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30 mai 2010

04/06/1945 - Lettres de Norma Jeane à Berniece & à Grace

Le 04 juin 1945, Norma Jeane Dougherty écrit deux lettres: une lettre adressée à sa demie-soeur Berniece Miracle et une lettre à son ancienne tutrice Grace Goddard.

On June 4, 1945, Norma Jeane Dougherty wrote two letters: a letter addressed to her half-sister Berniece Miracle and a letter to her former guardian Grace Goddard.


Lettre courte de 2 pages adressée à Berniece Miracle dans laquelle Norma Jeane lui raconte être désormais mannequin (depuis le printemps, elle pose en effet pour plusieurs photographes comme David Conover, Potter Hueth, M.O Schwartz, John Randolph) et est donc très occupée. Se retrouvant seule suite au départ de son mari Jim Dougherty en mission dans le Pacifique (il ne revient que de courtes périodes), Norma Jeane s'est d'abord installée chez ses beaux-parents Dougherty puis, comme elle le dit dans sa lettre, elle est ensuite partie vivre chez "Tante" Ana Lower. Elle parle brièvement de leur mère Gladys (exprimant sa joie de savoir que leur mère va mieux) et fait part de son désir de voir Berniece et sa famille (elle est mariée avec Paris Miracle, avec qui elle a une fille Mona Rae), venir s'installer en Californie. 

Short 2 page letter to Berniece Miracle in which Norma Jeane tells her that she is now a model (since the spring, she has posed for several photographers such as David Conover, Potter Hueth, M.O Schwartz, John Randolph) and is therefore very busy. Finding herself alone following the departure of her husband Jim Dougherty on a mission to the Pacific (he only comes back for short periods), Norma Jeane first moved in with her Dougherty in-laws and then, as she says in her letter, she then goes to live with “Aunt” Ana Lower. She speaks briefly about their mother Gladys (expressing her joy that their mother is getting better) and expresses her desire to see Berniece and her family (she is married to Paris Miracle, with whom she has a daughter Mona Rae), come settle in California.

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4 juin 1945,
Ma très Chère Berniece,
S'il te plaît excuse-moi de ne pas t'avoir écrit plus tôt, mais j'ai été tellement occupée.
N'est-il pas merveilleux que Maman aille beaucoup mieux, je suis si ravie et heureuse, je sais que tu dois l'être aussi.
Je vis chez Tante Ana et je fais des photos de mannequinat maintenant et c'est intéressant et très amusant, je t'écrirai plus plus tard, peut être dès demain.
J'éspère que toi et ta famille allez bien, j'éspère qu'un jour vous pourrez tous venir vivre ici.
Berniece, je pense tellement à toi et j'aimerai que nous puissions être ensemble au lieu de se voir une fois de temps en temps. Ma chère, je t'aime vraiment tendrement.
Jimmy veut te rencontrer, il est parti il y a deux semaines,
Avec Amour,
Norma Jeane

June 4th 1945
My Dearest Berniece,
Please forgive me again for not writing sooner but I have been so busy dear.
Isn't it wonderful that Mother is so much better, I'm so thrilled and happy and I know you must be to.
I'm staying with Aunt Ana also I'm doign photography Modeling now and it interesting and lots of fun, will write more later, perhaps tomorrow.
I hope you and your family are all fine, I do hope some time you could all move out here to live.
Berniece I think of you so much and wish we could be together at least where we could see one another often. For Dear I do love you very dearly.
Jimmy wants to meet you, he left two weeks ago.
Love
Norma Jeane


Longue lettre de 8 pages à Grace Goddard dans laquelle Norma Jeane raconte ses débuts de mannequinat. Elle explique avoir arrêté définitivement son travail à l'usine où elle y a rencontré le photographe David Conover, venu faire un reportage photo pour l'armée. Elle détaille ainsi le déroulement des événements qui l'ont amené à poser comme modèle. Elle ne pose en photo que lorsque son mari Jim Dougherty est absent, déclarant d'ailleurs que ce travail de mannequinat ne pose aucun souci à Jim. Elle promet à Grace de lui faire parvenir des photos où elle pose comme mannequin. Elle conclut par une marque d'affection à Doc Goddard (le mari de Grace qu'elle appelle "Papa") et la fille de celui-ci, Bebe. Elle parle d'un homme "Ray Wolfy" non identifié.

Long 8 page letter to Grace Goddard in which Norma Jeane tells her modeling beginnings. She explains that she definitively stopped working at the factory where she met photographer David Conover, who came to do a photo report for the army. She thus details the course of events which led her to pose as a model. She only poses for photos when her husband Jim Dougherty is absent, declaring that this modeling job poses no problem for Jim. She promises Grace to send her photos where she poses as a model. She concludes with a mark of affection for Doc Goddard (Grace's husband whom she calls "Daddy") and his daughter, Bebe. She talks about an unidentified man "Ray Wolfy".

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4 juin 1945
Ma très Chère Grace,
Je suis affreusement désolée de ne pas avoir écrit avant mais honnêtement, j'ai tellement été occupée par mes déplacements, pour que Jimmy soit prêt pour son départ, et juste un million de choses à faire en même temps.
Je n'ai pas travaillé à la Radio Plane Company depuis janvier. Ils m'ont demandé de revenir mais

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je ne veux plus vraiment faire ce genre de travail car cela me fatigue tellement, Je me fiche de tout quand j'ai cette fatigue.
Le jour où je suis revenue travailler, après le retour de mon dernier voyage avec toi, il y avait quelques photographes de l'armée et ils prenaient des photos pour l'armée.

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La première chose que j'ai su est que la chef et le chef m'avaient fait sortir pour que l'armée prennent des photos de moi. Ils ont tous demandé dans quel service j'avais été cachée. Je leur ai répondu que j'étais de retour après une absence où j'étais avec les miens.
Ils ont pris beaucoup de photos de moi, et certains d'entre eux m'ont demandé des rendez-vous etc... (naturellement, j'ai refusé !)

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Ils étaient tous des officiers de l'armée bien sympathiques. Après avoir fini de faire les photos, un capitaine de l'armée du nom de David Conover m'a dit qu'il était très interessé d'obtenir d'autres clichés de moi en couleur. Il avait un studio sur Sunset Boulevard, dans le quartiers des night clubs. Il m'a dit qu'il s'arrangerait avec mon chef intendant si j'accepterai donc je lui ai dit OK, il m'a dit quel vêtement porter,

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quel fard à paupières et rouge à lèvre etc... ainsi les deux semaines suivantes, j'ai posé pour lui à différents moments, quand il pouvait revenir à l'usine. Il venait toujours de Culver City. Maintenant il fait parti de 1st Motion Picture Unit.
Un jour, il m'appela à l'usine tard dans la matinée, et m'a dit que toutes les photos étaient parfaites et il a dit aussi que

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je devrais me lancer dans le mannequinat professionnel. Il m'a aussi dit que j'étais très photogénique et qu'il veut faire encore plus de photos. Ainsi, il m'a dit qu'il avait beaucoup de contacts vers lesquels ils voulaient m'orienter.
Je lui ai répondu que je ne préférerai pas travailler quand Jimmy sera là, donc il m'a dit qu'il attendrait et ainsi je m'attendais à

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avoir de ses nouvelles. Il m'appela pas bien longtemps après, et m'a dit qu'il avait beaucoup de tirages pour moi.
Il est d'une gentillesse absolue, il est marié et ne parle strictement que de travail, ce qui me convient. Jimmy semble aimer l'idée que je fasse du mannequinat, donc je suis contente pour ça.
Je vais demander à David Conover quelques tirages en plus, et je t'en enverrai

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quelques-uns.
Qu'as-tu entendu sur Ray Wolfy ? Penses-tu toujours que Papa peut arranger ça ?
Je serai tellement heureuse de te revoir ma chère, et de voir Daddy et Bebe, parce que je vous aime tous tellement.
Je t'écrirai encore demain, je te le promets !
Avec Amour,
Norma Jeane,
PS: S'il te plaît excuse-moi d'écourter la lettre mais je dois me dépêcher.

June 4th 1945
My Dearest Grace,
I'm awfully sorry I haven't writen sooner but honestly I have been so busy trying to get moved, getting Jimmy ready to leave and just a million things at one time.
I haven't worked at Radioplane Company since January. They keep asking me to come back but

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I don't really want to do that kind of work anymore because it makes me so darn tired, I just don't care about anything when I'm that tired.
The day I went back to work, after my trip back East with you, thay had some Army photographers there at work and they were taking Moving Pictures for Army training.

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The first thing I knew the leadlady and leadman had me out there having the Army taking pictures of me. They all asked where in the H... I had been hidding. I told them I had been back east on leave of absence with my folks.
They took a lot of moving pictures of me, and some of them asked for dates etc. (Naturaly I refused !)

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They were all nice army officers and men. After the finished with some of the pictures, a army Cpl by the name of David Conover told me he woud be very interested in getting some color still shots of me. He use to have a studio on "the strip" on Sunset. He said he would make arrangments with the Plant superintendent if I would agree so I said okay he told me what to wear and

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what shade lipstick etc. so the next couple of weeks I posed for him at different times, when ever he could get over to the plant.
He had to come from Culver City each time. He is now with the 1st Motion Picture Unit.
He called me at the plant one morning later and said that all the pictures came out perfect also he said that

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should by all means go into Modeling prof. He also said that I photographed very well and that he wants to take a lot more. Also he said he had a lot of contacts in which he wanted me to look into.
I told him I would rather not work when Jimmie was here so he said he would wait, so I'm expecting to hear

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from him most any time again. He called not long ago and said he had a lot more prints for me to keep.
He is awfully nice and is married and is strictly business, which is the way I like it. Jimmy seems to like the idea of me modeling so I'm glad about that.
I'm going to ask David Conover for some more prints and I'll send you

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some.
What do you hear from Ray Wolfy ? Do you still think that Daddy can fix it up okay ?
I shall be so happy to see you again dear and to see Daddy and Bebe, because I love you all so much.
I'll write again tomorrow, I promise !
With Love,
Norma Jeane
P.S. Please excuse my writing because i'm in a hurry.


source Lettre à Grace vendue aux enchères en 2011 par Julien's Icons & Idols Hollywood


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copyright text by GinieLand.

14 mai 2010

01/1944, zoo de l'île Santa Catalina - Norma Jeane

En janvier 1944Norma Jeane et son mari Jim Dougherty visitent le parc des oiseaux de William Wrigley, sur l'île de Santa Catalina.

In January 1944, Norma Jeane and her husband Jim Dougherty visited William Wrigley's Bird Park on Santa Catalina Island.

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- photographie annotée de la main de Marilyn
"Cette photo a été prise au Parc des Oiseaux de Wrigley.
L'oiseau sur mon bras est un Calao
(c'est supposé être le seul qui existe
avec qui quelqu'un n'a jamais été photographié
"

- photograph noted by Marilyn's hand
"This picture was taken at Wrigley Birk Park.
The bird on my arm is a Hornbill
(it is suppose to be the only one in existance
that anyone has ever been photographed with
"

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copyright text by GinieLand. 

17 novembre 2007

23/03/1946 - Norma Jeane en mariée par Richard C Miller

Portrait en studio de Norma Jeane Dougherty par le photographe Richard C. Miller pris le 23 mars 1946. Elle porte sa propre robe de mariée, portée à son premier mariage avec Jim Dougherty, et elle s'est maquillée elle-même; elle tient le missel de Margaret, l'épouse du photographe, intitulé "Margaret Dudley Miller" sur la couverture. Le photographe dira que le surnom de Norma Jeane était Nonny.

Studio portrait of Norma Jeane Dougherty by photographer Richard C. Miller taken on March 23, 1946. She wears her own bridal gown, to her first wedding to Jim Dougherty, and she also does her own make-up; she holds the prayer's book of Margaret, the photographer's wife, titled "Margaret Dudley Miller" on the cover. The photographer will say that the Norma Jeane's nickname was Nonny.

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15 juillet 2007

16/12/2006, JULIEN'S, "Winter Sale": Lots

2006-12-16-JULIENS-Winter_Sale-cat-01   Enchères "Winter Sale"
du 16 décembre 2006
- 47 lots avec Marilyn Monroe -

> 16/12/2006, JULIEN'S, "Winter Sale": Catalogue et Vente


Norma Jeane


Lot #385 MARILYN MONROE SIGNED & INSCRIBED BIRTHDAY CARD
A birthday card to Ana Lower’s nephew Max Ritchie from 15 year old Norma Jeane, signed and inscribed in Norma’s hand at bottom right: “To Max-/Happy Birthday/from-/Norma Jeane.” Also present is original transmittal envelope, handwritten on recto: “to Max Ritchie/from/Norma Jeane/March 22/41.” The following year Lower was responsible for “giving away the bride” during the wedding ceremony of Norma Jeane and Jim Dougherty. Also present are four black and white reproduction photographs of Norma Jeane as a teenager, most likely in Van Nuys, California (c. 1941); one featuring her with Max Ritchie, Ana Lower’s nephew (c.1941) posed on a street corner before a brick building, one with her and girlfriend and Max’s first wife Roslyn Anderson posed on a street of a residential neighborhood, one of her in a playful hitchhiking pose, standing before a sign reading: “School/Drive Slowly” on a residential street most likely in Van Nuys and one of her standing on a patch of grass on a residential street, each measuring 3 ½ by 5 inches.
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000 - Winning bid:$3,120 
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 Lot #386 MARILYN MONROE – GRACE GODDARD EXPENSE DOCUMENT
A one page itemized list dated September through November 1941 in Goddard’s (Marilyn’s legal guardian) hand in pencil, detailing expenses and living costs spent on Norma Jeane. Present are expenses for Norma Jeane’s allowance, clothing, and beauty supplies. During that period, an affable Van Nuys neighbor named Jim Dougherty began driving the 15 year old Norma Jeane to and from Van Nuys High School. The two soon began dating and married the following year. 5 ½ by 9 inches.
PROVENANCE: From the collection of Eleanor Goddard.

Estimate: $500 - $700 - Winning bid:$780
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  Lot #387 MARILYN MONROE-ELEANOR GODDARD LETTER
A two page letter (recto and verso) dated October 26, 1942 from Eleanor “Bebe” Goddard to Norma Jeane during her marriage to Jim Dougherty. In part reading (sic): “I know I’ve been awful at writing but I think of you so much…Jimmy and I are still getting along swell…I’ll write to you again next week if it kills me and tell you how my blind date goes… tell your lord and master (ha! ha! I mean Jimmy Dougherty) hello for me.” Together with original transmittal envelope dated October 30, 1942. Eleanor Goddard was Marilyn’s foster sister and was among the few close to her in her early life before fame and her transformation to Marilyn Monroe. The pair lived in a series of foster homes and spent several years together in Van Nuys, at the home of Goddard's father. They remained friendly until Marilyn’s death in 1962.
PROVENANCE: From the collection of Eleanor Goddard.
Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500 - Winning bid:$960
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  Lot #388 MARILYN MONROE EARLY PHOTOGRAPH
A vintage black and white photograph of a teenage Norma Jeane during the early 1940s nicely posed before an automobile in summer attire.
Estimate: $800 - $1,200 - Winning bid:$1,080
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Lot #389 MARILYN MONROE PHOTOGRAPH
A vintage black and white head and shoulders photo booth photograph of a teenage Norma Jeane during the early 1940s. Please note; some creasing and wear to edges.
Estimate: $600 - $800 - Winning bid:$720
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 Lot #390 MARILYN MONROE – GLADYS BAKER LETTER & PHOTOGRAPHS
A two page letter dated October 7, 1944 from Gladys Baker to Marilyn’s half-sister Bernice Miracle. Composed while institutionalized at Agnew State Hospital, Gladys requests to be transferred to another hospital. In part (sic): “But if you would please write to the staff doctors here giving them your o.k. to let me go back to the other hospital (Norwalk) where I was before my Catholic aunt took me from there…” Together with vintage black and white photographs; one of Gladys leaning against a car and one of Bernice, inscribed on verso: “Mona Rae & Bernice Sorenson/July 18, 1842.” Photograph: 5 by 7 and 3 ½ by 5 inches. Letter: 6 ½ by 10 inches. PROVENANCE: From the collection of Eleanor Goddard.
Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500 - Winning bid:$1,140
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Lot #392 MARILYN MONROE AND JIM DOUGHERTY PHOTOGRAPHS  
Three vintage print black and white photographs of Marilyn’s first husband Jim Dougherty in a Maritime uniform during the mid 1940s; one together with Norma Jeane and an unidentified woman, one posed holding a pipe below a palm tree on Catalina Island and one seated on a Spanish tiled wall on Catalina Island. 3 ½ by 6 to 5 by 7 inches. PROVENANCE: From the collection of Eleanor Goddard.
Estimate: $800 - $1,200 - Winning bid:$2,640
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Lot #416 MARILYN MONROE – GLADYS BAKER ITEMS
A two page letter (c.1954) from Gladys Baker to Marilyn Monroe (then Norma Dougherty), composed in pencil on tissue paper while institutionalized at the Rockhaven Sanitarium in Verdugo, California. In the letter, Marilyn’s mother Gladys requests to be among people of her religion – Christian Science. In part reading (sic): “It is quite some time since I wrote you but I’ve not changed in that it is doing no one any good for me to be in here nor is it causing me to grow in Christian Science. As I told you before all Dr.’s are Sycratrists and they heal just the opposite the way they do in Christian Science. I am always bumping up against their manipulation of my mind which I know is not Christian Science…would you please remove me to a Christian Science Institution…” After a myriad of mental breakdowns, Gladys was committed to Rockhaven where she remained for nearly 15 years. Together with original transmittal envelope dated February 2, 1954. Also present is a black and white photograph of Gladys leaning against a car, gazing up from the camera’s lens. Letter: 6 by 12 inches. Photograph: 5 by 7 inches. PROVENANCE: From the collection of Eleanor Goddard.
Estimate: $800 - $1,200 - Winning bid:$2,880
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Photographies Andre de Dienes


Lot #393 MARILYN MONROE PHOTOGRAPH BY ANDRE DE DIENES
A black and white vintage print photograph of Marilyn Monroe (c.1945), having photographer’s stamp on verso. 11 by 13 ½ inches. Reference: this photograph can be seen in de Dienes’ book, “Marilyn” (Taschen, 2002), page 50. De Dienes met 19 year old aspiring model Norma Jeane Dougherty in 1945 after requesting a model from her agents at Blue Book Modeling for a then upcoming project. They immediately bonded and traveled together through Western states to capture Norma Jeane in various natural settings. During that trip they became romantically involved and were briefly engaged. After their romance amicably ended, de Dienes continued to photograph Norma Jeane and well into her career as Marilyn Monroe. The chemistry between the two was undeniable; his work captured some of the finest images of the star. Many of the photographs can be seen in his book titled “Andre de Dienes/Marilyn” (Taschen, 2002).
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000 - Winning bid:$1,800
2006-12-16-JULIENS-Winter_Sale-lot393  


Lot #394 MARILYN MONROE PHOTOGRAPHS BY ANDRE DE DIENES
Two black and white vintage print photographs of Marilyn Monroe in Death Valley, California (c.1945), both having photographer’s stamp on verso. Approximately 11 by 13 ½ inches each. Reference: similar photographs from this session can be seen in de Dienes’ book, “Marilyn” (Taschen, 2002), on pages 54-65.
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000 - Winning bid:$3,120
2006-12-16-JULIENS-Winter_Sale-lot394  


Lot #395 MARILYN MONROE PHOTOGRAPHS BY ANDRE DE DIENES
Two black and white vintage print photographs of Marilyn Monroe (c.1945), both having photographer’s stamp on verso. Approximately 11 by 14 inches each. Reference: similar photographs from this session can be seen in de Dienes’s book, “Marilyn” (Taschen, 2002), on page 36.
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000 - Winning bid:$1,800
2006-12-16-JULIENS-Winter_Sale-lot395 


Lot #396 MARILYN MONROE PHOTOGRAPHS BY ANDRE DE DIENES
Three black and white vintage print photographs of Marilyn Monroe (1945-1948), each having photographer’s stamp on verso. Approximately 11 by 13 ½ inches each. Reference: similar photographs from this session can be seen in de Dienes’s book, “Marilyn” (Taschen, 2002), on pages 36 -153.
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000 - Winning bid:$3,360 
2006-12-16-JULIENS-Winter_Sale-lot396 


Lot #398 MARILYN MONROE PHOTOGRAPHS BY ANDRE DE DIENES
Two black and white double exposure photographs of Marilyn Monroe (c.1946), both having photographer’s stamp on verso. Approximately 11 by 14 inches each. Reference: similar photographs from this session can be seen in de Dienes’s book, “Marilyn” (Taschen, 2002), on pages 210-232.
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000 - Winning bid:$1,800 
2006-12-16-JULIENS-Winter_Sale-lot398 


Lot #399 MARILYN MONROE PHOTOGRAPHS BY ANDRE DE DIENES
Two black and white double exposure photographs of Marilyn Monroe (c.1946), both having photographer’s stamp on verso. Approximately 11 by 14 inches each. Reference: similar photographs from this session can be seen in de Dienes’s book, “Marilyn” (Taschen, 2002), on pages 210-232.
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 - Winning bid:$960
2006-12-16-JULIENS-Winter_Sale-lot399 


Lot #400 MARILYN MONROE PHOTOGRAPHS BY ANDRE DE DIENES
Two black and white photographs of Marilyn Monroe (c.1946), both having photographer’s stamp on verso. Approximately 10 ½ by 12 inches each. Reference: similar photographs from this session can be seen in de Dienes’s book, “Marilyn” (Taschen, 2002), on pages 120-154.
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 - Winning bid:$1,320
2006-12-16-JULIENS-Winter_Sale-lot400 


Lot #401 MARILYN MONROE PHOTOGRAPHS BY ANDRE DE DIENES
Two black and white photographs of Marilyn Monroe at the Bel Air Hotel (c.1946), both having photographer’s stamp on verso. Approximately 11 by 14 inches each. Reference: similar photographs from this session can be seen in de Dienes’s book, “Marilyn” (Taschen, 2002), on pages 174-181.
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 - Winning bid:$960
2006-12-16-JULIENS-Winter_Sale-lot401 


Lot #402 MARILYN MONROE PHOTOGRAPHS BY ANDRE DE DIENES
Two black and white photographs of Marilyn Monroe (c.1946), both having photographer’s stamp on verso. Approximately 10 ½ by 13 and 10 ½ by 13 ½ inches. Reference: similar photographs from this session can be seen in de Dienes’s book, “Marilyn” (Taschen, 2002), on pages 120-154.
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 - Winning bid:$1,680 
2006-12-16-JULIENS-Winter_Sale-lot402 


Lot #403 MARILYN MONROE PHOTOGRAPHS BY ANDRE DE DIENES
Two black and white photographs of Marilyn Monroe (c.1946), both having photographer’s stamp on verso. Approximately 10 ½ by 12 ½ and 11 by 14 inches. Reference: similar photographs from this session can be seen in de Dienes’s book, “Marilyn” (Taschen, 2002), on pages 120-154.
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 - Winning bid:$960
2006-12-16-JULIENS-Winter_Sale-lot403 


Lot #406 MARILYN MONROE PHOTOGRAPHS BY ANDRE DE DIENES
Two black and white double exposure vintage print photographs of Marilyn Monroe (c.1953), both having photographer’s stamp on verso. Approximately 11 by 13 inches and 11 ½ by 14 ½ inches. Reference: similar photographs from this session can be seen in de Dienes’s book, “Marilyn” (Taschen, 2002), on pages 134-157.
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000 - Winning bid:$2,640
2006-12-16-JULIENS-Winter_Sale-lot406 


Photographies Milton H Greene


Lot #424 MARILYN MONROE PHOTOGRAPHS BY MILTON GREENE
A color limited edition silver gelatin print featuring two images of Marilyn Monroe during the famed Ballerina photo session on 20th Century Fox’s back lot in 1954, having photographer’s stamp on verso, printed June 7, 1978 and inscribed to Sammy Davis Jr. in Greene’s hand: “To Sammy/Love.” 17 by 9 inches, nicely matted and framed to 19 by 28 ½ inches. PROVENANCE: Previously from the collection of Sammy Davis Jr..
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000 - Winning bid:$38,400
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Lot #425 MARILYN MONROE PHOTOGRAPH BY MILTON GREENE
A black and white limited edition silver gelatin print of Marilyn Monroe during the famed Black Sitting photo session in New York in 1956, having photographer’s stamp on verso, printed June 7, 1978 and inscribed to Sammy Davis Jr. in Greene’s hand: “To Sammy/Love.” 16 by 20 inches, nicely matted and framed to 26 by 30 inches. PROVENANCE: Previously from the collection of Sammy Davis Jr..
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000 - Winning bid:$3,600
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Lot #426 MARILYN MONROE PHOTOGRAPH BY MILTON GREENE
A black and white limited edition silver gelatin print of Marilyn Monroe during the famed Black Sitting photo session in New York in 1956, having photographer’s stamp on verso (twice), printed June 7, 1978 and inscribed to Sammy Davis Jr. in Greene’s hand: “To Sammy/Love.” 16 by 20 inches, nicely matted and framed to 26 by 30 inches. PROVENANCE: Previously from the collection of Sammy Davis Jr..
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000 - Winning bid:$4,200
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Lot #427 MARILYN MONROE PHOTOGRAPH BY MILTON GREENE
A black and white limited edition silver gelatin print of Marilyn Monroe during the famed Black Sitting photo session in New York in 1956, having photographer’s stamp on verso, printed June 7, 1978 and inscribed to Sammy Davis Jr. in Greene’s hand: “To Sammy/Love.” 16 by 20 inches, nicely matted and framed to 26 by 30 inches. PROVENANCE: Previously from the collection of Sammy Davis Jr..
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000 - Winning bid:$3,900
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Lot #428 MARILYN MONROE PHOTOGRAPH BY MILTON GREENE
A black and white limited edition silver gelatin print of Marilyn Monroe during the famed Black Sitting photo session in New York in 1956, having photographer’s stamp on verso, printed June 7, 1978 and inscribed to Sammy Davis Jr. in Greene’s hand: “To Sammy/Love.” 16 by 20 inches, nicely matted and framed to 26 by 30 inches. PROVENANCE: Previously from the collection of Sammy Davis Jr..
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000 - Winning bid:$5,400
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Lot #429 MARILYN MONROE PHOTOGRAPH BY MILTON GREENE
A black and white limited edition silver gelatin print of Marilyn Monroe during the famed Black Sitting photo session in New York in 1956, having photographer’s stamp on verso, printed June 7, 1978 and inscribed to Sammy Davis Jr. in Greene’s hand: “To Sammy/Love.” 16 by 20 inches, nicely matted and framed to 26 by 30 inches. PROVENANCE: Previously from the collection of Sammy Davis Jr..
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000 - Winning bid:$6,600 
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Lot #430 MARILYN MONROE PHOTOGRAPH BY MILTON GREENE
A black and white limited edition silver gelatin print of Marilyn Monroe during the famed Black Sitting photo session in New York in 1956, having photographer’s stamp on verso, printed June 7, 1978 and inscribed to Sammy Davis Jr. in Greene’s hand: “To Sammy/Love.” 16 by 20 inches, nicely matted and framed to 26 by 30 inches. PROVENANCE: Previously from the collection of Sammy Davis Jr..
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000 - Winning bid:$10,200
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Lot #431 MARILYN MONROE PHOTOGRAPH BY MILTON GREENE
A black and white limited edition silver gelatin print of Marilyn Monroe during the famed Black Sitting photo session in New York in 1956, having photographer’s stamp on verso, printed June 7, 1978 and inscribed to Sammy Davis Jr. in Greene’s hand: “To Sammy/Love.” Also present is a custom brown velvet case which housed Greene’s set of Marilyn photographs having: “Marilyn/Photographs by Milton Greene” embossed on the cover. 16 by 20 inches, nicely matted and framed to 26 by 30 inches. PROVENANCE: Previously from the collection of Sammy Davis Jr..
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000 - Winning bid:$2,280
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Lot #432 MARILYN MONROE PHOTOGRAPH BY MILTON GREENE
A black and white limited edition silver gelatin print of Marilyn Monroe during the famed Black Sitting photo session in New York in 1956, having photographer’s stamp on verso, printed June 7, 1978 and inscribed to Sammy Davis Jr. in Greene’s hand: “To Sammy/Love.” 16 by 20 inches, nicely matted and framed to 26 by 30 inches. PROVENANCE: Previously from the collection of Sammy Davis Jr..
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000 - Winning bid:$3,360
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Photographies Corée


Lot #420 MARILYN MONROE UNPUBLISHED SNAPSHOTS FROM KOREA VISIT
A vintage print black and white snapshot of Marilyn Monroe taken prior to entertaining American troops in Korea in February 1954. Notable is the presence of an MP Officer standing behind her and glancing at her behind. Pencil and typed notations on verso (some illegible). 4 by 5 inches.
Estimate: $200 - $300 - Winning bid:$300
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Lot #421 MARILYN MONROE UNPUBLISHED SNAPSHOTS FROM KOREA VISIT
A vintage print black and white snapshot of Marilyn Monroe taken as she is being served a military cafeteria style meal during her visit to entertain United States troops in Korea in February 1954. Pencil and typed notations on verso (some illegible). 4 by 5 inches.
Estimate: $200 - $300 - Winning bid:$180
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Lot #422 MARILYN MONROE UNPUBLISHED SNAPSHOTS FROM KOREA VISIT
A group of six vintage print black and white snapshots (two duplicates) featuring two United States military officers transporting a cake as well as three close up shots of the same cake which was decorated with the sentiment: “Welcome Marilyn Monroe” and was presented to Marilyn in appreciation of her visit to support and entertain United States troops in Korea in February 1954. 3 ½ by 3 ½ and 3 by 4 ½ inches.
Estimate: $200 - $300 - Winning bid:$180
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Lot #423 MARILYN MONROE UNPUBLISHED SNAPSHOTS FROM KOREA VISIT
A group of four vintage print black and white snapshots (one duplicate) featuring Marilyn Monroe accompanied by United States military officers during her visit to support and entertain United States troops in Korea in February 1954. 3 ½ by 3 ½ and 3 by 4 1/4 inches.
Estimate: $600 - $800 - Winning bid:$540
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Photographies autres


Lot #391 MARILYN MONROE POSTER
A lithograph poster featuring a full length young Marilyn Monroe posed playfully in a bathing suit during the mid 1940s. Bottom right reading: “Marilyn Monroe Pin-Up”/Write: Pin-Ups. Dept. X, Box 86, Boston Mass. Printed in U.S.A., linen backed. A definitive image of America’s favorite movie star during her tenure as a pin-up girl. 25 by 65 inches.
Estimate: $800 - $1,200 - Winning bid:$1,140
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 Lot #407 MARILYN MONROE JOSEPH JASGUR CONACT SHEETS AND PHOTOGRAPHS
Two contact sheets and one vintage print photograph (with photographers stamp) featuring a young Marilyn Monroe on the beach during the 1940s. The photographs were taken while Marilyn was signed to Blue Book Model Agency by photographer Joseph Jasgur on the southern California coast. The photographer purportedly claimed Marilyn asked him to marry her, which he claims to have declined. Note: some damage, spotting and aging. 8 by 10 inches.
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 - Winning bid:$840
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Lot #408 MARILYN MONROE CONTACT SHEET BY PHILIPPE HALSMAN
A black and white original contact sheet featuring 12 images of Marilyn in various dramatic poses taken in her Hollywood apartment for Life magazines 1949 photography editorial “Eight Girls Try Out Mixed Emotions.” 8 ½ by 11 inches.
Estimate: $800 - $1,200 - Winning bid:$270
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Lot #409 MARILYN MONROE SIGNED AND INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH
A sepia tone studio portrait of Marilyn Monroe taken during the early 1950s, signed and inscribed in blue ink at right. In part: “…Love & Kisses/Marilyn Monroe.” 4 by 5 inches.
Estimate: $2,000 - $4,000 - Winning bid:$9,600
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Lot #411 MARILYN MONROE SIGNED AND INSCRIBED MAGAZINE PAGE
A color image featuring Marilyn lying on beach sand in a grey bikini (1950s), signed and inscribed at lower left to child actress Linda Bennett, who appeared in “The Big Heat,” and “Seven Little Foys”: “To Linda/Love and Kisses/Marilyn Monroe.” A nice signed color image. 8 ½ by 11 inches.
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000 - Winning bid:$10,800
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Lot #412 MARILYN MONROE NEGATIVES FROM HOLLYWOOD BOWL
A group of four previously unpublished photographs of Marilyn Monroe, together with Jack Carson, Lew K. Gough, Mrs. Kew K. Gough and others at the Hollywood Bowl September 14, 1952. One features the star with Danny Thomas, Jack Carson and others. 4 by 5 inches each.
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 - Winning bid:$1,020
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Lot #415 MARILYN MONROE UNPUBLISHED PHOTOGRAPH AND NEGATIVE
An original negative together with two black and white photographs of Marilyn Monroe appearing in a full length evening gown and cane during her national television debut on the popular CBS series on September 13, 1953. Negative 2 ½ by 2 ½ inches, photographs 4 by 5 and 8 by 10 inches.
PROVENANCE: From the collection of actress Kasey Rogers, who is perhaps best known for her portrayal of Louise Tate on “Bewitched” (Televison/1966-1972).

Estimate: $600 - $800 - Winning bid:$540
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Lot #433 MARILYN MONROE & JACK LEMMON PHOTOGRAPH FROM “SOME LIKE IT HOT"
A black and white production still featuring a full length image of Marilyn Monroe and Jack Lemmon on the set of “Some Like It Hot” (United Artists, 1959). The comedy thriller directed by Billy Wilder also starred Tony Curtis.
Estimate: $200 - $400 - Winning bid:$180
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Lot #437 MARILYN MONROE SCREEN PRINT
A fluorescent orange and green dot-matrix screen print of Marilyn Monroe holding a sheer scarf wrapped around her nude torso shot by Bert Stern in 1962 during the well remembered “Last Sitting” series, later being part of the Everyman Gallery exhibit titled 'Bert Stern MM Screen Prints' which exhibited in New York City in September 1970. Pencil notation at bottom left reads: “Bert Stern/1962 Avant-Garde/Collectors Proof IX.” 8 by 11 inches. Matted to 11 by 14 inches.
Estimate: $300 - $500 - Winning bid:$1,140
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Lot #438 MARILYN MONROE “SOMETHING’S GOT TO GIVE” SNAPSHOTS
A group of four previously unpublished black and white snapshots of Marilyn on the set of her last film “Something’s Got to Give” taken in the summer of 1962. Two featuring her with director George Cukor. The Fox comedy was intended as a remake of "My Favorite Wife" (RKO, 1940). Due to Marilyn’s death in August that year the film was never completed. 3 ½ by 5 inches.
Estimate: $400 - $600 - Winning bid:$840
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Chèques


Lot #417 MARILYN MONROE SIGNED CHECK
A personal check written in Marilyn’s hand to the Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company in the amount of $62.83, dated April 27, 1953. Monroe’s signature appears at bottom right. 2 5/8 by 6 inches.
Estimate: $600 - $800 - Winning bid:$1,920
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Lot #418 MARILYN MONROE SIGNED CHECK
A personal check written in Marilyn’s hand to Harriet Beal in the amount of $50.00, dated February 21, 1953. Monroe’s signature appears at bottom right. 2 5/8 by 6 inches.
Estimate: $600 - $800 - Winning bid:$1,560
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Médical


Lot #434 MARILYN MONROE EYE DROPS
A plastic bottle containing eye drops prescribed to Marilyn Monroe (then Mrs. Arthur Miller) dated May 21, 1960 issued by Los Angeles’s Schwab’s Pharmacy, accompanied by Schwab’s Pharmacy box. The prior year, Marilyn starred in the Academy Award winning comedy romance “Some Like it Hot” (United Artists). Approximately 2 inches height, in box measuring 3 by 1 inches.
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000 - Winning bid:$2,400
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Lot #435 MARILYN MONROE NOSE DROPS
A plastic bottle containing nose drops prescribed to Marilyn Monroe (then Mrs. Arthur Miller) dated July 11, 1960 issued by New York’s Pollock-Bailey Pharmacy. That year Marilyn starred in the musical comedy “Let’s Make Love” (Fox). Please note the label is nearly detached and affixed to bottle by adhesive tape. 3 ½ inches height.
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000 - Winning bid:$2,520
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Autre


Lot #436 MARILYN MONROE SCREEN ACTORS GUILD CARD
A 1961-1962 Screen Actors Guild member card (unsigned) belonging to Marilyn Monroe, together with accompanying receipt dated December 7, 1961. In 1961, Marilyn portrayed the distressed Roslyn Taber in “The Misfits” (United Artists). This SAG card was her last, as she died in August, 1962. 2 ½ by 3 ½ inches.
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000 - Winning bid:$5,400
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5 juillet 2007

29/10/2005, JULIEN'S, "Autumn Sale": Lots

2005-10-29-juliens-autumn_sale-01  Enchères "Autumn Sale"
29 octobre 2005
- 46 lots avec Marilyn Monroe -

> 29/10/2005, JULIEN'S, "Autumn Sale": Vente et Catalogue


Lot 77: MARILYN MONROE CHILDHOOD PHOTOGRAPH
A small, clipped, vintage sepia toned photograph of Norma Jeane c.1930. The photo is inscribed on verso, "MM age 4." The early photo was taken during the time that Marilyn was in the care of her first foster family the Bolenders. She is shown posing with the Bolender's adopted son Lester.
PROVENANCE: From the collection of Eleanor Goddard.

Estimate: $500 - $700 / Winning Bid: $720 
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  Lot 78: MARILYN MONROE CHILDHOOD PHOTOGRAPH
A vintage black and white photograph of Norma Jeane c.1933. The photo was taken while the young Norma Jeane was in the care of her first set of foster parents the Bolender's. Monroe was taken by her un-wed mother Gladys to live with the Bolender's on June 12, 1926 when she was only twelve days old. Monroe's mother paid the family $5 per week for her care.
PROVENANCE: From the collection of Eleanor Goddard.

Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500 / Winning Bid: $2,040
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 Lot 79: MARILYN MONROE CHILDHOOD PHOTOGRAPH
A vintage black and white photograph of Norma Jeane and Lester Bolender, inscribed in pencil on verso: "Marilyn Monroe age 6 yr" c.1932. Lester was the adopted son of her foster family, the Bolenders, and is known to have been her first childhood playmate. This photo captures the duo holding hands and clearly demonstrates why they were referred to as "the twins."
PROVENANCE: From the collection of Eleanor Goddard.

Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500 / Winning Bid: $1,200
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Lot 80: MARILYN MONROE INSCRIBED PHOTOS
Two vintage black and white photos, of Jim Dougherty (undated). The first is a passport style portrait of Dougherty, and the second shows him sleeping on the beach. The photo is inscribed in pencil in Monroe's hand on verso, "(zzz......zzz) Jimmy sound asleep." The inscription indicates that this was one of Monroe's personal photos of her first husband.
PROVENANCE: From the collection of Eleanor Goddard.

Estimate: $800 - $1,200 / Winning Bid: $1,320
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Lot 81: MARILYN MONROE PHOTOGRAPHS OF ANA LOWER
Four vintage black and white photos, and one modern reprint image of Marilyn's Aunt Ana (c.1943). The vintage photos feature Ana Lower posing alternatively with and without her dog. The modern reprinted image included a young Marilyn posing with Lower and holding her dog. The two images of Lower with her dog are printed from the same negative although one has been trimmed. In the late 1940's Monroe was quoted saying that her "Aunt" Ana Lower was the first and the, "one person in the world that I've ever really loved." Ana was biologically the aunt of Grace Goddard, Monroe's legal guardian, however the young Norma Jean bonded with her saying that, "She never hurt me, not once...She was all kindness and all love. She was good to me." Lower was arguably the most supportive figure of Monroe's childhood.
PROVENANCE: From the collection of Eleanor Goddard.

Estimate: $200 - $300 / Winning Bid: $480
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Lot 82: MARILYN MONROE SIGNED MODEL RELEASE FORM
A photographer/model consent form signed by a 19 year old Marilyn Monroe. The card is signed "Norma Jean" at bottom right and is dated 5/18/45. Also present is a color snapshot of Marilyn (most likely from the session) posed in a two piece bikini on a West Coast jetty. In August 1945, she would sign her first modeling contract with the Blue Book Modeling Agency.
Estimate: $2,000 - $4,000 / Winning Bid: $3,120
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Lot 83: MARILYN MONROE - TOM KELLEY SR. PHOTOGRAPH
An original color photograph of Marilyn Monroe from Tom Kelley Sr.'s famous Red Velvet Images session in May of 1949. Signed and dated in white ink at bottom right: "Tom Kelley/ 7/82." The size of this photograph is rare, as Kelley created limited editions in other sizes.
Estimate: $700 - $900 / Winning Bid: $3,360
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Lot 84: MARILYN MONROE FAMILY PHOTO
Vintage black and white photograph of Marilyn with her half sister Berniece Baker Miracle, her mother Gladys Baker and Berniece's daughter Mona Rae. Marilyn learned that she had a half sister at the age of twelve.
PROVENANCE: From the collection of Eleanor Goddard.
Estimate: $400 - $600 / Winning Bid: $4,560
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Lot 85: MARILYN MONROE / GRACE GODDARD CORRESPONDENCE
Two typed letters regarding Marilyn's care at the Los Angeles Orphanage; one from Grace Goddard to the Home dated December 4, 1935 regarding the privacy and visitation rights of Marilyn at the Orphanage. In part it reads (sic): "I am very anxious that no one sees or talks to little Norma Jean Baker...I especially do not want Mrs. Ida Bollender to see her again, as her visits seem to upset the child;" The other, written just two days later, is from Mrs. S. Sweeney on Los Angeles Orphans Home Society letterhead and is addressed to Goddard. In part it reads: "When Mrs. Bollender was here, I told her she should not talk to Norma about her mother. The physicians have said Mrs. Baker would not get well - that means the child must have first consideration." These letters illustrate the complexity of the Marilyn's life during early childhood.
PROVENANCE: From the collection of Eleanor Goddard.
Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500 / Winning Bid: $2,640
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Lot 86: LETTER FROM BERNIECE MIRACLE
A one page handwritten letter from half-sister Berniece Miracle to Marilyn congratulating her on her marriage to baseball icon Joe DiMaggio, undated; text reading in full: "Dearest Marilyn, Now that you and Joe are really married we wish you every happiness in the world. We also send congratulations to Joe. We love you both. At first it was hard for me to believe you were married but Im beginning to get use [sic] to the idea now you know. I believe only about half of the publicity I read. I'd like to send you a wedding present so please tell me what you would like to have-maybe a piece of china or a silver compote dish? Love, Paris, Berniece & Mona." The letter is accompanied by a vintage black and white portrait photograph of Berniece and her husband Paris Miracle.
PROVENANCE: From the collection of Eleanor Goddard.
Estimate: $200 - $300 / Winning Bid: $1,080
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Lot 87: MARILYN MONROE FIRST FILM CREW PHOTO
Vintage black and white crew photo from Marilyn's first released film "Scudda Hoo! Scudda Hay" (20th Century Fox, 1948) c.1948. Although Marilyn's only spoken line of "Hello" was cut from the film it was her first on-screen appearance. She stands out from the center of this photo taken soon after her transition to Marilyn Monroe.
PROVENANCE: From the collection of Eleanor Goddard.
Estimate: $500 - $700
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Lot 88: MARILYN MONROE / GLADYS BAKER DOCUMENTS
A collection of six handwritten and typed documents dated March 25 - April 22, 1935 regarding the care of Gladys Baker (Marilyn's Mother) after her physical and mental breakdown from January of that year. Present are two handwritten receipts and a typed letter from the Santa Monica Rest Home for services rendered for her care addressed to Gladys's best friend Grace McKee (later Goddard); a two page typed letter from Grace McKee to the Santa Monica Rest Home regarding the details of her stay and an outstanding payment owed the home in part reading: "There seems to be quite a misunderstanding as to her financial condition...I did not know it was drugs that caused her condition this last time, and thought it would only be temporary, and she would not have to stay there long...I realized her money was very limited...I talked to the secretary of the head of the cutting department at R.K.O. this morning, and she told me that they were planning on having some sort of benefit for Gladys, either a dinner dance, or proceeds from a couple of picture shows, which will help me pay her expenses"; a typed letter from the Treasury Department to Gladys's regarding owed 1933 taxes; and a typed letter from Grace to the Collector of Internal Revenue in regards to Gladys's outstanding income tax debt, informing them Gladys's was institutionalized and was unable to pay her 1933 taxes.
PROVENANCE: From the collection of Eleanor Goddard.
Estimate: $700 - $900 / Winning Bid: $1,020
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Lot 89: MARILYN MONROE / GLADYS BAKER DOCUMENTS
A group of three documents regarding Gladys Baker's (Marilyn's mother) mental heath as well as the loan of personal property from Doc and Grace Goddard (her best friend) to Gladys and her then husband Col. Eley. Included is a one page handwritten letter in pencil, recto and verso, dated September 12, 1952 addressed "To Whom This May Concern" regarding details of Gladys Baker's mental state. In part reading: "Since coming to Los Angeles in 1946, Mrs. Eley (Gladys) has tried to do nursing (a combination of medical and Christian Science)...She was rejected in 1947 to admittance to the Christian Science Benevolent Home...She is not capable...she doesn't eat properly, she has sudden fits of temper and is entirely irrational at times...I have tried too many years to help her and I can no longer have her (Gladys) in my home..." ; a six by eight inch handwritten timeline in pencil by Grace regarding the history of various rest homes and hospitals (1935 - 1950s) to which Gladys was committed. Grace died from a suicidal overdose of barbiturates in 1953.
PROVENANCE: From the collection of Eleanor Goddard.
Estimate: $700 - $900 / Winning Bid: $1,320
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Lot 90: MARILYN MONROE - GRACE GODDARD LETTER REGARDING GLADYS BAKER
A three page typed letter from Grace Goddard to Mrs. Van Hyming dated August 15, 1935 about the mental state of their mutual R.K.O co-worker, close friend and mother of Marilyn Monroe, Gladys Baker, who had been hospitalized due to her recently discovered mental illness. In part reading: "I want to tell all I can about Gladys' condition...I had a long talk with her doctor...Gladys' type of insanity is the hardest case to do anything with. Her brain did not develop like an ordinary persons. They examined her brain with a flourscope, and it proved to be about one third the size of a normal human beings...the only thing they could do would to be to give her new brain cells, and according to medical science, that is impossible...I wish that I could in some way make Gladys understand that she cannot come out and back to her job at R.K.O." This letter offers a sad and tragic look at the future of Marilyn's mother, who would eventually be institutionalized for the rest of her life.
PROVENANCE: From the collection of Eleanor Goddard.
Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500 / Winning Bid: $1,680
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Lot 91: MARILYN MONROE "LOVE HAPPY' PHOTOS
Four vintage publicity stills of Marilyn from her role in the Marx Brothers' last film, "Love Happy" (United Artists, 1948). The photos show Marilyn in the same gold lame dress on the set of the film, posing for a full length studio portrait, and cuddling with co-star Groucho Marx. Marilyn, later quoted describing her audition for the film, claimed that Marx whispered in her ear, " You have the prettiest ass in the business."
PROVENANCE: From the collection of Eleanor Goddard.
Estimate: $200 - $300 / Winning Bid: $1,020
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Lot 92: MARILYN MONROE "THE ASPHALT JUNGLE" PHOTOS
Three vintage black and white publicity photos taken of Marilyn Monroe as she appeared in "The Asphalt Jungle" (MGM, 1950). This set of photos capture a beautiful and vivacious 24 year old Monroe in the film role that captured Hollywood's attention boosting her career to a credited role.
PROVENANCE: From the collection of Eleanor Goddard.
Estimate: $200 - $300 / Winning Bid: $3,120
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Lot 93: MARILYN MONROE CHILDHOOD HOME PHOTOS
Six vintage black and white photos featuring the interior and exterior of Marilyn's childhood home c.1939. Importantly one exterior photo of the home is inscribed in Monroe's hand on verso: "6707 Odessa Ave. Van Nuys, Calif. Where I lived when I first ment [sic] Jimmy." Another photo is inscribed on verso in brown ink: "Grace's house" and another on verso in pencil reads: "6707 Odessa Ave." Monroe's inscription refers to "Jimmy" James Dougherty whom she married on June 19, 1942 at the age of 16. When Monroe was taken out of the Los Angeles Orphans Home Society in 1935 she was taken in by Grace McKee; the best friend of her mother Gladys Baker. McKee had recently married "Doc" Goddard and taken his name. Marilyn lived with the Goddards in this home and became very close with Grace's Aunt Ana Lower. These rare and previously unpublished photos show the living room (two photos from the same negative and a third unique image, one photo of the dining room and two exterior photos of the home taken from the street.
PROVENANCE: From the collection of Eleanor Goddard.
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000 / Winning Bid: $2,400
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Lot 94: MARILYN MONROE / JOHNNY HYDE CORRESPONDENCE
A group of seven letters, notes, and cards (some with original transmittal envelopes) from agent/manager Johnny Hyde to Marilyn Monroe. Featured is a letter postmarked March 4, 1949 reading in part: "Had your yesterday's letter not reached me today, my disappointment would have been greater than you perhaps wish to believe. However all is forgiven because you said you miss me." These items provide insight to Hyde's love for Monroe. The two met when Marilyn was 22 and formed a bond that would last until Hyde's death in 1950.
Estimate: $1,000 - $3,000 / Winning Bid: $2,280
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Lot 95: MARILYN MONROE LETTER OF GUARDIANSHIP
One page legal document filed "In The Superior Court Of The State Of California In And For The County Of Los Angeles" c.1936. This rare document shows that on March 27, 1936 Grace McKee (later Goddard), the best friend of Monroe's mother Gladys, was officially granted the status of legal guardian. The case number is given as, "156632" and the paperwork is filed on behalf of, "Norma Jean Baker also known as Norma Jean Mortenson, a minor." The document is signed by both Grace McKee and H.L. Doyle a deputy to the county clerk. The document is creased three times horizontally shows wear consistent with age.
PROVENANCE: From the collection of Eleanor Goddard.
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000 / Winning Bid: $4,320
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Lot 96: MARILYN MONROE OWNED AND USED LIGHTER
A silver plated bottle style decorative lighter owned and used by Marilyn Monroe. The lighter was obtained by Marilyn's close friend and longtime personal makeup artist Allen "Whitey" Snyder. Also present are two letters of authenticity.
Estimate: $200 - $300 Winning Bid: $1,680
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Lot 97: MARILYN MONROE PERSONALLY OWNED AND USED MIRROR
A purse mirror having beveled edges and a black mount, personally owned and used by Marilyn Monroe. Also present are two letters of authenticity.
Estimate: $200 - $300 Winning Bid: $420
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Lot 98: MARILYN MONROE SIGNED CHECK
A personal check written in Marilyn's hand in black ink. Reading in full: "Nov. 5, 1950/Dr. Seligman/40//Forty/Marilyn Monroe."
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000
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Lot 99: MARILYN MONROE SIGNED CHECK
A personal check written to Eleanor Goddard; Marilyn's sister (Doc Goaddard's daughter from his marriage previous to Grace raised with Marilyn after she joined the Goddard family). The check is hand written in Marilyn's hand in blue ink and reads in full: "April 8, 1952/Mrs. E.S. Goddard/25/Twenty Five/Marilyn Monroe."
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000
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Lot 100: MARILYN MONROE SIGNED CHECK
A personal check written in Marilyn's hand in black ink. Reading in full: "March 31, 1953/Dr. A. Gottsman/$200/Two Hunderd//Marilyn Monroe." In 1953 Marilyn made "Niagara" (20th Century Fox), "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" (20th Century Fox) and "How to Marry a Millionaire" (20th Century Fox) - three of her best remembered films.
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000
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Lot 101: MARILYN MONROE SIGNED CHECK
A Marilyn Monroe Productions check written in Marilyn's hand in black ink. Reading in full: "Dec. 17, 1959/20th Century Fox/$2905Twenty Nine 05/100//Marilyn Monroe."
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000
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Lot 102: MARILYN MONROE OWNED AND WORN DRESS
A black velvet sleeveless evening gown owned and worn by Marilyn Monroe in an unidentified production. Dress features round lightly gathered neck, empire waist, hook and eye and snap closure and self attached large velvet bow at back. No label present.
PROVENANCE: The Debbie Reynolds Hollywood Motion Picture Collection.
Estimate: $5,000 - $7,000
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Lot 103: MARILYN MONROE COSTUME
A black one-piece leotard worn by Marilyn Monroe as she portrayed Vicky Hoffman/Parker in musical drama, "There's No Business Like Show Business" (20th Century Fox, 1954). Constructed of cotton blend, heavily boned at sides and lace up closure at back. No studio label is present.
PROVENANCE: The Debbie Reynolds Hollywood Motion Picture Collection.
Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000
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Lot 104: MARILYN MONROE "RIVER OF NO RETURN" WARDROBE STILLS
A group of five black and white wardrobe photographs of Marilyn Monroe prior to shooting her 22nd film "River of No Return" (20th Century Fox, 1954). The photographs feature Marilyn posed in a sexually provocative period costume in various poses and were submitted to director Otto Preminger for approval. However, the costume was eventually rejected and not used on screen.
Estimate: $500 - $700 / Winning Bid: $1,080
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Lot 105: MARILYN MONROE AND COLE PORTER UNPUBLISHED PHOTOGRAPH
A previously unpublished black and white photograph featuring two of the 20th century's most remembered entertainment icons-Marilyn Monroe and Cole Porter (c.1950s). The photograph was taken at the glamorous Coconut Grove Nite Club at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles and features the pair seated at a table engaged in a candid moment. Earlier in her career on August 2, 1945 a 19 year old Marilyn signed her first modeling contract with the Blue Book Modeling Company whose offices were located at the Ambassador Hotel.
Estimate: $200 - $300 Winning Bid: $1,020
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Lot 106: MARILYN MONROE PHOTOGRAPH BY LEIGH WIENER
A black and white photograph featuring a close up portrait of Marilyn Monroe taken by famed photographer Leigh Wiener. Photographer's stamp appears on verso (undated). This photograph can be seen on page 22 of Wiener's book "Leigh Wiener Portraits."
PROVENANCE: From the collection of Devik Wiener, Leigh's son.
Estimate: $500 - $700 Winning Bid: $720
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Lot 107: MARILYN MONROE PHOTOGRAPH BY LEIGH WIENER
A black and white photograph featuring Marilyn Monroe before a group of men, most likely press agents taken by famed photographer Leigh Wiener. Photographers stamp appears on verso (undated).
PROVENANCE: From the collection of Devik Wiener, Leigh's son.
Estimate: $500 - $700 Winning Bid: $780
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Lot 108: MARILYN MONROE PHOTOGRAPHS FROM "THE MISFITS"
A remarkable collection of original black and white proof sheets and prints from Marilyn's last film, "The Misfits" (United Artists, 1961). Present are three original contact sheets (one partial, two having photographers stamp on verso) featuring Marilyn Monroe together with assistant and secretary May Reis and her niece and nephews along with others on "The Misfits" soundstage; three black and white original prints (two being from the contact sheet with photographers stamp on verso) the other of Marilyn and Ms. Reis's niece and nephews eating cake and ice cream; two black and white Ariel photographs of "The Misfits" location shoot in the Nevada desert; and a black and white photograph featuring Arthur Miller in Downtown Reno, Nevada looking over a bus stop with Marilyn and Thelma Ritter in the background, having photographers stamp on verso.
PROVENANCE: From the estate of May Reis, Marilyn's assistant and private secretary from 1958 to 1961.
Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000
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Lot 109: MARILYN MONROE - CECIL BEATON PHOTOGRAPH
A black and white photograph of Marilyn Monroe taken by noted British photographer Cecil Beaton in 1956. This image is well known as Marilyn's favorite photograph of herself, as she kept numerous copies to sign when obliging the request close friends and fans. She also kept a print on her living room wall in her East 57th Street Manhattan apartment. The present copy is from the collection May Reis, Marilyn's assistant and personal secretary from 1958-1961.
Estimate: $300 - $500 Winning Bid: $3,120
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Lot 110: MARILYN MONROE SNAPSHOT
A color photograph of Marilyn Monroe together with an unidentified young man playfully holding a small white dog c. 1960, clipped at bottom
PROVENANCE: From the estate of May Reis, Marilyn's assistant and private secretary from 1958 to 1961.
Estimate: $50 - $100 Winning Bid: $480
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Lot 111: MARILYN MONROE PHOTOGRAPHS
A group of five black and white candid photographs of Marilyn Monroe from the set of "Let's Make Love" (20th Century Fox, 1960) featuring Marilyn celebrating her birthday (June 1st), along with co-star Yves Montand, George Cukor and others.
PROVENANCE: From the estate of May Reis, Marilyn's assistant and private secretary from 1958 to 1961.
Estimate: $100 - $200 Winning Bid: $360
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Lot 112: AUTHOR INSCRIBED BOOKS TO MARILYN MONROE
Two novels having inscriptions by authors Pierre Sichel and Jane Ardmore to Marilyn Monroe. One being titled "The Jersey Lily" (Prentice-Hall, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, 1958) having original dust jacket, 456 pages, features an inscription to Marilyn reading in full: "To Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Miller/with best wishes and the hope (selfish, of course) that the fabulous Marilyn Monroe with be moved to portray the fabulous Mrs. Langtry/Pierre Sichel/January, 1958," the other being a copy of "The Self Enchanted Mae Murray: Image of an Era" (McGraw-Hill Book Company, Inc. New York, Toronto, London, 1959) having original dust jacket, 262 pages, featuring an inscription to Marilyn reading in full: "For Marilyn/Who could play Mae to the hilt!/All the best from Mae and Jane Ardmore/11/9/59."
PROVENANCE: From the estate of May Reis, Marilyn's assistant and private secretary from 1958 to 1961.
Estimate: $100 - $200 / Winning Bid: $1,920
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Lot 113: MARILYN MONROE & MAY REIS PHOTOGRAPH & INSCRIBED MEDALLION FROM "THE MISFITS"
A black and white photograph featuring Marilyn sitting with assistant and secretary May Reis in Marilyn's 57th Street apartment in New York (c. 1960). Also present is an a 1 2/8 inch circular silver medallion presented to May Reis by "The Misfits" producer Frank E. Taylor, inscribed "May Reis/" on recto and "The Misfits/F.E.T." on verso.
PROVENANCE: From the estate of May Reis, Marilyn's assistant and private secretary from 1958 to 1961.
Estimate: $200 - $300 / Winning Bid: $1,200
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Lot 114: MARILYN MONROE AUDIO MATERIAL
A group of audio related items featuring interviews with Marilyn Monroe. Included is a three inch reel Audiotape (Type 151) which includes an interview with then Chicago disc jockey Dave Garroway and an interview for Look Magazine, having "May Reis" handwritten on box cover; three 33 1/2 RPM Microgroove albums reading: "M. Monroe - Belmont" featuring additional interview material; and a compact disc featuring highlights from the mentioned interviews with Marilyn discussing topics including fame, acting, Clark Gable and her early Orphanage years.
PROVENANCE: From the estate of May Reis, Marilyn's assistant and private secretary from 1958 to 1961.
Estimate: $500 - $700 / Winning Bid: $780
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Lot 115: MARILYN MONROE SIGNED HOSPITAL PATIENT CARD
A Cedars of Lebanon Hospital (Los Angeles) "responsibility for clothes and valuables" card signed by Marilyn Monroe at the bottom right dated May 24, 1961. Also present is an inscription to Marilyn by the witness who also signed the card. Prior to her visit to Cedars Marilyn had been admitted to three hospitals for psychiatric treatment that year.
Estimate: $800 - $1,200 / Winning Bid: $3,240
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Lot 116: MARILYN MONROE - SCRIPT
Marilyn Monroe's personal "Something's Got to Give" original revised screenplay, having mimeograph title page, 106 pages (29 blue revision pages), bound in light blue cover having Twentieth Century Fox Corporation logo. Also present is documentation from the Christie's 1999 sale.
PROVENANCE: Previously sold at "The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe" Christie's New York, October 27 & 28, 1999, Sale 9216, lot 489.
Estimate: $6,000 - $8,000 / Winning Bid: $13,200
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Lot 117: MARILYN MONROE PERSONAL PHONEBOOK
An "Addresses/Telephones" blue hardcover book lettered in gold on cover (circa 1958-1961) containing hundreds of Marilyn's personal friends and contacts in handwritten notation in the hand of assistant and private secretary May Reis in pencil and ink throughout book. Present are the names and contact information of those close to her and in her personal and professional life which include The Actors Studio, Richard Avedon, Elizabeth Arden, Saul Bellow, George Cukor, Bob Fosse, Rod Serling, William Inge, Fox Studios, Samuel Goldwyn, Hedda Hopper, Erno Laszlo, Bernice Miracle, Inez Melson, Norman and Hedda Rosten, John Steinbeck, Ed Sullivan, Paula Strasberg, Frank Sinatra, Norma Shearer, Billy Wilder, Shelly Winters and many others. The book also contains handwritten social security numbers for Marilyn, Arthur Miller and Ms. Reis. Other personal information can be seen on the inside front and outside cover. May Reis's distinctive signature can be seen on the inside front cover.
PROVENANCE: From the estate of May Reis, Marilyn's assistant and private secretary from 1958 to 1961.
Estimate: $6,000 - $8,000 / Winning Bid: $10,800
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Lot 118: MARILYN MONROE APPOINTMENT BOOK
A "1961 Daily Reminder" red hardcover appointment book having gold lettering and "MM" in handwritten notation on cover containing Marilyn's appointments, invitations, engagements, phone calls and notes relating to her 1961 personal and professional schedule. Notes are in the hand of Marilyn's assistant and secretary May Reis in pencil, colored pencil and ink throughout book. Included are names of most of those close to Marilyn in her personal and professional life the year before her death including Norman and Hedda Rosten, Kay Gable, Joe DiMaggio, Isadore Miller, Harry Belafonte, Max Lerner, Hedda Hopper, Montgomery Clift, Louella Parsons, Ralph Roberts, Lee Strasberg, Billy Wilder and others. Notable is a handwritten pencil note on Friday, March 10 reading: "May, Remind me about dentist this morning" in Marilyn's hand; a handwritten note on Sunday, April 23rd reading: "Judy Garland/8:30/Cargagie Hall" (a well remembered milestone performance by Garland); the absence of any documented activity between February 9 and March 4, presumably due to Marilyn's psychiatric hospitalization; and references in January and early February to Marilyn's New York psychiatrist Marianne Kris (referred to as "Dr. K" or "Dr. Kris"), who apparently recommended Marilyn to check into The Payne Whitney Clinic for emotional exhaustion. Please note November 17th through December pages are not present and that May Reis's employment with Marilyn ended in mid-September, 1961. A remarkable insight to Marilyn's personal world just one year before her death.
PROVENANCE: From the estate of May Reis, Marilyn's assistant and private secretary from 1958 to 1961.
Estimate: $8,000 - $10,000 / Winning Bid: $16,200
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Lot 119: MARILYN MONROE PRESS ARCHIVE & RELATED ITEMS
A collection of magazines and press clippings related to Marilyn Monroe and Arthur Miller featuring nine original magazines including Life, Post, Look, Redbook, Good Housekeeping, highlighting Marilyn (most posthumous); a group of original press clippings and related items regarding Arthur Miller's theater production "After The Fall" (1964) based on his marriage to Marilyn. May Reis was disappointed with Miller's decision to write "After The Fall" - many of the clippings are critical.
PROVENANCE: From the estate of May Reis, Marilyn's assistant and private secretary from 1958 to 1961.
Estimate: $200 - $300 / Winning Bid: $270
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Lot 120: MARILYN MONROE RELATED ITEMS
A group of three Marilyn Monroe related items including an original envelope dated January 5, 1961 from Magnum Photos to Marilyn Monroe Productions, an original Daily News/New York's Picture Paper dated six days after her death featuring a cover story titled "Ma and Seven Get MM Estate," (May Reis was one of the seven), and an envelope from D.L. Yaple to May Reis dated October 25, 1965.
PROVENANCE: From the estate of May Reis, Marilyn's assistant and private secretary from 1958 to 1961.
Estimate: $100 - $200 / Winning Bid: $240
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Lot 121: MARILYN MONROE - FAN CLUB MATERIALS
A collection of original Marilyn Monroe fan club and related Marilyn items owned by Marilyn's assistant and secretary May Reis. Present are three original mimeographed Marilyn Monroe fan club fanzines, one mentioning May Reis and Patricia Neal as life members (c. 1966-1967), a copy of "The Strange Death of Marilyn Monroe" (c.1964), a 45rpm vinyl single featuring Marilyn singing "I Wanna Be Loved By You" b/w "I'm Thru With Love" (from "Some Like it Hot" MGM, 1959), two Christmas cards and a fan letter to Marilyn dated 1958 and a mimeographed 8 by 10 inch piece of fan artwork from a pencil rendition.
PROVENANCE: From the estate of May Reis, Marilyn's assistant and private secretary from 1958 to 1961.
Estimate: $200 - $300 / Winning Bid: $240
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Lot 122: MARILYN MONROE - COPY OF WILL AND TESTAMENT
A facsimile conformed copy of Marilyn Monroe's Last Will and Testament dated January 14, 1961 belonging to Marilyn's assistant and private secretary May Reis. Present are three pages setting forth the manner of distribution of the assets of Marilyn Monroe. May Reis was one of a handful of individuals to whom Marilyn left her assets.. Additional documents include the account of the ancillary executor, a petition for allowance of statutory and extraordinary commissions and attorneys, and a petition for order directing deposit of money regarding those listed as beneficiaries in Marilyn's will. Also present is and original copy of a Notice of Probate dated August 28, 1962 and a two page unsigned typed affidavit from May Reis, dated January 11, 1966. This document authenticates May's daily involvement with Marilyn from 1958-1961 and was apparently prepared in connection with a dispute involving Arthur Miller and the Estate of Marilyn Monroe regarding their apartment on East 57th Street in New York. Documents also present include a group of related documents regarding money Ms. Reis received from Monroe's estate and a group of facsimile correspondence to and from Tom Kelley, the Strasbergs, and the Rostens, dated 1972. The letter from Kelley is notable because of allegations he made in the letter regarding the whereabouts of the negatives from the famed "Red Velvet Images" sessions in 1949. May Reis inherited a total of $50,000, but because of legal and financial complications, her final payments were not received until 1982, 20 years after the death of Marilyn Monroe.
PROVENANCE: From the estate of May Reis, Marilyn's assistant and private secretary from 1958 to 1961.
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000 / Winning Bid: $2,760
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15 juin 2007

14/12/1999, Butterfield, "Fine Books & Manuscripts": Catalogue

1999-12-14-BUTTERFIELD-01  Catalogue de la vente aux enchères
"Fine Books & Manuscripts"
par Butterfield
du 14 décembre 1999
à Los Angeles, San Francisco & Chicago

Auction catalog
"Fine Books & Manuscripts"
by Butterfield
from December, 14, 1999
in Los Angeles, San Francisco& Chicago


Catalogue de vente aux enchères organisées par Butterfield qui comprend 13 lots liés à Marilyn Monroe: des lettres, photographies et documents personnels:
- une note manuscrite de Marilyn parlant de la religion;
- une note manuscrite de Marilyn d'une citation de Mark Twain;
- deux pages extraite d'un manuscrit annoté par Marilyn;
- des lettres de Jim Dougherty, Arthur Miller, Joseph Schenck, Johnny Hyde;
- certificat de mariage d'avec Jim Dougherty;
- portrait de Charles Stanley Gifford;
- des cartes d'anniversaires reçues par Marilyn période 1941-1947;
- des photographies de Marilyn enfant, ado et starlette;
- une chronique de Dorothy Kilgallen extrait d'une page de journal et conservé par Marilyn.

Auction catalog organized by Butterfield which includes 13 lots related to Marilyn Monroe: letters, photographs and personal documents:
- a handwritten note from Marilyn talking about religion;
- a handwritten note from Marilyn of a quote from Mark Twain;
- two pages taken from a manuscript annotated by Marilyn;
- letters from Jim Dougherty, Arthur Miller, Joseph Schenck, Johnny Hyde;
- marriage certificate from Jim Dougherty;
- portrait of Charles Stanley Gifford;
- birthday cards received by Marilyn period 1941-1947;
- photographs of Marilyn as a child, teenager and starlet;
- a column by Dorothy Kilgallen taken from a diary page and kept by Marilyn.


- pages avec Marilyn

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