22/04/2023, JULIEN'S "Hollywood: Classic & Contemporary" Lots Partie 2
Enchères "Hollywood: Classic & Contemporary"
22 & 23 avril 2023
- 120 lots avec Marilyn Monroe -
- Partie 2 : Effets Personnels
> 22/04/2023, JULIEN'S "Hollywood: Classic & Contemporary": Vente et Catalogue
Factures, Reçus & Chèques
Invoices, Receipts & Checks
Lot 96: MARILYN MONROE: SIGNED 1952 SCHWAB'S PHARMACY CHECK
A Marilyn Monroe signed counter check, written entirely in her own hand, dated June 3, 1952, made payable to Schwab's Pharmacy in the amount of $25.00.
6.5 x 3 inches. PROVENANCE From the Archives of Marilyn Monroe's Personal Property
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 - (25 bids) - Sold Price: $6,500
Lot 103: MARILYN MONROE: HANDWRITTEN AND SIGNED CHECK
A check that was completely handwritten and signed in red ink by Marilyn Monroe. The check is dated May 23, 1953 and the amount of $50.41 is made payable to Hayan's Westside Market. Monroe lists her phone number as CR62211 and her address as 882 Doheny, Los Angeles. 6 x 3 inches.
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000 - (19 bids) - Sold Price: $6,500
Lot 104: MARILYN MONROE: SIGNED HALLOWEEN 1953 DOHENY PHARMACY CHECK
A counter check written to Doheny Pharmacy for $34.89 signed in blue ink by Marilyn Monroe and dated October 31, 1953 (Halloween).
Accompanied by original Julien's lot tag. 8.5 x 3.75 inches
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 - (24 bids) - Sold Price: $7,800
Lot 166: MARILYN MONROE: ARTHUR MILLER DEPARTMENT STORE RECEIPTS
A group of sales receipts that were charged to the account of playwright Arthur Miller during the years (1956-1961) he was married to Marilyn Monroe. The receipts are for department stores Bloomingdale's and Saks Fifth Avenue and list Miller's address as 444 East 57th St., New York, which is the address of the apartment he shared with the late screen icon. 6.25 x 7.5 inches
Estimate: $100 - $200 - (6 bids) - Sold Price: $195
Lot 167: MARILYN MONROE: JANE MILLER "BLACK DRESS" JAX FASHION BOUTIQUE RECEIPT
A sales receipt for Jax fashion boutique made out to Marilyn Monroe Miller. The receipt is dated 12/28 and shows the charge of $3.50 for alterations of a black dress for Jane Miller, Monroe's stepdaughter with husband Arthur Miller. 4 x 6 inches
Estimate: $200 - $300 - (6 bids) - Sold Price: $325
Lot 168: MARILYN MONROE: JANE MILLER JAX FASHION BOUTIQUE GIFT CERTIFICATE RECEIPT
A receipt for a gift certificate for Jax clothing boutique that was purchased by Marilyn Monroe. The name "Marilyn Monroe Miller" is written in blue ink in the receipt's Sold To line and is dated December 24. The purchase was a $75 gift certificate for Jane Miller, daughter of playwright Arthur Miller to whom Monroe was married from 1956-1961. Jax was an American-based fashion boutique popular with stylish celebrities. Monroe is known to have worn several articles of Jax clothing. 4 x 6 inches
Estimate: $200 - $300 - (6 bids) - Sold Price: $260
Lot 169: MARILYN MONROE: JANE MILLER JAX FASHION BOUTIQUE PETTICOAT RECEIPTS
A pair of receipts for Jax clothing boutique for purchases made by Marilyn Monroe. The receipts are dated December 28. The purchase was for a petticoat for Jane Miller, daughter of playwright Arthur Miller to whom Monroe was married from 1956-1961. 4 x 6 inches
Estimate: $100 - $200 - (10 bids) - Sold Price: $520
Lot 170: MARILYN MONROE: JANE MILLER JAX FASHION BOUTIQUE ALTERATION RECEIPT
A receipt for Jax clothing boutique that was purchased by Marilyn Monroe. The name "Marilyn Monroe" is written in blue ink in the receipt's Sold To line and is dated December 28. The purchase was for alterations on a black dress Monroe had purchased for Jane Miller, daughter of playwright Arthur Miller to whom Monroe was married from 1956-1961. 4 x 6 inches
Estimate: $100 - $200 - (8 bids) - Sold Price: $390
Lot 171: MARILYN MONROE: ARTHUR MILLER'S DAUGHTER'S DOCTOR BILLS
A group of typewritten doctor bills, circa December 1959-April 1960, made payable to Arthur Miller, during the time he was married to Marilyn Monroe. The bills were for Jane Miller, the playwright's daughter from a previous marriage, who sought care from Dr. Edith Taglicht Schmidt, a New York City-based psychologist. Each bill features the address of the apartment Miller and Monroe lived in during much of their marriage and each is marked paid in the lower right corner. 7.25 x 8.25 inches
Estimate: $200 - $300 - (8 bids) - Sold Price: $130
Correspondances, Lettres
Correspondences, Letters
Lot 112: MARILYN MONROE: BEN HECHT "MY STORY" CORRESPONDENCE
Six documents referencing an agreement, and the dissolution thereof, between Marilyn Monroe and Ben Hecht regarding his authoring her life story.
Included is a facsimile copy of the originally signed agreement between Monroe and Hecht, dated March 16, 1954, in which the terms of the agreement are exceedingly clear. Three unsigned carbon copies of this same agreement are included. Also included is a facsimile copy of a two-page letter sent to Hecht by Marilyn's attorney Lloyd Wright, Jr., in which he demands that Hecht "surrender to us on behalf of our client, Miss Marilyn Monroe, all, and I repeat all, copies of any material concerning Miss Marilyn Monroe written by Mr. Ben Hecht, pursuant to his contract of March 16, 1954 with Marilyn Monroe, or otherwise."
Hecht partnered with Monroe to write her life story, which was to be published only in the Ladies' Home Journal magazine. Ultimately, for reasons unknown, Hecht sold the text without Marilyn's knowledge or approval, and the story was published in London's Empire News from May through August of 1954.
11 x 8.5 inches - PROVENANCE Lot 685, "From the Archives of Marilyn Monroe's Personal Property," Julien's Auctions, Beverly Hills CA, 6/13/2019.
Estimate: $600 - $800 - (10 bids) - Sold Price: $910
Lot 128: MARILYN MONROE: NOTE FROM BUDDY ADLER
A small notecard to Marilyn Monroe from producer Buddy Adler. The notecard reads, "Darling, It's wonderful having you home again. Best wishes, Buddy Adler." This card is likely in reference to Monroe's return to Hollywood in 1956 after having spent the entirety of 1955 in New York City.
Adler was the producer of Bus Stop (Marilyn Monroe Productions, 1956) the first of two films from Monroe's personal production company, Marilyn Monroe Productions. He won Academy Awards and a Golden Globe award. Other films he produced include From Here to Eternity (Columbia Pictures, 1953) and Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing (20th Century Fox, 1955). 4 x 3 inches
Estimate: $600 - $800 - (8 bids) - Sold Price: $585
Lot 134: MARILYN MONROE: LETTER FROM EMMELINE SNIVELY
A one-page typed letter to Marilyn Monroe from Emmeline Snively, dated July 31, 1958. Snively was the owner and manager of the Bluebook Modeling Agency. Marilyn, still Norma Jean at the time, signed with the agency in 1945, and Snively is believed to have assisted her in transforming into Marilyn Monroe. The letter reads in part, "We have been following your steady progress over the years, and our students at Blue Book Models regard your success and constant development as an inspiration." Included with this letter is a torn portion of the original mailing envelope with Snively's typed mailing address. Pencil scribbles are visible on the envelope fragment, possibly written in Marilyn's own hand. It is interesting to note that Snively attempted to stay in contact with Marilyn throughout the star's career. In fact, she was one of a very few guests from Marilyn's inner circle who was invited to her funeral.
8.25 x 9 inches - PROVENANCE Lot 682, "From the Archives of Marilyn Monroe's Personal Property," Julien's Auctions, Beverly Hills CA, 6/13/2019.
Estimate: $600 - $800 - (12 bids) - Sold Price: $1,143
Lot 141: MARILYN MONROE: NORMAN ROSTEN LETTER
A one-page handwritten letter to Marilyn Monroe from poet and friend Norman Rosten, apparently while he was vacationing in the Arctic Circle. The letter reads in part, "This bar of chocolate and paperclip were both bought in this Eskimo village north of the Arctic Circle! Who says the world isn't round? It's too round!"
The actual chocolate bar wrapper is affixed to the letter using the aforementioned paperclip. Also included is the original envelope, postmarked January 27, 1959, addressed to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Miller at 444 East 57th Street, New York, NY.
10 x 6.5 inches - PROVENANCE Lot 674, "From the Archives of Marilyn Monroe's Personal Property," Julien's Auctions, Beverly Hills CA, 6/13/2019.
Estimate: $600 - $800 - (9 bids) - Sold Price: $780
Lot 145: Marilyn Monroe: Signed “Let’s Make Love” Wilfrid Hyde-White Gifted Original Artwork
An original artwork given to Wilfrid Hyde-White on the set of Let’s Make Love (20th Century Fox, 1960) and signed by the film’s cast, crew, and others including Marilyn Monroe, Yves Montand, Arthur Miller, George Cukor, Tony Randall, Allan “Whitey” Snyder, Marjorie Plecher, Paula Strasberg, David Bretherton, David Burns, Kenneth Kendall, and Ray Foster. The ink on paper artwork was created by the art department for the film and given to Hyde-White as a going-away present. The image shows Hyde-White waiting at a cab stand. A billboard in the background reads “Let’s Make Love/ Cukor Co.” and titled at the top “Happy Show/ From the Kids.” Housed in a frame; not examined outside of frame. Accompanied by the original Julien’s Auctions lot tag from 2016.
PROVENANCE From the Collection of Alex Hyde-White / 15 x 15 x .75 inches.
Estimate: $20,000 - $30,000
Lot 154: MARILYN MONROE: CHRISTMAS CARD FROM HALF-SISTER BERNIECE MIRACLE
An undated Christmas card to Marilyn Monroe from her half-sister Berniece Miracle. The card reads, "Whatever makes Christmas day merry, and the season a happy one, too. Whatever you want in the new year, that's what this wishes for you." The card is signed "Berniece" in her own handwriting.
6 x 4 inches - PROVENANCE Lot 663, "From the Archives of Marilyn Monroe's Personal Property," Julien's Auctions, Beverly Hills CA, 6/13/2019..
Estimate: $300 - $500 - (12 bids) - Sold Price: $780
Lot 155: MARILYN MONROE: CHRISTMAS CARD FROM MARIE DI MAGGIO
An undated Christmas card to Marilyn Monroe from Marie DiMaggio, the sister of Marilyn's second husband, baseball great Joe DiMaggio. The card reads, "A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year," with Marie's name printed at the bottom of the card's message. No personal greeting from Marie is included.
7 x 4 inches - PROVENANCE Lot 662, "From the Archives of Marilyn Monroe's Personal Property," Julien's Auctions, Beverly Hills CA, 6/13/2019.
Estimate: $300 - $500 - (5 bids) - Sold Price: $260
Lot 156: MARILYN MONROE: CORRESPONDENCE FROM "SUNDAY EXPRESS"
A typed letter dated June 10, 1960 from the Sunday Express requesting Marilyn Monroe's participation in a series of articles on the theme "Why I Believe in God." The letter reads in part, "We are asking people who have won distinction in many different fields to contribute to the series, and I should like to include you among them" and, "...the core of the article will be the writer's own view of what God is and why one believes in His existence." The letter is signed by Gordon Robinson, Features Editor. Also included is a copy of a letter sent in response to the request dated August 3, 1960 reading in part, "Miss Monroe wishes me to thank you for your interest, but, because of her heavy work schedule, she must regretfully decline."
The response letter was sent by Rupert Allan, who handled Marilyn's publicity and press inquiries for several years.
11 x 8.5 inches - PROVENANCE Lot 655, "From the Archives of Marilyn Monroe's Personal Property," Julien's Auctions, Beverly Hills CA, 6/13/2019.
Estimate: $300 - $500 - (7 bids) - Sold Price: $390
Lot 189: MARILYN MONROE: CORRESPONDENCE FROM JOHN MOOR
A grouping of correspondence to Marilyn Monroe from fashion and interior designer John Moore, including a Western Union telegram dated May 31, 1961, which reads, "Wish you were here to celebrate it. Love you." This message is likely in reference to Marilyn's birthday, which was on June 1, the day after the telegram is dated.
Also included is an undated, hand-signed Christmas card and a note that likely accompanied a bouquet of flowers with a message that reads, "Will you be my Valentine? John Moore." Moore was a close friend of Monroe's. He worked for Talmack, and designed many of Marilyn's clothes, including the gown she wore during the private wedding ceremony in which she married Arthur Miller. He also assisted her in redecorating the apartment she and Miller shared on East 57th Street in New York City. 6.5 x 4.5 (largest)
Estimate: $300 - $500 - (4 bids) - Sold Price: $260
Lot 202: MARILYN MONROE: SECRETARIAL CORRESPONDENCE
Three letters from Hedda Rosten to Cherie Redmond, both women being employed by Marilyn Monroe to provide secretarial and administrative support to the star. Rosten, the wife of famed poet and close personal friend of Marilyn's Norman Rosten, resided on the east coast, while Redmond lived on the west coast.
The February 24 letter references Rosten's W4 form, postage expenses and a salary increase. The second letter, dated "May 22 or 23," references mailing a photo and petty cash. The third and final letter, dated July 10, references two bills that were evidently enclosed, along with a line reading "They say all business comes to a standstill in N.Y. in the summer." As Redmond began working for Marilyn in 1962, these letters reference business conducted during the final year of her life and provide an interesting look into the levels and types of administrative support Monroe needed.
10.5 x 8.25 inches (largest) - PROVENANCE Lot 656, "From the Archives of Marilyn Monroe's Personal Property," Julien's Auctions, Beverly Hills CA, 6/13/2019.
Estimate: $200 - $300 - (9 bids) - Sold Price: $455
Scripts, Scénarios
Scripts, Scenarios
Lot 127: MARILYN MONROE: PAULA STRASBERG ANNOTATED "BUS STOP" SCRIPT
A bound final draft of the screenplay for Bus Stop (Twentieth Century Fox, 1956) that personally belonged to Marilyn Monroe's acting coach Paula Strasberg and is annotated by her throughout. The blue cover is printed with the words "Bus Stop / February 27, 1956" in the center, "652" in the upper left, "Final" in the upper right, "147" in the lower right, "Property of Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corporation" at the bottom, and has the initials "PMS" (for Paula Miller Strasberg) written in ink near the top. The script is 123 pages long and features many blue revision pages. Strasberg circled every mention of Monroe's character's name Cherie in red ink and wrote her notes throughout in both red ink and pencil and in some cases crossed out portions of Cherie's dialogue.
The release of Bus Stop in 1956 marked a turning point in Monroe's career. It was the first film she starred in after beginning to study with Lee Strasberg at the Actors Studio in 1955. Strasberg's wife Paula became Monroe's personal acting coach accompanying her to the set during filming, sometimes to the consternation of the film's director. Monroe's performance as the ambitious but somewhat untalented "chanteuse" from the Ozarks was met with much acclaim and helped elevate her reputation as an actress to be taken seriously within the film industry.
9.5 x 11.5 x 1 inches - PROVENANCE From the Archives of Marilyn Monroe's Personal Property
Estimate: $500 - $700 - (23 bids) - Sold Price: $3,900
Lot 143: MARILYN MONROE: PERSONALLY OWNED EARLY DRAFT OF "LET'S MAKE LOVE" SCREENPLAY
An early draft of the Let's Make Love (Twentieth Century Fox, 1960) screenplay that belonged to Marilyn Monroe. The light blue cover is printed with the film's original title, The Billionaire, is dated November 13, 1959, and is marked with "Property of Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corporation / Return to Stenographic Department." The top left side of the cover is stamped "822" and the right top has the words "Complete A.M." (possibly the initials of Arthur Miller, Monroe's husband at the time) written and underlined in pencil. The script is 158 typewritten yellow pages and there has some light annotations made in pencil, including portions of a scene crossed out. A single loose page of white paper is typewritten with the words "154 (old script)" at the top and features an exchange of dialogue between the characters Jean and Amanda.
Let's Make Love was Monroe's second to last completed film and her final musical movie. She portrayed actress Amanda Dell who is rehearsing an off-Broadway revue that spoofs a headline-making billionaire named Jean-Marc Clement (Yves Montand), who, by accident, becomes cast as himself and falls in love with Monroe's character. The film earned more than $6 million at the box office upon release.
9 x 11.5 x 1 inches - PROVENANCE From the Archives of Marilyn Monroe's Personal Property
Estimate: $500 - $700 - (22 bids) - Sold Price: $3,900
Fans
Lot 136: MARILYN MONROE: GET WELL CARDS FROM FANS
Two greeting cards sent to Marilyn from fans with get well wishes. One card's handwritten inscription reads, "To a wonderful actress. My best wishes to you. Palma Urso, 1958." The other is simply signed, "Judy Bawber."
8 x 3.5 inches (largest) - PROVENANCE Lot 653, "From the Archives of Marilyn Monroe's Personal Property," Julien's Auctions, Beverly Hills CA, 6/13/2019.
Estimate: $300 - $500 - (4 bids) - Sold Price: $260
Lot 142: MARILYN MONROE: FAN LETTER AND TYPED RESPONSE
A two-page handwritten letter from a fan by the name of Pete Monti, dated June 1, 1959, in which Monti expresses his love and admiration for Marilyn Monroe.
Passages from the letter read, "every year I send you a gift with my address on the present for you to answer, and tell me if you liked it, but you never answered it. I think the reason for that was because you never received the gifts," "...I have been a fan of yours since 1950, I even have every book that ever came out with your picture in it," "there is only one thing I would like you to do for me...is to win the Academy Award for best actress of the year, to show them in Hollywood that your (sic) a real good actress. Everybody tries to imitate you, but they can't...there is only one Marilyn Monroe, and that's you." The letter is signed, "Yours Truly, Pete Monti." A photo of Monti in formal attire, together with a female companion, is stapled to the letter.
Included also is a typed response to this letter, dated June 19, 1959, reading, "Miss Monroe has asked me to thank you most kindly for your birthday remembrance and good wishes. She appreciates your thoughtfulness very much." The letter is signed "Yours sincerely, Secretary to Marilyn Monroe." The letter was likely prepared by May Reis, Monroe's secretary for several years.
11 x 8.5 inches.
Estimate: $300 - $500 - (9 bids) - Sold Price: $520
Lot 144: MARILYN MONROE: SIGNED AND INSCRIBED PHOTO
A framed black and white photograph of Marilyn Monroe leaning against a tree. Inscribed "Dear Linda, I wish you luck with your acting. Love and kisses, Marilyn Monroe Miller." This inscription was written for child actor Linda Bennett.
Accompanied by the original Julien's Auctions lot card and tag.
19 x 23 x 2 inches - PROVENANCE Lot 902, Property From the Life and Career of Marilyn Monroe, Julien’s Auctions, Beverly Hills, November 17, 2016
Estimate: $7,000 - $9,000 - (13 bids) - Sold Price: $9,100
Lot 190: MARILYN MONROE: FAN LETTER FROM EMILY HEDDA LISS
An undated handwritten fan letter to Marilyn Monroe from a young child, signed Emily Hedda Liss. The letterhead reads "Mrs. Joseph Liss, 445 East 68th Street, New York, New York," indicating Emily is likely the young daughter of television writer and editor Joseph Liss.
The letter reads: "Dear Marilyn, How are you? Daddy and mommy saw you. I wish I could of. I am writing you to see if you rember (sic) me. First you saw me playing on the grass at Chaire's house and then at Patty's. I went to East Hampton and I got a new bike. It is beautiful." 7 x 6.25 inches
Estimate: $300 - $500 - (4 bids) - Sold Price: $195
Effets personnels qui lui appartenaient
Personnlay owned which belonged to her
Lot 110: MARILYN MONROE: PERSONALLY OWNED CLIPPING ABOUT HER PERFORMANCE IN KOREA
A clipping from the Honolulu Advertiser dated February 19, 1954 reporting on Marilyn Monroe's visit to Korea and her performance for the U.S. troops that was personally owned by the actress. The clipping features a black and white photo of Monroe with a caption that reads "Marilyn Monroe in Korea / Soldiers riot to see her." The headline of the accompanying article reads "GI Trampled In Crush To See Marilyn Monroe."
Monroe visited Korea in February 1954 with husband Joe DiMaggio a few weeks after their marriage. Monroe was invite to perform before the troops and and the trip caused an interruption in the couple's honeymoon.
4 x 12.5 inches. PROVENANCE From the Archives of Marilyn Monroe's Personal Property
Estimate: $300 - $500 - (8 bids) - Sold Price: $455
Lot 111: MARILYN MONROE: PERSONALLY OWNED "MARILYN MONROE VISITS OSAKA ARMY HOSPITAL" NEWSLETTER
An issue of The Host, an Osaka Army Hospital newsletter, that belonged to Marilyn Monroe. The Volume V, number 2 issue is dated March 6, 1954 and the cover features a photograph of Monroe next to the headline "Marilyn Monroe visits Osaka Army Hospital." Inside is a two-page spread of photos showing Monroe performing and having lunch with military patients at the hospital along with a short article about her visit.
Monroe took time out from her honeymoon with husband Joe DiMaggio in early 1954 to entertain U.S. military troops in Korea and subsequently stopped by the Osaka Army Hospital in Japan.
8.5 x 11 inches. PROVENANCE From the Archives of Marilyn Monroe's Personal Property
Estimate: $300 - $500 - (11 bids) - Sold Price: $780
Lot 130: MARILYN MONROE: PERSONALLY OWNED "THE PRINCE AND THE SHOWGIRL" PAPERBACK
A paperback edition of the screenplay for The Prince and the Showgirl (Signet Books, 1957) by Terence Rattigan that was personally owned by Marilyn Monroe. The paperback features eight pages of photographs from the film.
Monroe portrayed Elsie Marina, the showgirl of the title, opposite the prince played by Laurence Olivier, who also directed the film adaptation of Rattigan's 1953 play. The filming was stressful for Monroe and her working relationship with Oliver was incredibly strained and was depicted in the movie My Week With Marilyn (The Weinstein Company, 2011).
4.25 x 7.25 x .25 inches - PROVENANCE From the Archives of Marilyn Monroe's Personal Property
Estimate: $300 - $500 - (12 bids) - Sold Price: $780
Lot 131: MARILYN MONROE: PERSONALLY OWNED RADIO CITY MUSIC HALL PROGRAM
An issue of Showplace, the Radio City Music Hall program, dated June 13, 1957 that personally belonged to Marilyn Monroe. The program features photos of Monroe and Laurence Olivier and shows that the film being shown was The Prince and the Showgirl (Warner Bros., 1957), which costarred the two actors.
Monroe portrayed Elsie Marina, the showgirl of the title, opposite the prince played by Olivier, who also directed the film adaptation of Terrence Rattigan's 1953 play. The filming was stressful for Monroe and her working relationship with Oliver was incredibly strained and was depicted in the movie My Week With Marilyn (The Weinstein Company, 2011).
12 x 9.5 inches - PROVENANCE From the Archives of Marilyn Monroe's Personal Property
Estimate: $300 - $500 - (11 bids) - Sold Price: $780
Lot 138: MARILYN MONROE: PERSONALLY OWNED "SOME LIKE IT HOT" CALENDAR
A release date calendar for Some Like It Hot (United Artists, 1959) was personally owned by Marilyn Monroe. The cover page, featuring a photo of Marilyn in costume playing a ukulele reads: "The New Marilyn Monroe Calendar, Very Hot For March," an allusion to the famous 1951 nude calendar which helped establish Monroe as the premiere sex symbol of her era. The calendar features four pages, each with a photo of Monroe and announcing March 18 as the comedy's release date. The back page features the film's poster.
Monroe won a Golden Globe as Best Actress in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical for her performance as Sugar Kane and the film was named the greatest comedy film of all time in a poll by American Film Institute in 2000.
8.5 x 11 inches - PROVENANCE From the Archives of Marilyn Monroe's Personal Property
Estimate: $500 - $700 - (11 bids) - Sold Price: $910
Lot 153: MARILYN MONROE: PERSONALLY OWNED "SIGHT AND SOUND" MAGAZINE
An Autumn 1960 issue of Sight and Sound magazine with a photo of Marilyn Monroe in a scene from the film Let's Make Love (Twentieth Century Fox, 1960) on the cover that was personally owned by Monroe. Accompanied by a cover of the same magazine but with the price in English currency in the upper left corner. Both feature reviews of Let's Make Love.
9 x 11 inches - PROVENANCE From the Archives of Marilyn Monroe's Personal Property
Estimate: $300 - $500 - (10 bids) - Sold Price: $650
Lot 182: MARILYN MONROE: PERSONALLY OWNED "SPOT NEWS PHOTOGRAPHY" BOOK
A copy of Spot News Photography (Verlan Books, 1960) by Barney Stein that belonged to Marilyn Monroe. Stein was a New York Post staff photographer who mailed the book to Monroe and inscribed the first page with a handwritten note that reads in part: Dear Miss Monroe / On page 95 you'll find something interesting to you / Hope you get well real soon. / All the best to you.
Stein had photographed Monroe as she departed Lennox Hill Hospital in New York following a brief illness. He had notified two men working across the street from the hospital about her departure and they yelled to her as she entered her car and held up a handmade sign that read "Marilyn, We love you! From mike and Nick." Monroe looked up, waved, and blew them a kiss.
5 x 8 x .25 inches - PROVENANCE From the Archives of Marilyn Monroe's Personal Property
Estimate: $300 - $500 - (5 bids) - Sold Price: $325
Lot 187: MARILYN MONROE: PERSONALLY OWNED "THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER" CLIPPING
A front page from the March 30, 1961 issue of The Hollywood Reporter that belonged to Marilyn Monroe. The top of the page is printed with the name and address of Arthur P. Jacobs, who was Monroe's press agent and had presumably sent the issue to his client. The lower right features an item outlined in red pencil about the reissue of Monroe's film River of No Return (Twentieth Century Fox, 1954) and the possibility of her starring in the comedy Goodbye Charlie, which was eventually made with Debbie Reynolds two years after Monroe's death.
9.25 x 12.25 inches - PROVENANCE From the Archives of Marilyn Monroe's Personal Property
Estimate: $300 - $500 - (4 bids) - Sold Price: $260
Lot 188: MARILYN MONROE: PERSONALLY OWNED "HOW MARILYN SAVED (ROBERT MITCHUM'S) LIFE" CLIPPING
A clipped article from the May 1961 issue of Movie Life magazine titled "Bob Mitchum Tells How Marilyn Saved My Life!" In the article, actor Robert Mitchum recounts a story that took place when he filmed River of No Return (Twentieth Century Fox, 1954) opposite Monroe. Also featured within the clipping is an update on Monroe's health at the time and a story of how Mitchum first met Monroe during the 1940s while she was still married to her first husband Jim Dougherty.
9 x 11 inches - PROVENANCE From the Archives of Marilyn Monroe's Personal Property
Estimate: $300 - $500 - (8 bids) - Sold Price: $455
Lot 197: MARILYN MONROE: MAKEUP PENCIL
A Glorene of Hollywood dark brown make-up pencil that was personally owned by Marilyn Monroe.
6 inches - PROVENANCE Partial lot 832, "Julien's Summer Sale 2009" (previously "Property From the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005).
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 - (23 bids) - Sold Price: $6,500
Lot 198: Marilyn Monroe: Sparkly Brooch
A silver-tone metal brooch with crystal drops, each terminating in a prong set pear-shaped rhinestone, bar closure featuring rhinestone rondelle. The maker’s mark on verso reads, “Eisenberg/ Original.” 2.5 x 3 inches
PROVENANCE Lot 239, “Property from the Estate of Lee Strasberg, November 18, 2016,” Beverly Hills
Estimate: $5,000 - $7,000
Lot 199: MARILYN MONROE: PERSONALLY OWNED PORCELAIN VASE
A white porcelain vase with gold-tone gilt detail that personally belonged to Marilyn Monroe. The vase features two curved handles with gold-tone paint that's lightly worn and approximately three inches of gold-tone etching around the top neck. There's no maker's mark present.
Please be aware there is a small chip at the top rim.
5 x 10.25 inches - PROVENANCE From the Archives of Marilyn Monroe's Personal Property
Estimate: $500 - $700 - (23 bids) - Sold Price: $3,900
Lot 200: MARILYN MONROE: PERSONALLY OWNED RED NEEDLEPOINT CUSHION COVER
A needlepoint cushion cover of a red floral pattern on a black background that belonged to Marilyn Monroe. The cover is housed in an unassociated shadowbox frame.
Accompanied by the original Julien's Auctions lot card and tag.
19 x 23 x 2 inches - PROVENANCE Lot 563, “Property From the Life and Career of Marilyn Monroe,” Julien’s Auctions, Beverly Hills, November 17, 2016
Estimate: $700 - $900 - (12 bids) - Sold Price: $1,170
Lot 201: MARILYN MONROE: HELENA DRIVE BATHROOM AND KITCHEN TILE PLAQUE
A wooden plaque that was custom-made with surplus tile Marilyn Monroe personally chose for the kitchen and master bathroom of her final home located at 12305 5th Helena Drive in Los Angeles. The blue, green, yellow, and white patterned tiles were handpicked by Monroe to be installed in her home and are the last of the batch that remained following her death in August 1962. The plaque was custom made in the 1980s by request of the daughter of the late Dr. and Mrs. Gilbert Nunez, who purchased the home in 1963.
Accompanied by Letter of Authenticity. 17 x 10 x 1 inches
Estimate: $800 - $1,200 - (21 bids) - Sold Price: $4,550
Divers Documents Papiers
Various Papers Documents
Lot 137: MARILYN MONROE: ARTHUR MILLER'S SON'S STUDENT EVALUATION
A typewritten student evaluation for Robert "Bobby" Miller, son of Arthur Miller, that is dated May 1, 1958, during Miller's marriage to Marilyn Monroe. Bobby was in the 10-year-old group at Little Red School House in New York City. The document is labeled "Evaluation of Student's Progress" and while most of his teacher's comments are favorable, she also notes "He seems always to be on a high pitch of tension, and is having difficulty in settling, which leads to brief times of just not trying to do anything, and then spurts of trying. With reassurance from the adults in his life he will gain the security he needs to relax."
Also included are mimeographed pages of the April and May 1960 issues of the Oak Hall News-Roundup, the newsletter of the school Bobby later attended.
8.5 x 11 inches
Estimate: $100 - $200 - (4 bids) - Sold Price: $130
Lot 191: MARILYN MONROE: SIGNED JOHN F. KENNEDY BIRTHDAY PROGRAM
A program for the May 19, 1962 event "New York's Birthday Salute to President Kennedy" that has been signed in ink by Marilyn Monroe and other celebrities including Harry Belafonte, Maria Callas, Shirley MacLaine, Henry Fonda, Peggy Lee, Jack Benny, Jimmy Durante, and others, many of whom were performers that night. The program has been matted and framed with the all-star lineup for the event on the far left, the center is the program with a crease down the center from the fold. On the left side are red, white, and blue blocks on which most of the celebrities have signed their names. One the right side is a photograph of President Kennedy with Monroe's signature beneath his face. On the far right is ephemera related to a previous sale of the program. Mounted on the back of the frame is a clipping of Liz Smith's column from 1998 that referenced the event and on the far left is a page with a list of the chairmen, committee members, and patrons, while on the far right is a page with members of the chorus and names of the production crew.
The star-studded birthday celebration for President Kennedy at Madison Square Garden, held 10 days before his actual birthday, remains one of the most discussed events in his and Monroe's career. The event was sponsored by the Democratic Committees and Citizens for Kennedy as a fundraiser to erase debt incurred during the 1960 presidential election. Monroe famously called in sick to filming Something's Got To Give at 20th Century Fox studios in Los Angeles to fly to New York in serenade the president with a sultry rendition of "Happy Birthday, Mister President" while wearing a sheer, skin-tight Jean-Louis gown that she'd been sewn-into just before the event.
26 x 14.25 x 1 inches (frame)
Estimate: $10,000 - $20,000 - (27 bids) - Sold Price: $88,900
Lot 203: MARILYN MONROE: STRASBERG-OWNED MONROE DOCUMENTARY MAGAZINE COVER
A front page of trade publication Variety dated October 4, 1962 that was owned by the Strasberg family. An article in the center of the page discusses the numerous documentary projects that were rushed into development to capitalize on the death of Marilyn Monroe the previous August. This article reads in part: "Documentary producer David J. Wolper is joining the race to market pix about Marilyn Monroe, planning an 80-min. theatrical film documentary, "Marilyn."
9 x 12.25 inches
Estimate: $100 - $200 - (2 bids) - Sold Price: $76,50
Lot 204: MARILYN MONROE: MOTHER-RELATED ATTORNEY CORRESPONDENCE
A two page copy of a typewritten letter dated November 7, 1963 sent to Aaron Frosch, Marilyn Monroe's attorney and executor of her will, from Inez Melson, Monroe's business manager, concerning the care of Gladys Baker Eley, Monroe's mother.
The letter reads in part: "I must confess that I am deeply concerned about the fact that no funds have been available with which to take care of Mrs. Eley's needs. The Sanitarium has been most cooperative and gracious with respect to carrying the account since the last payment made to them was for the month of February."
Eley suffered from schizophrenia and was institutionalized in Rockhaven Sanitarium in Verdugo City, California in 1953. Marilyn paid for her care there until her death in August 1962. Monroe left her mother a $100,000 trust fund, of which she received $5,000 each year. However, the trust fund was almost completely consumed by taxes and debts. Following Monroe's death, Melson oversaw financial care for Eley who later died in a retirement home in Florida in 1984.
8.5 X 11 inches
Estimate: $200 - $300 - (9 bids) - Sold Price: $455
Lot 205: MARILYN MONROE: HOLLYWOOD REPORTER GLADYS BAKER ELEY CLIPPING
A page from May 25, 1965 issue of The Hollywood Reporter that features a story about Marilyn Monroe's mother. In her "Broadway Ballyhoo" column, Radie Harris writes "When Marilyn Monroe's will, still being probated, is settled, there will be nothing left for the Lee Strasbergs or any of the other beneficiaries. However, Marilyn's lawyer, Aaron Frosch, of the law firm of Weissberger & Frosch, is seeing to it that her institutionalized mother will be taken care of for the rest of her life."
Mrs. Gladys Baker Eley, Marilyn's mother, suffered from schizophrenia and was institutionalized in Rockhaven Sanitarium in Verdugo City, California in 1953. Marilyn paid for her care there until her death in August 1962. Monroe left her mother a $100,000 trust fund, of which she received $5,000 each year. However, the trust fund was almost completely swallowed up by taxes and debts. Eley died in a retirement home in Florida in 1984.
9.25 x 12.25 inches
Estimate: $100 - $200 - (6 bids) - Sold Price: $195
Lot 206: MARILYN MONROE: LOS ANGELES TIMES GLADYS BAKER ELEY STORY AND LETTER
A group of items related to Mrs. Gladys Baker Eley, Marilyn Monroe's mother, including an article from the June 25, 1965 edition of the Los Angeles Times, a typewritten letter from the author of the story on Los Angeles Times letterhead, and a published letter from a reader in response to the article.
The article was published under the headline "Hard-Hearted Hollywood / Marilyn's Mother Ignored" and features quotes from Mrs. Inez Melson, Monroe's business manager, regarding how none of Monroe's close friends had offered to help pay for Eley's care but several of Monroe's fans had offered to send money for her support. The Times writer sent the clipping and a letter to Melson to confirm she'd seen it.
Eley suffered from schizophrenia and was institutionalized in Rockhaven Sanitarium in Verdugo City, California in 1953. Marilyn paid for her care there until her death in August 1962. Monroe left her mother a $100,000 trust fund, of which she received $5,000 each year. However, the trust fund was almost completely swallowed up by taxes and debts. Eley died in a retirement home in Florida in 1984.
9 x 11.5 inches
Estimate: $200 - $300 - (5 bids) - Sold Price: $260
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Lot 114: Marilyn Monroe: “River Of No Return” “I’M Gonna File My Claim” Record Award
An in-house record award presented to Simon House Music to commemorate the sale of more than 50,000 copies of the RCA Victor record release of “I’m Gonna File My Claim” as performed by Marilyn Monroe. Monroe performed the song in her film River of No return (20th Century Fox, 1954). The award is housed behind glass in a gold-tone frame.
PROVENANCE From the Archives of Marilyn Monroe’s Personal Property / 17.75 x 23.5 x 1.5 inches
Estimate: $7,000 - $9,000
Lot 118: Marilyn Monroe: “There’s No Business Like Show Business” Swimsuit Costume
A four-piece ensemble custom-made for Marilyn Monroe to wear in There’s No Business Like Show Business (Twentieth Century Fox, 1954). The costume, which is not seen in the final cut of the film, consists of a bathing suit made of black silk with ‘applied’ black polka dots, spaghetti straps ending in two large bows, attached front rounded ‘stomach flap,’ back zip-up closure, separate self-belt, lined with support boning and nude-colored netting, in fragile condition now with areas of evident repair work; a coordinating large wrap, white cotton with the same ‘applied’ black polka dots as suit, trimmed in a wide panel of rose-colored cotton on one end and light blue cotton on the other; and a bathing cap with a petal-like hem adorned with white sequins and silver-colored bugle beads, label reads ‘1-25-4-4691/ A729-29/ M. Monroe.’ The costume was custom-made for Monroe to wear in her portrayal of Vicky Parker and designed by Academy Award-winning costumier William Travilla, this outfit is quite similar to others the star wears throughout the film, though it is not seen in the final cut; however, it is evident it was made for the same production due to its style and construction.
Sir Elton John donated this costume to a charity auction in 1990 prior to it being sold by Christie’s the following year.
PROVENANCE Lot 104, Christies (South Kensington), auction titled Pop, Sale 4259, April 25, 1991.
Estimate: $10,000 - $20,000
Lot 550: WILLEM DAFOE: SUPER BOWL COMMERCIAL-WORN "THE SEVEN YEAR ITCH" MARILYN MONROE STYLE DRESS
A Willem Dafoe worn dress styled after Marilyn Monroe's iconic film The Seven Year Itch (20th Century Fox, 1955) dress.
The halter-style dress is composed of a white polyester, with gradient pleats from the bust to the back-of-neck closure. Then from the waist to hips the dress is fitted with box pleats, going into an open fan pleated skirt that goes down to mid-calf. Their is a sash that tie in the back, sewn into the under-bust of the dress to nip it in slightly. This 2016 pattern design does not have the voluptuous curves of Marilyn Monroe's Travilla dress, but a boxier cut. Please note: There is wear to the garment, pleats in the skirt of the dress have lost their shape and definition, and there is underarm discoloration.
Dafoe wore the gown in a 2016 Snickers brand Super Bowl commercial, in which he plays a hungry version of Marilyn Monroe on the set of The Seven Year Itch filming the subway grate scene. William Travilla designed the original white halter dress with sunburst pleated skirt that Monroe wore.
Includes two original lot cards and one lot tag.
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 - (11 bids) - Sold Price: $1,300
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Lot 265: MARILYN MONROE: HAIR PIN BOX AND HOTEL ST. REGIS MATCHBOOK
A partial cardboard box printed with the words "Scoldy Lox / Glamour Guards" and stamped with the word "Blonde" once contained hair pins and belonged to Marilyn Monroe. Together with a matchbook from the Hotel St. Regis, where Marilyn was photographed in 1954. 2 x 2.5 inches
PROVENANCE Partial lot 251, "Property from the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 / Sold: $ -
Lot 272: MARILYN MONROE: LIPSTICK TUBE
A gold-tone metal lipstick tube that belonged to Marilyn Monroe. The bullet-shaped tube is engraved with the Michel logo on the top of the outer case, with the word "Michel" around the lower part of the cap, the bottom reads in part "Winter White / Michel Cosmetics" and features the original and used lipstick inside. Height 2.25 inches
PROVENANCE Partial lot 263, "Property From The Estate of Marilyn Monroe" Julien's Auctions, Beverly Hills, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 / Sold: $ -
Lot 273: MARILYN MONROE: EYE SHADOW POT
A plastic pot of eye shadow that belonged to Marilyn Monroe. The pot is debossed under the top with "Leichner" and on the bottom is a sticker that reads "4 oz. min. net. wt." The pot is still filled with the original and used eye shadow, which appears to be a shade of grey. 1.25 x 2.75 x 1 inches
PROVENANCE Partial lot 263, "Property From The Estate of Marilyn Monroe" Julien's Auctions, Beverly Hills, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 / Sold: $ -
Lot 274: MARILYN MONROE: BOX OF FALSE EYELASHES
A pink box with the Elizabeth Arden logo on the lid containing one pair of false eyelashes that belonged to Marilyn Monroe.
Monroe was well-known for wearing false eyelashes throughout her film career and for public appearances and photo shoots. 2.5 x 2.5 x .75 inches
PROVENANCE Partial lot 266, "Property From The Estate of Marilyn Monroe" Julien's Auctions, Beverly Hills, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $800 - $1,200 / Sold: $ -
Lot 275: MARILYN MONROE: FALSE EYELASHES BOX
A black cardboard box embossed on the top with gold lettering that reads "Martha Lorraine / Eyelashes" that belonged to Marilyn Monroe. The front of the lid has a label that reads "Close Black" and the bottom of the box has a Saks Fifth Avenue price tag that reads "4.00." The false eyelashes and small tube of glue are missing. Under the lid is gold lettering that reads in part "Martha Lorraine / Real Hair / Eyelashes / Natone Co. Distributers, Los Angeles 17. California." 3.5 x 2.5 x .25 inches
PROVENANCE Partial lot 266, "Property From The Estate of Marilyn Monroe" Julien's Auctions, Beverly Hills, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $800 - $1,200 / Sold: $ -
Lot 276: MARILYN MONROE: EYE LASH CURLER
A metal eye lash curler that belonged to Marilyn Monroe. 4 x 2.5 inches
PROVENANCE Partial lot 251, "Property from the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 / Sold: $ -
Lot 277: MARILYN MONROE: EYE PENCIL
A pink eye pencil embossed with the words "Elizabeth Arden / DK Brown" in gold lettering and a twisting mechanism on the top that personally belonged to and was used by Marilyn Monroe. Length 4.75 inches
PROVENANCE Partial lot 263, "Property From The Estate of Marilyn Monroe" Julien's Auctions, Beverly Hills, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 / Sold: $ -
Lot 278: MARILYN MONROE: EYE SHADOW POT
A round glass and gold-tone pot of eye shadow that belonged to Marilyn Monroe. The pot has a gold-tone metal lid, the top features a floral pattern beneath a raised plastic cover, the bottom is embossed with the Leichner brand name beneath a sticker with words that are illegible and is still filled with eye shadow, which is a shade of light blue. 1.25 x .5 inches
PROVENANCE Partial lot 263, "Property From The Estate of Marilyn Monroe" Julien's Auctions, Beverly Hills, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 / Sold: $ -
Lot 279: MARILYN MONROE: LIQUID EYE SHADOW BOTTLE
A bottle of liquid eye shadow that personally belonged to Marilyn Monroe. The plastic bottle, which still contains a portion of eye shadow, is printed with the words "Liquid Eye Shadow / Elizabeth Arden" and the gold-tone cap has a sticker printed with the words "Pearly Blue." Height 2.75 inches
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 263, "Property From The Estate of Marilyn Monroe" Julien's Auctions, Beverly Hills, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 / Sold: $ -
Lot 280: MARILYN MONROE: HAIR COMB
A gold-tone plastic hair comb belonged to Marilyn Monroe. 1.75 x 1.5 inches
PROVENANCE Partial lot 251, "Property from the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 / Sold: $ -
Lot 281: MARILYN MONROE: HAIRSPRAY CAN
A miniature can of hairspray that personally belonged to and was used by Marilyn Monroe. The can, which still contains a reduced quantity of hairspray, is pink with a gold cap. The front of the can features the words "Arrive Beautiful / Hair Spray / Concentrate" in gold lettering. The back reads in part "300 Metered Sprays / (50 Rescues)." Height 3.25 inches
PROVENANCE Partial lot 263, "Property From The Estate of Marilyn Monroe" Julien's Auctions, Beverly Hills, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 / Sold: $ -
Lot 282: MARILYN MONROE: HIGHLIGHTING TUBE
A gold-tone metal highlighting tube that personally belonged to Marilyn Monroe. The bullet-shaped tube is engraved with the Max Factor Hollywood logo on the outer case, has a label on the bottom that reads "Highlight by Lilly Dache / White" and features the original used highlighting stick inside. Height 2.5 inches
PROVENANCE Partial lot 263, "Property From The Estate of Marilyn Monroe" Julien's Auctions, Beverly Hills, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 / Sold: $ -
Lot 283: MARILYN MONROE: PARTIAL HAIR PIECE
A braided blonde partial hairpiece belonged to Marilyn Monroe. The long thin braid is braided with blonde-colored twine on one end and is believed to have been used to wrap around natural hair to add dimension. 36 inches
PROVENANCE Partial lot 251, "Property from the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 / Sold: $ -
Lot 284: MARILYN MONROE: LIPSTICK TUBE
A gold-tone metal lipstick tube that personally belonged to Marilyn Monroe. The bullet-shaped tube is engraved with the Max Factor Hollywood logo on the outer case, has a label on the bottom that reads "L.S. / 7-22 / N. I." and features the original used lipstick inside. Height 2.5 inches
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 263, "Property From The Estate of Marilyn Monroe" Julien's Auctions, Beverly Hills, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 / Sold: $ -
Lot 307: MARILYN MONROE: LIPSTICK TUBE
A gold-plated metal lipstick tube that personally belonged to Marilyn Monroe. The bullet-shaped tube is engraved with the Elizabeth Arden logo on the top of the outer case, with the words "18 Carat Gold Plated" on one side, has a label on the bottom that reads "Elizabeth Arden / Pink Spark" and features the original and used lipstick inside. Height 2.25 inches
PROVENANCE Partial lot 263, "Property From the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 / Sold: $ -
Lot 308: MARILYN MONROE: EYE SHADOW POT
A pink plastic pot of eye shadow that belonged to Marilyn Monroe. The pot has a sticker on the bottom with the words "Profile Symmetry Salon / Distributor N.Y. / Fuschia" and is still filled with the original and used eye shadow. 1.25 x .25 inches
PROVENANCE Partial lot 263, "Property From the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 / Sold: $ -
Lot 309: MARILYN MONROE: BOX OF FALSE EYELASHES
A black cardboard box embossed on the top with gold lettering that reads "Martha Lorraine / Eyelashes" that belonged to Marilyn Monroe. The front of the lid has a label that reads "Close Black." Inside the box is a set of brownish-black false eyelashes. The small tube of glue is missing. Under the lid is gold lettering that reads in part "Martha Lorraine / Real Hair / Eyelashes / Natone Co. Distributers, Los Angeles 17. California." The bottom of the box features a sticker from Christie's Auctions with "239 / 4/17" written in black ink.
Monroe was well-known for wearing false eyelashes throughout her film career and for public appearances and photo shoots. 3.5 x 2.5 x .25 inches
PROVENANCE Partial lot 263, "Property From the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $800 - $1,200 / Sold: $ -
Lot 310: MARILYN MONROE: FALSE EYELASHES BOX
A black cardboard box embossed on the top with gold lettering that reads "Martha Lorraine / Eyelashes" that belonged to Marilyn Monroe. Under the lid is gold lettering that reads in part "Martha Lorraine / Real Hair / Eyelashes / Natone Co. Distributers, Los Angeles 17. California." The bottom of the box features a Saks Fifth Avenue price tag that reads in part "4.00." 3.5 x 2.5 x .25 inches
PROVENANCE Partial lot 263, "Property From the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $800 - $1,200 / Sold: $ -
Lot 311: MARILYN MONROE: EYE PENCIL
A brown eye pencil embossed with the words "Dark Brown / Glorene of Hollywood" and a gold-colored cap that personally belonged to and was used by Marilyn Monroe. Length 5.5 inches
PROVENANCE Partial lot 263, "Property From the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 / Sold: $ -
Lot 312: MARILYN MONROE: EYE SHADOW POT
A round glass and gold-tone pot of eye shadow that belonged to Marilyn Monroe. The pot has a gold-tone metal lid, the top features a floral pattern beneath a raised plastic cover, the bottom is embossed with the Leichner brand name beneath a sticker that reads "Mauve / Made in England / Min. Weight 1/8 Oz." and is still filled with used eye shadow. 1.25 x .5 inches
PROVENANCE Partial lot 263, "Property From the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 / Sold: $ -
Lot 313: MARILYN MONROE: LIQUID EYE SHADOW BOTTLE
A bottle of liquid eye shadow that personally belonged to Marilyn Monroe. The plastic bottle, which still contains a portion of eye shadow, is printed with the words "Liquid Eye Shadow / Elizabeth Arden" and the black cap has a sticker printed with the words "Pearly Silver." Height 2.75 inches
PROVENANCE Partial lot 263, "Property From the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 / Sold: $ -
Lot 314: MARILYN MONROE: EYE SHADOW TUBE
A gold-tone metal tube of eye shadow that personally belonged to Marilyn Monroe. The bullet-shaped tube is etched with the Elizabeth Arden logo on the top of the cap and features a sticker on the bottom with the words "Bleu Lavande." The inside is filled with the used eye shadow. Height 3 inches
PROVENANCE Partial lot 263, "Property From the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 / Sold: $ -
Lot 315: MARILYN MONROE: MASCARA AND BRUSHES CONTAINER
A plastic container with a tube of mascara and three brushes that belonged to Marilyn Monroe. The container is embossed on the front with the words "Waterproof Mascara / Black / Helena Rubinstein" and the top of the lid with "Black / $1.25." Inside are three brushes with black bristles and clear handles embossed with "Helena Rubinstein" and a white aluminum tube of mascara printed with the words "Waterproof Mascara / Black / Helena Rubinstein" and instructions on the back. 1.25 x .25 inches
PROVENANCE Partial lot 263, "Property From the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 / Sold: $ -
Lot 316: MARILYN MONROE: MASCARA AND BRUSH
A pink box with the Elizabeth Arden logo on the lid and the words "No. 2202 Mascara refill / Black" on the bottom contains a rectangular cake of mascara and a mascara brush that belonged to and was personally used by Marilyn Monroe. The cake of mascara is black and embossed with "Elizabeth Arden." The brush bristles are black and the handle is clear and embossed with "Helena Rubinstein." 2.5 x 2.5 x .75 inches
PROVENANCE Partial lot 263, "Property From the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 / Sold: $ -
Lot 317: MARILYN MONROE: ROUGE POT
A dark red round plastic pot of cream rouge that belonged to Marilyn Monroe. The pot has stickers on the top that reads "1249 / Rouge Brunette / Dorin, Inc. / Distributor New York" and the bottom with the words "This Hand Made Rouge is also available in a larger size No. 19 suitable for boudoir use / Dorin, Inc. / Distributor New York" and is still filled with the original well-used rouge and puff which has the brand name printed in gold lettering on one side. 1.75 x .75 inches
PROVENANCE Partial lot 263, "Property From the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 / Sold: $ -
Lot 318: MARILYN MONROE: LIPSTICK TUBE
A gold-tone metal lipstick tube that personally belonged to Marilyn Monroe. The bullet-shaped tube is engraved with the Max Factor Hollywood logo on the outer case, has a label on the bottom that reads "L.S. / 7-22 / N. I." and features the original used lipstick inside. Height 2.5 inches
PROVENANCE Partial lot 263, "Property From the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 / Sold: $ -
Lot 333: MARILYN MONROE: LIPSTICK TUBE
A gold-tone metal lipstick tube that personally belonged to Marilyn Monroe. The bullet-shaped tube is engraved with the Max Factor Hollywood logo on the top of the outer case, has a label on the bottom that reads "7-22 Max Factor Hollywood, U.S.A. / Color Fast" and features the original used lipstick inside. Height 2.25 inches
PROVENANCE Partial lot 263, "Property From the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 / Sold: $ -
Lot 334: MARILYN MONROE: EYE SHADOW POT
A plastic pot of eye shadow that belonged to Marilyn Monroe. The pot is embossed on the top with "Leichner / London" and on the bottom are stickers that read "Light Green" and "4 oz. min. net. wt." The pot is still filled with the original and used eye shadow. 1.25 x 2.75 x 1 inches
PROVENANCE Partial lot 263, "Property From the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 / Sold: $ -
Lot 335: MARILYN MONROE: BOX OF FALSE EYELASHES
A black cardboard box embossed on the top with gold lettering that reads "Martha Lorraine / Eyelashes" that personally belonged to and was used by Marilyn Monroe. The front of the lid has a label that reads "Close Black" and the bottom of the box has a Saks Fifth Avenue price tag that reads "4.00." Inside the box is a set of brownish-black false eyelashes and a sheet printed with application instructions. The small tube of glue is missing. Under the lid is gold lettering that reads in part "Martha Lorraine / Real Hair / Eyelashes / Natone Co. Distributers, Los Angeles 17. California."
Monroe was well-known for wearing false eyelashes throughout her film career and for public appearances and photo shoots. 3.5 x 2.5 x .25 inches
PROVENANCE Partial lot 266, "Property From the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $800 - $1,200 / Sold: $ -
Lot 336: MARILYN MONROE: FALSE EYELASHES BOX
A pink box embossed on the top of the lid with the Elizabeth Arden logo and on the bottom with "No. 1433 Brown / False eyelashes" that belonged to Marilyn Monroe. The box is empty, but the bottom of the lid is printed with detailed instructions for applying Ardena Eye Lashes.
Monroe was well-known for wearing false eyelashes throughout her film career and for public appearances and photo shoots. 2.5 x 2.5 x .25 inches
PROVENANCE Partial lot 266, "Property From the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $800 - $1,200 / Sold: $ -
Lot 337: MARILYN MONROE: LIQUID EYE LINER BOTTLE
A glass bottle of liquid eye liner with a round black cap that belonged to Marilyn Monroe. The bottle features a label that reads in part "Liquid eye liner makes eyes glamourous" followed by instructions and the word "Grays." Height 2.25 inches
PROVENANCE Partial lot 263, "Property From the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 / Sold: $ -
Lot 338: MARILYN MONROE: EYE PENCIL
A brown eye pencil embossed with the words "Dark Brown / Glorene of Hollywood" that personally belonged to and was used by Marilyn Monroe. Length 5 inches
PROVENANCE Partial lot 263, "Property From the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 / Sold: $ -
Lot 339: MARILYN MONROE: MARILYN MONROE: EYE SHADOW POT
A round glass and gold-tone pot of eye shadow that belonged to Marilyn Monroe. The pot has a gold-tone metal lid, the top features a floral pattern beneath a raised plastic cover, the bottom is embossed with the Leichner brand name beneath a sticker that reads "Gold Mauve / Made in England / Min. Weight 1/8 Oz." and is still filled with used eye shadow. 1.25 x .5 inches
PROVENANCE Partial lot 263, "Property From the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 / Sold: $ -
Lot 340: MARILYN MONROE: LIQUID EYE SHADOW BOTTLE
A glass bottle of liquid eye shadow that belonged to Marilyn Monroe. The bottle gold-tone plastic lid and a label across the center that reads in part "Starry Eyes / Lilly Dache / Liquid Eye Lustre." Another label near the bottom reads " Lumino Violette de Parme." The bottle is still half-filled with the used eye shadow. Height 2.5 inches
PROVENANCE Partial lot 263, "Property From the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005.
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 / Sold: $ -
Lot 341: MARILYN MONROE: EYE SHADOW TUBE
A gold-tone metal tube of eye shadow that personally belonged to Marilyn Monroe. The bullet-shaped tube is etched with the Elizabeth Arden logo on the top of the cap and features a sticker on the bottom with the words "French Gray." The inside is filled with the used eye shadow. Height 3 inches
PROVENANCE Partial lot 263, "Property From the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005.
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 / Sold: $ -
Lot 342: MARILYN MONROE: MIRRORED MASCARA COMPACT
A plastic mascara case that personally belonged to and was used by Marilyn Monroe. The turquoise-colored case is embossed with the words Aziza Waterproof Mascara on the top opens to reveal a mirror beneath the top and a cake of black mascara and a brush with black bristles and a turquoise handle embossed with Aziza. Please note: the mirror is loose. 3.25 x 2.5 x .25 inches
PROVENANCE Partial lot 263, "Property From the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005.
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 / Sold: $ -
Lot 344: MARILYN MONROE: LIQUID MASK BOTTLE
A glass bottle with a teal-colored plastic lid, featuring a label on the front that reads in part "Liquid Mask by Anatole Robbins / $3.00 / Hollywood, Calif." that personally belonged to and was used by Marilyn Monroe. The back of the bottle features a sticker with directions.
Robbins was a Hollywood makeup artist who had a line of cosmetics sold in department stores across the United States.
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 / Sold: $ -
Lot 345: MARILYN MONROE: LIP GLOSS POT
A round white glass pot of lip gloss that belonged personally to Marilyn Monroe. The pot has a black metal lid, the glass pot has a label around it that reads "Mehron / Gloostone / Stage-line / A product of Nehron Inc., New York, N.Y." and one on the bottom that reads in part "126 / Glosstone / 50." The pot is still filled with a pink-hued lip gloss. 1.75 x .75 inches
PROVENANCE Partial lot 263, "Property From the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 / Sold: $ -
Lot 368: MARILYN MONROE: LIPSTICK TUBE
A gold-tone metal lipstick tube that personally belonged to Marilyn Monroe. The bullet-shaped tube is engraved with the Max Factor Hollywood logo on the outer case and has a label on the bottom that reads "L.S. / 7-22" and features the original used lipstick inside. Height 2.5 inches
PROVENANCE Partial lot 263, "Property From the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 / Sold: $ -
Lot 369: MARILYN MONROE: RETRACTABLE LIP BRUSH
A retractable lip brush personally owned and used by Marilyn Monroe. The plastic case is pale aqua color and features a marble-like design and a clear knob on one end that when pushed opens the other end to reveal a brush. A gold-tone ring around the container reads "Martha Lorraine U.S.A. /Patino / 2591537." Height 2.5 inches
PROVENANCE Lot 251, "Property from the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 / Sold: $ -
Lot 370: MARILYN MONROE: LIQUID EYE LINER BOTTLE
A bottle of liquid eye liner that personally belonged to and was used by Marilyn Monroe. The glass bottle has a round gold-tone lid and a label that reads "Diedre' Liqua-Liner / Another Diedre' Original / To Make Your Eyes Lovelier" with application directions beneath. The bottle still contains a portion of the original eyeliner.
Height 2 inches
PROVENANCE Partial lot 263, "Property From the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 / Sold: $ -
Lot 371: MARILYN MONROE: EYE SHADOW TUBE
A gold-tone metal tube of eye shadow that personally belonged to Marilyn Monroe. The bullet-shaped tube is etched with the Revlon logo on the side of the cap and features a sticker on the bottom with the words "Violet / E168." The inside is filled with the used eye shadow. Height 2.5 inches
PROVENANCE Partial lot 263, "Property From the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 / Sold: $ -
Lot 372: MARILYN MONROE: BOX OF FALSE EYELASHES
A black cardboard box embossed on the top with gold lettering that reads "Martha Lorraine / Eyelashes" that belonged to Marilyn Monroe. The front of the lid has a label that reads "Close Black" and the bottom of the box has a Saks Fifth Avenue price tag that reads "4.00." Inside the box is a set of brownish-black false eyelashes. The small tube of glue is missing. Under the lid is gold lettering that reads in part "Martha Lorraine / Real Hair / Eyelashes / Natone Co. Distributers, Los Angeles 17. California."
Monroe was well-known for wearing false eyelashes throughout her film career and for public appearances and photo shoots.
3.5 x 2.5 x .25 inches
PROVENANCE Partial lot 266, "Property From the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $800 - $1,200 / Sold: $ -
Lot 373: MARILYN MONROE: FALSE EYELASHES BOX
A black cardboard box containing eight false eyelashes that personally belonged to and were used by Marilyn Monroe. The lid of the box is marked with the brand name "Martha Lorraine Eyelashes and the side contains a sticker that reads "Close Black."
Monroe was well-known for wearing false eyelashes throughout her film career and for public appearances and photo shoots.
3.5 x 2.5 x 1 inches
PROVENANCE Partial lot 266, "Property From the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 / Sold: $ -
Lot 374: MARILYN MONROE: EYE SHADOW TUBE
A gold-tone metal tube of eye shadow that personally belonged to Marilyn Monroe. The bullet-shaped tube is etched with the Elizabeth Arden logo on the top of the cap and features a sticker on the bottom with the words "Opal Blue." The inside is filled with the used eye shadow.
Height 3 inches
PROVENANCE Partial lot 263, "Property From the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 / Sold: $ -
Lot 375: MARILYN MONROE: MIRRORED MASCARA COMPACT
A gold-tone metal mirrored mascara compact that personally belonged to Marilyn Monroe. The top of the compact is stamped with the words "Lilly Dache" in black lettering and the letters "ME" in a black circle. The bottom is etched with the words "Lilly Dache / New York / Sole Distributors" and has a sticker printed with the word "Black." The compact is opened by pressing a latch in the center. A mirror is contained beneath the top of the compact and the bottom contains a tray with a used cake of black mascara and a small brush with a clear handle and black bristles.
2.75 x .5 x .25 inches
PROVENANCE Partial lot 263, "Property From the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 / Sold: $ -
Lot 376: MARILYN MONROE: MIRRORED LIPSTICK COMPACT
A round jade-colored plastic and gold-tone metal container of lip color that belonged to Marilyn Monroe. The top of the lid is embossed with the House of Westmore Hollywood logo. The container features a mirror beneath the lid and the tray is still filled with used lip color, which is a shade of red.
1.5 x .25 inches
PROVENANCE Partial lot 263, "Property From the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 / Sold: $ -
Lot 377: MARILYN MONROE: LIPSTICK TUBE
A gold-tone metal lipstick tube that personally belonged to Marilyn Monroe. The bullet-shaped tube is engraved with the Max Factor Hollywood logo on the outer case, has a label on the bottom that reads "L.S. / 7-22 / N. I." and features the original used lipstick inside.
Height 2.5 inches
PROVENANCE Partial lot 263, "Property From the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 / Sold: $ -
Lot 417: MARILYN MONROE: ULTRASOL HAIR BATH
A bag containing a packet labeled "Ultrasol .33 Hair Bath" and dry powder that belonged to Marilyn Monroe. Marilyn's checkbook shows that she paid $108 to Ultrasol on August 18, 1961. 4 x 3.5 x 1 inches
PROVENANCE Partial lot 263, "Property From The Estate of Marilyn Monroe" Julien's Auctions, Beverly Hills, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 / Sold: $ -
Mode & Bijoux
Mode & Jewels
Lot 266: MARILYN MONROE: OPERA CAPE
A black velvet opera coat from the personal collection of Marilyn Monroe. The coat features three-quarter batwing sleeves, a high shawl collar, and a black satin interior lining. No sizes or maker labels present. After wrapping filming on The Seven Year Itch (Charles K. Feldman Group, 1955) and going through the devastating divorce from her second husband Joe DiMaggio, Monroe decided to take a break from the sunshine of the west coast and stay in New York in order to reinvent herself and her career. Monroe was often photographed wearing coats and furs of a similar style while living in New York, circa 1954-1955.
PROVENANCE Lot 816B, "Icons and Idols 2014," Julien's Auctions, Beverly Hills, December 5, 2014
Estimate: $20,000 - $30,000 / Sold: $ -
Lot 285: MARILYN MONROE: BLACK COCKTAIL DRESS (WITH PHOTOS)
A black wool dress with spaghetti straps and back zipper; worn in several photographs shot by her friend and business partner Milton Greene on January 28, 1955; in excellent condition. Included are images of Marilyn wearing this dress.
PROVENANCE Lot 19, "Property From The Estate of Marilyn Monroe" Julien's Auctions, Beverly Hills, June 4, 2005.
Estimate: $40,000 - $60,000 / Sold: $ -
Lot 290: MARILYN MONROE: "THE SEVEN YEAR ITCH" FILM-WORN BLACK EVENING GOWN (WITH BOOKS)
A Mae West-inspired black "cellophane effect" evening gown, worn by Marilyn Monroe during the filming of The Seven Year Itch (Twentieth Century Fox, 1955) starring Monroe and Tom Ewell. The quarter-length sleeved gown features a plunging v neck, black hook and eye closures down the front, a left leg slit and long train. An interior wardrobe label reads in handwritten black ink, "1-81-1 - 1231 M. Monroe A-734-05."
In the film, costume designer William Travilla designed the gown for one of the film's dream sequences imagined by director Billy Wilder. In this particular scene, which was later cut from the film, Richard Sherman (played by Tom Ewell) envisions his neighbor, "the Girl," impersonating Mae West in this costume, pairing the dazzling gown with green-tipped black ostrich feather boa, a pair of red marabou feather accented mules, and a cigarette holder - the West signature.
Although Monroe and West never ended up crossing paths in real life, West was later quoted as saying, "The only gal who came near to me in the sex appeal department was pretty little Marilyn Monroe. All the others had were big boobs."
Includes a copy of the book The Films of Marilyn Monroe (Pubns Intl Ltd, 1989), as well as a copy of Marilyn Monroe, les images d'une vie (VERLHAC, 2007).
Estimate: $20,000 - $40,000 / Sold: $ -
Lot 300: MARILYN MONROE: SUNDRESS WORN FOR PHOTO SHOOT (WITH BOOK)
A white textured cotton sleeveless sundress with decorative trim around the neck and arms; with a back zipper and a back kick pleat; significant staining on back evident, broken zipper; eyelet trim frayed; worn by Marilyn in the series of photographs taken of her and Arthur Miller in New York City in 1956. Included is the book Marilyn (Skira, 2012), featuring four photos of Marilyn wearing this dress.
PROVENANCE Lot 27, "Property From the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $40,000 - $60,000 / Sold: $ -
Lot 390: MARILYN MONROE: "LET'S MAKE LOVE" PROTOTYPE HALTER DRESS
A pearl gray silk dress with the top portion being a fitted halter top and the skirt portion being three layers of gathered silk chiffon; interior label reads: "designed by Jax;" dress was well worn, as discoloration appears under arms and other staining is evident on interior lining.
Marilyn only owned a total of four dresses in this style designed by Jax, documented as one of her favorite designers. This dress was personally owned by Marilyn and was a prototype for the dress made for her film Let's Make Love (20th Century Fox, 1960). Evidently a favorite dress of the star's, she also wore it in numerous press photographs as well as off-set during the production of her last film, The Misfits (Seven Arts, 1961).
Interestingly, a triangle-shaped stain appears on the right-breast area and this same exact stain is evident in a photograph showing Marilyn sitting next to co-star Yves Montand. Two Christie's tags still pinned to garment as it was originally intended to be sold there in 1999. Included are reprinted images of Marilyn wearing this dress.
PROVENANCE: Lot 111, "Property From the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $60,000 - $80,000 / Sold: $ -
Lot 407: MARILYN MONROE: OWNED WOOL SKIRT
A black straight skirt with a side zipper and eye-hook closures, with back kick pleat. Hand tailored for Marilyn Monroe. No label or size tag present.
PROVENANCE From the Archives of Marilyn Monroe's Personal Property
Estimate: $8,000 - $10,000 / Sold: $ -
Lot 408: MARILYN MONROE: TRIFARI COSTUME NECKLACE
A silver tone metal necklace featuring a single strand of small round rhinestones with a double circle clasp design signed, "Trifari" belonged to Marilyn Monroe.
The necklace is from the estate of Lee Strasberg, Marilyn's acting coach and close friend, and to whom she left the bulk of her own estate.
15 inches
PROVENANCE Lot 229, "Property From the Estate of Lee Strasberg," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, November 17, 2016
Estimate: $10,000 - $20,000 / Sold: $ -
Lot 409: MARILYN MONROE: WALLET
A gold mesh bill and coin wallet with a snap closure and a pink satin lining that belonged as a personal item to Marilyn Monroe.
3.75 x 3.25 x .25 inches
PROVENANCE Lot 278, "Property From the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $8,000 - $10,000 / Sold: $ -
Lot 425: MARILYN MONROE: EAR CLIPS
A pair of silver tone metal ear clips signed "Japan" with faux pearls and round cut faux diamonds in a floret design belonged to Marilyn Monroe. The clips are contained in a yellow felt-covered case. The ear slips are from the estate of Lee Strasberg, Marilyn's acting coach and close friend, and to whom she left the bulk of her own estate. Case 2.75 x 2.75 x 1.5 inches
PROVENANCE Lot 462, "Property From the Estate of Lee Strasberg," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, November 17, 2016
Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000 / Sold: $ -
Lot 426: MARILYN MONROE: OWNED BROWN SKIRT
A hand-tailored unfinished brown skirt with stitching still evident at the waistband and hem, side zipper, and back kick pleat belonged to Marilyn Monroe. Size is unknown.
PROVENANCE Lot 381, "From the Archives of Marilyn Monroe's Personal Property," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, November 16, 2018
Estimate: $8,000 - $10,000 / Sold: $ -
Lot 427: MARILYN MONROE: POINSETTIA HANDKERCHIEF
A white handkerchief featuring a border with a recurring poinsettia design and a larger poinsettia in the center belonged to Marilyn Monroe.
Please note the handkerchief has two small tears on one side and a small spot of mild staining. 11.25 x 12.5 inches
PROVENANCE From the Archives of Marilyn Monroe's Personal Property
Estimate: $300 - $500 / Sold: $ -
Lot 431: MARILYN MONROE: PERSONALLY OWNED CUTLERY HOLDER
A green and pink felt cutlery bag, having decorative embroidery and scalloped edges was personally owned by Marilyn Monroe. It accommodates 12 knives. 26 x 11 inches
PROVENANCE Lot 238, "Property from the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $500 - $700 / Sold: $ -
Objets divers
Various objects
Lot 294: MARILYN MONROE: HOME MOVIE REEL
A vintage home movie reel featuring Marilyn Monroe at multiple locations. June 29, 1956, Monroe, soon-to-be husband Arthur Miller, and Miller's parents are seen at a press conference at Miller's farm in Roxbury, Connecticut. Monroe and Miller were married later this day. This scene from the film is approximately 23 seconds. Note that parts of this scene are repeated at the end of the film. Various footage from 1956 shows Monroe at airports traveling to and from Los Angeles to film Bus Stop (20th Century, 1956). These scenes from the film are approximately 40 seconds in length. Total length: one minute, 37 seconds. 4 x 1 inches
PROVENANCE Lot 727, "From the Estate of Frieda Hull," Julien's Auctions, November 17, 2016
Estimate: $3,000 - $4,000 / Sold: $ -
Lot 343: MARILYN MONROE: FACE-SLIMMING MASK
A beige fabric mask used for used for face slimming and chin-tightening that belonged to Marilyn Monroe. The mask features stitching down the nose and around the entire front and elastic bands that are stitched together in the back. Both sides of the mask feature light makeup and powder stains from usage.
Diameter 18 inches
PROVENANCE Partial lot 263, "Property From the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 / Sold: $ -
Lot 378: MARILYN MONROE: EAR STOPPLES
A box of anti-noise ear stopples used by Marilyn Monroe. The cardboard box is printed on the top with the words "Flents / Anti Noise / Ear Stopples / Shut Out Noise /Help You Sleep." The bottom of the box features printed instructions for use. The box contains eight of the original twelve ear stopples, with the other four presumably having been used by Marilyn. 3.75 x 2 x 1 inches
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 251, "Property from the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 / Sold: $ -
Lot 406: MARILYN MONROE: PERSONALLY OWNED "THE MISFITS" SOUNDTRACK ALBUM
A soundtrack album for the film The Misfits (United Artists, 1961) that was personally owned by Marilyn Monroe. The drama, which would be the last film Monroe completed before her death in 1962, costarred Clark Gable and Montgomery Clift, was directed by John Huston from a screenplay by Monroe's husband Arthur Miller. The score was composed by Alex North. The second side of the LP features other soundtrack themes. 12.5 x 12.5 inches
PROVENANCE From the Archives of Marilyn Monroe's Personal Property
Estimate: $200 - $300 / Sold: $ -
Lot 428: MARILYN MONROE: GORHAM STERLING RETICULATED HEART DISH
A sterling silver Gorham brand reticulated heart dish with scrolling bows and ribbons, marked "Sterling" that belonged to Marilyn Monroe. 1.50 troy oz.
The dish is from the estate of Lee Strasberg, Marilyn's acting coach and close friend, and to whom she left the bulk of her own estate. 4.5 x 5 x 1 inches
PROVENANCE Lot 589, "Property From the Estate of Lee Strasberg," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, November 17, 2016
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000 / Sold: $ -
Lot 429: MARILYN MONROE: ETCHED GLASS DECANTER
A double-gourd shaped bottle with all over etched floral decoration and a sterling rim with marks for Birmingham, 1911-12. (Lacking stopper).
The decanter is from the estate of Lee Strasberg, Marilyn's acting coach and close friend, and to whom she left the bulk of her own estate. Height, 11 inches
PROVENANCE Lot 361, "Property From the Estate of Lee Strasberg," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, November 17, 2016
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 / Sold: $ -
Lot 430: MARILYN MONROE: GROUP OF VINTAGE COPPER HOLLOWWARE
A group of four vintage copper hollowware items, including a coffeepot with a wood handle marked "Majestic," a teapot marked "Old Dutch," an unmarked pitcher, and a pot marked "Bazar Francais."
See Lot 401 for pots from the same set, "The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe," Christie's, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27 & 28, 1999
Tallest, 11 inches
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000 / Sold: $ -
Lot 432: MARILYN MONROE: CHROME JUICE-O-MAT TILT-TOP JUICER
A vintage juicer with a mechanical hand crank that personally belonged to Marilyn Monroe. The brand is Juice-O-Mat and the model number is NJ-848. 6.5 x 8 x 6 inches
PROVENANCE Lot 240, "Property from the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000 / Sold: $ -
Médical
Medical
Lot 444: MARILYN MONROE: SCHWAB'S PHARMACY BOX
A two-piece blue and white cardboard box with the words "Schwab's Pharmacy / Hollywood / Beverly Hills" printed in white letters across two sides that belonged to Marilyn Monroe. 1.5 x 4.5 x 1.5 inches
PROVENANCE Partial lot 263, "Property From The Estate of Marilyn Monroe" Julien's Auctions, Beverly Hills, June 4, 2005.
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 / Sold: $ -
Lot 445: MARILYN MONROE: PILL BOTTLE
An empty prescription bottle of Seconal belonged to Marilyn Monroe. The brown glass bottle with a white twist-off plastic lid features a label from Schwab's Pharmacy in Beverly Hills and the prescription is made out to Mrs. Arthur Miller (Monroe's playwright ex-husband) by Dr. Engelberg. The label features prescription number B366320 and reads "Seconal / Take as directed." The prescription is dated August 13, 1960. / 1.25 x 2.25 inches.
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 / Sold: $ -
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Lot 89077: Marilyn Monroe in Los Angeles, 1945, by André de Dienes (3)
Vintage original gelatin silver matte and semi-gloss borderless double-weight 20" x 15- ½", 17-¾" x 16", and 19" x 16" prints of Marilyn Monroe in Los Angeles, 1945, by André de Dienes, with A. Diénes signature in ink on the recto of one, PHOTO / ANDRE DE DIENES / 1401 SUNSET PLAZA DRIVE / HOLLYWOOD, CALIF. 90069 blue and black rubber stamps and copyright stamps on the verso. Printed 1960s.
Sold: -
Lot 89078: Marilyn Monroe in Los Angeles, 1945, by André de Dienes (2)
Vintage original gelatin silver semi-gloss and glossy borderless double-weight 13" x 11" and 13-½" x 10-¾" prints of Marilyn Monroe in Los Angeles, 1945, by André de Dienes, with PHOTO / ANDRE DE DIENES / 1401 SUNSET PLAZA DRIVE / HOLLYWOOD, CALIF. 90069 black rubber stamps on the verso of each and PHOTO / ANDRE DIENES on the verso of one. Printed 1960s.
Sold: -
Lot 89079: Marilyn Monroe at Mt. Hood, Oregon, 1945, by André de Dienes (2)
Vintage original gelatin silver glossy borderless double-weight 13" x 10-½" and 10-½" x 13-½" prints of Marilyn Monroe at Mt. Hood, Oregon, 1945, by André de Dienes, with PHOTO / ANDRE DE DIENES / 1401 SUNSET PLAZA DRIVE / HOLLYWOOD, CALIF. 90069 black rubber stamp and PHOTO / ANDRE DIENES on the verso of each. Printed 1960s.
Sold: -
Lot 89080: Marilyn Monroe at Malibu Beach, 1946 and Tobey Beach, 1949 by André de Dienes (3)
Vintage original gelatin silver semi-gloss borderless double-weight 9-½" x 12-3/16", 13-½" x 10-14/16", and 13" x 9-½" prints of Marilyn Monroe at Malibu Beach, 1949, by André de Dienes, with PHOTO / ANDRE DE DIENES / 1401 SUNSET PLAZA DRIVE / HOLLYWOOD, CALIF. 90069 /TELEPHONE 652-6737 black rubber stamp and dedication by Shirley de Dienes in black ink (1) on the verso. Printed 1960s.
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Lot 89081: Marilyn Monroe at Tobey Beach, 1949, by André de Dienes (2)
Vintage original gelatin silver glossy and semi-gloss borderless double-weight 13-½" x 10-¾" and 13-¼" x 10-½" prints of Marilyn Monroe at Tobey Beach, 1949, by André de Dienes, with PHOTO / ANDRE DE DIENES / 1401 SUNSET PLAZA DRIVE / HOLLYWOOD, CALIF. 90069 and ANDRE / Dienes / 1401 SUNSET PLAZA DRIVE / HOLLYWOOD CALIFORNIA 90069 / 652-1727 black rubber stamps on the verso. Printed 1960s.
Sold: -
Lot 89082: Marilyn Monroe at Malibu Beach, 1949, by Andre de Dienes (1)
Vintage original gelatin silver semi-gloss double-weight 10" x 8" print of Marilyn Monroe posing on driftwood, at Malibu Beach, 1949, by Andre de Dienes, with red and black rubber stamps and Kim Goodwin collection stamp on the verso. Printed 1960s.
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Lot 89083: Marilyn Monroe at Malibu Beach, 1945, by André de Dienes (2)
Vintage original gelatin silver glossy borderless double-weight 13-¾" x 10- ¼" and 12-¼" x 10" prints of Marilyn Monroe at Malibu Beach, 1945, by André de Dienes, with PHOTO / ANDRE DE DIENES / 1401 SUNSET PLAZA DRIVE / HOLLYWOOD, CALIF. 90069 and PHOTO / ANDRE DIENES black and red rubber stamps on the verso. Printed 1960s.
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Lot 89084: Marilyn Monroe at Tobey Beach, 1949, by André de Dienes (3)
Vintage original gelatin silver glossy borderless double-weight 13-¾" x 10-¾", 11-¼" x 8-¾", and 13-½" x 10-14/16" prints of Marilyn Monroe at Tobey Beach, 1949, by André de Dienes, with PHOTO / ANDRE DE DIENES / 1401 SUNSET PLAZA DRIVE / HOLLYWOOD, CALIF. 90069 black rubber stamp on the verso of each. Printed 1960s.
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Lot 89085: Marilyn Monroe at Her Bungalow at the Bel Air Hotel, 1953 by André de Dienes (2)
Vintage original gelatin silver glossy borderless double-weight 13-½" x 10-¾" and 13- ¾ x 11" prints of Marilyn Monroe at the Bel Air Hotel, 1953, by André de Dienes, with PHOTO / ANDRE DE DIENES / 1401 SUNSET PLAZA DRIVE / HOLLYWOOD, CALIF. 90069 red and black rubber stamp on the verso. Printed 1960s and printed later.
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Lot 89086: Marilyn Monroe at Her Bungalow at the Bel Air Hotel, 1953 by André de Dienes (2)
Vintage original gelatin silver glossy borderless double-weight 13-½" x 10-¾" and 13- ¾ x 11" prints of Marilyn Monroe at the Bel Air Hotel, 1953, by André de Dienes, with PHOTO / ANDRE DE DIENES / 1401 SUNSET PLAZA DRIVE / HOLLYWOOD, CALIF. 90069 red and black rubber stamp on the verso. Printed 1960s and printed later.
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Lot 89087: Marilyn Monroe by Philippe Halsman, for LIFE, 1952 (1)
Edition 235 of 250, printed 1981. Vintage original gelatin silver semi-gloss double-weight 14" x 11" print of Marilyn Monroe by Philippe Halsman, for LIFE cover variant, April 7, 1952, Edition 235 of 250, printed 1981, with HALSMAN/MARILYN copyright rubber stamp and numbered (graphite addition) on the verso.
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Lot 89088: Marilyn Monroe at Her Bungalow at the Bel Air Hotel, Los Angeles, 1953, and at Mt. Hood, Oregon, 1945, by André de Dienes (2) .
Vintage original gelatin silver matte double-weight 23" x 19-½" and 22-¼" x 19- ½" prints of Marilyn Monroe at her Bungalow at the Bel Air Hotel, Los Angeles, 1953, and at Mt. Hood, Oregon, by André de Dienes, with 53 and Diénes signature in black ink on the recto and blue rubber stamp on the verso of one; and brown rubber stamp and extensive dedication by Shirley de Dienes in blue ink on the verso of one. Printed 1960s.
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Lot 89088: Marilyn Monroe at the Bel Air Hotel, 1953, Oversize Gelatin Silver Prints by André de Dienes (3)
Vintage original gelatin silver glossy borderless double-weight 13- ½" x 10-¾", 13-¾" x 10", and 12" x 10- ¾" prints of Marilyn Monroe at the Bel Air Hotel, 1953, by André de Dienes, with PHOTO / ANDRE DE DIENES / 1401 SUNSET PLAZA DRIVE / HOLLYWOOD, CALIF. 90069 black rubber stamp and 1953 - MM / AD / SD / 6/85 in blue ink (1) on the verso. Printed ca. 1985, and printed 1960s.
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Lot 89089: Marilyn Monroe Lifting Barbells at the Bel Air Hotel, 1953, by André de Dienes (2)
Vintage original gelatin silver glossy borderless double-weight 11 x 13-½" and 11" x 13" prints of Marilyn Monroe lifting barbells at the Bel Air Hotel, 1953, by Andre de Dienes, with PHOTO / ANDRE DE DIENES / 1401 SUNSET PLAZA DRIVE / HOLLYWOOD, CALIF. 90069 black rubber stamp on the verso of each. Printed 1960s.
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Lot 89090: Marilyn Monroe in a Book Store, 1953, by André de Dienes (2)
Vintage original gelatin silver glossy and semi-gloss borderless double-weight 8" x 7-½" and 13-¾" x10-¾" prints of Marilyn Monroe in a book store, 1953, by Andre de Dienes, with Dienes signature in black ink on the recto of one, and PHOTO / ANDRE DE DIENES / 1401 SUNSET PLAZA DRIVE / HOLLYWOOD, CALIF. 90069 black and red rubber stamp on the verso. Printed 1960s.
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Lot 89091: Marilyn Monroe at Malibu Beach, 1945, by André de Dienes (1)
Vintage original semi-gloss borderless double-weight 11" x 14" print of Marilyn Monroe at Malibu Beach, 1945, by André de Dienes, with PHOTO / ANDRE DE DIENES / 1401 SUNSET PLAZA DRIVE / HOLLYWOOD, CALIF. 90069 black rubber stamp on the verso. Printed 1960s.
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Lot 89092: Marilyn Monroe at the Barnum & Bailey Circus, Madison Square Garden, 1955, by Wegee (Arthur Fellig) (1)
Vintage original gelatin silver semi-gloss double-weight 14" x 11" print of Marilyn Monroe at the Barnum & Bailey Circus, Madison Square Garden, 1955, by Wegee (Arthur Fellig).
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Lot 89094: Marilyn Monroe at the Actor's Studio, by Roy Schatt (1)
Vintage original gelatin silver semi-gloss double-weight 17" x 14" print of Marilyn Monroe at the Actor's Studio by Roy Schatt, printed 1987, with signature and "taken in 1955 - this print done in 1987" in black ink on the verso.
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Lot 89095: Marilyn Monroe in Los Angeles, 1962, by George Barris (4)
Vintage original gelatin silver semi-gloss double-weight 17" x 14" print of Marilyn Monroe at the Actor's Studio by Roy Schatt, printed 1987, with signature and "taken in 1955 - this print done in 1987" in black ink on the versoVintage original gelatin silver matte double-weight (2) and semi-gloss (2) 7" x 5" prints of Marilyn Monroe in Los Angeles, 1962, by George Barris, with signature in black ink on the recto and Kim Goodwin collection stamp on the verso of each. Printed later.
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Lot 89096: Marilyn Monroe Signed Photograph
Vintage original silver gelatin photograph signed by legendary icon Marilyn Monroe. Monroe has inscribed in blue ink, "To Vernon, the customer is always right Marilyn Monroe". The signature is clear and legible.
Bid: $8,000 - Sold: -
Lot 89097: Marilyn Monroe "Angela Phinlay" Jumper from The Asphalt Jungle (MGM, 1950)
Vintage original 2-piece bespoke beige crepe jumper with integral blouse with short shawl collar, ¾-sleeves with crème stripes, and hoop and button front closure. Integral pleated pants match the design of the crème-striped sleeves and feature a banded waist with self-fabric belt hoops and zipper front closure. Includes the beige web belt with self-fabric covered brass buckle. Interior unlined. Highly visible in the scene when "Emmerich" (Louis Calhern) discovers "Angela" (Marilyn) sleeping on a sofa and throughout the scene. Exhibiting age and production wear.
Bid: $60,000 - Sold: -
Lot 89098: Marilyn Monroe "Nell Forbes" Dress with Belt from Don't Bother to Knock (TCF, 1952)
Vintage original green and black patterned cuffed short-sleeve, knee length, shift dress with white cotton, lace-edged Peter Pan collar, and snap front closure. Created by legendary film, stage, and screen costume designer William Travilla, who designed some of Marilyn's most famous costumes. Altered for subsequent production, the collar has been added, sleeves shortened and cuffed, front buttons removed and self-belt not included. Visible throughout the movie and in the trailer and other publicity materials. Retaining the internal fabric bias label handwritten, "1-27-1-7611 Marilyn Monroe A-661-05" sewn in at the seam. Exhibiting wear and age and some fading to areas.
Bid: $20,000 - Sold: -
Lot 89099: Marilyn Monroe "Lorelei Lee" Showgirl Leotard Worn for Promotion of Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (MGM, 1953)
Vintage original bespoke showgirl leotard constructed of form-fitted nude nylon panels ornamented with sunflower yellow and jet-black sequins, clear and black strung bugle beads, faceted crystals, black bead tassels and sprays, with large crystal embellishment of a variety of shapes and sizes of faceted crystals ringing the halter collar and culminating in a cluster of brooch-style crystals at the plunging v-neckline of the garment. With zipper and hook and eye back closure, and black lace over nude fabric at the hips. Worn by Marilyn for publicity appearances alongside her Gentlemen Prefer Blondes co-star Jane Russell, who wore an identical custom costume. The interior has been reinforced for display with 2-web bands, which are gently thread-basted and easily removed. The leotard retains its original internal 20th Century-Fox bias label handwritten in ink, "M. Monroe" and an interior studio paper laundering tag. Exhibiting wear, rubbing to base fabric, exposed elastic shoulder straps, and sequin and bead loss, soiling throughout, not detracting from the spectacular effect of the dazzling, glamorous, and revealing costume.
Bid: $40,000 - Sold: -
Lot 89100: Marilyn Monroe "Elsie" Signature Pearl-Encrusted Mermaid Gown from The Prince and the Showgirl (Warner Bros., 1957)
Vintage original short-sleeved, floor-length mermaid ball gown constructed of crème silk, and sheer organza sleeve with pearl-beaded sweetheart neckline and form-fitted bodice, embellished with delicate seed pearls and faceted rhinestones and beads on ruched bust, left sleeve, and lower sleeve above the voluminous, heavily-weighted ivory satin "mermaid tail" hem. Left sleeve with top hook and eye closure extending to the side zipper closure surrounded by more hook and eye closures.
Custom designed and constructed to Marilyn Monroe's legendary form by British designer Beatrice Dawson. The iconic Monroe shows off this dramatic hourglass silhouette and dramatically sweeping skirt throughout many principal scenes in the film. This gown is also featured in images of Monroe in this form-fitting garment in much of the film's publicity materials. Retaining the internal Western Costume bias label handwritten "#5 Marilyn Monroe".
Exhibiting expected age and production wear. Of the three examples of this dress we've encountered, this is by far the prime article. The quality and preservation of materials and embellishments are unparalleled. Most minor soiling from age and storage can be easily reversed and the appearance of the gown further enhanced by the new owner.
Bid: $80,000 - Sold: -
Lot 89101: Marilyn Monroe's Personal Custom-Made 3-Piece Mirror from Her Dressing Room In Her Final Brentwood, California Home (1963)
Vintage original, full-length 3-paneled dressing mirror, hinged between mirror panels and adjustable to see a subject from all angles. This custom-made mirror was installed in Marilyn Monroe's third bedroom, which she used as her committed dressing and fitting room. The central stationary mirror panel measures 42" x 96", while the side wing mirror panels measure 24" x 96" each. Originally acquired by Dr. and Betty Nunez, the first purchasers of Monroe's house in 1963 after her untimely death in late 1962. Comes with a copy of a notarized letter from Michael Nunez, whose parents, Dr. and Betty Nunez, purchased Marilyn's home in 1963 and an LOA from the consignor, whose parents were gifted the mirror by the Nunez family in 1976 after escrow fell through on them purchasing Marilyn's home from the Nunez's.
Bid: $5,000 - Sold: -
Lot 89102: Marilyn Monroe's Wall Sconce from her Master Bedroom in her Brentwood, California (1960s)
Vintage original tin framed, smoked glass paneled wall lighting sconce from Marilyn Monroe's Brentwood, California home. The sconce was originally a candle holder with the front glass panel retaining the hinge and latch, which allows it to be opened for access. Measuring 12" x 9" x 4.5". Acquired directly from the wall in the master bedroom next to the door of Marilyn's home by the consignor's parents in 1976 while they were in escrow to buy Marilyn's house before the deal ultimately fell through. Exhibiting age, oxidization, and with bulb and some electronics present but untested. In vintage Very Good to Fine condition. Accompanied by a LOA from the consignor who was present at the time of acquisition from Monroe's home.
Bid: $3,000 - Sold: -
Lot 89103: Marilyn Monroe's Decorative Striped Tiles (36) from Her Brentwood, California Home (1960s)
Vintage original (36) striped ornamental ceramic tiles from Marilyn Monroe's Brentwood, California home. These tiles were personally chosen and purchased by Marilyn Monroe in Taxco, Mexico, to redecorate her new home. These were replacement tiles kept by Marilyn in the event of damage. Measuring 1.5" x 4.5" x .5". Acquired by the consignor's parents in 1976 while they were in escrow to buy Marilyn's house before the deal ultimately fell through. Exhibiting age and minor chipping. In vintage Very Good to Fine condition. Accompanied by a LOA from the consignor who was present at the time of acquisition at Monroe's home.
Bid: $775 - Sold: -
Lot 89104: Marilyn Monroe's Decorative Orchid Tiles (22) from Her Final Home in Brentwood, California (1960s)
Vintage original (22) orchid motif ornamental ceramic tiles from Marilyn Monroe's Brentwood, California home. These tiles were personally chosen and purchased by Marilyn Monroe in Taxco, Mexico, to redecorate her new home. These were replacement tiles kept by Marilyn in the event of damage. Measuring 1.5" x 4.5" x .5". Acquired by the consignor's parents in 1976 while they were in escrow to buy Marilyn's house before the deal ultimately fell through. Exhibiting age and minor chipping. In vintage Very Good to Fine condition. Accompanied by a LOA from the consignor who was present at the time of acquisition from Monroe's home.
Bid: $825 - Sold: -
Lot 89105: Bette Davis "Margo Channing" Costume Sketch by Edith Head for All About Eve (TCF, 1950)
Vintage original costume sketch accomplished in pencil and gouache on 13" x 17" artist's paper leaf. Featuring a pencil skirt gown with jewel encrusted neckline and sable stole. Handwritten at the top left corner of the page, "Bette Davis" and signed in the lower right "Edith Head". Exhibiting age and production wear with some chipped edges and water staining to lower edge of paper.
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Objets Divers
Lot 89001 - A Marilyn Monroe Star-Shaped Light Fixture, 1962.
Triangular-shaped panels made of opaque white glass, solidified within a metal frame, one portion opens to reveal the socket for a light bulb, electrical cord still attached but is cut so piece is not in working condition; evidently one of the many items Monroe famously purchased down in Mexico to furnish her new Spanish-style home in Brentwood; light fixture was later purchased by the current owner in 1964 directly from Dr. Gilbert Nunez who bought Monroe's house after her death; included with a letter from the current owner stating in part that the Nunez family told her that "Marilyn had this piece hanging in the corner of one of the rooms." (Please note this fixture needs re-wiring and its metal frame is rusted due to age.)
12" x 12" x 12"
The grainy color snapshot showing this light fixture in Monroe's home is believed to have been taken by Eunice Murray [Monroe's weird housekeeper] who was helping the star with purchases for the home and with interior decoration.
Lot 89002 - A Marilyn Monroe Decorative Rustic Chest, 1962.
Smallish in size (to set atop a table), made of wood with a metal overlay, adorned on entire surface with rows of blue, green, and red marbles inspersed with brass studs, brass ring on top front lid, four small pegs on bottom; evidently one of the many items Monroe famously purchased down in Mexico to furnish her new Spanish-style home in Brentwood; chest was later purchased by the current owner in 1964 directly from Dr. Gilbert Nunez who bought Monroe's house after her death; included with a letter from the current owner stating in part that the Nunez family told her this piece was "found in Marilyn's bedroom and she kept her jewelry in it." (Please note this piece is somewhat rusted due to age.)
6" x 18" x 9" x 10"
Lot 89003 -A Marilyn Monroe-Related Rustic Standing Candlestick, 1962.
Made of wood, hand-carved, in two parts that affix together at the center, one metal spike in top center for candle placement; purchased by the Nunez family after they bought Marilyn's house and on display in Marilyn's house (albeit after her death) until they sold this piece to the current owner sometime in the mid-1960s. To be clear, Marilyn Monroe never owned this piece, but it does have the distinction of "living" in her house for a few years in the 1960s! (Please note there are numerous natural cracks in the wood and there is candle wax on all sides.)
44" x 8" x 7"
Lot 89004 - A Marilyn Monroe Terracotta Planter / Vase, 1962.
Oversized, with two handles on either side, hand-painted in colorful shades in a Spanish-style design; evidently one of the many items Monroe famously purchased down in Mexico to furnish her new Spanish-style home in Brentwood; vase was later purchased by the current owner in 1964 directly from Dr. Gilbert Nunez who bought Monroe's house after her death; included with a letter from the current owner stating in part that the Nunez family told her this piece was "left in the backyard near the swimming pool." (Please note there are a number of minor paint chips around the bottom of the vase due to age and wear.)
16" x 12 1/2"
Lot 89005 - A Marilyn Monroe Owned Wood Engraving, Circa 1930.
By Edward Gordon-Craig, untitled, from a scene in "Hamlet," on wove paper, initialed in pencil in the lower right "EGC," placard mounted below work reads in part "From the estate of / Marilyn Monroe;" also included is a 'People' magazine from November 15, 1999 quoting the woman who bought this lot in the below-referenced auction.
Matted and Framed: 22" x 22"; Work Only: 6" x 9"
Documents papiers
Lot 89006 - A Marilyn Monroe Funny Signature, 1955.
On a small page of notebook paper with a six-hole punch left margin, written in blue ballpoint ink in the upper right corner "Alan / After two blocks - / Love & Kisses / Marilyn Monroe," further annotated in red ballpoint ink (in another hand) in the upper left corner "May 3, 1955;" consigned directly by 'Alan' and included with a handwritten letter from him outlining in part how he followed the star for a number of blocks in midtown Manhattan, jumped into an elevator with her, and asked for this autograph. (Please note the paper is now yellowed due to age.)
5" x 3"
Lot 89007 - A Marilyn Monroe Early Signature in an Autograph Book with Many Others, 1949.
On a mint green page, bound within an album with a navy blue leather cover, signed in turquoise fountain pen ink "To Bobby / Best Wishes / Marilyn Monroe;" (other side signed by Alan Curtis), an unusual early inscription by the then-starlet before she started using her more well-known sign-off of "Love & Kisses;" obtained in person in NYC by 'Bobby' when MM was there to promote the 1949 United Artists film she had a bit part in, "Love Happy;" the rest of the album is filled with other great movie star autographs (with inscriptions on both sides of the pages) though most (or none, even) of these actors would have known who Marilyn Monroe was in 1949; interestingly, years later, she would have an association with many of them who appear in this album like Frank Sinatra, Montgomery Clift, Charles Laughton, Jack Benny, Harold Lloyd, and Roddy McDowall; other autographs include those of Pearl Bailey, Fay Bainter, Ann Blyth, Ward Bond, Harry Carey, Jr., Donald Crisp, Robert Cummings, Dan Duryea, Dale Evans, Geraldine Fitzgerald, Joan Fontaine, Betty Garrett, Kathryn Grayson, Louis Hayward, Jean Hersholt, Ruth Hussey, Van Johnson, Buster Keaton, Peggy Lee, Oscar Levant, Ida Lupino, Virginia Mayo, Constance Moore, Dennis Morgan, Ozzie Nelson, Roy Rogers (who added "Trigger"), Alexis Smith, and Sonny Tufts, among a few others. Book cover shows minimal wear.
5" x 6"
Lot 89008 - A Marilyn Monroe Signed Check, 1959.
Dated "July 10, 1959," made out to "Hedda Rosten" (Monroe's friend and occasional business manager), in the amount of "65.13," signed in blue ballpoint ink "Marilyn Monroe," with normal stamps and cancellation marks.
3" x 8 1/4"
Property from the life and career of MM - 12/2014 - Various
Bijoux
Lot 723: MARILYN MONROE RHINESTONE STAR HAIR COMBS
A group of four faux tortoise shell hair combs affixed with a star ornament. The star is embellished with rhinestones. The top edge of comb is marked "Made in France" with "Auguste Bonaz" signature marking. The Christie's catalog referred to these items as "four rhinestone star hair pins." Accompanied by the original lot tag, lot description, Christie's sale pencil and paper.
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 222, "The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe," Christie's, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27 & 28, 1999
1 1/2 inches
Winning bid: $22,500 - Estimate: $6,000 - $8,000
Lot 727: MARILYN MONROE RHINESTONE HAIR PINS
A group of four hair pins, each topped with a rhinestone ball of prong-set rhinestones. The Christie's catalog referred to these items as "four rhinestone hairclips." Accompanied by the original lot tag, lot description, Christie's sale pencil and paper.
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 222, "The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe," Christie's, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27 & 28, 1999
3 3/4 inches
Winning bid: $25,600 - Estimate: $6,000 - $8,000
Lot 731: MARILYN MONROE BEADED NECKLACE
A Marilyn Monroe owned necklace. Single-strand costume necklace of grey, black and iridescent faceted beads in round, pear and rod shape. Spring ring clasp. Original Christie's 1999 auction lot tag attached.
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 248, "The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe," Christie's, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27 & 28, 1999
54 inches
Winning bid:$37,500 - Estimate: $20,000 - $30,000
Lot 879: MARILYN MONROE OWNED PENDANT
A Marilyn Monroe owned pendant composed of white hardstone in the shape of a hand. The hand “holds” a ring suspending four pieces of coral. The hand is ornamented with a bracelet centering a small piece of turquoise. Capped in silver metal with a jump ring for wear.
PROVENANCE Lot 240, "The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe," Christie's, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27 & 28, 1999
Length, approximately 1 3/4 inches
Winning bid:$34,375 - Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000
Vêtements
Lot 809: MARILYN MONROE OVERCOAT
A Marilyn Monroe fawn colored silk overcoat with black velvet collar detail and apricot satin lining. Seven-button closure and two exterior pockets. No size or maker’s label present. Fits size 8 dress form.
Monroe’s affection for this coat is documented by many photos of her wearing it during the years 1956-1959. Some have deemed it “Marilyn’s Favorite Coat.” As a newlywed, she modeled the coat in an iconic June 30, 1956, road trip and photoshoot with her new husband, playwright Arthur Miller, to his country home in Roxbury, Connecticut. Accompanying the couple in Miller’s black ’56 T-Bird was Marilyn Monroe Productions business associate and favored photographer, Milton Greene. Other extant photos include Monroe and Miller in June 26, 1959 as they departed New York’s Lennox Hill Hospital in New York City after Monroe's hospitalization for gynecological surgery.
This coat has been on continuous exhibit since 2010 at owner’s “Marshhaven” residence, Heritage Plantation, Pawleys Island, SC. The coat has been climate and UV protected.
LITERATURE
LIFE : Remembering Marilyn, 2009, pp. 105, 111.
Jenna Glatzer, The Marilyn Monroe Treasures, 2008, p. 142.
James Haspiel, Marilyn The Ultimate Look at the Legend, 1991, p. 133.
James Spada with George Zeno, Monroe: Her Life in Pictures, 1982, p. 116.
PROVENANCE Lot 162, "The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe," Christie's, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27 & 28, 1999
Winning bid:$173,000 - Estimate: $80,000 - $120,000
Lot 816A: MARILYN MONROE BLACK VELVET DRESS
A Marilyn Monroe black silk velvet dress believed to be the dress worn by Monroe to the 1956 Prince and the Showgirl press conference with Laurence Olivier at the Plaza hotel in New York. The right strap of Monroe dress broke at that event and had to be secured with a safety pin. There are obvious signs of repair on this strap. Images showing Marilyn wearing this dress can be seen in lots 814 & 815 as well as the below footage of Marilyn live at the press conference event. Three-quarter-length with spaghetti straps and a zipper closure at back. No sizes or maker labels present.
EXHIBITED Museum Salvatore Ferragamo, "Marilyn," Italy 2012-2013
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 219, "The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe," Christie's, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27 & 28, 1999
Winning bid:$56,250 - Estimate: $40,000 - $60,000
Lot 816B: MARILYN MONROE OPERA COAT
Marilyn Monroe black velvet opera coat with three-quarter batwing sleeves and a shawl collar. No sizes or maker labels present.
EXHIBITED Museum Salvatore Ferragamo, "Marilyn," Italy 2012-2013
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 219, "The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe," Christie's, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27 & 28, 1999
Winning bid:$37,500 - Estimate: $10,000 - $20,000
Lot 889: MARILYN MONROE BRASSIERE
A Marilyn Monroe nude-colored underwire brassiere with mesh-lined cups. Label reads “Hollywood/ Vassarette/ V-Ette/ Debutante/ Style 1225/Size 36C/ Price $5.95.” The brassiere came from Monroe’s professional wardrobe. Prior to being auctioned in 2005, the brassiere was intended to be auctioned at Christie’s 1999 Monroe Estate auction.
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 63, "Property from the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
Winning bid: $20,000 - Estimate: $6,000 - $8,000
Lot 890: MARILYN MONROE GARTER BELT
A garter belt from Marilyn Monroe’s professional wardrobe. Beige lace nylon with interior labels that read “Saks Fifth Avenue” and “Nylon/ Do Not Iron.” Saks was one of Monroe’s favorite stores. Prior to its sale in 2005, this lot was intended to be sold in Christie’s 1999 Monroe Estate auction and still bears the Christie’s tags.
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 87, "Property from the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
Winning bid: $5,440 - Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000
Maquillage
Lot 944: MARILYN MONROE MAKEUP ITEM
A Marilyn Monroe Jaquet translucid foundation, contained in the original box and accompanied by product information pamphlet. The 2001 Christie's auction, where this item was originally sold, was held to benefit Hollygrove Children's Home. Monroe was a resident at Hollygrove at 9 years old.
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 112, "Fine Manuscripts," Christie's, Los Angeles, Sale number 9814, September 20, 2001
3 by 2 1/4 inches
Winning bid:$3,125 - Estimate: $800 - $1,200
Lot 945: MARILYN MONROE MAKEUP BRUSH
A Marilyn Monroe owned eyelash/eyebrow brush with clear plastic handle and black bristles.
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 275, "Property from the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
2 1/2 inches
Winning bid:$1,875 - Estimate: $600 - $800
Lot 946: MARILYN MONROE LIP BRUSH
A Marilyn Monroe owned gold-tone lip brush. Manual retraction, the brush bristles and metal surrounding the brush still bear signs of use.
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 275, "Property from the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
3 1/4 inches
Winning bid:$10,000 - Estimate: $600 - $800
Lot 947: MARILYN MONROE MAKEUP BRUSH
A Marilyn Monroe owned eyelash/eyebrow brush with clear plastic handle.
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 275, "Property from the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
2 1/4 inches
Winning bid:$2,560 - Estimate: $600 - $800
Lot 948: MARILYN MONROE MASCARA
A Marilyn Monroe owned tube of Helena Rubinstein mascara. Gold-toned metal tube.
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 275, "Property from the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
4 1/2 inches
Winning bid:$4,480 - Estimate: $600 - $800
Lot 949: MARILYN MONROE EYELASH GLUE
A tube of Marilyn Monroe owned Johnson & Johnson Duo surgical adhesive used as an eyelash glue. Contained in a metal tube with a black cap.
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 275, "Property from the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
3 1/2 by 1 inches
Winning bid:$1,280 - Estimate: $800 - $1,200
Objets Divers
Lot 664: MARILYN MONROE SKI POLES AND TRANSPARENCY
Two sets of Marilyn Monroe owned vintage ski poles: one set made of wood and painted red, the other set made of bamboo and painted red at one time; most of the paint is now gone. The poles are similar to those used by Monroe in a 1945 photoshoot with Andre de Dienes. Accompanied by a transparency of Monroe from that photoshoot and a small clipping showing the same.
PROVENANCE From the Collection of Lois Banner
and Lot 267, "Property from the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
Largest, 41 inches
Winning bid:$3,750 - Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000
Lot 712: EARL MORAN (AMERICAN, 1893-1984) MARILYN MONROE NUDE
An oil on canvas painting of Marilyn Monroe reclining nude in bed. Signed middle right “Earl Moran.”
Earl Moran was a prominent pin-up artist during the 1930s and 1940s with a stylish flair that helped sell millions of calendars for publishers Brown & Bigelow. In 1946, Moran had the good fortune of meeting an aspiring model named Norma Jeane Dougherty, soon to become famous as Marilyn Monroe. Dozens of photographs were taken of Monroe in various poses, which Moran then used to paint seductive nudes in oil and pastel, portraying Monroe as a blonde, a redhead, and even as a brunette. The painting shown here was purchased by the consignor's wife directly from Moran after they met him at the Laguna Art Festival. The consignor fondly recalls how Moran explained to them that the model for the painting was a young woman named Norma Jeane Dougherty.
Canvas, 23 3/4 by 48 inches; 32 by 56 inches, framed
Winning bid:$37,500 - Estimate: $30,000 - $40,000
Lot 715: MARILYN MONROE "MISS RADAR" CONTEST PHOTOGRAPH
A vintage photograph of a bulletin board with images of celebrities and reads "Your Miss Radar Contest." Marilyn Monroe's photograph hung on the bulletin board. Verso stamped "Official USAF Photo Fifth Air Force."
PROVENANCE From the lost archive of Marilyn Monroe
8 by 10 inches
Winning bid:$128 - Estimate: $200 - $400
Lot 738: MARILYN MONROE CAST HAND AND FOOT PRINTS
An acrylic cast of Marilyn Monroe's hand and foot prints from Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood. Monroe originally immortalized her hand and foot prints at the theatre in June 1953. This cast, made of casting grade silicone, was part of a project from the late 1970s that was supposed to preserve the prints but also was going to be used to create a limited number of the molds for sale. That project never reached fruition, and this is the only known cast prepared this way. On one side the cast looks like the original; the back shows the cast in negative relief.
Approximately 40 by 36 inches
Winning bid: $23,040 - Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000
Lot 743: JOE DiMAGGIO OWNED BINOCULARS
Vintage Stellar brand binoculars owned by Joe DiMaggio in their original leather case. “JOE DIMAGGIO” embossed in gold on the lid of the case. All original lens caps for the binoculars are present.
PROVENANCE Lot 364, “The Estate of Joe DiMaggio,” Hunt Auctions, New York, May 19 & 20, 2006
Case, 7 by 7 1/2 inches
Winning bid: $1,000 - Estimate: $400 - $600
Lot 757: MARILYN MONROE CHEST X-RAY
An X-ray of Marilyn Monroe's chest. Printed on the X-ray is the following information: "Cedars of Lebanon Hospital/ Drs. E. Freedman and S. Finck/ Name DiMaggio, Marilyn/ No. 50612 Date 11-10-54/ Ref. By Dr. L. Krohn." As a radiology resident at Cedars, a young doctor obtained these X-rays. When he taught at the school himself, he used these X-rays to ensure that students were paying attention. Monroe was said to have known about the X-rays and their use, about which she said, "Isn't that sweet." Monroe's hospital visit was said to be for her chronic endometriosis, or as her doctor's described it, "For correction of a female disorder she has suffered for years." Monroe was in the hospital for several days and was filmed by the press when she left the hospital.
17 by 14 inches
Winning bid:$20,480 - Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000
Lot 836: MARILYN MONROE COMPACT
A Marilyn Monroe owned compact. Rectangular shape, silver-tone chrome plated metal, chain handle, hinged opening reveals a mirror on one side, makeup and single poof contained in the other side. Hammered finish on lid with a panel pattern. This compact is believed to have been made in the 1920s.
PROVENANCE Lot 242, "The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe," Christie's, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27 & 28, 1999
3 3/4 by 2 inches
Winning bid: $48,000 - Estimate: $8,000 - $12,000
Lot 959: MARILYN MONROE PRESCRIPTION BOTTLE
A Marilyn Monroe prescription pill bottle with a label that reads “No. 256653 Dr. Reuben/ Marilyn Monroe Miller/ One tablet in morning and at bedtime. 6.22.60/ Bedford Prescription Pharmacy.” Dr. Phillip Reuben was one of Monroe’s physicians. The consignor received the bottle from her Uncle who worked in the fabric and furniture industry in New York. The uncle was given the bottle by a colleague. One possibility is that the “colleague” was Henry Rosenfeld, New York clothing manufacturer and a close friend of Monroe's.
2 inches
Winning bid:$3,200 - Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000
Lot 964: MARILYN MONROE PRESCRIPTION PILL BOTTLE
A Marilyn Monroe prescription pill bottle from Schwab's Pharmacy in Hollywood, RX number 447184, for Phenergan, a medication used to treat allergies, prescribed to Marilyn Monroe by Dr. Kennamer and dated June 1, 1961.
Winning bid:$6,250 - Estimate: $4,500 - $6,500
Lot 980: MARILYN MONROE ASSORTED TABLEWARE
Marilyn Monroe tableware items including, a Carvel Hall cutlery fish service set of five forks and knives, the cutlery silverplated with faux ivory handles and marked EPNS, contained in a faux leather case; a helmet-shaped gravy boat stamped with a hallmark and “Sterling/ 646”; a silver-tone metal goblet with beaded rim and foot; a metal Thermos stamped “Made in Germany,” with hinged lid and mercury glass liner; a pair of table bells, each with clapper removed; a bronze bell with a cast putto handle and bell casting molded with figures (this item has been repaired); and a lace flounce cover topped with a light purple ribbon.
PROVENANCE Lot 413, "The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe," Christie's, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27 & 28, 1999
Winning bid:$12,500 - Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000
Lot 981: MARILYN MONROE CHROME CUP SET AND BOTTLE COASTER
A group of six Marilyn Monroe owned metal beakers with a tri-lobed bottle coaster. A set of six chrome plated cylindrical-form beakers, ringed pattern at base with a single ring near the rim and raised circle embellishment. The silverplated bottle coaster has a floral engraving, sits on three feet, rod carrying stem with decorative handle.
PROVENANCE Lot 412, "The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe," Christie's, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27 & 28, 1999
Winning bid:$6,400 - Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000
Lot 982: MARILYN MONROE OWNED BLUE GLASS BOWL
A Marilyn Monroe owned cobalt blue, Murano style Italian glass bowl with crimped tripartite rim. A Christie's lot sticker is affixed to the base of the bowl.
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 406, "The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe," Christie's, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27 & 28, 1999
2 1/2 by 7 inches
Winning bid:$8,125 - Estimate: $2,000 - $4,000
Lot 983: MARILYN MONROE OSTER BLENDER
Marilyn Monroe's personal Oster "Osterizer" chrome beehive blender, together with original glass blender jar, square top and cover.
PROVENANCE Lot 242, "Property from the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
Height, 16 inches
Winning bid:$3,125 - Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000gb
Lot 988: MARILYN MONROE AVANT GARDE 2 MAGAZINE SIGNED BY BERT STERN
A Bert Stern twice-signed copy of Avant Garde 2 magazine containing the cover story "The Marilyn Monroe Trip: A Portfolio of Serigraphic Prints by Bert Stern" published in March 1968. The magazine was printed with 12 screenprints of Stern's modified photographs of Monroe. Printed on uncoated paper. Signed by Stern on the front cover at lower left and dated "2004." Additionally signed and dated on an interior page. Accompanied by two newspaper clippings of Stern's obituary. Stern died in 2013.
11 1/4 by 11 inches
Winning bid:$ 640 - Estimate: $600 - $800
lot 990: MARILYN MONROE OWNED POUCETTE PAINTING
"Le Taureau," oil on canvas, red landscape with bull, signed lower right "Poucette" and dated on verso 1962. The painting is discussed and illustrated in in the biography Marilyn: The Passion and the Paradox by Lois Banner (New York: Bloomsbury, 2012).
PROVENANCE From the Collection of Lois Banner
and Partial Lot 426, "The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe," Christie's, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27 & 28, 1999
11 by 14 inches
Winning bid: $17,920 - Estimate: $6,000 - $8,000
Playboy
Lot 732: MARILYN MONROE 1955 "GOLDEN DREAMS" CALENDAR
A Marilyn Monroe "Golden Dreams" calendar from 1955. This vintage calendar was created after it was revealed that the model was Marilyn Monroe. Text to the right of Monroe's image reads "Posed by Marilyn Monroe." The infamous photograph was taken by Tom Kelley. Calendar pages are intact. Housed in a frame.
22 by 12 inches
Winning bid:$2,240 - Estimate: $600 - $800
Lot 733: MARILYN MONROE "GOLDEN DREAMS" PRINT
A vintage color poster print of Marilyn Monroe from her Red Velvet session with photographer Tom Kelley, housed in a frame. "Golden Dreams" is printed at the lower center.
19 1/2 by 16 inches
Winning bid:$768 - Estimate: $200 - $400
Lot 734: MARILYN MONROE "GOLDEN DREAMS" SALES SAMPLES
A pair of sales samples of Marilyn Monroe “Golden Dreams” and “Lure of Lace” promotional images contained in an explanatory envelope. The images are promoted as “giveaway mounts” that can be printed with business information. The mounts are offered with the nude “Golden Dreams” image or the “Lure of Lace,” which is the "Golden Dreams" image “overprinted with lingerie finery.”
Largest, 14 by 11 inches
Winning bid:$1,600 - Estimate: $400 - $600
Lot 735: MARILYN MONROE RED VELVET SESSION PLAYING CARDS
A set of Marilyn Monroe playing cards featuring Tom Kelley’s Red Velvet photographs. Two unopened playing card decks with tax stamps, circa 1953. One deck shows Monroe in the pose titled “Golden Dreams,” the other deck is of Monroe in the pose titled “A New Wrinkle.” Contained in a presentation box stamped with an image of Monroe’s “A New Wrinkle” pose. A brief description is on the box's interior. Produced by Brown & Bigelow.
PROVENANCE From the Collection of Lois Banner
8 3/4 by 3 1/2 inches
Winning bid: $512 - Estimate: $100 - $200
Lot 736: MARILYN MONROE FIRST ISSUE OF PLAYBOY MAGAZINE
A copy of the first issue of Playboy Magazine that features Marilyn Monroe on the cover. Monroe also appears on the interior of the premiere issue in an article on pages 17-18 titled "What Makes Marilyn" and a color pin-up of Monroe taken by Tom Kelley during the 1949 Red Velvet session on page 19. Monroe is called "Sweetheart of the Month," which evolved to Playmate of the Month. No date appears on the cover because Hugh Hefner has stated that he didn't know if there would be a second issue. The magazine hit newsstands in December 1953 and sold for 50 cents.
11 by 8 1/2 inches
Winning bid: $15,625 - Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000
Lot 737: PLAYBOY 40TH ANNIVERSARY FENDER STRATOCASTER
A Playboy 40th Anniversary limited edition Custom Shop Fender Stratocaster. The guitar body is custom painted by Pamelina H. and features an image of Marilyn Monroe from the Red Velvet session that appeared in the first issue of Playboy magazine against a black background. Fender Custom Shop neckplate, backplate engraved “Playboy” with an image of the Playboy Bunny logo. Headstock bears the image of a Playboy Femlin, numbered on back of headstock “DE2-092 of 175." Playboy bunny logo inlays on flamed maple fingerboard. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from the Fender Custom Shop dated April 25, 1994; a red leather "Playboy” guitar strap; and a red leather gig bag that fits into an SKB flight case.
39 by 13 inches
Winning bid: $25,000 - Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000
'Icons and Idols Hollywood' 11/2013 Vêtements et Objets
Vêtements
lot 1263: MARILYN MONROE BROWN BLOUSE
A Marilyn Monroe brown button-down blouse from her personal wardrobe. The long-sleeved blouse has a "designed by Jax" label.
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 103, "The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe," Christie's, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27-28, 1999
Estimate: $2 000 - 4 000
lot 1259: MARILYN MONROE COTTON NIGHTGOWN
A cotton nightgown owned by Marilyn Monroe, embroidered at the collar "Marilyn." Short sleeved, two-button closure, pocket at left breast. No label or size.
PROVENANCE Lot 300, "The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe," Christie's, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27-28, 1999
Estimate: $15 000 - 20 000
lot 1171: BETTY GRABLE HOW TO MARRY A MILLIONAIRE HAT
A violet silk faille hat worn by Betty Grable in How to Marry a Millionaire (20th Century, 1953). The hat has a bow to back, piping and artificial horsehair to interior. A bias label reads "1-39-1-4694 Betty Grable A703-47." Costume design by Travilla. Travilla received an Oscar nomination for outstanding achievement in Color Costume Design for his work on this film. Accompanied by a copy of the film.
Estimate: $300 - 500
Maquillage
lot 1261: MARILYN MONROE MASCARA
A gold-toned metal tube of Helena Rubinstein mascara.
4 1/2 inches
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 264, "Property from the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $300 - 500
Divers Objets
lot 1258: MARILYN MONROE REDBOOK AWARD
A 1952 Redbook Award presented to Marilyn Monroe. Inscribed "1952/Best Young Box Office Personality/ Marilyn Monroe" and on reverse "Redbook Magazine/ Award For Distinguished Contribution/ To The/ Art Of The Motion Picture." The double-handled bell-shaped loving cup trophy is stamped on the bottom “Sterling 9553 6 IN Black Starr & Gorham.” Accompanied by original Christie’s receipt.
Height, 4 inches
PROVENANCE Lot 353, “The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe,” Christie’s, New York, October 27-28, 1999
Estimate: $20 000 - 40 000
lot 1262: MARILYN MONROE SNUFF BOTTLE
A snuff bottle of jade and coral owned by Marilyn Monroe. The bottle face is carved with an image of a bird in relief; the reverse is carved with four Chinese characters that read "fortune and longevity fill your doors." Affixed to a wooden stand.
3 by 1 3/4 inches
PROVENANCE Lot 370, "The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe," Christie's, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27-28, 1999
Estimate: $1 000 - 2 000
Julien's Auction 04/2013 - Vêtements et Objets
lot n°733: MARILYN MONROE BLACK VELVET BELT
A black velvet belt owned by Marilyn Monroe. Believed to be the belt Monroe wore in the film As Young As You Feel (20th Century Fox, 1951).
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 114, "The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe," Christie's, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27 & 28, 1999
Estimate: $1 000 - $1 500
lot n°767: MARILYN MONROE NIGHTSHIRT
A Marilyn Monroe owned red cotton button-down nightshirt with rooster and chicken pattern. Long sleeved with pockets at each side. No size or label present. Stamped at collar "56 224."
Partial Lot 302, "The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe," Christie's, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27 & 28, 1999
Estimate: $1 000 - $2 000
lot n°775: MARILYN MONROE BRA FROM "SOME LIKE IT HOT" GOWN
A nude demi-cup foundation bra from Marilyn Monroe's flapper dress from the motion picture Some Like It Hot (UA, 1959). The costume, designed by Orry-Kelly, was restored and preserved in 1999, at which time it was determined that the bra was causing damage to the delicate fabric and removed from the dress. The bra was not intended for support but to hold Monroe's breasts in place while wearing the revealing gown. The clasp at the back of the bra is assumed to have been added after filming for publicity photographs where the strap would not be seen. The bra is housed in a frame with an image of Monroe in the dress. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from The Collection of Motion Picture Costume Design.
Estimate: $8 000 - $10 000
lot n°777: MARILYN MONROE SHOE FORMS
A group of three plastic and metal shoe forms, two in pink and one in light blue.
Length, 5 1/2 inches
PROVENANCE Lot 276, "Property from the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $500 - $700
lot n°783: MARILYN MONROE WINTER ITEMS
A group of three Marilyn Monroe winter items: the first, a maroon wool scarf, interior label reads “Johnstons/ of Elgin/ Made in Scotland/ 70% Cashmere/ 30% Wool/ Dry Clean Only”; the second, a gray wool scarf, interior label reads “Frank Brothers/ New York/ 100% / Cashmere/ by Handcraft, Inc.”; the third, a cornflower blue wool cap.
PROVENANCE Lot 13, "Property from the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $200 - $400
lot n°792: MARILYN MONROE SKULL CAP TRIMMED WITH CABBAGE ROSE
A black skull cap trimmed with black silk cabbage roses, green leaves, and a veil of black spotted point d'esprit. Additional black silk ornamentation ending in prong-set rhinestone spheres. Label on interior reads " Rex Inc ." Marilyn Monroe is seen here in the same or similar hat.
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 165, "The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe," Christie's, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27 & 28, 1999
Estimate: $2 000 - $3 000
lot n°810: MARILYN MONROE COCKTAIL DRESS
A light brown wool dress with spahgetti straps and back zipper, interior label reads "designed by Jax."
PROVENANCE Lot 18, "Property from the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's, Los Angeles, California, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $5 000 - $7 000
lot n°789: MARILYN MONROE CAPO DI MONTE CUPS AND SAUCERS
A pair of cups and saucers owned by Marilyn Monroe. The Capo Di Monte cups are molded in a diagonal swirl design with alternating cherub and floral motifs.
Saucer diameter, 4 1/2 inches; Cup height, 2 1/2 inches
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 463, "The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe," Christie's, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27 & 28, 1999
Estimate: $1 500 - $3 000
Julien's Auction 12/2011 - Objets Personnels
lot n°787: MARILYN MONROE BATHROOM TILE
A glazed terracotta tile with brown and yellow flower design purchased to be used in the bathroom of Marilyn Monroe’s home, at 12305 5th Helena Drive in Brentwood, California. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Betty Nunez and a photograph of the bath. 5 1/2 by 1 1/2 inches
Estimate: $400 - $600
lot n°788: MARILYN MONROE CANDELABRA
A pair of Marilyn Monroe owned candle candelabra, each marked “Baccarat France.” Each has a rectangular base and square candle sockets. 3 by 6 inches PROVENANCE Lot 368, “The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe,” Christie’s, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27 & 28, 1999
Estimate: $4000 - $6000
lot n°806: MARILYN MONROE OWNED BOOK
A copy of Commonwealth Vs . Sacco and Vanzetti by Robert P. Weeks (New Jersey: Prentice Hall Inc., 1958) from the personal collection of Marilyn Monroe. With Christie’s auction bookplate on end paper. The book explores the trials, conviction, and execution of anarchists Ferdinando Sacco and Barolomeo Vanzetti. 8 1/2 by 5 3/4 inches PROVENANCE Partial Lot 555, “The Personal Collection of Marilyn Monroe,” Christie’s, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27 & 28, 1999
Estimate: $800 - $1200
lot n°808: MARILYN MONROE OWNED LETTER OPENER
An etched and engraved sterling silver letter opener, having an engraved description reading “LEE - PAULA/ I Love You.” No handle present. Length, 6 inches PROVENANCE Lot 223, “Property from the Estate of Marilyn Monroe and other Collections,” Julien’s, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $1000 - $2000
Julien's Auction 05/2011 lots 585 à 592
lot n°585: MARILYN MONROE MELON BALLER
A melon baller owned by Marilyn Monroe, with metal scoops on either end and wooden handle, stamped "Made In Germany." Also present is Christie's sale tag.
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 118, "Fine Manuscripts," Christie's, Los Angeles, Sale number 9814, September 20, 2001.
Estimate: $600 - $800
lot n°586: MARILYN MONROE CUP AND SAUCER
A Capo Di Monte coffee cup with ornated foliate design and molded cherub figures together with matching swirling saucer. Cup height, 2 1/5 inches
PROVENANCE partial Lot 463, "Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe," Christies, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27 & 28, 1999.
Estimate: $250 - $500
lot n°587: MARILYN MONROE CREAM JUG
A small ceramic jug marked "France" on base with handpainted foliate design. Height, 4 1/2 inches
PROVENANCE partial Lot 463, "The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe," Christies, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27 & 28, 1999.
Estimate: $200 - $400
lot n°588: MARILYN MONROE TRAY
A Staffordshire tray featuring a transfer printed image of a train set against a rural background bearing the mark "Made In England." Length 8 1/4 inches
PROVENANCE partial Lot 463, "The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe," Christies, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27 & 28, 1999.
Estimate: $200 - $400
lot n°589: MARILYN MONROE BEDSHEET
A white king-size flat bed sheet owned by Marilyn Monroe from her home in Roxbury, Connecticut. Accompanied by Christie's receipt.
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 341, "Film and Television Memorabilia," Christie's, New York, Sale number 7821, December 18, 1995
Estimate: $1,000 - $1,200
lot n°590: MARILYN MONROE TILE FROM HER BRENTWOOD HOME
A glazed terracotta tile with brown and yellow flower design purchased to be used in the bathroom of Monroe's home, at 12305 5th Helena Drive in Brentwood, California. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Betty Nunez. 5 1/2 by 3 inches
Estimate: $100 - $200
lot n°591: MARILYN MONROE PRESCRIPTION PILL BOTTLE
A Marilyn Monroe prescription pill bottle from Schwab's Pharmacy in Hollywood, RX number 447184, for Phenergan, a medication used to treat allergies, prescribed to Marilyn Monroe by Dr. Kennamer and dated June 1, 1961. 2 1/4 by 1 inches
Estimate: $600 - $800
lot n°592: MARILYN MONROE PRESCRIPTION PILL BOTTLES
A pair of Marilyn Monroe pill bottles. The first from Pollack-Bailey Pharmacy in New York City, dated April 11, 1960 prescribed to Mrs. M. Miller by Dr. Singer, RX number 260319, no medicine indicated, with directions to take as directed. The second, a prescription pill bottle from Canfield Corner Pharmacy of North Woodbury, Connecticut, no name on handwritten label, medicine name begins "Phenob..."; the remainder of the word is illegible, a 1/2 gram is prescribed, undated. Monroe owned a home in nearby Roxbury, Connecticut, from 1956-1960. Largest bottle, 3 by 1 1/2 inches
Estimate: $600 - $800
29/10/2005, JULIEN'S, "Autumn Sale": Lots
Enchères "Autumn Sale"
29 octobre 2005
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> 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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