John Moore's Red Lace Gown
Robe en dentelle rouge
Red Lace Gown
Cette longue robe très sexy, serrée près du corps (au buste jusqu'aux cuisses) et qui se termine en queue de poisson évasée dans le bas, a été conçue par le créateur américain John Moore. D'un rouge vif, brodée de dentelles aux motifs floraux, de fines bretelles soutiennent un profond décolleté, dessinant les contours de sa poitrine par le tissu moulant le buste. Marilyn Monroe a porté cette robe à trois reprises, toujours avec de longs gants noirs en cuir. C'est une robe qui accentue le côté "pin-up", contribuant un effet "ooh-la-la" comme disent les américains, traduisant ici l'ultra-féminité provocatrice et diablement sexy, qui semble être inspiré du personnage de Betty Boop.
> Marilyn Monroe est vue publiquement avec cette robe pour la première fois le 8 février 1956 où elle se rend à la première de la pièce de théâtre Middle of the night de Joshua Logan (qui la dirigera dans Bus Stop), au Anta Theater de New York. En plus des gants noirs, Marilyn porte un long manteau de fourrure blanc. Ses cheveux sont bouclés et sa coiffure est structurée, avec beaucoup de mouvements par l'effet wavy relevés en arrière, mettant en valeur le contour de son visage et ses longues boucles d'oreilles pendantes:
> Le deuxième moment où Marilyn est aperçue dans la robe, est lors d'une séance photo prise probablement fin février 1956 dans la maison qu'elle louait au 595 North Beverly Glen Boulevard, à Los Angeles, au moment du tournage de "Bus Stop". Sous l'objectif du photographe Gene Lester, Marilyn pose lascivement telle une vamp, allongée par terre. On y retrouve d'ailleurs son manteau de fourrure blanc au sol. Et Marilyn d'arborer le même look: coiffure, boucles d'oreilles et gants:
Et l'une des photographies de cette séance de Gene Lester sera publiée dans la presse: le 5 mai 1956 dans le Saturday Evening Post:
> C'est lookée de la même façon que pour la séance de Gene Lester (cheveux bouclée en boule, longs gants de cuirs noirs) qu'elle est photographiée en sortant d'un théâtre à New York (date/année inconnues) par ses fans:
> Il faudra attendre deux années plus tard pour revoir Marilyn porter la robe: le 10 juillet 1958 où elle assiste à la première de la pièce de théâtre Gigi au Paramount Theater, sur Hollywood Boulevard, à Los Angeles. L'été 1958, Marilyn a des cheveux plus courts et une coiffure gonflée (pour les besoins du tournage de "Some Like It Hot"). Elle porte encore des boucles d'oreilles pendantes, mais elles sont différentes (plus courtes que celles portées en 1956). Marilyn est enveloppée dans une étole d'organza noire, faisant échos aux longs gants noirs.
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Dressing - Robe de cocktail en satin noir de Renié
Robe de cocktail en satin noir
Black Satin Cocktail Dress
Cette robe a été conçue par la créatrice américaine Renie Conley, dîtes Renié, qui créa de nombreuses tenues pour le cinéma -pour près de 188 films- de 1937 à 1981, dont des tenues pour Elizabeth Taylor dans Cléôpatre en 1964, qui lui a valu l'Oscar de la meilleure création de costumes.
This dress was designed by the American designer Renie Conley, known as Renié, who created numerous outfits for the cinema - for nearly 188 films - from 1937 to 1981, including outfits for Elizabeth Taylor in Cleopatra in 1964, which earned her the Oscar for best costume design.
Marilyn et la robe
Marilyn and the dress
Marilyn Monroe porte cette longue robe noire satinée aux manches courtes, au décolleté transparent et à la forme de bustier fermé par une cocarde, pour le film As young as you feel (Rendez-moi ma femme) en 1951. Elle en fit les essais costumes le 14 décembre 1950 (voir photo ci-contre). C'est une robe de coupe droite simple et glamour, qui dessine les courbes du corps sans être moulante, ressérée à la taille par une fine ceinture noire, chic et classique, aux aspects intemporels qui reste encore aujourd'hui moderne. Marilyn la porte avec des sandales ouvertes noires. Dans le film, elle accessoirise la robe d'un foulard de mousseline de soie transparent et pailleté, d'un collier noir ras de cou, de deux fins bracelets au poignet droit et d'une paire de gants blancs.
Marilyn Monroe wears this long satin black dress with short sleeves, a transparent neckline and the shape of a bustier closed with a cockade, for the film As young as you feel in 1951. She did the costume tests in December 14, 1950 (see photo opposite). It is a simple and glamorous straight cut dress, which draws the curves of the body without being tight, tightened at the waist by a thin black belt, chic and classic, with timeless aspects that remains modern today. Marilyn wears it with black open sandals. In the film, she accessorizes the dress with a sheer, sequined chiffon scarf, a black choker necklace, two thin bracelets on the right wrist and a pair of white gloves.
Marilyn emprunte la robe pour la porter à diverses sorties pendant l'année 1951;
elle porte toujours les mêmes boucles d'oreilles pendantes et le collier noir ras de cou:
Marilyn borrows the dress to wear it to various outings during 1951;
she always wears the same dangling earrings and the black choker necklace:
Le 21 février 1951 à la fête des LOOK awards au Beverly Hills Hotel
Marilyn porte de longs gants noirs en velours;
February 21, 1951 at the LOOK awards party at the Beverly Hills Hotel
Marilyn wears long black velvet gloves;
Le 28 février 1951 à la soirée et cérémonie du "Hollywood Foreign Press"
Marilyn porte ses petits gants noirs en satin et une étole en fourrure;
February, 28, 1951 at the Hollywood Foreign Press party and ceremony
Marilyn wears little black satin gloves and a fur stole;
Le 7 juin 1951 au club Cocoanut Grove, à la fête d'anniversaire de Lester Crown;
June 7, 1951 at the Cocoanut Grove club, at Lester Crown's birthday party;
Le 12 juin 1951 en soirée au Ciro's où elle danse avec l'acteur Craig Hill
Marilyn porte de petits gants noirs en satin;
June 12, 1951 in the evening at Ciro's where she dances with actor Craig Hill
Marilyn wears little black satin gloves;
Le 19 juin 1951 pour la visite du navire USS Benham à Long Beach
Marilyn porte encore les petits gants noirs en satin;
June 19, 1951 for the visit of the ship USS Benham to Long Beach
Marilyn wears again the little black satin gloves;
En 1951 à une soirée au Club Mocambo
1951 at a party in Mocambo club
La Robe portée par d'autres
The Dress worn by others
On retrouve la robe portée par une autre grande actrice des années 1950s: la brune Ava Gardner, qui porte elle aussi un collier ras de cou mais serti de diamants, et trois bracelets au poignet gauche:
We find the dress worn by another great actress of the 1950s: the brunette Ava Gardner, who also wears a choker necklace but set with diamonds, and three bracelets on the left wrist:
Inspirations
- Joan Bennett - 1930s -
- Susan Hayward - 1940s -
robe aux manches longues portée avec un collier ras de cou
dress with long sleeves worn with a chocker necklace
- Jean Peters - 1953 - film Blueprint for murder
robe aux manches longues portée avec un collier de perles
dress with long sleeves worn with a pearl necklace
- Jayne Mansfield - 1957 -
robe aux manches longues portée avec un collier de perles ras de cou
dress with long sleeves worn with a chocker pearl necklace
- 10/01/1957: Chrysler's Show of Stars, Jayne & Jack Benny -
- 13/04/1957: Fête avec acteurs français à Los Angeles -
- 1957: Portraits en studio -
- Romy Schneider - 1970s -
Dans les années 1970s, les longueurs se raccourcissent:
Romy dans sa robe noire d'Yves Saint Laurent dont la longueur atteint les genoux
et le décolleté prononcé, très profond
In the 1970s, the lengths got shorter:
Romy in her black Yves Saint Laurent dress whose length reaches the knees
and the pronounced neckline, very deep
- 1970: première "Choses de la vie" / 1971 portrait d'Eva Sereny
- 1969 / 1970: publicité pour "Lux" / 1972: film "César et Rosalie" 
- Catherine Laborde - 2015 -
même notre présentatrice météo nationale (de TF1) arbore régulièrement
sa petite robe noire au décolleté transparent:
even our national weather presenter (from TF1) Catherine Laborde regularly wears
her little black dress with a transparent neckline:
Même style
Same style
Robe noire au décolleté transparent en dentelle noire
Robe de Ceil Chapman que Marilyn porte en 1958
Black dress with transparent neckline in black lace
Ceil Chapman'a dress that Marilyn wears in 1958
- Robe de cocktail en soie noire de Ceil Chapman -
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Hollywood Legends - 06/2015 - Various
Vêtements & Accessoires
Lot 945: MARILYN MONROE SIGNED GLOVE
A white glove signed by Marilyn Monroe. The glove is signed on the back in blue ink. Housed in a framed display with five images of Monroe. Not examined outside of frame.
Winning bid:$16,250 - Estimate: $10,000 - $12,000 
Lot 1010: MARILYN MONROE BRASSIERE CUP LINERS
A pair of Marilyn Monroe bra cup liners from her professional wardrobe. The first is a crème satin liner, the other is black lace. A Christie's lot tag is pinned to one of the garments, as they were originally intended to be sold in Christie's 1999 Monroe estate auction. No sizes present.
PROVENANCE Lot 79, "Property from the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
Winning bid:$10,625 - Estimate: $800 - $1,200 
Lot 1011: MARILYN MONROE BLACK VELVET HAT
A Marilyn Monroe black velvet hat made by Montaldo’s. Two plastic combs attached to the interior to keep the hat in place.
PROVENANCE Partial lot 293, "The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe," Christie's, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27 to 28, 1999
Winning bid:$3,520 - Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000
Lot 1012: MARILYN MONROE OWNED HAT
A Marilyn Monroe owned straw hat with frayed brim. Felt applique reads “Isla Margarita” brim. Hat band is decorated with red applique felt flowers and green felt vegetation. No size present.
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 450, “The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe,” Christie’s, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27 & 28, 1999
unsold - Estimate: $7,000 - $9,000 
Lot 1013: MARILYN MONROE BUSTIER
A black velvet boned bustier from the estate of Marilyn Monroe. The fitted bustier has ribbed fabric below the waistline to tuck into the bottom garment. A label reads "Calif Shirt."
PROVENANCE Partial lot 104, "Property from the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
Winning bid:$8,960 - Estimate: $8,000 - $10,000 
Lot 1014: MARILYN MONROE SILK UNDERSKIRT
A black silk underskirt from the estate of Marilyn Monroe. The skirt has a waistband with hook and eye closures and a label that reads "Polly's 480 Park New York Evelyn Byrnes, Inc." The skirt slightly balloons at hips to the slender-fitting satin band at mid-thigh.
PROVENANCE Partial lot 104, "Property from the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
unsold - Estimate: $6,000 - $8,000 
Lot 1032: MARILYN MONROE SOMETHING'S GOT TO GIVE DRESS
A Marilyn Monroe worn dress from her final film, Something's Got to Give (20th Century Fox, 1962). The figure-hugging silk crepe dress is printed with scattered painterly roses in shades of persimmon and deep cherry with a plunging V back. The interior of the studio constructed dress has hand finished details, is lined with ivory souffle, and has boning to the waistline. Jean Louis was the costume designer on the film. Monroe wore this dress when her character, who was proclaimed dead and returns from being stranded on an island for five years, is introduced in the film and reunited with her children, who do not realize she is their mother. Monroe was fired from the film, and while the studio tried to replace her with Lee Remick, the film's leading man, Dean Martin, refused to finish the film without Monroe. Monroe's untimely death came less than a month after she was let go from the production.
In 1989, raw footage of the uncompleted movie was discovered in 20th Century Fox’s film vault by the producers of Fox Entertainment News, who edited 37 minutes of the film, featured in the FEN documentary Marilyn: Something’s Got to Give (Fox Network, 1990). The edited footage was later re-purposed in AMC’s 2001 documentary Marilyn Monroe: The Final Days (Prometheus Entertainment), which aired on what would have been Monroe’s 75th birthday.
Winning bid:$358,000 - Estimate: $300,000 - $500,000 
Maquillage
Lot 998: MARILYN MONROE COSMETIC JAR
A Marilyn Monroe lidded cosmetic jar. The ivorine jar is marked "La Maire" on underside of base, with glass liner.
1 3/4 by 3 1/4 inches
PROVENANCE Lot 264, "Property from the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
Winning bid:$2,240 - Estimate: $2,000 - $4,000 
Lot 999: MARILYN MONROE ERNO LASZLO FACE POWDER
A Marilyn Monroe owned container of Erno Laszlo Duo-pHase face powder. The powder color is labeled as "Ivory."
2 by 3 1/4 by 3 1/4 inches
PROVENANCE Partial lot 258, "Property from the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
Winning bid:$2,240 - Estimate: $2,000 - $4,000 
Lot 1000: MARILYN MONROE EYELINER PENCILS
A pair of Marilyn Monroe Maybelline eyeliner pencils in dark brown.
Length, 2 3/4 inches, each
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 275, "Property from the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
Winning bid:$2,500 - Estimate: $800 - $1,200 
Lot 1001: MARILYN MONROE HAIR ROLLER
A Marilyn Monroe owned spring style hair roller.
Length, 3 inches; Diameter, 3/4 inch
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 245, “Property From the Estate of Marilyn Monroe,” Julien’s Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005.
Winning bid:$896 - Estimate: $800 - $1,200 
Lot 1008: MARILYN MONROE LEATHER BOX WITH COLOR CODED JARS
A Marilyn Monroe owned small leather box containing five plastic jars with color coded lids. Leather box with hinged lid and snap tab. Christie's tag affixed to underside of box indicating that it was intended for the 1999 Marilyn Monroe estate auction.
2 by 5 1/4 by 1 1/4 inches
PROVENANCE Partial lot 275, "Property from the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
Winning bid:$2,560 - Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 
Objets Divers
Lot 926 MARILYN MONROE STERLING SILVER COMPACT
A sterling silver compact given to Marilyn Monroe by The Jewelry Academy. A square cosmetic compact with two-tone geometric lid bearing a medallion that reads “Jewelry Academy Award 1952.” Inscribed on underside “To Marilyn Monroe/ The best friend a diamond ever had/ The Jewelry Academy/ Sidney M Brownstein/ President.” Interior contains a mirror, powder makeup and a poof labeled “Elgin American.” Accompanied by the original lot card from the 1999 Christie's auction.
PROVENANCE Lot 317, "The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe," Christie's, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27 & 28, 1999
Winning bid:$25,600 - Estimate: $20,000 - $30,000 
Lot 930 MARILYN MONROE 1953 GOLDEN DREAMS CALENDAR
A 1953 Marilyn Monroe Golden Dreams calendar. The lithograph image of Monroe, which reads "Golden Dreams" and "Made in U.S.A.," is affixed to wood grain paper where "Marilyn Monroe" has been printed and the 1953 calendar is stapled. The calendar was made by Wholesale Calendar Company out of New Albany, Indiana. The calendar has been mounted into a matte.
PROVENANCE From the Estate of Marvin Paige
Winning bid:$375 - Estimate: $400 - $600 
Lot 933 MARILYN MONROE PAINTING BY ERIK WAHL
An aerosol and acrylic on cardboard portrait of Marilyn Monroe executed by Erik Wahl. Signed to the lower right.
Winning bid:$640 - Estimate: $1,000 - $3,000 
Lot 934 MARILYN MONROE PORTRAIT BY SIDNEY MAURER
An acrylic and mixed media painting on foam core board paper depicting Marilyn Monroe. Signed by the artist at lower left.
Winning bid:$2,187.50 - Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000 
Lot 959: MARILYN MONROE SIDE VIEW X-RAY
An X-ray of Marilyn Monroe from a side view. Printed on the X-ray is the following information: "Cedars of Lebanon Hospital/Drs. E. Freedman and S. Finck/ Name Di Maggio Marilyn/ No. 50612 Date 11-10-54/ Ref. By Dr. L. Krohn." While 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 doctors described it, "For correction of a female disorder she has suffered for years."
17 by 13 3/4 inches
PROVENANCE Lot 818, "Hollywood Legends," Julien's Auctions, Las Vegas, June 26-27, 2010
Winning bid:$12,500 - Estimate: $8,000 - $10,000 
Lot 1004: MARILYN MONROE JASPERWARE TRINKET BOX
A Wedgwood Jasperware lidded trinket box owned by Marilyn Monroe. The lilac colored box (referred to as mauve colored in the 1999 Christie's catalog) features a classical allegorical image on the lid with rosettes and other raised foliate embellishments. The underside of the rectangular-shaped box is impressed "Wedgwood/ Made in/ England" and the number "9." Also affixed to the box is a Christie's lot tag and barcode.
3 1/2 by 1 3/4 by 1 1/4 inches
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 461, "The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe," Christie's, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27 & 28, 1999
Winning bid:$4,062.50 - Estimate: $800 - $1,200 
Lot 1005: MARILYN MONROE OWNED ANTIQUE FRAME
A Marilyn Monroe owned antique brown and gold oval plaster and wood Victorian style frame. A black and white image of Monroe has been added to the frame by the current owner.
Frame Height, 14 inches
PROVENANCE Lot 217, "Property from the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
Winning bid:$2,240 - Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000
Lot 1006: MARILYN MONROE LET'S MAKE LOVE CHAISE LOUNGE
A chaise lounge with rococo-style carved wooden frame used in the Marilyn Monroe romantic comedy Let's Make Love (20th Century Fox, 1960). Featured in the scene where Jean-Marc, played by Yves Montand, performs the title song "Let's Make Love" while fantasizing about being with the character Amanda, played by Monroe. The scene has extra significance in light of the fact that Monroe and Montand were having a highly publicized affair during production. The lounge also appears in the film A Royal Scandal (20th Century Fox, 1945) in the scene where Catherine the Great, played by Tallulah Bankhead, seductively questions Lieutenant Alexei Chernoff, played by William Eythe. Contains 20th Century Fox studio marks to the underside in black ink. Accompanied by an original copy of the 20th Century Fox Memorabilia Auction catalog, a copy of the film Let's Make Love, and the illustrated Monroe biography Marilyn: Her Life & Legend (Beekman House, 1990).
92 by 54 1/2 by 34 1/2 inches
PROVENANCE Lot 510, "Movie Memorabilia, The Property of Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corporation," Sotheby-Parke-Bernet, Los Angeles, California, February 25-28, 1971
Winning bid:$56,250 - Estimate: $50,000 - $70,000 
Lot 1007: MARILYN MONROE GREEN GLASS CARAFE
A Marilyn Monroe owned green-tinted mallet form glass carafe. A Christie's lot sticker is affixed to the underside.
Height, 10 1/2 inches
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 406, "The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe," Christie's, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27 & 28, 1999
unsold - Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000 
lot 1009: MARILYN MONROE TURQUOISE FLEUR-DE-LIS WALLET
A Marilyn Monroe wallet with turquoise calfskin exterior embellished with a pattern of gold gilt fleur-de-lis. The wallet unsnaps to an orange calfskin interior billfold. A cream calfskin coin compartment opens with a side kissing clasp. Original Christie's tag is present.
4 3/4 by 4 inches
PROVENANCE Lot 100, "Fine Manuscripts," Christie's, Los Angeles, Sale number 9814, September 20, 2001
Winning bid:$4,062.50 - Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 
Lot 1039: MARILYN MONROE MEXICAN TAPESTRY
A Mexican wall hanging wool tapestry owned by Marilyn Monroe. Tapestry reads “Chac Mool,” with figure holding a bowl of fire. Accompanied by a Gene Anthony photograph of the tapestry in Monroe’s Brentwood home.
77 by 55 inches
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 450, “The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe,” Christie’s, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27 & 28, 1999
Winning bid:$16,640 - Estimate: $15,000 - $20,000 
Lot 1040: MARILYN MONROE GRAVE MARKER
Marilyn Monroe’s former grave marker from Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery in Los Angeles, California. Made by the Gasser-Olds bronze casting company, this marker was removed in the 1970s and replaced with a new grave marker. The marker reads simply “MARILYN MONROE/ 1926 – 1962.” Monroe’s grave site became a destination for Monroe’s fans and the constant touching of the marker led to wear and damage. When the marker was replaced the old marker was returned to Gasser-Olds and was given to an employee of the company.
4 1/2 by 15 inches
Winning bid:$212,500 - Estimate: $2,000 - $4,000 
Expo Marilyn Die Starke Monroe du 26/03 au 01/11/2015
Cette exposition de la collection de Ted Stampfler est une reprise de l'expo de 2014 Private Marilyn qui avait eu lieu en Suisse. Il y est présenté cette fois-ci près de 400 objets personnels ayant appartenu à Marilyn Monroe au Liechtenstein (entre la Suisse et l'Autriche).
L’exposition se penche sur la question de l’émancipation de la femme dans les années 50 à l’exemple de la femme la plus photographiée du XXe siècle: l’actrice, chanteuse et icône de la mode Marilyn Monroe. Elle présente la forte personnalité de cette femme exceptionnelle qui, 53 ans après sa mort, n’a rien perdu de la fascination qu’elle suscite et dont l’influence sur la société est encore perceptible aujourd’hui.
Le Musée national du Liechtenstein présente 400 objets qui proviennent initialement de sa succession et font actuellement partie de la collection privée Ted Stampfer, la plus grande collection de ce genre regroupant des objets ayant appartenu à Marilyn Monroe.
On peut y voir des vêtements luxueux, des accessoires personnels, des produits de beauté et de coiffure, des accessoires de cinéma, des documents privés, des films et des photos dont la présentation, dans cette constellation, est une première mondiale. Des objets prêtés par des collectionneurs du monde entier viennent compléter cette collection.
Les visiteurs plongent dans le monde de Marilyn et traversent chronologiquement les stades les plus importants de son évolution et les périodes déterminantes de sa vie. Ils découvrent des objets uniques qui témoignent de la vie et de l’œuvre de cette femme exceptionnelle tout en révélant son identité de femme émancipée. Pour cela, l’exposition s’intéresse aussi bien à l’évolution physique de Marilyn et au rôle qu’elle fait jouer à son corps, qu’à la manière très personnelle dont elle se rebelle contre une industrie cinématographique dominée par les hommes. Grâce à sa hardiesse, elle obtiendra entre autres de meilleures conditions contractuelles et des droits de codécision, mais pourra aussi fonder sa propre société de production cinématographique, ce qui lui assurera une plus grande indépendance.
Un catalogue éponyme accompagnant l’exposition est en vente dans la boutique du musée au prix de 20.00 CHF, ainsi que différentes autres publications.
Directeur général: Directeur Prof. Dr. Rainer Vollkommer
Administrateur et collectionneur: Ted Stampfer
> site officiel marilynmonroe-sammlung.de
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Liechtenstein National Museum
Städtle 43, P.O. Box1216
9490 Vaduz
Principality of Liechtenstein
> article de l'expo sur PR Newswire :
The special exhibition presents the emancipation of women in the 1950s through the example of the most photographed woman of the 20th century -- the actress, singer and style icon, Marilyn Monroe.
The exhibition here focuses on the strength behind the exceptional phenomenon who, even 53 years after her death in 1962, has not lost her charm and influence, which in society and the women's movement to this day is palpable.
Presented are more than 400 selected pieces from the private collection of Ted Stampfer, the world's largest collection of Marilyn Monroe originals of its kind. Through his willingness to present his collection in exhibitions, the art collector and expert wants not only to remember the actress, who was intellectually underestimated during her lifetime and reduced by filmmakers and media to her visual appeal, but also to make exhibit attendees aware of the clever and ambitious businesswoman. Most of the pieces originate from her estate, of which the items were stored after Marilyn Monroe's death in August 1962, until 1999, until large portions of it were put up for auction with auction houses like Christie's and Julien's. The exhibition is rounded out by individual pieces from other international collectors.
Uniquely designed and seen for the first time worldwide, the National Museum in Liechtenstein thus enables its exhibition visitors to dive into Monroe's world. Visitors walk through the most important chronological development stages of her life, and can view special exhibits that not only give a glimpse into her life and the work of this extraordinary woman, but also highlight her emancipated side. These include: high-quality articles of clothing; accessories; beauty, skincare and styling products; personal and film company documents; film props; and extensive photo and film footage presented by means of electronic media.
The exhibition, however, is not just focused on presenting personal belongings from a late actress. Rather, it focuses more on the unknown private person -- the real face behind the Hollywood icon. Thus, it gives an intimate look at the real person behind the fictional persona Marilyn Monroe. Using examples, visitors learn about an ambitious woman of the 1940s and 1950s, who, despite the prevailing gender roles of her time, reached her own set goals gradually and with great confidence.
Adressed is on the one hand, the outward makeover of a natural brunette girl, who became with the conscious use of her body the most desirable woman in the world. This is, for example, demonstrated with the original false eyelashes, various containers of makeup, articles and accessories used as highlights for her hair styling, which were significantly involved in the transformation process. But also Marilyn's favorite clothing is presented, including her white and checkered capri pants, which she liked to combine with a black turtleneck sweater. She wore them both in her private life as well as in important photo shoots (for example in the famous shoots with photographer Alfred Eisenstaedt and Milton Greene). These iconic photographs today show us not only a timeless beauty, but a self-confident woman, who was well aware of her own charisma.
In addition, the exhibition also highlights the public person and reports about the strong side of a woman who had to compete in a man's world in the 1950s. There are character traits and self-confident behavior demonstrated, which culminated at the height of Monroe's career to rebel against the male-dominated film industry. This courageous behavior led to, among other things, better contract terms and the ability to have more say over her career, plus to establishing her own film production company -- another way she became more independent. The exhibition presents original costumes, film props and important documents on the films that were produced by Monroe herself.
Besides the interest in her own career and her personal advancement, Marilyn Monroe was also involved in helping the disadvantaged and minorities. This is illustrated with the example of Ella Fitzgerald, the famous African-American jazz singer, for whom Monroe actively campaigned to obtain engagements in a hip nightclub that was typically reserved for white artists. Fitzgerald later reported that Monroe's influence and active action were instrumental in her international success as a singer.
The exhibition offers in all its aspects a comprehensive view of the strong-willed character of a woman who was ahead of her time. And it also reveals to the visitor that Marilyn Monroe, by her behavior in different ways, exerted a formative influence on the emancipation of women, making her one of the most important cultural and historical figures of the 20th century.
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 
Hollywood Auction 65 - 10/2014
Photographies
lots 925 à 954: Photographies de Joe Jasgur 
lots 955 à 960: Diverses Photographies 
lots 961 à 965: Photographies de 1954 
lots 966 à 975: Photographies de 1954, Corée 
lots 976 à 994: Diverses Photographies 
lot 998: 'The Prince and Showgirl' lobby cards
Divers
lot 996: Marilyn and Arthur photograph signed by both 
lot 997: Jean Louis Costume Sketch 
lot 1000: Golden Dream Calendar
lot 1001: Hand-Painted Welcome to Marilyn in Korea 
lot 1002: "Life" magazine signed by Marilyn 
Documents papiers
lot 995: Marilyn personally hand-annoted script 
Vêtements et Accessoires
lot 999: Marilyn copper guipe and rhinestone Juliet
lot 1003: Marilyn Ceil Chapman Evening Dress
Julien's Auction Hollywood Legends 04/2014
Photographies
lot 981: MARILYN MONROE INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH
A photograph of Marilyn Monroe mounted to board and inscribed on the board “Oh George,/ You’re a genius!/ Marilyn Monroe.” The black and white image was taken by Cecil Beaton and said to be Monroe’s favorite image of herself.
The consignor relates that in the late 1950s he attended an event at Frank Sinatra’s Palm Springs home as a guest of Sammy Davis Jr. The consignor remembers the photograph being given by Monroe, who was also a guest of Sinatra’s, to Davis’ valet, whom he named as “George.” This is a possible inaccuracy and may have been given to Frank Sinatra’s longtime valet, George Jacobs. The consignor was given the image by the valet George, who said he could not take the item back to Los Angeles. The consignor has had the photograph in his possession since that time.
lot 986 à 999: MARILYN MONROE JOSEPH JASGUR PHOTOGRAPHS 
Lot 1001: COLLECTION OF MARILYN MONROE PHOTOGRAPHS
A group of approximately 35 unsigned copies of photographs and images of Marilyn Monroe taken by various photographers, collected by photographer Joseph Jasgur. 
Lot 1003: MARILYN MONROE 1941 SCHOOL PHOTOGRAPH
A vintage original Marilyn Monroe school photograph from Ralph Waldo Emerson Junior High School. Titled "Class of Summer, 1941." Monroe appears in the seventh row from the bottom and the 15th person from the right. inscriptions on verso are written to a student named Barbara. The then named Norma Jeane Baker was 15 years old. 
Lot 1004 à 1023: MARILYN MONROE ANDRE DE DIENES PHOTOGRAPHS 
Lot 1027: MARILYN MONROE HAROLD LLOYD PHOTOGRAPH PRINT 
Lot 1028: MARILYN MONROE BEHIND-THE-SCENES PHOTOGRAPHS
A pair of photographs of Marilyn Monroe on the set of Niagara (20th Century, 1953). The black and white images show Monroe in a skirt suit and beret. One marked on verso "Marilyn Monroe/ in film 'Niagara'/ taken June 11, 1952/ Park St. Niagara Falls." The images are believed to have never been published.
Lot 1029: MARILYN MONROE AND BILLY WILDER PHOTOGRAPH 
Lot 1031: DON'T BOTHER TO KNOCK WARDROBE AND PUBLICITY PHOTOGRAPH ARCHIVE 
Lot 1032: THERE'S NO BUSINESS LIKE SHOW BUSINESS ARCHIVE
Lot 1033-34, 1036-37: MARILYN MONROE GEORGE BARRIS PHOTOGRAPHS 
Lot 1035: MARILYN MONROE IMAGES 
Lot 1038: MARILYN MONROE BUS STOP MILTON GREENE NEGATIVES AND COPYRIGHTS 
Lot 1039: MARILYN MONROE AND TONY CURTIS PHOTOGRAPH 
Lot 1046 à 1050: MARILYN MONROE MANFRED LINUS KREINER PHOTOGRAPHS 
Lot 1051: MARILYN MONROE AND MARLON BRANDO AT PREMIERE 
Lot 1055: MARILYN MONROE CANDID PHOTOGRAPH 
lot 1061-62: THE MISFITS NEGATIVES AND COPYRIGHT
The photographs offered here were taken on the Nevada set of the film by Thomas Kaminski in 1960. 
Lot 1067: MARILYN MONROE PHOTOGRAPH SIGNED BY ALLAN GRANT
An original vintage photograph signed by Allan Grant. This photograph was taken on July 7, 1962, in Monroe’s Brentwood home for an article in LIFE magazine that went to newsstands on August 3. Monroe died on August 5, two days later. 
lots 1074 à 1079: MARILYN MONROE BERT STERN "THE LAST SITTING" PHOTOGRAPH 
Documents papiers
lot 982: PRESIDENT KENNEDY’S BIRTHDAY GALA TICKETS AND PROGRAM
A pair of two tickets to President John F. Kennedy’s Birthday Party at Madison Square Garden on May 19, 1962. Side Balcony Seats 305 J 1 &2. With a color program titled on the cover "Happy Birthday Mr. President." The four-page booklet includes a list of the dinner committee and sponsors and order of appearance: Jack Benny, Ella Fitzgerald, Jerome Robbins Ballets, Danny Kaye, Henry Fonda, Maria Callas, Peggy Lee, Peter Lawford, Marilyn Monroe, Jimmy Durante and Eddie Jackson, Bobby Darin, Henry Fonda, Mike Nichols and Elaine May, and Diahann Carroll.
Lot 1002: MARILYN MONROE SIGNED MODEL RELEASE FORM
A signed model release form for Marilyn Monroe’s third modeling session with Joseph Jasgur. Jasgur photographed Norma Jeane Dougherty and the cast of a local production titled “The Drunkards” in color and black and white at Zuma Beach, California. The form is dated “March23-’46” and signed in ink “Norma Jeane Dougherty.” The form is also signed by Mary Lou Bennett and Tom Burton, who participated in the session. 
Lot 1042: MARILYN MONROE RECEIVED FAN MAIL
A postcard and pair of envelopes received by Marilyn Monroe from fans. The fan mail was sent to Monroe at 20th Century Fox from international fans; envelopes are postmarked 1954. Accompanied by a contemporary print publicity still showing Monroe surrounded by fan mail.
Lot 1044: MARILYN MONROE PRODUCTIONS BANK REGISTRY
A page of transaction activity for a Colonial Trust Company account of Marilyn Monroe Productions Inc. dating from July 1, 1959, to July 30, 1959. Showing an ending balance of $78, 476.80. 
Lot 1045: MARILYN MONROE TRUSTEE ACCOUNT CHECK
A typed check written to the Screen Actors Guild, Inc. in the amount of $25.00, drawn from a Marilyn Monroe Trustee Account at Bank of America. The check is numbered 655 and dated March 9, 1956, signed by Inez Melson, Monroe's business manager. Description notes that this check was for Monroe's current SAG dues. 
lot 1056: MARILYN MONROE AND ARTHUR MILLER CHECK
An unwritten check from Marilyn Monroe and Arthur Miller's joint account at The First National City Bank of New York. The check is numbered 44 on the top right and still has the attached ledger on the left. 8 by 2 3/4 inches
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 142, "Property from the Estate of Marilyn Monroe and Other Collections," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, California,
June 4, 2005
lot 1057: MARILYN MONROE SIGNED CARD
A Marilyn Monroe signed card. The card, from Saks Fifth Avenue, is signed in blue ink and upside down from the department store name. 2 3/4 by 3 1/2 inches 
lot 1059: MARILYN MONROE LETTERS TO AND ABOUT
A collection of letters sent to and about Marilyn Monroe. The group includes a letter written to Marilyn Monroe from Jack Hirschberg on Some Like It Hot (UA, 1959) stationery, dated December 17, 1958. Hirschberg was the publicist for the film. He wrote to offer his condolences regarding Monroe’s miscarriage. Also included are a letter from American Airlines dated August 1, 1960, regarding a lost piece of luggage and attached form that was supposed to be filled out and returned to the airline, accompanied by return envelope; copies of letters written by Cherie Redmond and attached note dated July 27, 1962, ten days before Monroe’s death, to Eunice Murray explaining the two letters that are in regard to a furniture order of Monroe’s.
lot 1060: LET'S MAKE LOVE ORIGINAL SCRIPT
A Let's Make Love script dated January 15, 1960. Blue paper cover, reads at upper right "Second Revised Shooting/ Final/ 4014-79/ Permanent File," 139 pages. The comedic film starred Marilyn Monroe opposite Yves Montand. The pair were rumored to have had an affair during the the production of the film. 
Lot 1064: MARILYN MONROE TAX DOCUMENT AND TYPED LETTER
Relating to Marilyn Monroe's purchase of her home at 12305 5th Helena Drive in Brentwood, California. The typed letter, dated "March 6, 1962," reads, "Dear Sir: Please change your records to show that I am the owner of Lot 20, Tract No. 5462. Very Truly Yours, Marilyn Monroe."
Larger, 11 by 8 1/2 inches 
Lot 1068: MARILYN MONROE REAL ESTATE DOCUMENT
A Marilyn Monroe signed, typed purchase offer for Monroe's Los Angeles home on Helena Drive. This is the only home Monroe ever purchased. Document dated January 9, 1962, with a purchase price of $52,500. Monroe would die eight short months later.
15 by 9 1/4 inches 
Lot 1071: MARILYN MONROE RECEIVED AND SENT CORRESPONDENCE
A group of correspondence sent and received by Marilyn Monroe, including a two-page typed, signed letter to Monroe from Jean Negulesco, typed on Negulesco’s stationery and dated July 14, 1958. The letter is in regard to flowers and a book sent by the director to Monroe. The book was The Midwife of Pont Clary , which Negulesco wanted to adapt into a film for Monroe. He wrote, “The thing of The Midwife of Pont Clary is fundamentally sex …” and later suggests Monroe give the book to her husband, Arthur Miller, to read. Also included are a copy of a wire message sent by Monroe to Inez Melson dated June 10, 1959, regarding the boarding of a bird named Clyde; a typed, signed letter from playwright William Inge complimenting Monroe on her performance in Some Like It Hot (UA, 1959), dated April 6, 1959, and signed “Bill Inge"; and a confirmation copy of a telegram sent by Monroe to Roberto Boss in Mexico regarding a furniture order, with a typed, dictated copy of same, dated June 16, 1962, less than two months before Monroe’s death. 
Vêtements, Bijoux
lot 983: MARILYN MONROE/ANDY WARHOL LAVENDER TRIBUTE DRESS
A lavender Travilla tribute dress honoring Marilyn Monroe and Andy Warhol. The sheer crepe sunburst pleated halter dress was inspired by the white dress Monroe made famous in The Seven Year Itch (20th Century, 1955) and attributed by the Travilla estate as being re-created for an Andy Warhol memorial service at The Beverly Hilton in the colors of his iconic "Marilyn" silkscreen images. A label reads "Travilla." No size present.
PROVENANCE From the Estate of William Travilla 
Lot 1052: MARILYN MONROE EARRINGS
A pair of clip-on rhinestone earrings owned by Marilyn Monroe. Each earring is composed of a single full-cut prong-set rhinestone and five strands of cascading prong-set baguette cut rhinestones with simple clip backs. Monroe wore these earrings to the premiere of The Rose Tattoo (Paramount Pictures, 1955) and Actor's Studio benefit dinner which she attended with Marlon Brando. Also believed to have been worn to the opening of The Middle of the Night on Broadway in 1956. The play was produced by Joshua Logan who also directed Monroe in Bus Stop (20th Century, 1956). The link below contains video of Monroe wearing the earrings.
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PROVENANCE Lot 200, “The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe,” Christie’s, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27 & 28, 1999
lot 1053: MARILYN MONROE SKIRT
A black wool straight skirt with arched seams down the front, a back zipper and a back slit; interior label reads "Jax." Marilyn Monroe had numerous basic black wool straight skirts that were virtually all identical, this being one of them. Accompanied by a reprinted image of Monroe in the same or similar skirt.
PROVENANCE Lot 32, "Property from the Estate of Marilyn Monroe and Other Collections," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, California, June 4, 2005 
lot 1058: MARILYN MONROE BLACK BRASSIERE
Marilyn Monroe’s black brassiere. Underwire brassiere, sheer black material covers each cup with solid black fabric covering demi-cup. Originally intended for sale at the landmark Marilyn Monroe auction at Christie’s in 1999, it still bears a Christie’s tag. Housed with an image of Monroe with a small plaque that reads “From the Wardrobe of Marilyn Monroe.”
21 3/4 by 19 3/4 inches, Framed
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 72,"Property From the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005 
Lot 1063: MARILYN MONROE CEIL CHAPMAN COCKTAIL DRESS
A black jersey figure hugging Ceil Chapman cocktail dress from the personal wardrobe of Marilyn Monroe. The dress has a ruched bodice, draping to the hips, 3/4 sleeves, a ballerina neckline with piping trim that plunges to the back.
PROVENANCE Lot 226, “The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe,” Christie’s, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27 & 28, 1999
Objets Divers
Lot 1000: JOSEPH JASGUR GRAFLEX CAMERA
Vintage Graflex R.B. Super D 4x5 film camera used by Joseph Jasgur to take photos of Norma Jeane (Marilyn Monroe). Accompanied by a 4x5 Graflarger back, five 4x5 film magazines, one Ektalite field lens for 4x5 back, one Polaroid Land back for Graflex camera, one box of Polaroid Polapan 4x5 Land Film Type 52, and four shutter release cables. 
lot 1024: PLAYBOY MAGAZINE FIRST ISSUE SIGNED BY HUGH HEFNER
A first issue of Playboy magazine (HMH Publishing, 1953) with Marilyn Monroe on the cover and signed by Hugh Hefner. The magazine, which launched in December 1953, sold for 50 cents a copy. Accompanied by a photograph of Hefner with the signed item. 
lot 1025: MARILYN MONROE 1954 "GOLDEN DREAMS" CALENDAR
lot 1026: MARILYN MONROE 1955 GOLDEN DREAMS CALENDAR 
Lot 1030: MARILYN MONROE 1952 PHOTOPLAY AWARD
An award plaque presented to Marilyn Monroe by Photoplay magazine. The bronze-tone plaque affixed to a wood frame reads "Photoplay Magazine/ Presents/ The New Star Award/ To/ Marilyn Monroe/ for her/ Rapid Rise to Stardom/ in 1952." Monroe wore the Travilla designed gold lamé gown from Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (20th Century, 1953) to the February 9, 1953, event where the award was presented. 14 by 11 1/2 inches
PROVENANCE Lot 313, "The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe," Christie's, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27-28, 1999 
Lot 1043: MARILYN MONROE HAIR ROLLER
A spring-style wire hair roller owned by Marilyn Monroe.
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 245, "Property From the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005 
lot 1054: MARILYN MONROE MASCARA
A gold-toned metal tube of Helena Rubinstein mascara.
Length, 4 1/2 inches
PROVENANCE Partial lot 275, "Property from the Estate of Marilyn Monroe and Other Collections," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, California, June 4, 2005 
Lot 1065: MARILYN MONROE MEXICAN TAPESTRY
A Mexican wall hanging wool tapestry owned by Marilyn Monroe. Tapestry reads “Chac Mool,” with figure holding a bowl of fire. Accompanied by a Gene Anthony photograph of the tapestry in Monroe’s Brentwood home.
77 by 55 inches
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 450, "The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe," Christie's, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27-28,1999; Lot 893, "Julien's Summer Sale," Julien's Auctions, Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino, Las Vegas, June 27, 2009 
Lot 1066: MARILYN MONROE OWNED PAINTING
A framed oil on canvas painting, signed "Olga" on lower left corner.
30 1/4 by 49 1/4 inches
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 426, “The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe,” Christie’s, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27-28, 1999
Lot 1069: MARILYN MONROE OWNED BOOK
A copy of Relax and Live by Joseph Kennedy (New York: Prentice Hall, 1953) from the personal collection of Marilyn Monroe with Christie's auction bookplate on front inside cover. Pencil markings can be found on page 43 and evidence of candle wax on page 47.
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 559, “The Personal Collection of Marilyn Monroe,” Christie’s, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27 & 28, 1999 
Lot 1070: MARILYN MONROE OWNED BOOK
A copy of Some Characteristics of To - Day by Dr. Rudolf Steiner (London: Steiner Publishing, 1942) from the personal collection of Marilyn Monroe with Christie's auction bookplate on front inside cover. Accompanied by a contemporary image of Monroe in front of a bookshelf.
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 559, “The Personal Collection of Marilyn Monroe,” Christie’s, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27 & 28, 1999 
Lot 1072: LIFE MAGAZINE "REMEMBER MARILYN"
from September 8, 1972 
Lot 1073: MARILYN MONROE BERT STERN AVANT GARDE 2 MAGAZINE
published in March 1968 
Robe noire portée à Londres
Black dress with a bare midriff covered in chiffon
robe noire ceinturée d'une mousseline de soie
Cette robe a été conçue par le créateur américain James Galanos, qui fut sacré à la conception de la "parfaite robe noire". Il est devenu connu pour ses robes de cocktail en crêpe de laine. Il créa aussi des costumes de cinéma dans les années 1950s.
C'est une tenue de la garde robe personnelle de Marilyn Monroe: c'est une robe assez longue, très avant-gardiste pour son époque. Le côté classique et sobre (robe noire à la découpe droite), est assorti d'une provocation avec un large turban, cousu sur la robe, de mousseline de soie transparente qui enroule la taille et laisse apercevoir le ventre à travers le tissu. Marilyn a minimisé les accessoires: elle ne porte aucun bijou, mais seulement des gants blancs, et des chaussures noires.
En janvier 1957, the 'Assiocated Press' rapporte que "Marilyn définit la tendance du style britannique. La robe qu'elle a porté l'été dernier a gagné l'approbation des faiseurs de mode de Londres. Pas moins que le couturier personnel de la reine Elizabeth, Norman Hartnell, a dévoilé dans sa nouvelle collection de printemps des tenues au ventre nu voilé".
Elle ne porte la robe qu'à un seul événement public: le 15 juillet 1956 à Londres. D'abord, pour la conférence de presse donnée au Savoy Hotel avec Arthur Miller et Lawrence Olivier, où elle arrive avec un manteau ivoire en satin à double boutonnage de perles et avec de larges revers, apposé sur ses épaules:
Puis, de retour à Parkside House avec son mari Arthur Miller, ils posent ensemble pour les photographes dans le jardin. Marilyn ôte les gants blancs:
La robe a été vendue lors de la vente aux enchères organisée par Christies en octobre 1999. Estimée entre 30 000 et 50 000 Dollars, elle fut vendue pour la somme de 74 000 Dollars.
Description: A COUTURE COCKTAIL DRESS BY GALANOS Of black wool crpe, the bare midriff with chiffon overlay, labeled Galanos and Bergdorf Goodman, On the Plaza, New York, the tag inscribed, MIS MONROE, DATE: 6/22/56 No Maltide.
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Robe Beige au gros noeud - de There's no business
Beige Dress
robe beige au gros noeud
Cette robe beige a été conçue par le créateur et couturier de la 20th Century Fox, William "Billy" Travilla pour le film There's no business like show business (La Joyeuse Parade) tourné au printemps / été 1954. Marilyn Monroe fit les essais de test costumes pour cette robe le 26 juin 1954:
Dans le film, elle porte la tenue dans une courte séquence, avec une scène où elle est dans le bureau des dirigeants et dans l'autre, elle discute avec Donald O'Connor (sur le blog: voir les captures , les photos de la scène , du tournage):
C'est une robe en laine, avec un col cravate drapé, qui forme un gros noeud au niveau du court décolleté en V. La robe est accompagnée d'un fourreau en renard doublé à l'intérieur de soie, de couleur miel. C'est une tenue chic et plutôt sage pour Marilyn, de par la longueur de la robe (au niveau des mollet), et elle n'a pas de décolleté plongeant, et couvre l'ensemble du corps, sans trop mouler ce dernier, bien qu'elle se porte près du corps et souligne la silhouette.
La tenue est accessoirisée par des gants de même couleur, ce qui renforce l'aspect sobre et chic de la tenue.
Marilyn ne va porter cette tenue qu'une seule fois en public: le 9 septembre 1954, lors de son arrivée à New York pour les besoins du tournage de "Seven Year Itch" (Sept ans de rélfexion), où Marilyn, dans toute sa splendeur, va briller devant les journalistes très nombreux venus l'acceuillir, en envoyant une multitude de baisers à ses admirateurs présents sur le tarmac et en croisant et décroisant les jambes à de multiples reprises, afin d'accentuer son côté sexy et glamour:
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Robe de soirée en tulle noire
Evening Gown of black tulle
robe de soirée en tulle noire
Cette robe en mousseline décolletée noire avec un voilage transparent bleu lavande, a été conçue par le créateur et couturier Renié avec la collaboration du couturier de la 20th Century Fox, Charles Le Maire. Le décolleté échancré est assorti d'un voile de tulle transparent qui peut se porter relevé au-dessus des épaules (comme à la soirée des Oscars) ou tiré vers le bas des épaules (comme pour les portraits publicitaires). Le jupon évasé contient une multitude de sequins brillants et lumineux qui reflètent la lumière.
Marilyn Monroe a porté la robe à trois reprises:
- A la prestigieuse cérémonie des Oscars le 29 mars 1951 où elle était chargée de remettre l'Oscar de "La meilleur prise de son" ("The Best Achievement in Sound") qui alla à Thomas Moulton pour le film "All About Eve" dans lequel Marilyn joua un second rôle. Un petit incident s'était produit juste avant l'entrée en scène de Marilyn: le jupon de la robe s'était déchirée. Marilyn fut alors prise de panique et d'angoisse et fut consolée par les actrices Jane Greer, Debra Paget et Gloria DeHaven. Une couturière arriva précipitemment pour recoudre la déchirure. A son arrivée à la cérémonie, Marilyn avait assorti la robe à un fourreau blanc:
- Marilyn posa pour des portraits publicitaires sous l'objectif de John Florea. L'une de ces photographies fut publiée dans le magazine Collier's du 8 septembre 1951:
- Elle porta à nouveau la robe pour les photos promotionelles de Love Nest, la même année, en 1951, où elle égaya la tenue en y apposant un bijou au niveau du décolleté:
Marilyn Monroe a emprunté la robe au département costume de la Fox. La robe avait en effet été portée par l'actrice Valentina Cortese dans le film "The House on Telegraph Hill" ("La maison sur la colline"), réalisé par Robert Wise et tourné plusieurs mois avant la cérémonie des Oscars (le film est sorti sur les écrans américains le 12 mai 1951).
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