Enchères "Property from the Estate of MM"
04 juin 2005
- 288 lots avec Marilyn Monroe -
- Partie 1 : Vêtements
> 04/06/2005, JULIEN'S, "Property from the Estate of MM": Catalogue
Vêtements - vie quotienne
Gilets et Pulls
Lot 1: MARILYN MONROE SWEATER
A baby blue cashmere sweater with three-quarter length sleeves, a small breast pocket and a seven button front closure; an interior label reads: “Dalton/Bonwit Teller/100%Virgin Cashmere;” in excellent condition.
Estimate: $200 - $300 / Winning Bid: $1,800.00
Lot 2: MARILYN MONROE SWEATER
A crème-colored heavy wool sweater, having an oversized sailor-style collar forming a triangle on the back and a single hook-and-eye closure on the front; interior label reads: “designed by Jax;” discoloration and staining evident throughout.
Estimate: $200 - $300 / Winning Bid: $1,140.00
Lot 3: MARILYN MONROE SWEATER
A knee-length black wool ribbed sweater, having a distinct matching ribbed collar and an eight button front closure; an interior label reads: “Saks Fifth Avenue” (one of MM’s favorite department stores); similar to the one she wore in a photo session with her business partner and good friend, Milton Greene. Included is a reprinted image of MM wearing this or a similar sweater.
Estimate: $200 - $300 / Winning Bid: $12,600.00
Lot 4: MARILYN MONROE TWIN SWEATER SET
A two-piece tan cashmere twin set; the first being a mock turtleneck with three-quarter length sleeves and a four button back closure; the second being the matching cardigan also with three-quarter length sleeves and a ten button front closure; both have interior labels reading: “Pringle/for Bonwit Teller/New York/Sportswear 100% Pure Cashmere/Made in Scotland;” both in good condition.
Estimate: $400 - $600 / Winning Bid: $1,800.00
Lot 5: MARILYN MONROE SWEATERS
Two sweaters; the first being tan wool with long sleeves, a small collar and a three button neck closure; an interior label reads: “Gino Paolo/Made in Italy/100%Wool;” discoloration evident; the second being pearl gray wool with short sleeves, a small collar and a three-button neck closure with no labeling; moth holes evident. Included is a reprinted image of MM wearing a similar sweater.
Estimate: $400 - $600 / Winning Bid: $2,400.00
Lot 6: MARILYN MONROE SWEATERS
Two sweaters; the first being beige wool with brown trim and a decorative tie at the front waist; an interior label reads: “Hand Knitted/Made in Italy;” the second being a traditional wool ski sweater with black, red, yellow and green snowflake designs on the yoke and a seven button front closure; an interior label reads: “Norwegian/Handknit/M/100% Wool Made in Norway.”
Estimate: $400 - $600 / Winning Bid: $3,120.00
Lot 7: MARILYN MONROE SWEATERS
Two similarly-designed sweaters of beige wool; the first having a hood and an eight button front closure; the second having a sailor-style collar and a nine button front closure; both with interior labels reading: “Fully Hand Fashioned/Bulkies/100%Virgin Wool/Le Roy Knitwear;” the latter one having an additional label reading: “Made in /British Crown Colony Hong Kong;” heavy rusting and staining evident on both. MM frequently bought in multiples when purchasing clothes, these sweaters being a nice example.
Estimate: $400 - $600 / Winning Bid: $3,120.00
Lot 8: MARILYN MONROE SWEATERS
Two identically-designed dress sweaters in charcoal gray and light brown wool; moth holes evident; both with long sleeves, small collars and a three button neck closures; both with interior labels reading: “Ronetti/Made in Italy/100% Wool/WPL 13118;” a good example of how MM bought in multiples when purchasing clothes.
Estimate: $400 - $600 / Winning Bid: $1,800.00
Lot 9: MARILYN MONROE SWEATERS
Two sweaters; the first being white cashmere with navy blue trim on the collar; the second being yellow cashmere with white striping on the collar and the down the front; both with interior labels reading: “Dalton/Bonwit Teller/100% Virgin Cashmere;” both in excellent condition.
Estimate: $400 - $600 / Winning Bid: $2,400.00
Lot 10: MARILYN MONROE SWEATERS
Two identically-designed cardigan sweaters both with nine button front closures; the first being black cashmere with an interior label reading: “Dalton/BonwitTeller/100% Virgin Cashmere;” the second being brown cashmere with an interior label reading: “Pringle/for Bonwit Teller/New York/Sportswear/100% Pure Cashmere/Made in Scotland;” both in good condition. Included is a reprinted image of MM wearing a similar sweater.
Estimate: $400 - $600 / Winning Bid: $2,640.00
Lot 11: MARILYN MONROE SWEATERS
Two identically-designed cardigan sweaters both with nine button front closures; the first being brown cashmere with no interior label; the second being white orlon with an interior label reading: “Saks Fifth Avenue/100% Orlon;” Saks being one of MM’s favorite department stores; both in good condition. Included is a reprinted image of MM wearing a similar sweater.
Estimate: $400 - $600 / Winning Bid: $3,120.00
Lot 12: MARILYN MONROE SWEATERS
Two sweaters; the first being beige cashmere with long sleeves and a mock turtleneck; an interior label reads: “Bernhard Altmann/ 100% Pure Cashmere/Made in Austria;” moth holes evident; the second being off-white cashmere with short sleeves and a crew neck; an interior label reads: “MacMillan/of Thornielee/Scotland/100% Pure Cashmere/Made Expressly/for/JayThorpx;” in good condition.
Estimate: $400 - $600 / Winning Bid: $2,400.00
Lot 14: MARILYN MONROE SWEATERS
Three identically-designed sweaters in white, black and beige wool; all with rounded lapels, two front pockets and seven-button front closures; all with interior labels reading: “Geistex/Reg. U.S. Pat. Off/Geist & Geist, Inc. N. Y. /100% Imported Wool;” rust, stains and holes evident on all. MM frequently bought in multiples when purchasing clothes, these sweaters being an example. Included are reprinted images of MM wearing these or similar sweaters.
Estimate: $600 - $800 / Winning Bid: $4,800.00
Vêtements - vie quotienne
Jupes
Lot 30: MARILYN MONROE SKIRT
A tan corduroy straight skirt with a side zipper and a back kick pleat; interior label reads: “designed by Jax;” in good condition.
Estimate: $300 - $500 / Winning Bid: $1,200.00
Lot 31: MARILYN MONROE SKIRT
A black and gray striped wool straight skirt with a side zipper and a back kick pleat; interior label reads: “designed by Jax;” moth holes evident.
Estimate: $300 - $500 / Winning Bid: $1,080.00
Lot 32: 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;” MM had numerous basic black wool straight skirts that were virtually all identical, this being one of them; moth holes and slight tears evident. Included is a reprinted image of MM wearing this or a similar skirt.
Estimate: $300 - $500 / Winning Bid: $1,320.00
Lot 33: MARILYN MONROE SKIRT
A black wool straight skirt with a side zipper and a back kick pleat; interior label reads: “designed by Jax;” MM had numerous basic black wool straight skirts that were virtually all identical, this being one of them; moth holes evident. Included is a reprinted image of MM wearing this or a similar skirt.
Estimate: $300 - $500 / Winning Bid: $1,200.00
Lot 34: MARILYN MONROE SKIRTS
Two skirts; the first being a tan wool straight one with two front pockets adorned with oversized leather buttons, a side zipper and back kick pleat; interior label reads: “Jaeger/Made in Great Britain/10;” moth holes evident; the second being a crème-colored wool straight one with a criss-cross waist band adorned with two buttons, a side zipper and a back kick pleat; interior label reads: “Jay Thorpe/New York;” in good condition.
Estimate: $400 - $600 / Winning Bid: $1,320.00
Lot 35: MARILYN MONROE SKIRTS
Two skirts; the first being a gray wool straight one with angled front pleats, a side zipper and a back slit; in good condition; the second being a nubby gray and white wool straight one with two front pockets adorned with decorative buttons, a side zipper and a back slit; moth holes evident.
Estimate: $400 - $600 / Winning Bid: $1,800.00
Lot 36: MARILYN MONROE SKIRTS
Two skirts; the first being black wool, straight with a front zipper and a front kick pleat; interior label reads: “Forstmann/100% Virgin Wool;” the second being off-white wool, straight with side zipper and back kick pleat; interior label reads: “Bonwit Teller/100% Wool/Styled by Pringle/Pringle Johnston Impts. Ltd., New York;” both having tears and stains. Moth holes evident throughout.
Estimate: $400 - $600 / Winning Bid: $1,260.00
Lot 37: MARILYN MONROE SKIRTS
Two skirts; the first being a pearl gray wool wrap-around A-line with a self-belt; interior label reads: “Matthews/Beverly Hills;” staining and moth holes evident; the second being a similarly designed purple wool wrap-around A-line; in good condition. Included is a reprinted image of MM wearing one of these or a similar skirt.
Estimate: $400 - $600 / Winning Bid: $2,640.00
Lot 38: MARILYN MONROE SKIRTS
Three skirts; the first being black and white hounds tooth wool, straight with two frontal pockets and a back zipper; interior label reads: “I. Magnin & Co./California Seattle;” heavy staining and moth holes evident; the second being a black, beige and tan striped cotton straight one with a side zipper (neutral-colored stripes being a pattern MM wore frequently throughout her life); in good condition; the third being black wool straight with a side zipper and back kick pleat; moth holes evident.
Estimate: $400 - $600 / Winning Bid: $2,040.00
Lot 39: MARILYN MONROE SKIRTS
Three hand-tailored unfinished skirts all with stitching still evident at the waistbands and hems, side zippers and back kick pleats; the first being a black wool straight one, the second being a tan wool straight one and the third being a tan and crème-colored tweed one; all in good condition except for being unfinished. Included is a reprinted image of MM wearing one of these or a similar skirt.
Estimate: $600 - $800 / Winning Bid: $2,640.00
Vêtements - vie quotienne
Pantalons
Lot 40: MARILYN MONROE PANTS
A pair of off-white corduroy Capri pants with a back zipper; interior label reads: “designed by Jax;” heavy rust and staining evident. Included is a reprinted image of MM wearing similar pants.
Estimate: $300 - $500 / Winning Bid: $2,760.00
Lot 41: MARILYN MONROE PANTS
A pair of white raw silk Capri pants with a back zipper; interior label reads: “designed by Jax;” similar to or are the pair MM wore in one of her last photo sessions with George Barris in June 1962, two months before her death; staining on interior silk lining evident; two Christie’s tags still pinned to garment as they were originally intended to be sold there in 1999. Included is a reprinted image of MM wearing these or similar pants.
Estimate: $400 - $600 / Winning Bid: $1,920.00
Lot 42: MARILYN MONROE PANTS
A pair of black and white checkered cotton Capri pants; interior label reads: “designed by Jax;” discoloration and staining evident; similar to or are the pair worn by MM in numerous photographs over the course of four-plus years. Interestingly, MM tended to favor gingham when wearing prints as numerous photographs indicate; many of which show her attired in black and white checkered pants in particular. Included are multiple of reprinted images of MM wearing these or similar pants throughout the years.
Estimate: $400 - $600 / Winning Bid: $3,120.00
Lot 43: MARILYN MONROE PANTS
Three pairs of pants; the first being pleated black wool trousers with front zipper; two interior labels read: “Forstmann/100% Virgin Wool” and “Allardale/BeverlyHills, California;” the second also being pleated black wool trousers with side zipper; interior label reads: “Siren/Sportswear by/Alji Gross/Lyn, Mass;” the third pair being flat-front tan wool trousers with back zipper; interior label reads: “Taylored [sic] Slacks/of Hollywood/Made in California;” staining in interior evident on tan pair.
Estimate: $500 - $700 / Winning Bid: $2,520.00
Vêtements - vie quotienne
Chemisiers
Lot 44: MARILYN MONROE SHIRT
A black cotton sleeveless shirt with a back zipper; interior label reads: “designed by Jax;” in good condition. Included is a reprinted image of MM wearing similar style shirt.
Estimate: $100 - $200 / Winning Bid: $1,320.00
Lot 45: MARILYN MONROE SHIRT
A white and black polka-dotted sleeveless shirt with a back zipper; interior label reads: “designed by Jax;” polka-dots being a pattern MM wore frequently throughout her life; in good condition. Included are numerous reprinted images of MM wearing clothes with polka-dot patterns.
Estimate: $200 - $300 / Winning Bid: $2,040.00
Lot 46: MARILYN MONROE SHIRT
A pastel pink silk shirt with capped sleeves and a boat-neck; three separate interior labels read: “Emilio Pucci/Florence, Italy/100% Pure Silk/Made in Italy/“Pure Silk/Made in Italy for/Lord & Taylor” and “To Be Dry Cleaned/Lavare A Secco;” Pucci being one of MM’s favorite designers towards the end of her life, so much so that she was buried in a green Pucci dress; heavy staining under arms evident, bottom hem un-sewn.
Estimate: $300 - $500 / Winning Bid: $2,640.00
Lot 47: MARILYN MONROE SHIRTS
Three identical sleeveless cotton shirts; the first being orange and the second and third being mustard yellow; a fine example how MM bought in multiples; all in good condition.
Estimate: $200 - $300 / Winning Bid: $1,680.00
Lot 48: MARILYN MONROE BLOUSE
A long-sleeved black silk blouse with a rounded collar, French cuffs and a four button front closure; interior label reads: “Tomas/New York;” in good condition.
Estimate: $200 - $300 / Winning Bid: $2,880.00
Lot 49: MARILYN MONROE BLOUSE
A pastel pink silk blouse with short sleeves, a small pointed collar and a six button front closure; interior label reads: “designed by Jax;” staining under arms evident; two Christie’s tags still pinned to garment as it was originally intended to be sold there in 1999. Included is a preprinted image of MM wearing a similar shirt in the film “Let’s Make Love.”
Estimate: $300 - $500 / Winning Bid: $2,400.00
Lot 50: MARILYN MONROE BLOUSES
Two blouses; the first being purple cotton with short sleeves, a pointed collar and a four button front closure; interior label reads: “A Gabey/original/100% Cotton/12;” the second being black cotton with long-sleeves, a Peter Pan collar and a five button front closure; interior label reads: “Made in Italy by/Rosellina/16;” both in good condition.
Estimate: $200 - $400 / Winning Bid: $1,440.00
Lot 114: MARILYN MONROE SHIRT
A tan corduroy shirt with cuffed, short sleeves, two front pockets and a zip front closure worn by Marilyn in numerous photographs shot by her good friend and business partner, Milton H. Greene; major discoloration and tearing evident. Included are reprinted images of MM wearing this shirt.
Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500 / Winning Bid: $7,200.00
Vêtements - vie quotienne
Ensembles
Lot 52: MARILYN MONROE LOUNGING ENSEMBLE
A two-piece off-white cotton outfit consisting of a top designed in a Mandarin style with four frontal frog closures and a pair of matching crop pants with two frog closures on either ankle; interior label in top reads: “Pan-Asia/Long Beach, Calif./Made in Hong Kong;” heavy staining and rusting evident. Included is a reprinted image of MM wearing a similar ensemble.
Estimate: $200 - $300 / Winning Bid: $2,700.00
Lot 53: MARILYN MONROE CASUAL ENSEMBLE
A summer outfit consisting of a green and white striped seersucker sleeveless shirt, a small pointed collar and a three button front closure (one button missing) together with a matching pair of shorts trimmed in lace; both have interior labels reading: “Koret of California/Sportswear Division/Washable/Made in U.S.A;” heavy rust stains and discoloration evident on both.
Estimate: $200 - $300 / Winning Bid: $1,140.00
Lot 54: MARILYN MONROE CASUAL ENSEMBLE
A pair of white cotton Capri pants with back zipper; interior label reads: “designed by Jax;” heavy rust and staining evident throughout; together with a black linen sleeveless blouse with a four button front closure; interior label reads: “Lady Manhattan/Golden Needle/12/Imported/Pure Irish Linen”; this outfit is similar to or is the one worn by MM in a candid snapshot taken of her with her friends, The Rostens. Included is a reprinted image of MM wearing this or similar ensemble.
Estimate: $600 - $800 / Winning Bid: $2,880.00
Lot 55: MARILYN MONROE CASUAL ENSEMBLE
A pair of black and white striped cotton Capri pants with an interior label reading: “Styled by/The Franks;” discoloration and yellowing evident; together with a sleeveless black linen blouse with an interior label reading: “Lady Manhattan/Golden Needle/12/Imported/Pure Irish Linen”; likely the outfit MM wore in a candid snapshot taken of her in NYC circa 1955. Included is a reprinted image of MM wearing this or similar ensemble.
Estimate: $600 - $800 / Winning Bid: $6,000.00
Lot 56: MARILYN MONROE ENSEMBLE
A black wool straight skirt with a side zipper and back kick pleat; together with a tan wool ribbed turtleneck sweater with a back zipper; interior label reads: “Geistex/Reg.U.S. Pat. Off./Geist & Geist, Inc. N.Y./100% Imported Wool;” moth holes evident in both pieces.
Estimate: $400 - $600 / Winning Bid: $2,040.00
Lot 57: MARILYN MONROE ENSEMBLE
A black wool mohair straight skirt with side zipper and back slit; together with a beige wool crewneck sweater; interior labels read: “Pure Shetland Wool/Hand Frame/Knitted in the Shetland Isles/of Scotland/32” and “Made in Scotland for/Boy's Shop/Bloomingdale's/WPL 10157;” both pieces in excellent condition.
Estimate: $400 - $600 / Winning Bid: $2,160.00
Lot 58: MARILYN MONROE ENSEMBLE
A black and white tweed straight skirt with side zipper and back kick pleat; interior labels read: “Jax Inc./Balboa Island/Beverly Hills/Balboa Bay Club/Rudi Gernreich/Design for Walter Bass;” staining evident on back; together with a black wool turtleneck sweater; moth holes evident. Included is a reprinted image of MM wearing this or a similar outfit.
Estimate: $400 - $600 / Winning Bid: $10,500.00
Lot 59: MARILYN MONROE ENSEMBLE
A black wool straight skirt with a side zipper and back kick pleat; moth holes evident; together with a pale yellow cotton knit sweater with a four button back closure; staining and holes evident throughout.
Estimate: $400 - $600 / Winning Bid: $1,260.00
Vêtements
Robes
Lot 15: MARILYN MONROE COCKTAIL DRESS
A black silk sleeveless dress with a gathered neckline and back zipper; bottom hem weighted; staining, fading and tearing evident throughout; one Christie’s tag still pinned to garment as it was originally intended to be sold there in 1999.
Estimate: $400 - $600 / Winning Bid: $5,400.00
Lot 16: MARILYN MONROE COCKTAIL DRESS
A black silk chiffon capped sleeved dress, having V-neck, full skirt, gathered pleats at back waist area and back zipper; weights sewn in to interior lining; staining and ripping evident throughout; Christie’s tags still pinned to garment as it was originally intended to be sold there in 1999. Included is a reprinted image of MM wearing a similar dress.
Estimate: $400 - $600 / Winning Bid: $5,400.00
Lot 17: MARILYN MONROE COCKTAIL DRESS
A grey wool knit dress with spaghetti straps; interior label reads: “Rudi Gernreich/Designfor/Walter Bass;” moth holes evident. PROVENANCE: This piece is identical to the one originally sold in the October 27-28, 1999 Christie’s New York auction titled “The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe,” Sale 9216, Lot 134, Page 108 of that catalogue.
Estimate: $400 - $600 / Winning Bid: $2,760.00
Lot 18: MARILYN MONROE COCKTAIL DRESS
A light brown wool dress with spaghetti straps and back zipper; interior label reads: “designed by Jax;”
Estimate: $400 - $600 / Winning Bid: $5,100.00
Lot 19: MARILYN MONROE COCKTAIL DRESS
A black wool dress with spaghetti straps and back zipper; identical to or is the one Marilyn wore in a number of photographs shot by her friend and business partner, Milton Greene on January 28, 1955; in excellent condition. Included are images of MM wearing this or similar dress.
Estimate: $600 - $800 / Winning Bid: $19,200.00
Lot 20: MARILYN MONROE COCKTAIL DRESS
A sleeveless yellow silk dress overlaid with same-color silk chiffon; full, pleated skirt, six spaghetti straps and three decorative bows on mid-back area, back zipper; appearing to be a Ceil Chapman design though it is not labeled; some holes evident throughout.
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000 / Winning Bid: $4,800.00
Lot 21: MARILYN MONROE COCKTAIL DRESS
A sleeveless black silk dress overlaid with floral-print black lace and adorned with a small frontal train of extra lace; back zipper plus a fourteen snap, back closure; interior label reads: “Ceil Chapman,” (one of MM’s favorite dress designers) zipper broken. Included is a reprinted black and white image of MM wearing this dress as she stands next to gossip columnist Louella Parsons. PROVENANCE: This piece was originally sold in the October 27-28, 1999 Christie’s New York auction titled “The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe,” Sale 9216, Lot 208, Page 155 of that catalogue; final price realized was $25,300; original ‘Marilyn’ lot tag is still attached.
Estimate: $15,000 - $20,000 / Winning Bid: $18,000.00
Lot 22: MARILYN MONROE COCKTAIL DRESSES
Two cocktail dresses; the first being black silk once having spaghetti straps (now missing); heavy damage evident throughout; the second being sleeveless black silk; unfinished as straight pins and temporary white stitching still evident.
Estimate: $400 - $600 / Winning Bid: $5,700.00
Lot 23: MARILYN MONROE DRESS
A sleeveless black wool dress with a mock turtleneck having a seven button front closure; interior label reads: “Walter Bass/Design;” moth holes evident.
Estimate: $300 - $500 / Winning Bid: $2,880.00
Lot 24: MARILYN MONROE DRESSES
Two dresses; the first one of navy blue wool with crew neck, short sleeves, two front pockets, five button front closure, side zipper and back kick pleat; the second one identical in design but in cherry red wool; heavy damage, staining, tearing and moth holes evident throughout, zippers broken.
Estimate: $400 - $600 / Winning Bid: $2,760.00
Lot 25: MARILYN MONROE SUNDRESS
A baby blue and white gingham sleeveless sundress with a pleated skirt portion and a back zipper; interior label reads: “designed by Jax;” similar in style and pattern to many other casual outfits worn by MM throughout her life.
Estimate: $400 - $600 / Winning Bid: $4,200.00
Lot 26: MARILYN MONROE SUNDRESS
A baby blue and white gingham sleeveless sundress with a pleated skirt portion and a back zipper; staining and tears evident throughout; similar in style and pattern to many other casual outfits worn by MM throughout her adult life.
Estimate: $400 - $600 / Winning Bid: $2,640.00
Lot 27: MARILYN MONROE SUNDRESS
A white textured cotton sleeveless sundress with decorative trim around the neck and arms; with a back zipper and a back kick pleat; heavy staining on back evident, broken zipper; eyelet trim frayed; worn by MM in the series of photographs taken of her and Arthur Miller in New York City in 1956. Included are reprinted images of MM wearing this dress.
Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000 / Winning Bid: $21,000.00
Lot 28: MARILYN MONROE CASUAL DRESS
A black and white striped sleeveless cotton dress with red and white trim around the neck and arms, an elastic waistband, two hook-and-eye back closures and a back kick pleat; similar in style and pattern to other casual dresses worn by MM throughout her life; heavy staining and rusting evident throughout. Included is a reprinted image of MM wearing a similar dress.
Estimate: $400 - $600 / Winning Bid: $2,040.00
Lot 29: MARILYN MONROE CASUAL DRESS
An olive green double-ply silk jersey sleeveless dress; interior label reads: “Walter Bass/Design;” slight staining evident on bottom hem area; two Christie’s tags still pinned to garment as it was originally intended to be sold there in 1999.
Estimate: $400 - $600 / Winning Bid: $3,300.00
Lot 105: MARILYN MONROE EVENING GOWN & JACKET
Two pieces; the first being a yellow silk sleeveless evening gown; top portion adorned in bugle beads, skirt portion having gathers and a side zipper; interior label reads: “Ceil Chapman;” one of MM’s favorite dress designers; skirt portion is now heavily stained with red and blue dye from other garments bleeding on it (almost appears to be a tie-dye design now), broken zipper; together with a red silk evening jacket; A-line cut, three-quarter sleeves, rounded collar and one button front closure; interior label reads: “Gunther/Jaeckel/New York;” rips, tears, fraying, holes and staining evident.
Estimate: $500 - $700 / Winning Bid: $3,300.00
Lot 110: MARILYN MONROE DRESS
A long-sleeved black velvet dress with folded cuffs and a removable ivory satin peaked-lapel collar and side zipper; probably worn without the collar and backwards in early photo sessions as MM was sometimes inventive with her clothing; zipper broken and discoloration evident on collar. Included is a reprinted image of MM wearing this or a similar dress. PROVENANCE: This piece is one of two that originally sold in the October 27-28, 1999 Christie’s New York auction titled “The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe;’ Sale 9216, Lot 186A, Page 141 of that catalogue; final price realized was $14, 950; original ‘Marilyn’ lot tag is still attached.
Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000 / Winning Bid: $9,000.00
Lot 113: MARILYN MONROE DRESS
A tan and white striped sleeveless cotton dress with tan trim around the neck and back of arms, an elastic waistband and a back kick pleat; worn by MM on May 23,1957 when she met reporters in Washington, D.C. to discuss husband Arthur Miller’s contempt of Congress trial; live black and white footage from that day was also shot where MM can clearly be seen wearing this dress; slight staining evident; two Christie’s tags still pinned to garment as it was originally intended to be sold there in 1999. Included are reprinted images of MM wearing this dress.
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000 / / Winning Bid: $18,000.00
Vêtements - vie quotienne
Vestes
Lot 51: MARILYN MONROE JACKET
A brown wool fitted jacket cut short at the waist with rounded lapels and a six hook-and-eye front closure; in excellent condition. Included is a reprinted image of MM wearing a similarly cut jacket on the set of “Niagara.”
Estimate: $400 - $600 / Winning Bid: $7,200.00
Lot 107: MARILYN MONROE CAPE
A yellowish-beige silk cape with a brocade pattern depicting roses and leaves; interior is lined in champagne-colored silk; originally worn by MM with an added fur trim and a matching evening gown (both pieces are now missing) to the premiere of the James Dean film, “East of Eden” at the Astor Theatre in New York City on March 9, 1955; weights are sewn to the outside sleeve area which the fur trim once covered; heavy rusting and staining evident throughout; two Christie’s tags still pinned to garment as it was originally intended to be sold there in 1999. Included are reprinted images of MM wearing this cape.
Estimate: $500 - $700 / Winning Bid: $7,500.00
Vêtements - Accessoires
écharpe, foulard, gant, cravate, ceinture, bottes
Lot 13: MARILYN MONROE WINTER ITEMS
Three items; the first being a maroon wool scarf; interior label reads: “Johnstons/of Elgin/Made in Scotland/70% Cashmere/30% Wool/Dry Clean Only;” the second being a gray wool scarf; interior label reads: “Frank Brothers/New York/100% /Cashmere/by Handcraft, Inc.;” the third being a cornflower blue wool cap; moth holes evident in all.
Estimate: $100 - $200 / Winning Bid: $1,200.00
Lot 97: MARILYN MONROE GLOVE
A white leather right hand glove, having handwritten notation inside reading: “KINGSLEY/0/223,” additionally stamped: “MD-188142.”
Estimate: $200 - $300 / Winning Bid: $1,440.00
Lot 98: MARILYN MONROE ASCOT
An ivory silk blend ascot. Approximately 35 inches length
Estimate: $200 - $300 / Winning Bid: $1,140.00
Lot 99: MARILYN MONROE MUFF
A white ermine fur muff having a handwritten label sewn inside reading: “HOWELL.”
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000 / Winning Bid: $1,920.00
Lot 100: MARILYN MONROE BELT
A multicolored paisley cotton blend belt.
Estimate: $100 - $150 / Winning Bid: $1,140.00
Lot 101: MARILYN MONROE SCARF
A white silk scarf featuring a silk-screened print having information on Parisian restaurants, bars, theaters and related entertainment. Also present is a Christie’s tag as it was originally intended to be sold there in 1999. 18 inches length
Estimate: $200 - $300 / Winning Bid: $2,640.00
Lot 102: MARILYN MONROE SCARF
A cotton leopard-print scarf similar to or is the one worn by MM during her 1954 honeymoon in Japan with Joe DiMaggio. Included is a reprinted image of MM wearing this or similar scarf.
Estimate: $300 - $500 / Winning Bid: $4,800.00
Lot 103: MARILYN MONROE BOOTS
A pair of black suede mid-calf boots by Saks Fifth Avenue, having two-inch heels. Present is a Christie’s tag as these boots were originally intended to be sold there in 1999.
Estimate: $300 - $500 / Winning Bid: $1,680.00
Vêtements - Costumes de films
Lot 108: MARILYN MONROE GLOVES FROM UNIDENTIFIED FILM
A pair of long peach silk blend gloves, adorned with affixed rhinestone bracelets and pins; having elastic bands at top areas.
Estimate: $800 - $1,200 / Winning Bid: $6,000.00
Lot 111: MARILYN MONROE 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 appears well worn, as discoloration appears under arms and other staining is evident on interior lining. Marilyn owned a total of four dresses in this style designed by Jax, one of her favorite designers. Marilyn used this personally owned dress as a prototype for the dress made for her film “Let’s Make Love.” 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.” Interestingly, a triangle-shaped stain appears on the right-breast area and this same exact stain is evident in a photograph showing MM sitting next to Yves Montand. Two Christie’s tags still pinned to garment as it was originally intended to be sold there in 1999, but another similar one was instead. Included are reprinted images of MM wearing this dress. PROVENANCE: MM also purchased three other dresses identical to this gray one but in shades of red, orange and white, two of which were sold in the October 27-28, 1999 Christie’s New York auction titled “The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe;” Sale 9216, Lots 40 and Lot 41, Pages 63 and 64 of that catalogue; final prices realized were$52,900 (for the white one) and $167,500 (for the red one).
Estimate: $15,000 - $20,000 / Winning Bid: $24,000.00
Lot 112: MARILYN MONROE ROBE
A pink terrycloth robe with a small squared collar; worn by MM while she was in make-up and off-set during the production of “The Prince and the Showgirl” in 1957; MM gifted this robe to Harry Jordan who was a dresser on the set of “The Prince and the Showgirl” (as well as being Sir Laurence Olivier’ regular dresser) as a ‘thank you’ for making her breakfast of scrambled eggs on several occasions during filming. Included is a reprinted image of MM wearing a similar robe. PROVENANCE: This piece was originally sold in the June 24, 2004 Christie’ New York auction titled “Entertainment Memorabilia;” Sale 1391, Lot 8, Page 6 of that catalogue; final price realized was $6,573.
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000 / / Winning Bid: $5,100.00
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