroe wearing the earrings.
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PROVENANCE Lot 200, “The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe,” Christie’s, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27 & 28, 1999
lot 1053: MARILYN MONROE SKIRT
A black wool straight skirt with arched seams down the front, a back zipper and a back slit; interior label reads "Jax." Marilyn Monroe had numerous basic black wool straight skirts that were virtually all identical, this being one of them. Accompanied by a reprinted image of Monroe in the same or similar skirt.
PROVENANCE Lot 32, "Property from the Estate of Marilyn Monroe and Other Collections," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, California, June 4, 2005 
lot 1058: MARILYN MONROE BLACK BRASSIERE
Marilyn Monroe’s black brassiere. Underwire brassiere, sheer black material covers each cup with solid black fabric covering demi-cup. Originally intended for sale at the landmark Marilyn Monroe auction at Christie’s in 1999, it still bears a Christie’s tag. Housed with an image of Monroe with a small plaque that reads “From the Wardrobe of Marilyn Monroe.”
21 3/4 by 19 3/4 inches, Framed
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 72,"Property From the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005 
Lot 1063: MARILYN MONROE CEIL CHAPMAN COCKTAIL DRESS
A black jersey figure hugging Ceil Chapman cocktail dress from the personal wardrobe of Marilyn Monroe. The dress has a ruched bodice, draping to the hips, 3/4 sleeves, a ballerina neckline with piping trim that plunges to the back.
PROVENANCE Lot 226, “The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe,” Christie’s, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27 & 28, 1999
Objets Divers
Lot 1000: JOSEPH JASGUR GRAFLEX CAMERA
Vintage Graflex R.B. Super D 4x5 film camera used by Joseph Jasgur to take photos of Norma Jeane (Marilyn Monroe). Accompanied by a 4x5 Graflarger back, five 4x5 film magazines, one Ektalite field lens for 4x5 back, one Polaroid Land back for Graflex camera, one box of Polaroid Polapan 4x5 Land Film Type 52, and four shutter release cables. 
lot 1024: 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. 
lot 1025: MARILYN MONROE 1954 "GOLDEN DREAMS" CALENDAR
lot 1026: MARILYN MONROE 1955 GOLDEN DREAMS CALENDAR 
Lot 1030: MARILYN MONROE 1952 PHOTOPLAY AWARD
An award plaque presented to Marilyn Monroe by Photoplay magazine. The bronze-tone plaque affixed to a wood frame reads "Photoplay Magazine/ Presents/ The New Star Award/ To/ Marilyn Monroe/ for her/ Rapid Rise to Stardom/ in 1952." Monroe wore the Travilla designed gold lamé gown from Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (20th Century, 1953) to the February 9, 1953, event where the award was presented. 14 by 11 1/2 inches
PROVENANCE Lot 313, "The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe," Christie's, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27-28, 1999 
Lot 1043: MARILYN MONROE HAIR ROLLER
A spring-style wire hair roller owned by Marilyn Monroe.
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 245, "Property From the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005 
lot 1054: MARILYN MONROE MASCARA
A gold-toned metal tube of Helena Rubinstein mascara.
Length, 4 1/2 inches
PROVENANCE Partial lot 275, "Property from the Estate of Marilyn Monroe and Other Collections," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, California, June 4, 2005 
Lot 1065: MARILYN MONROE MEXICAN TAPESTRY
A Mexican wall hanging wool tapestry owned by Marilyn Monroe. Tapestry reads “Chac Mool,” with figure holding a bowl of fire. Accompanied by a Gene Anthony photograph of the tapestry in Monroe’s Brentwood home.
77 by 55 inches
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 450, "The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe," Christie's, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27-28,1999; Lot 893, "Julien's Summer Sale," Julien's Auctions, Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino, Las Vegas, June 27, 2009 
Lot 1066: MARILYN MONROE OWNED PAINTING
A framed oil on canvas painting, signed "Olga" on lower left corner.
30 1/4 by 49 1/4 inches
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 426, “The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe,” Christie’s, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27-28, 1999
Lot 1069: MARILYN MONROE OWNED BOOK
A copy of Relax and Live by Joseph Kennedy (New York: Prentice Hall, 1953) from the personal collection of Marilyn Monroe with Christie's auction bookplate on front inside cover. Pencil markings can be found on page 43 and evidence of candle wax on page 47.
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 559, “The Personal Collection of Marilyn Monroe,” Christie’s, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27 & 28, 1999 
Lot 1070: MARILYN MONROE OWNED BOOK
A copy of Some Characteristics of To - Day by Dr. Rudolf Steiner (London: Steiner Publishing, 1942) from the personal collection of Marilyn Monroe with Christie's auction bookplate on front inside cover. Accompanied by a contemporary image of Monroe in front of a bookshelf.
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 559, “The Personal Collection of Marilyn Monroe,” Christie’s, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27 & 28, 1999 
Lot 1072: LIFE MAGAZINE "REMEMBER MARILYN"
from September 8, 1972 
Lot 1073: MARILYN MONROE BERT STERN AVANT GARDE 2 MAGAZINE
published in March 1968 
Catalogue Marilyn Monroe's Nachlass
Ce catalogue de 150 pages "Marilyn Monroe's Nachlass, Die Privatsammlung Stampfer" en vente sur marilynmonroe-sammlung.de au prix de 20 Euros, présente la collection personnelle du collectionneur allemand Ted Stampfer, un fan de Marilyn Monroe qui est parvenu à acquérir, au fil des années, plus de 700 pièces. Il a organisé plusieurs expositions de ses pièces en Allemagne (en Bavière en mars 2011, au Rock 'n' Popmuseum en 2013).
> extraits de pages
> La collection de Ted Stampfer:
- vêtements
- Accessoires
- Maquillage / Cheveux
- Documents papiers
- Des objets de sa maison de Brentwood,
des photographies de presse.
> Photographies d'expo:
- Ted Stampfler pose à côté d'un ensemble de Marilyn
Expo au Musée d'Hollywood
Du 1er juin 2012 au 2 septembre 2012, une exposition "Marilyn Monroe: The Exhibit - An Intimate Look at the Legend" se tient au Hollywood Museum, à Hollywood, en Californie, aux USA.
Pour marquer les 50 ans de sa disparition, une grande exposition autour de Marilyn Monroe est organisée à Hollywood, en collaboration avec le photographe Georges Barris qui présente des photographies jusqu'ici encore jamais vues.
Contenu de l'expo:
Des vêtements:
> Marilyn Monroe’s million-dollar honeymoon dress, worn on her honeymoon for her marriage to Joe DiMaggio. This was Marilyn’s favorite gown designed by Ceil Chapman, hand beaded in Marilyn’s signature style. Marilyn wore this gown on numerous occasions including a USO tour to entertain 10,000 troops in Korea in 1954.
> Marilyn’s famous cream colored, beaded costume worn in the 1957 film The Prince and the Show Girl.
> Personal wardrobe items including the lime green Pucci blouse Marilyn Monroe wore in the last ever photos of her taken alive, together with Marilyn’s favorite furs and accessories.
> The evening cape worn by Marilyn to the 1955 world premiere of the James Dean classic East of Eden.
Des photographies:
> Never before seen photographs of Marilyn Monroe taken by her close personal friend George Barris.
> The famous “Red Velvet” photographs by photographer Tom Kelly. Shot in 1949, Marilyn was still a struggling actress, delinquent in her monthly car rental payments and on the brink of having her car repossessed. To earn quick money, Marilyn agreed to pose at a typical “day rate” for what would become this legendary photo shoot.
> Rare family photographs of Marilyn Monroe.
Objets divers:
> Furniture and artwork from Marilyn’s Brentwood home, including the solid wood dresser that was next to Marilyn’s bed in her bedroom the night she died.
> NBC’s critically acclaimed “Smash” will have a special costume display featuring their Marilyn Monroe dresses.
> Original works of art by famed artist Robert A. Delgadillo and LUDVIC.
> Max Factor ‘s “Marilyn Monroe” makeup room where he created the famous “Marilyn Monroe blonde” hair including Marilyn’s makeup case and other personal items on display.
> A prescription pill bottle and the Decodron vial found next to her bed at the time of her death.
> A vast photograph collection of many never-before-seen photos of Marilyn’s childhood, family and early modeling career, including an array of photographs showing how Monroe lived, worked and played in Los Angeles.
> Original Magazine and newspaper articles conveying Monroe’s popularity and the kinds of coverage accorded both her career and personal life.
> Marilyn Monroe’s annotated film scripts, personal letters, invoices, receipts and financial accounting documents, showcasing in great detail the personal and very private life of the greatest film star of all time.
> An original Ralph Emerson Jr. High School photo showing a young Norma Jeane.
> Marilyn’s personal Kodak Brownie camera from her childhood.
Et bien d'autres choses encore...
>> Sur le web:
site officiel The Hollywood Museum
site du photographe Georges Barris
site de Scott Fortner sur marilynmonroecollection
photos sur paperblog
Marilyn égérie de Chopard pour le Festival de Cannes
Cannes Film Festival 2012: Who will emulate Marilyn Monroe’s stylish legacy?
Article publié le 4/04/2012
en ligne sur fashion.telegraph.co.uk
Chopard is designing a one-off piece of jewellery for a mystery star at the Cannes Film Festival in honour of the event's face, Marilyn Monroe.
There could hardly be a more glamorous plot: at the opening ceremony of this year's Cannes Film Festival, a starlet will debut a jewelled tribute to actress Marilyn Monroe created by Chopard, the event's sponsor.
The identity of the wearer will remain a secret until May 16, but as Monroe - the figurehead of the festival - sang about diamonds being a girl's best friend, we do a know little more about the one-off creation.
A necklace of cascading heart-shaped diamonds (of course) and briolettes designed by Chopard's co-president Caroline Scheufele has been conceived for "a glamorous woman as she glides up the famous red-carpeted staircase" according to a Chopard spokesperson.
Monroe, who died aged 36 in 1962, was announced as the face of the festival back in February, with an iconic image of her blowing out a candle from a birthday cake adorning the festival's promotional material.
During the 12-day festival, now in its 65th year, Chopard are also planning an exhibition of 25 unpublished photographs of the star taken by Milton Greene.
But if you can't make it to Cannes, don't fret as the exhibition is set to tour worldwide, and we will be rounding up the frocks and shocks from the red carpet daily.
sketch of the bespoke Chopard necklace.
Festival de Cannes : La personnalité qui portera le collier Marilyn Monroe de Chopard connue le 16 mai
Article publié le 6/04/2012
en ligne sur ladepeche.fr
Marilyn Monroe sera l'égérie de la 65e édition du Festival de Cannes. Chopard, qui sponsorise l'événement, a donc imaginé une création hommage unique. Celle-ci sera portée par une heureuse élue, dont le nom ne sera révélé que le 16 mai.
Intemporelle icône hollywoodienne, Marilyn chantait que les diamants étaient les meilleurs amis des femmes. Pour lui rendre hommage, Caroline Scheufele, co-présidente de Chopard, a conçu un collier qui prendra la forme d'un coeur serti de diamants et de briolettes.
Un porte-parole de la maison a déclaré au Telegraph que le bijou serait porté par "une femme glamour pour la célèbre montée des marches" du Festival international du film de Cannes. Son identité sera révélée au premier jour de l'événement, qui se déroulera du 16 au 27 mai.
Lors de la précédente édition, Vahina Giocante en Jaeger-LeCoultre et le mannequin Karolina Kurkova en Cartier, avaient ébloui le public de Cannes. Mais Michelle Williams se pose en candidate logique puisqu'elle a incarné la star dans le biopic "My Week with Marilyn", cité aux Oscars.
Chopard prépare également une exposition de 25 clichés inédits de Marilyn Monroe réalisés par le photographe américain Milton Greene pendant le festival. Cette exposition sera amenée à voyager par la suite. De plus amples informations à ce sujet seront communiquées ultérieurement.
