17/12/2022, JULIEN'S "Icons and Idols: Hollywood" Lots Partie 1
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17 décembre 2022
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- Partie 1 : Photographies & Documents papiers
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Photographies
Photographs
Lot 255: MARILYN MONROE: VINTAGE PHOTOGRAPH BY ANDRE DE DIENES
A framed and matted silver gelatin black and white photograph of Marilyn Monroe, taken in 1945 and hand printed circa 1960 by Andre de Dienes.
The photo itself is hand-stamped on the verso. This includes a Certificate of Authenticity, a print of the 2007 "From the Estate of Andre de Dienes" Julien's Auctions lot description and photo, and a printed biography and photo of de Dienes on the back of the frame.
Monroe met de Dienes in 1945 while pursuing a modeling career under the name Norma Jean Baker, for the Blue Book Modeling Agency. de Dienes would photograph Monroe many times between 1945 and 1953. 27.25 x 1.25 x 33 inches
PROVENANCE Lot 147, "From the Estate of Andre de Dienes," Julien's Auctions, Beverly Hills, June 16, 2007
Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000 / Sold: $ -
Lot 256: MARILYN MONROE: VINTAGE PHOTOGRAPH BY ANDRE DE DIENES
A framed and matted silver gelatin black and white photograph of Marilyn Monroe, taken in 1946 and hand printed circa 1960 by Andre de Dienes
The photo itself is hand-stamped on the verso. This includes a Certificate of Authenticity, a print of the 2007 "From the Estate of Andre de Dienes" Julien's Auctions lot description and photo, and a printed biography and photo of de Dienes on the back of the frame.
Monroe met de Dienes in 1945 while pursuing a modeling career under her the name Norma Jean Baker, for the Blue Book Modeling Agency. de Dienes would photograph Monroe many times between 1945 and 1953. 27.25 x 1.25 x 33 inches
PROVENANCE Lot 145, "From the estate of Andre de Dienes," Julien's Auctions, Beverly Hills, June 16, 2007
Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000 / Sold: $ -
Lot 257: MARILYN MONROE: ORIGINAL LIMITED-EDITION ANDRE DE DIENES PHOTO PRINT
An original black and white photograph gelatin print of Marilyn Monroe taken by Andre de Dienes in 1946. Stamped on the verso by Dienes circa 1950 and numbered 14/14 in the top left corner.
Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity from the Andre de Dienes Archive. / 13 x 10.75 inches
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000 / Sold: $ -
Lot 262: MARILYN MONROE: ORIGINAL ANDRE DE DIENES PHOTO PRINT
An original black and white photograph gelatin print of Marilyn Monroe taken by Andre de Dienes in 1953. Stamped on the verso by Dienes circa 1965.
Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity from the Andre de Dienes Archive. 20 x 16 inches
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000 / Sold: $ -
Lot 286: MARILYN MONROE: ORIGINAL ANDRE DE DIENES PHOTO PRINT
An original black and white photograph gelatin print of Marilyn Monroe taken by Andre de Dienes in 1949. Stamped on the verso by Dienes circa 1955.
Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity from the Andre de Dienes Archive. 13.75 x 11 inches
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000 / Sold: $ -
Lot 291: MARILYN MONROE: BERNARD OF HOLLYWOOD "SEVEN YEAR ITCH" SUBWAY PHOTO
A 1990s-era print with a matte finish, on double weight paper, depicting Marilyn Monroe on the set of the film The Seven Year Itch (20th Century Fox, 1955). Marilyn is wearing the famous white dress and standing over a subway grate while the air blows up her skirt. Text in the lower right corner reads "Bernard / of / Hollywood," verso with black ink Estate credit stamp, signed in black ballpoint ink "Susan Bernard," executor of her father's estate. This is an alternate angle of one of the most famous images in Marilyn's iconography. 11 x 14 inches
PROVENANCE Previously from the Bernard of Hollywood Archives
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 / Sold: $ -
Lot 296: MARILYN MONROE: "BUS STOP" VINTAGE PUBLICITY PHOTOGRAPH
A vintage black and white publicity photograph of Marilyn Monroe taken by Milton Greene. The photograph shows Monroe in her role as Cherie in the film Bus Stop (20th Century, 1956). Notations in pencil on verso. 8 x 10 inches
PROVENANCE Lot 981, "Hollywood Legends 2015," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, June 26, 2015
Estimate: $700 - $900 / Sold: $ -
Lot 297: MARILYN MONROE: "BUS STOP" IMAGES
A group of seven vintage studio images of Marilyn Monroe from the film Bus Stop (20th Century, 1956). Includes three color publicity photographs stamped "Theatre Poster Exchange" on verso and four black and white studio images from the film, including one taken by Milton Greene. 8.5 x 10 inches
PROVENANCE Lot 882, "Property From the Estate of Lee Strasberg," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, November 17, 2016
Estimate: $500 - $700 / Sold: $ -
Lot 298: MARILYN MONROE: "BUS STOP" NEGATIVES AND COPYRIGHT
A group of five vintage Marilyn Monroe negatives produced by Milton Greene while on the set of Bus Stop (20th Century, 1956). The black and white images show Monroe and co-star Don Murray on set during filming in a bedroom. Murray has been quoted as saying that Monroe was nude under the sheets because she felt that was what her character would do. Accompanied by the copyright to the images.
The seller confirms that this property is sold with copyright. Application for copyright has not been completed. It is the responsibility of the winning bidder to obtain proper copyright. Julien's can accept no liability in relation to any matters arriving as a result of any imperfection in copyright given. Each, 1.5 x 1.5 inches
PROVENANCE Lot 884, "Property From the Estate of Lee Strasberg," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, November 17, 2016
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000 / Sold: $ -
Lot 299: MARILYN MONROE: "BUS STOP" VINTAGE PHOTOGRAPH
A Marilyn Monroe vintage black and white photograph taken on the set of the film Bus Stop (20th Century Fox, 1956). 8 x 10 inches
PROVENANCE Lot 782, "From the Lost Archive of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's Auctions, Beverly Hills, December 5, 2014
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000 / Sold: $ -
Lot 303: MARILYN MONROE: "THE PRINCE AND THE SHOWGIRL" VINTAGE MILTON GREEN PHOTOS
Two black and white photographs of Marilyn Monroe with her husband, Arthur Miller. 14 x 11 inches (largest)
Estimate: $100 - $200 / Sold: $ - 
Lot 306: MARILYN MONROE: "THE PRINCE AND THE SHOWGIRL" VINTAGE MILTON GREEN PHOTOS
A group of five vintage black and white contact sheet prints of Marilyn Monroe, Laurence Olivier, Arthur Miller, Vivien Leigh, and others taken by Milton Greene circa 1956 during the preparation for and filming of The Prince and the Showgirl (Warner Bros., 1957). 6 x 4.5 inches
PROVENANCE Lot 913, "Property From the Estate of Lee Strasberg," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, November 17, 2016
Estimate: $500 - $700 / Sold: $ - 
Lot 320: MARILYN MONROE: DUPLICATE OF BILLY WILDER CONTACT SHEET NEGATIVE
A duplicate of a negative of a contact sheet depicting 12 images of Marilyn Monroe wearing a white fur stole as she stands next to director Billy Wilder, circa 1957. The original photos were taken by famed photographer Richard Avedon and the lower right corner shows a copy of his inscription, which reads "for Billy Wilder from Dick Avedon / 67." 4 x 5 inches
Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000 / Sold: $ -
Lot 361: MARILYN MONROE: "SOME LIKE IT HOT" FILM PRODUCTION PHOTOS
Two black and white photographs of Marilyn Monroe on the film set of Some Like it Hot (United Artists, 1959). 11 x 14 inches (each)
Estimate: $100 - $200 / Sold: $ -
Lot 366: MARILYN MONROE: COLOR SLIDES
A group of 11 slides of Marilyn Monroe and husband Arthur Miller, from May 13, 1959, at the Italian Consulate on Park Avenue in New York City, where she attended a ceremony to receive the David di Donatello Award, the equivalent of the Academy Award, for her work in The Prince and the Showgirl (Warner Bros., 1957).
Stack, 2 x 2 x 1 inches
PROVENANCE Lot 742, "From the Estate of Frieda Hull," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, November 17, 2016
Estimate: $700 - $900 / Sold: $ -
Lot 443: MARILYN MONROE: BERT STERN SIGNED "THE LAST SITTING" PHOTO
A framed limited-edition color photograph of Marilyn Monroe from the "Last Sitting" photoshoot in 1962, signed in silver marker by photographer Bert Stern, and numbered 160/250. Framed, 28 x 26.5 inches; sight, 19 x 18.5 inches.
Estimate: $600 - $800 / Sold: $ -
Lot 452: MARILYN MONROE: IMAGE NEGATIVE WITH COPYRIGHT
Two David Conover black and white negatives and a color transparency of Marilyn Monroe numbered negative 18. Together with a black and white print copy of this picture and a composition pose reference sketch on a glassine envelope.
PROVENANCE Lot 737, "Hollywood Legends," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, June 26, 2010.
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000 / Sold: $ -
Lot 453: MARILYN MONROE: IMAGE NEGATIVE WITH COPYRIGHT
A David Conover color negative of Marilyn Monroe numbered negative 24. The image shows Monroe in a red sweater smiling into the camera. Together with a Kodachrome slide and a color print copy of this picture.
PROVENANCE Lot 740, "Hollywood Legends," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, June 26, 2010.
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000 / Sold: $ -
Lot 454: MARILYN MONROE: IMAGE NEGATIVE WITH COPYRIGHT
A David Conover color negative of Marilyn Monroe numbered negative 17. The image shows Monroe in a red sweater with white suspenders. Together with a printed color copy of this picture.
PROVENANCE Lot 736, "Hollywood Legends," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, June 26, 2010.
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000 / Sold: $ -
Documents de famille
Family Documents
Lot 346: MARILYN MONROE: MOTHER-RELATED CORRESPONDENCE
An envelope addressed to Mrs. Inez C. Melson, Marilyn Monroe's business manager from Rockhaven Sanitarium in Verdugo City, California, where Mrs. Gladys Baker Eley, Marilyn's mother, who suffered from schizophrenia, was institutionalized in 1953. Marilyn paid for her care there. The envelope is dated September 25, 1958. 7.5 x 4 inches
PROVENANCE Partial lot 132, "Property From the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $800 - $1,200 / Sold: $ -
Lot 379: MARILYN MONROE: MOTHER-RELATED CORRESPONDENCE
A typewritten letter written by Patricia Traviss to Inez Melson concerning the mother of Marilyn Monroe.
Traviss managed Rockhaven Sanitarium in Verdugo City, California, where Marilyn's mother, Gladys Baker Eley, who suffered from schizophrenia, was institutionalized in 1953. Marilyn paid for her care there. Traviss would frequently write to Melson, Marilyn's business manager, with updates on Mrs. Eley to share with Marilyn. This one-page letter, dated August 15, 1959, is typewritten on Rockland Sanitarium letterhead and concerns a letter Mrs. Eley had written to Mrs. Miracle, presumed to be Marilyn's half-sister Berniece Miracle. Traviss also mentions that Mrs. Eley is "still going to church every Sunday and appears well and as happy as she can be." 6.25 x 3.5 inches
PROVENANCE Partial lot 132, "Property From the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $800 - $1,200 / Sold: $ -
Lot 381: MARILYN MONROE: MOTHER-RELATED CORRESPONDENCE
A typewritten letter written by Patricia Traviss to Inez Melson concerning the mother of Marilyn Monroe.
Traviss managed Rockhaven Sanitarium in Verdugo City, California, where Marilyn's mother, Gladys Baker Eley, who suffered from schizophrenia, was institutionalized in 1953. Marilyn paid for her care there. Traviss would frequently write to Melson, Marilyn's business manager, with updates on Mrs. Eley to share with Marilyn. This one-page letter, dated November 22, 1959, is typewritten on Rockland Sanitarium letterhead and concerns two letters that had been sent to Mrs. Eley and that Traviss felt it was not advisable to share them with her. 6.25 x 3.5 inches
PROVENANCE Partial lot 132, "Property From the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $800 - $1,200 / Sold: $ -
Lot 398: MARILYN MONROE: MOTHER-RELATED CORRESPONDENCE
A handwritten letter written by Patricia Traviss to "Mrs. Melson," Marilyn Monroe's business manager.
Traviss managed Rockhaven Sanitarium in Verdugo City, California, where Marilyn's mother, Gladys Baker Eley, who suffered from schizophrenia, was institutionalized in 1953. Marilyn paid for her care there. Traviss would frequently write to Inez Melson, Marilyn's business manager, with updates on Mrs. Eley to share with Marilyn. This one-page letter, dated January 3, 1961, is handwritten on Traviss' personal stationary and thanks her for a personal monetary gift. 6.25 x 3.25 inches
PROVENANCE Partial lot 132, "Property From the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $800 - $1,200 / Sold: $ -
Lot 399: MARILYN MONROE: MOTHER-RELATED CORRESPONDENCE
A typewritten letter sent to Marilyn Monroe's mother from the Board of Directors of the Third Church of Christ, Science, Glendale.
The letter is addressed to Mrs. Gladys Pearl Eley, 2713 Honolulu Avenue, Verdugo City, California, which is the location of Rockhaven Sanitarium, where she was institutionalized in 1953 for schizophrenia. Marilyn paid for her care there.
The letter is dated January 12, 1961. It reads: "Thank you for your very loving letter. We are always happy to have you here and it is a joy to see you come.
Our dear Leader says in First Church of Christ, Scientist, and Miscellany on Page 203, 'A deep sincerity is sure of success, for God takes care of it.'"
It's signed in blue ink by a clerk named Isabella W. Charde. 5.5 x 8.75 inches
PROVENANCE Partial lot 132, "Property From the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $800 - $1,200 / Sold: $ -
Lot 400: MARILYN MONROE: MOTHER-RELATED CORRESPONDENCE
An envelope addressed to Mrs. Gladys Pearl Eley, Marilyn Monroe's mother, at the address of Rockhaven Sanitarium in Verdugo City, California, where Mrs. Eley, who suffered from schizophrenia, was institutionalized in 1953. Marilyn paid for her care there. The return address is the location of the Christian Science Church, a religion followed by Mrs. Eley. The envelope is postmarked January 12, 1961. 6.5 x 3.75 inches
PROVENANCE Partial lot 132, "Property From the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $800 - $1,200 / Sold: $ -
Lot 403: MARILYN MONROE: MOTHER-RELATED CORRESPONDENCE
A typewritten letter sent to Marilyn Monroe's mother from the Board of Directors of the Third Church of Christ, Science, Glendale.
The letter is addressed to Mrs. Gladys Pearl Eley, 2713 Honolulu Avenue, Verdugo City, California, which is the location of Rockhaven Sanitarium, where she was institutionalized in 1953 for schizophrenia. Marilyn paid for her care there.
The letter is dated March 27, 1961. It reads: "Thank you for your loving notes expressing your gratitude. We are always happy to see you at our services and are sure we all are one in our gratitude for Christian Science and all it does for us and the world." It's signed in blue ink by a clerk named Isabella W. Charde. 5.5 x 8.75 inches
PROVENANCE Partial lot 132, "Property From the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $800 - $1,200 / Sold: $ -
Lot 404: MARILYN MONROE: MOTHER-RELATED CORRESPONDENCE
An envelope addressed to Mrs. Gladys Pearl Eley, Marilyn Monroe's mother, at the address of Rockhaven Sanitarium in Verdugo City, California, where Mrs. Eley, who suffered from schizophrenia, was institutionalized in 1953. Marilyn paid for her care there. The return address is the location of the Christian Science Church, a religion followed by Mrs. Eley. The envelope is postmarked March 27, 1961. 6.5 x 3.75 inches
PROVENANCE Partial lot 132, "Property From the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $800 - $1,200 / Sold: $ -
Lot 405: MARILYN MONROE: MOTHER-RELATED CORRESPONDENCE
An envelope addressed to Mrs. Inez C. Melson, Marilyn Monroe's business manager from Rockhaven Sanitarium in Verdugo City, California, where Mrs. Gladys Baker Eley, Marilyn's mother, who suffered from schizophrenia, was institutionalized in 1953. Marilyn paid for her care there. The envelope is postmarked March 30, 1961.
9 x 4.25 inches
PROVENANCE Partial lot 132, "Property From the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $800 - $1,200 / Sold: $ -
Lot 414: MARILYN MONROE: MOTHER-RELATED CORRESPONDENCE
A typewritten letter written by Patricia Traviss to Inez Melson concerning the mother of Marilyn Monroe.
Traviss managed Rockhaven Sanitarium in Verdugo City, California, where Marilyn's mother, Gladys Baker Eley, who suffered from schizophrenia, was institutionalized in 1953. Marilyn paid for her care there. Traviss would frequently write to Melson, Marilyn's business manager, with updates on Mrs. Eley to share with Marilyn. This four-page letter, dated May 20, 1961, is typewritten on two pages of Rockland Sanitarium letterhead and concerns the "ups and downs" of Mrs. Eley's mental health. 6.25 x 3.5 inches
PROVENANCE Partial lot 132, "Property From the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $800 - $1,200 / Sold: $ -
Lot 418: MARILYN MONROE: MOTHER-RELATED CORRESPONDENCE
A typewritten letter written by Patricia Traviss to Inez Melson concerning the mother of Marilyn Monroe.
Traviss managed Rockhaven Sanitarium in Verdugo City, California, where Marilyn's mother, Gladys Baker Eley, who suffered from schizophrenia, was institutionalized in 1953. Marilyn paid for her care there. Traviss would frequently write to Melson, Marilyn's business manager, with updates on Mrs. Eley to share with Marilyn. This one-page letter, dated December 6, 1961, is typewritten on Rockland Sanitarium letterhead and concerns two pairs of shoes that had been purchased for Mrs. Eley.
6.25 x 3.5 inches / PROVENANCE Partial lot 132, "Property From the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $800 - $1,200 / Sold: $ - 
Lot 421: MARILYN MONROE: MOTHER-RELATED CORRESPONDENCE
A handwritten letter written by Patricia Traviss to "Mrs. Santa Claus" concerning the mother of Marilyn Monroe.
Traviss managed Rockhaven Sanitarium in Verdugo City, California, where Marilyn's mother, Gladys Baker Eley, who suffered from schizophrenia, was institutionalized in 1953. Marilyn paid for her care there. Traviss would frequently write to Inez Melson, Marilyn's business manager and presumably the "Mrs. Santa Claus," with updates on Mrs. Eley to share with Marilyn. This two-page letter, dated December 30, 1961, is handwritten on Traviss' personal stationary and thanks her for a personal monetary gift. She then describes how happy Mrs. Eley was to receive a sewing machine as a Christmas gift. 6.25 x 3.25 inches
PROVENANCE Partial lot 132, "Property From the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $800 - $1,200 / Sold: $ - 
Lot 422: MARILYN MONROE: MOTHER-RELATED CORRESPONDENCE
An envelope hand-addressed in black ink to Mrs. Inez C. Melson, Marilyn Monroe's business manager from the address of Rockhaven Sanitarium in Verdugo City, California, where Mrs. Gladys Baker Eley, Marilyn's mother, who suffered from schizophrenia, was institutionalized in 1953. Marilyn paid for her care there. The envelope is postmarked December 31, 1961. 6.5 x 3.25 inches
PROVENANCE Partial lot 132, "Property From the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $800 - $1,200 / Sold: $ 
Lot 423: MARILYN MONROE: MOTHER-RELATED CORRESPONDENCE
An envelope hand-addressed in blue ink from Marilyn Monroe's mother to the United States Government Employment Bureau. The back of the envelope features the words "From / Mrs. Gladys Pearl Baker-Ely / 2713 Honolu Ave. / Verdugo City / Cal." This is the address of Rockhaven Sanitarium , where she was institutionalized in 1953 due to schizophrenia. Marilyn paid for her care there. The front of the envelope reads " United States Government Employment Bureau / Portland, Ore. / c/o United States Post Office / Postal athorities (sic)/ USA." The envelope has two stamps on the front but isn't postmarked. 6.5 x 3.75 inches
PROVENANCE Partial lot 132, "Property From the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $800 - $1,200 / Sold: $ 
Lot 424: MARILYN MONROE: MOTHER'S HANDWRITTEN LETTER
A three-page letter handwritten in pencil by Marilyn Monroe's mother to United States Government Employ, Portlant (sic), Ore.
The return address on the letter reads: Mrs. Gladys Pearl Eley, 2713 Honolulu Avenue, Verdugo City, Cal., which is the location of Rockhaven Sanitarium, where she was institutionalized in 1953 for schizophrenia. Marilyn paid for her care there. In the letter, Mrs. Eley writes about her past employment in 1945 and the concern she had, as a follower of Christian Science, at being asked to work with medicine. 6.25 x 9.25 inches
PROVENANCE Partial lot 132, "Property From the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005.
Estimate: $800 - $1,200 / Sold: $ 
Lot 437: MARILYN MONROE: RECEIVED GET-WELL CARD FROM HER FATHER STANLEY C. GIFFORD
From the Personal Files of Marilyn Monroe: A get-well greeting card from Marilyn Monroe's father, Stanley C. Gifford, no transmittal envelope. This undated card is addressed to Monroe in Gifford's hand. Gifford has misspelled her name as "Marylyn." The card reads, "This cheery little get-well note comes specially to say that lots of thoughts and wishes, too, are with you every day," with the words "a little prayer too," having been added by Gifford. The card is then signed in Giffords hand, "Stanley Gifford, Red Rock Dairy Farm, Hemet, Calif.
In the book, My Sister Marilyn, A Memoir of Marilyn Monroe by Berniece Baker Miracle (Marilyn's half-sister) and Mona Rae Miracle (Berniece's daughter), Berniece writes on page 176 that Monroe confided to her that Gifford had visited her when she was in the hospital on an undisclosed date. Berniece recalls Monroe telling her that "The first time I saw my father, I was lying flat on my back in the hospital. I looked at him and I studied his face and features, and I saw that mother had told me the truth, that he was my father." Considering the fact that this is a get-well card, coupled with the fact Monroe stated to her half-sister Berniece that she first met her father when she was hospitalized, Gifford himself clearly hand delivered this card to Monroe when he visited her during one of her hospital stays. Given the fact that they ostensibly had no relationship prior to this one and only known meeting, it is highly unlikely that Gifford traveled across the country from his home in Hemet, CA to visit Monroe during one of her NYC hospital stays. Based upon all available information, the visit most likely occurred during one of her many hospitalizations in Los Angeles.
It has been widely reported that Monroe unsuccessfully attempted to contact her father by telephone many times over the years. Monroe persisted visiting the town of Hemet, California in an attempt to locate him which is confirmed by numerous locals reporting Marilyn Monroe Spottings in Hemet. It is believed that Gifford did not want to upset his wife and children by allowing Monroe to be part of his life.
This card is the only known material artifact that establishes any connection or communication between Gifford and his famous daughter. Monroe's mother Gladys dated Gifford in 1925, he was at the time her supervisor at RKO pictures. While working for him as a film negative cutter, Gladys became pregnant and gave birth to a daughter on June 1, 1926. Norma Jeane was Gladys third child. Although Gladys registered the surname Mortenson on Norma Jeane's birth certificate, using the name of her ex-husband instead of Gifford, it has been assumed for decades that Gifford was actually Marilyn Monroe's father.
Gifford was finally definitively proven to be Monroe's father through DNA testing in 2022. Although this card includes no warm salutation from the man that was indeed her father, it further complicates our understanding of the relationship, or what was believed to be the complete absence of a relationship with arguably the most important male figure in Monroe's life. Previous scholarship recounts Monroe's attempts to contact her father resulting in only bitter rejection and a broken heart, yet this card supports Berniece Miracles first-hand account and it is proof that he reached out to her in a time of need.
PROVENANCE From the Archives of Marilyn Monroe's Personal Property
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000 / Sold: $ - 
Lot 438: MARILYN MONROE: MOTHER'S RELIGIOUS PAMPHLETS
A group of religious pamphlets that were in the possession of Mrs. Gladys Baker Eley, Marilyn Monroe's mother.
Mrs. Eley was a devout follower of the Christian Science religion and occasionally attended service at a nearby church while residing at Rockhaven Sanitarium in Verdugo City, California, where she was institutionalized in 1953 for schizophrenia. Marilyn paid for her care there.
The main pamphlet is tiled "How to Live for God" and is published by American Tract Society, a nonprofit, nonsectarian but evangelical organization. The various tracts have headings, such as "How to Receive from Christ" and "How to Wait for God." 3.75 x 7 inches
PROVENANCE Partial lot 132, "Property from the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $800 - $1,200 / Sold: $ -
Lot 448: MARILYN MONROE: MOTHER-RELATED CORRESPONDENCE
A two-page letter handwritten in black ink to Gladys Pearl Baker Eley (Marilyn Monroe's mother) and signed "Mrs. Vukovich."
The letter, addressed to Mrs. Baker, is written on both sides of a single piece of paper, mentions Biblical verses and suggests Mrs. Baker accept "God's promises to a sick and dying world." The letter is signed "Yours in the reality of Christianty, Mrs. Vukovich" and the back page contains the handwritten lyrics of the song "Christ is the Answer." 5 x 8 inches
PROVENANCE Partial lot 132, "Property From The Estate of Marilyn Monroe" Julien's Auctions, Beverly Hills, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $800 - $1,200 / Sold: $ -
Lot 449: MARILYN MONROE: MOTHER-RELATED CORRESPONDENCE
An envelope hand-addressed in blue ink by Gladys Pearl Baker Eley (Marilyn Monroe's mother), to Mrs. Inez Melson (Marilyn's business manager).
The return address on the envelope was the location of Rockhaven Sanitarium in Verdugo City, California where Mrs. Eley (who suffered from schizophrenia) was institutionalized in 1953. Marilyn paid for her care there. The envelope is postmarked August 12, 1965, more than three years after Marilyn's death. 6.25 x 4.25 inches
PROVENANCE Partial lot 131, "Property From The Estate of Marilyn Monroe" Julien's Auctions, Beverly Hills, June 4, 2005.
Estimate: $800 - $1,200 / Sold: $ -
Lot 450: MARILYN MONROE: MOTHER'S HANDWRITTEN LETTER
A two-page letter on a single piece of paper handwritten in pencil by Gladys Eley, Marilyn Monroe's mother, to Inez Melson, Marilyn's business manager.
The return address on the letter reads: Mrs. Gladys P. Eley, Verdugo City, Cal., which is the location of Rockhaven Sanitarium, where she was institutionalized in 1953 for schizophrenia. Marilyn paid for her care there.
In the letter, dated Aug. 10, 1965, three years after Marilyn's death, Mrs. Eley writes about Melson's upcoming visit, that she needs more thread for the sewing machine she'd received from Marilyn shortly before her death. In a post script on the back page, Mrs. Eley tells Melson to phone Miss Traviss, the sanitarium manager, to let her know. 6.25 x 8 inches
PROVENANCE Partial lot 131, "Property From The Estate of Marilyn Monroe" Julien's Auctions, Beverly Hills, June 4, 2005.
Estimate: $800 - $1,200 / Sold: $ -
Télégrammes
Telegrams
Lot 263: MARILYN MONROE: RECEIVED TELEGRAMS
From the Personal Files of Marilyn Monroe: Three telegrams sent to Marilyn Monroe with dates in 1953, 1958, and 1959. One telegram asks Monroe for signed photos in connection with a charity fundraiser, and one offers well wishes prior to the premiere of Some Like it Hot. The third telegram encourages Monroe to travel to the actual state of Florida to shoot scenes for Some Like it Hot instead of filming in Southern California. "Just as there is only one Marilyn Monroe, there is but one Florida, and neither can be successfully duplicated," is the opening line of the message to Monroe.
PROVENANCE From the Archives of Marilyn Monroe's Personal Property
Estimate: $200 - $300 / Sold: $ -
Lot 267: MARILYN MONROE: SENT TELEGRAMS
From the Personal Files of Marilyn Monroe: Copies of two telegrams sent to various individuals including a Coach Bill Mansur of Lee Springs High School in Lee Springs Nebraska dated April 24, 1954, reading, "Good luck with your cavalcade of sports. Sorry could not attend." It's signed, "Marilyn Monroe DiMaggio." The other is addressed to Chief J. Garry Matchel of the Woodbury, Connecticut Fire Department, dated August 7, 1959, reading, "Regret very much that I cannot be present on Saturday night because of an important engagement in Boston." It's signed, "Marilyn Monroe Miller."
PROVENANCE From the Archives of Marilyn Monroe's Personal Property
Estimate: $200 - $300 / Sold: $ -
Lot 269: MARILYN MONROE: RECEIVED 1954 SPYROS SKOURAS TELEGRAM
From the Personal Files of Marilyn Monroe: A telegram addressed to Mrs. Joe DiMaggio dated June 25, 1954 from Spyros P. Skouras, president of 20th Century Fox from 1942 to 1962. The telegram reads in part, "You know. How much I respect you and of my high regard, whatever I suggested please believe me was meant for your best interest."
PROVENANCE From the Archives of Marilyn Monroe's Personal Property
Estimate: $200 - $300 / Sold: $ -
Lot 322: MARILYN MONROE: RECEIVED TELEGRAM FROM JOHN MOORE
From the Personal Files of Marilyn Monroe: A May 13, 1957 telegram from designer John Moore to Marilyn Monroe, informing her that he is, "delighted to hear through Warners that you would like me to dress you for the Milk Fund Ball." Indeed, Monroe wore a Moore designed mermaid style evening gown to the premiere of The Prince and the Showgirl, which serviced as a fundraiser for the Milk Fund.
PROVENANCE From the Archives of Marilyn Monroe's Personal Property
Estimate: $200 - $300 / Sold: $ -
Lot 323: MARILYN MONROE: RECEIVED TELEGRAMS
From the Personal Files of Marilyn Monroe: Three telegrams to the star, one being from costume designer Bob Mackintosh dated July 12, 1958, another from director Robert Ellis Miller dated May 23, 1957, the third from "Liska and Gordon," undated, Gordon possibly being photographer Gordon Parks.
PROVENANCE From the Archives of Marilyn Monroe's Personal Property
Estimate: $300 - $400 / Sold: $ -
Lot 324: MARILYN MONROE: RECEIVED TELEGRAM FROM PHOTOGRAPHER RICHARD AVEDON
From the Personal Files of Marilyn Monroe: A July 18, 1957 telegram to Marilyn Monroe from photographer Richard Avedon. Avedon writes to ask if Monroe is interested in "a Standard Oil television show."
PROVENANCE From the Archives of Marilyn Monroe's Personal Property
Estimate: $200 - $300 / Sold: $ -
Lot 327: MARILYN MONROE: RECEIVED TELEGRAM WITH CARBON COPY RESPONSE
From the Personal Files of Marilyn Monroe: An October 5, 1957 telegram to Marilyn Monroe requesting acknowledgement of an invitation from the Eye Ear Hospital in Melbourne Australia. Included is a letter from Mort Viner on MCA letterhead indicating the telegram with the invitation had never been received. Also included, a carbon copy of a letter sent to the Eye & Ear Hospital in response, indicating that the original letter or telegram with the invitation was never received, and also stating that a trip in the immediate future would be impossible, with a signature line for Monroe's secretary.
PROVENANCE From the Archives of Marilyn Monroe's Personal Property
Estimate: $200 - $300 / Sold: $ -
Lot 328: MARILYN MONROE: RECEIVED TELEGRAM
From the Personal Files of Marilyn Monroe: An October 18, 1957 telegram sent to the star, inviting her to be a guest at a formal gala for the Waldemar Medical Research Foundation, sent by George Abbott.
PROVENANCE From the Archives of Marilyn Monroe's Personal Property
Estimate: $100 - $200 / Sold: $ -
Lot 348: MARILYN MONROE: RECEIVED TELEGRAMS FROM PAULA STRASBERG
From the Personal Files of Marilyn Monroe: Two telegrams to Marilyn Monroe from acting coach Paula Strasberg. Both telegrams are providing Monroe updates on Strasberg's travel to Los Angeles. Both telegraphs are dated in October of 1958. During this time, Monroe was in Los Angeles filming Some Like it Hot.
PROVENANCE From the Archives of Marilyn Monroe's Personal Property
Estimate: $300 - $400 / Sold: $ -
Lot 350: MARILYN MONROE: RECEIVED TELEGRAM FROM HAIRDRESSER SYDNEY GUILAROFF
From the Personal Files of Marilyn Monroe: An undated telegram from Marilyn's hairstylist Sydney Guilaroff, reading, "Am at Excelsior Hotel Catania Sicily. Will be here two weeks. Letter following. Affectionately, Sydney."
PROVENANCE From the Archives of Marilyn Monroe's Personal Property
Estimate: $200 - $300 / Sold: $ -
Lot 353: MARILYN MONROE: RECEIVED TELEGRAMS
From the Personal Files of Marilyn Monroe: Three telegrams received by Marilyn Monroe in reference to film festivals, including one in Moscow, Russia and the other in Mexico City.
PROVENANCE From the Archives of Marilyn Monroe's Personal Property
Estimate: $300 - $400 / Sold: $ -
Lot 354: MARILYN MONROE: RECEIVED TELEGRAMS
From the Personal Files of Marilyn Monroe: Three telegrams sent to Marilyn Monroe in 1958 by "Crowther Workshop England." One congratulates her on a special award from Italy, the other with a message reading in part, "Still wear precious jewel against adversity. You're so lovely." The third asks if Monroe had received English roses that had been sent to her.
PROVENANCE From the Archives of Marilyn Monroe's Personal Property
Estimate: $200 - $300 / Sold: $ -
Lot 355: MARILYN MONROE: RECEIVED TELEGRAM FROM PUBLICISTS PAT NEWCOMB AND WARREN COWAN
From the Personal Files of Marilyn Monroe: A telegram to the star dated January 31, 1959, from publicists Pat Newcomb and Warren Cowan. The telegram reads in part, "You must have heard the roars of laughter even on East 57th Street. Everything about the picture rates superlatives, especially your performance and the way you looked." The telegram was sent after the senders had seen a preview of Monroe's latest film, "Some Like it Hot."
PROVENANCE From the Archives of Marilyn Monroe's Personal Property
Estimate: $200 - $300 / Sold: $ -
Lot 356: MARILYN MONROE: WESTERN UNION TELEGRAM DOCUMENTS
From the Personal Files of Marilyn Monroe: A grouping of Marilyn Monroe documents related to Western Union Telegram company, including a statement from February of 1959 with envelope and press rates, together with a prepaid reply voucher for All America Cables and Radio Inc.
PROVENANCE From the Archives of Marilyn Monroe's Personal Property
Estimate: $75 - $100 / Sold: $ -
Lot 357: MARILYN MONROE: RECEIVED TELEGRAM FROM JOHNNY GRANT
From the Personal Files of Marilyn Monroe: A March 3, 1959 telegram to the star from KMPC radio host Johnny Grant (who later became known as "the Honorary Mayor of Hollywood." The telegram reads, "Think you have a hit in 'I Wanna be Loved by You.' We're spinning it around the clock here at KMPC. Best Wishes, Johnny Grant."
PROVENANCE From the Archives of Marilyn Monroe's Personal Property
Estimate: $200 - $300 / Sold: $ -
Lot 359: MARILYN MONROE: RECEIVED TELEGRAM FROM DONINI CULTURAL ATTACHE
From the Personal Files of Marilyn Monroe: A Mar 12, 1959 telegram to Marilyn Monroe from the Donini Cultural Attache, asking the star which date she would prefer to receive the David di Donatello award from Italy, the equivalent of the US Academy Award, for best foreign actress of 1958. The award was presented to Monroe on May 13, 1959 at the Italian Consulate in New York.
PROVENANCE From the Archives of Marilyn Monroe's Personal Property
Estimate: $300 - $400 / Sold: $ -
Lot 364: MARILYN MONROE: RECEIVED TELEGRAM WITH CARBON COPY RESPONSE
From the Personal Files of Marilyn Monroe: An April 14, 1959 telegram to the star advising that a beige dress had been located and sent to Monroe, along with a photo of her, found after a stay at the Ambassador Hotel. Also included, a carbon copy response of a letter of appreciation sent to Dan Sullivan, the hotel's assistant manager, with a signature line for Monroe's secretary.
PROVENANCE From the Archives of Marilyn Monroe's Personal Property
Estimate: $200 - $300 / Sold: $ -
Lot 367: MARILYN MONROE: RECEIVED TELEGRAMS
From the Personal Files of Marilyn Monroe: Three telegrams to the star, the first being from Photoplay magazine editor Adele Fletcher, undated, reading in part, "Ever since I saw How to Marry a Millionaire I've wanted to tell you what a grand job you do it in." The second telegram is from Harriet Beal dated June 23, 1959, reading in part, "Sorry to hear of your illness. Best wishes for a speedy recovery." The telegram is addressed to Marilyn at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York where she had been admitted for gynecological surgery. The third telegram is from Oscar Garcia DePaula, dated May 15, 1959 reading in part, "Congratulations. Stop. You deserved that prize as well as the Academy Award of 1959."
PROVENANCE From the Archives of Marilyn Monroe's Personal Property
Estimate: $400 - $500 / Sold: $ -
Lot 380: MARILYN MONROE: RECEIVED TELEGRAM INVITE TO 20TH CENTURY-FOX LUNCHEON IN HONOR OF NIKITA KHRUSHCHEV
From the Personal Files of Marilyn Monroe: A September 9, 1959, telegram to Marilyn Monroe advising of details of a luncheon at the 20th Century-Fox studio café in honor of Nikita Khrushchev, President of the Soviet Union. The message reads, in part, "Chairman Khrushchev's itinerary during his stay in the United States as President Eisenhower's guest brings him to Los Angeles on Saturday September nineteenth. Stop. As desired by our government a luncheon will be held for him that day at twelve thirty PM." Page two reads, "I would like to invite you to attend." The telegram is from Eric Johnston, head of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, President of the Motion Picture Association of America, and an appointed official in the Truman and Eisenhower administrations.
PROVENANCE From the Archives of Marilyn Monroe's Personal Property
Estimate: $400 - $500 / Sold: $ -
Lot 385: MARILYN MONROE: RECEIVED TELEGRAM FROM CHOREOGRAPHER JACK COLE
From the Personal Files of Marilyn Monroe: A telegram to Marilyn Monroe from famed choreographer Jack Cole, dated February 4, 1960. The telegram is addressed to Monroe at the Beverly Hills Hotel, and reads, "The universe sparkles with miracles but none among them shines like you. Remember that when you go to sleep tonight. Tomorrow will be fun. There is no other way. All my love, Jack Cole." This telegram was likely sent the day before they started working together on Let's Make Love. Cole worked with Monroe on her dance numbers for many films, most notably "Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend" from Gentlemen Prefer Blondes.
PROVENANCE From the Archives of Marilyn Monroe's Personal Property
Estimate: $400 - $500 / Sold: $ -
Lot 387: MARILYN MONROE: RECEIVED TELEGRAM FROM EILEEN AND GEORGE CHASIN AND A MESSAGE FROM BENNY BURT
From the Personal Files of Marilyn Monroe: A June 1, 1960 telegram sent to the star on her 34th birthday from talent agent George Chasin and wife Eileen, reading in part, "Have a wonderful day and best wishes for many more happy health birthdays." Also in this lot, a typed message from a telegram sent by Benny Burt of the Abbott and Costello Show, reading in part, "Good luck on your first days (sic) shooting. Have tried to locate you without success. I am sure that this picture will be one of your top pictures." The typed card states, "Read to Mrs. Murray on phone 6:30 PM 4/23," indicating Burt is referring to Marilyn's final uncompleted film, Something's Got to Give, which was filmed in 1962.
PROVENANCE From the Archives of Marilyn Monroe's Personal Property
Estimate: $300 - $400 / Sold: $ -
Lot 400: MARILYN MONROE: RECEIVED TELEGRAM FROM PRODUCER JERRY WALD
From the Personal Files of Marilyn Monroe: A January 16, 1961 telegram to the star from Producer Jerry Wald, reading in part, "Just spoke to Al Hayes. He will finish script Wednesday. I'll be in New York Friday through Monday for Critics Award Sons and Lovers. Would like to see you over weekend." Wald produced Let's Make Love, released in 1960, in which Monroe starred along side Yves Montand.
PROVENANCE From the Archives of Marilyn Monroe's Personal Property
Estimate: $200 - $300 / Sold: $ - 
Lot 401: MARILYN MONROE: RECEIVED TELEGRAM FROM ANDRE DE DIENES
From the Personal Files of Marilyn Monroe: A February 11, 1961 telegram sent to the star from early photographer and friend Andre de Dienes, reading, "Turkey Foot, stop feeling sorry for yourself. Get out of the hospital. Let's go driving and hiking through the redwoods, incognito, and take beautiful pictures like nobody could ever take. It will cure you of all your ills. Call me up. Love, WW." The day prior, Monroe had been released from Payne Whitney Psychiatric Clinic's psychiatric unit, following a horrifying stay, tricked by Dr. Marianne Kris into admitting herself there thinking it was for rest and relaxation. She spent the next three weeks at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center recuperating.
PROVENANCE From the Archives of Marilyn Monroe's Personal Property
Estimate: $400 - $500 / Sold: $ - 
Lot 412: MARILYN MONROE: ARTHUR MILLER RECEIVED TELEGRAMS INCLUDING ONE FROM NORMAN ROSTEN
From the Personal Files of Marilyn Monroe: Three telegrams sent to Arthur Miller, Marilyn Monroe's third husband, one being from poet Norman Rosten, reading, "Forget about my letter. Situation is clearing up." Another telegram is sent prodding Miller to write and submit an introduction to the American issue of Imagination magazine by March 27 or the opportunity will be canceled. The third is sent to ask about the return of a script for a play written by Bill Inge.
PROVENANCE From the Archives of Marilyn Monroe's Personal Property
Estimate: $50 - $100 / Sold: $ - 
Lot 415: MARILYN MONROE: RECEIVED JIMMY VAN HEUSEN "HAPPY BIRTHDAY" TELEGRAM
From the Personal Files of Marilyn Monroe: A 1961 telegram from songwriter Jimmy Van Heusen, who cowrote "Specialization" and "Let's Make Love" for the 1960 film Let's Make Love in which Marilyn Monroe starred with Yves Montand. The telegram reads simply, "Happy birthday and love, Jimmy Van Heusen."
PROVENANCE From the Archives of Marilyn Monroe's Personal Property
Estimate: $200 - $300 / Sold: $ - 
Lot 419: MARILYN MONROE: RECEIVED TELEGRAMS FROM HAROLD MIRISCH
From the Personal Files of Marilyn Monroe: Two telegrams to the star from Harold Mirisch, producer of Some Like it Hot. The first, dated January 10, 1961, reads in part, "It just occurred to me that since you are going to do a television show for NBC, a man who could most help to make this a pleasant adventure is an old chum of mine called David Tebet." The second, dated December 29, 1961, reads in part, "Will be anxious to talk to you when you return so we can plan second project. Meanwhile, if you have not all ready (sic) done so, suggest you see "Shot in the Dark."
PROVENANCE From the Archives of Marilyn Monroe's Personal Property
Estimate: $300 - $400 / Sold: $ - 
Lot 420: MARILYN MONROE: RECEIVED DOG SHIPPING TELEGRAM
From the personal files of Marilyn Monroe: A Western Union telegram, date stamped December 14, 1961, and addressed to Miss Marge Stengel at 882 North Doheny LOSA, reading "Dog arriving international airport American Airlines Flight 5, 7:15 PM today, Thursday." The telegram was sent by Southdown Kennels in Roxbury, Connecticut. 8 x 6 inches
PROVENANCE Lot 413, "From the Archives of Marilyn Monroe's Personal Property," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, November 16, 2018
Estimate: $700 - $900 / Sold: $ -
Lot 435: MARILYN MONROE: RECEIVED TELEGRAM POSSIBLY FROM CO-STAR WALLY COX
From the Personal Files of Marilyn Monroe: A telegram to Marilyn Monroe dated May 7 with no year specified, reading in part, "Many thanks for flowers. Sure were beautiful. Celia still in hospital. Doing fine." The telegram is signed, "Wally," possibly being Wally Cox, Marilyn's co-star in her final uncompleted film, Something's Got to Give.
PROVENANCE From the Archives of Marilyn Monroe's Personal Property.
Estimate: $200 - $300 / Sold: $ -
Lot 439: MARILYN MONROE: "RAIN" RECEIVED TELEGRAMS FROM PRODUCER ANN MARLOWE
From the Personal Files of Marilyn Monroe: Two telegrams from producer Ann Marlowe, both referencing Monroe's possible participation in a television adaptation of W. Somerset Maugham's Rain for NBC. Ultimately the project fell through because the network did not want to hire her choice of director, Lee Strasberg.
PROVENANCE From the Archives of Marilyn Monroe's Personal Property.
Estimate: $200 - $300 / Sold: $ -
Lot 440: MARILYN MONROE: RECEIVED TELEGRAMS FROM JOURNALIST DONALD ZEC
From the Personal Files of Marilyn Monroe: Two telegrams to the star from British journalist Donald Zec of the Daily Mirror, both regarding days and times where he could get together with the star. Together with a carbon copy noting Monroe's response received," By all means. I am a woman of her word. Please phone Eldorado 5-2325. Delighted to see you."
PROVENANCE From the Archives of Marilyn Monroe's Personal Property.
Estimate: $200 - $300 / Sold: $ -
Factures, Reçus & Chèques
Invoices, Receipts & Checks
Lot 260: MARILYN MONROE: 1952 CANCELLED BANK CHECK
From the Personal Files of Marilyn Monroe: An oversized counter check dated July 14, 1952 and completed entirely in Marilyn Monroe's own handwriting, made out to one of her favorite clothiers, Jax, in the amount of $133.20. Monroe's signature is large and bold, under which she wrote her home address as being the "Bel Air Hotel, with a phone number included.
PROVENANCE From the Archives of Marilyn Monroe's Personal Property
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000 / Sold: $ -
Lot 261: MARILYN MONROE: FINANCIAL LEDGER 1953-1955
A comprehensive financial ledger documenting presumably every Marilyn Monroe financial transaction from January 1953 through March 1955. The hardbound ledger contains handwritten entries, all of which are presumed to have been made by Monroe's business manager, Inez Melson, covering in great detail Monroe's cash received and disbursed, assets and liabilities, capital, income, expenses, and general financial transactions for the years in which Monroe completed Niagara, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, How to Marry a Millionaire, River of No Return, and There's No Business Like Show Business. This is an incredible look at Monroe's finances during the years she was propelled to stardom as she completed some of her most famous films. 12 x 8 x 1.75 inches
PROVENANCE Lot 170, "Marilyn Monroe Auction - Property From The Estate of Lee Strasberg," Julien's Auctions, Beverly Hills, November 17, 2016
Estimate: $7,000 - $9,000 / Sold: $ -
Lot 293: MARILYN MONROE: INVOICES FOR SHOE PURCHASES
From the Personal Files of Marilyn Monroe: Six receipts for Marilyn Monroe's shoes from Belgian Shoes Inc. (4), Owens (1), and a Mrs. Leona Robinson (1) with dates in 1955, 1959, and 1960. Also included is a 1959 statement from Belgian Shoes, Inc. with an original mailing envelop and an unmarked and undated receipt for one pair of shoes. .
PROVENANCE From the Archives of Marilyn Monroe's Personal Property
Estimate: $300 - $500 / Sold: $ -
Lot 301: MARILYN MONROE: RECEIVED 1956 BANK CHECK FROM JOAN COPELAND WRITTEN ON MARILYN AND ARTHUR'S WEDDING DAY
From the personal files of Marilyn Monroe: An uncashed bank check from Joan M. Copeland, Arthur Miller's sister, made payable to Marilyn Monroe Miller in the amount of ten dollars, dated July 1, 1956. The date is when Monroe and Miller were married in a Jewish ceremony in Roxbury, Connecticut. 6.25 x 2.75 inches
PROVENANCE Lot 385, "From the Archives of Marilyn Monroe's Personal Property," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, November 16, 2018
Estimate: $700 - $900 / Sold: $ -
Lot 330: MARILYN MONROE: EVENING GLOVE ORDER
A group of documents dated February 19, 1958, regarding the purchase of evening gloves from the John E. Fuchs Corporation in New York City. The documents include a typed signed letter from Kay Fuchs addressed to Mrs. Miller reading in part, "Kenneth Lane of Delman's asked us to send you the enclosed gloves. ... Enclosed find also a sample pair with our compliments of white satin glove." Together with a packing slip for the order listing a pair of 20-button white kid gloves for $165 and a pair of 10-button white kid gloves for $105, an invoice for the gloves, and a statement of account. Largest, 8.5 x 5.5 inches
PROVENANCE Lot 305, "Property From the Estate of Lee Strasberg," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, November 17, 2016
Estimate: $700 - $900 / Sold: $ -
Lot 331: MARILYN MONROE: FUR STORAGE, SERVICE RECEIPT, AND AGREEMENT
A storage and service receipt and agreement from Maximilian Fur Company, Inc., addressed to Mrs. A. Miller, 444 East 57th Street, New York City, Apt. 13E, dated July 3, 1958, listing a ranch mink coat, a white ermine coat, and a black fox stole trimmed with silk, together with a typed note to Mrs. A. Miller on Maximilian letterhead recommending a clean and glaze for the ranch mink coat and a glaze for the black fox stole. Original business reply envelope from Maximilian Fur Company included. The ranch mink coat referenced is very likely the coat Joe DiMaggio gave to Monroe. 9.5 x 8.75 inches
PROVENANCE Lot 219, "Property From the Estate of Lee Strasberg," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, November 17, 2016
Estimate: $700 - $900 / Sold: $ -
Lot 332: MARILYN MONROE: ALIATA SHOE RECEIPT
A typed receipt, undated, listing a pair of "Multicolor Shoes" sold to Miss Marilyn Monroe at the Bel Air Hotel for a total of $51.50. Secretarial notation on the invoice indicates that the charges were paid with check number 306 on September 5, 1958. 8.5 x 5.5 inches
PROVENANCE Lot 402, "Property From the Estate of Lee Strasberg," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, November 17, 2016
Estimate: $700 - $900 / Sold: $ -
Lot 351: MARILYN MONROE: BOOK STORE STATEMENTS
From the Personal Files of Marilyn Monroe: Four Marilyn Monroe statements from Martindale's Book Stores and one statement from Doubleday Book Shops, all with dates in 1958 and 1960.
PROVENANCE From the Archives of Marilyn Monroe's Personal Property
Estimate: $100 - $200 / Sold: $ -
Lot 352: MARILYN MONROE: MARTINDALE'S BOOK STORES RECEIPTS
From the Personal Files of Marilyn Monroe: Three Marilyn Monroe receipts from Martindale's Book Stores with dates in 1958. Titles of various books purchased include, Collected Short Stories by Dorothy Parker, Red Arrow, and Peace in Piccadilly.
PROVENANCE From the Archives of Marilyn Monroe's Personal Property
Estimate: $350 - $450 / Sold: $ -
Lot 358: MARILYN MONROE: 1959 CANCELLED BANK CHECK
From the Personal Files of Marilyn Monroe: A Marilyn Monroe Productions, Inc., business check dated March 5, 1959 and signed by Marilyn Monroe. The check, drawn on the Colonial Trust Company of New York, is made out to the State Tax Commission $25.00.
PROVENANCE From the Archives of Marilyn Monroe's Personal Property
Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500 / Sold: $ -
Lot 382: MARILYN MONROE: FINANCIAL DOCUMENTS 1959-1960
From the personal files of Marilyn Monroe: A collection of ten financial documents including bank deposits, Colonial Trust Company and Bank of America bank statements, a check stub from M.G.M. Records, a Colonial Trust Company envelope, and an unsigned letter to Colonial Trust Company requesting the bank to produce a printed checkbook to be mailed to May Reis at the Mapes Hotel in Reno, Nevada. 8.5 x 11.5 inches
PROVENANCE Lot 371, "From the Archives of Marilyn Monroe's Personal Property," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, November 16, 2018
Estimate: $700 - $900 / Sold: $ -
Lot 383: MARILYN MONROE: 1959 FEDERAL INCOME TAX RETURN
A 1959 federal income tax return for Marilyn Monroe and Arthur Miller, including Form 1040, Schedule C, and Form 1116, together with five typed pages documenting income for Monroe and Miller, along with business expenses and deductions, contributions, taxes paid, medical expenses, and other items. These documents show that the combined income for Monroe and Miller for 1959 was $323,453.00, of which $103,362.50 was income from royalties for Miller's plays, including Death Of A Salesman, The Crucible, and A View from the Bridge, among others. The Millers were required to write a check to the Internal Revenue Service for $30,338.55, the balance due for taxes on their income. Monroe's marriage to Miller ended in 1961. 8.5 x 11 inches
PROVENANCE Lot 311, "Property From the Estate of Lee Strasberg," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, November 17, 2016
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 / Sold: $ -
Lot 384: MARILYN MONROE: I. MAGNIN RECEIPT
A receipt from I. Magnin, a luxury department store in Beverly Hills, California, for two bottles of cologne. The receipt, which was among documents related to Marilyn Monroe's mother Gladys Baker Eley, is dated January 13, 1960 and the purchaser's name is abbreviated as a typewritten M with the word "Send" handwritten in ink. The total amount of sale is $11.40. 4.25 x 4.25 inches
PROVENANCE Partial lot 132, "Property From the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $800 - $1,200 / Sold: $ -
Lot 386: MARILYN MONROE: BICYCLE RENTAL RECEIPT
From the personal files of Marilyn Monroe: A receipt from Hans Ohrt Lightweight Bicycles in Beverly Hills for the rental of one Hopper bicycle from February 24 through March 24, 1960, made out to Mrs. Marilyn Monroe Miller. The receipt is dated March 31, 1960. During this period, Monroe completed filming Let's Make Love, and on March 8, she received a Golden Globe award for her performance in Some Like It Hot (20th Century Fox, 1959). 4.5 x 7 inches
PROVENANCE Lot 387, "From the Archives of Marilyn Monroe's Personal Property," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, November 16, 2018
Estimate: $700 - $900 / Sold: $ -
Lot 389: MARILYN MONROE: CHECKBOOK AUGUST 8, 1960 - JANUARY 27, 1961
A cardboard covered wire bound checkbook for Monroe's account at Irving Trust Company in New York City. The cover is incorrectly labeled as being from the Colonial Trust Company, 4/30/58 - 7/31/59. The checkbook covers Monroe's expenses from August 8, 1960, to January 27, 1961, with check numbers 1253 through 1483, offering a fascinating look at Monroe's expenses in 1960 and 1961.
Recipients of payments from Monroe's personal account during this period include The Mapes Hotel in the Nevada hotel (where Monroe and Arthur Miller stayed while filming The Misfits), Erno Laszlo Institute, Paula Strasberg, Ralph Roberts, I. Magnin + Co., Dorr Optical Co., Beverly Pets, Arthur P. Jacobs Co., Beverly Hills Hotel, West Side Hospital, Ferragamo, Jurgensen's Grocery, Hollywood Reporter, Avis Rent-A-Car System, Bergdorf Goodman, Carey Cadillac Rending Co., Yankee Traders, Variety, Riverside Flower Shop, Marilyn Monroe Productions, Hattie Stephenson, Ralph Greenson, M.D., Modern Auto Rental, T. Anthony - luggage, La Scala Restaurant, Schwab's Pharmacy, New York Telephone Company, J. Ricky, Screen Actors Guild, Lee Siegel, M.D., Leonard H. Schuyler, M.D., Bloomingdale's, Flatiron Window Cleaning Co., Jax Beverly Hills, Inc., Martindale's Bookstore, Plaza Hotel, Louis Finger, M.D., Rexford Kennamer, M.D., Berkley Square Cleaners, Sutton Wines and Liquors, Beverly Hills Music Co., MCA Artists Ltd., Marianne Kris, M.D., Actors Studio Inc. - contribution, Agnes M. Flanagan, Mrs. Michael Chekhov, Rudolph J. Kautsky, Evelyn Moriarty, Allan Snyder, Hazel Washington, Gucci, Patricia Newcomb, Maximilian Fur Company, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, Norman Norell Inc., and Western Costume Co., among others. 6 x 9.25 x .25 inches
PROVENANCE Lot 473, :Property From the Estate of Lee Strasberg," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, November 17, 2016
Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000 / Sold: $ -
Lot 392: MARILYN MONROE: 1960 ARTHUR P. JACOBS COMPANY INVOICES
From the Personal Files of Marilyn Monroe: A grouping of documents from the Arthur P. Jacobs Company, including five statements, sixteen expense detail documents, two letters and invoices from United Airlines, Variety and The Hollywood Reporter, all with dates in 1960 and related to various expenses for publicity, and Let's Make Love and The Misfits.
PROVENANCE From the Archives of Marilyn Monroe's Personal Property
Estimate: $100 - $200 / Sold: $ - 
Lot 393: MARILYN MONROE: 1960 ARTHUR P. JACOBS COMPANY INVOICES
From the Personal Files of Marilyn Monroe: A grouping of documents from the Arthur P. Jacobs Company, including five statements, sixteen expense detail documents, two letters and invoices from United Airlines, Variety and The Hollywood Reporter, all with dates in 1960 and related to various expenses for publicity, and Let's Make Love and The Misfits.
PROVENANCE From the Archives of Marilyn Monroe's Personal Property
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000 / Sold: $ -
Lot 394: MARILYN MONROE: RECEIVED INVOICES
From the personal files of Marilyn Monroe: Two invoices from makeup artist Marie Irvine. Both invoices are dated September 16, 1960. One reads "Special make-up at N.Y. apartment, July 17, 1960;" the other reads "12 Leichner eyeshade [sic]" sent to Reno, Nevada. 6 x 7 inches
PROVENANCE Lot 363, "From the Archives of Marilyn Monroe's Personal Property," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, November 16, 2018
Estimate: $700 - $900 / Sold: $ -
Lot 395: MARILYN MONROE: 1960 ARTHUR P. JACOBS COMPANY INVOICES
From the Personal Files of Marilyn Monroe: A grouping of documents from the Arthur P. Jacobs Company, including five statements, sixteen expense detail documents, two letters and invoices from United Airlines, Variety and The Hollywood Reporter, all with dates in 1960 and related to various expenses for publicity, and Let's Make Love and The Misfits.
PROVENANCE From the Archives of Marilyn Monroe's Personal Property
Estimate: $200 - $300 / Sold: $ -
Lot 396: MARILYN MONROE: SIGNED TEXACO CREDIT CARD
A Texaco National Credit Card was owned and signed in blue ink by Marilyn Monroe. The card is addressed to: "Marilyn Monroe Prod / 480 Lexington Ave / New York I7 NY" and has the expiration date of 7/60. 3.5 x 2.25 inches
PROVENANCE From the Archives of Marilyn Monroe's Personal Property
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000 / Sold: $ -
Lot 397: MARILYN MONROE: MARTINDALE'S BOOK STORES RECEIPTS
From the Personal Files of Marilyn Monroe: Four Marilyn Monroe receipts from Martindale's Book Stores with dates in 1960. Titles of various books purchased include, Color of Evening, How to Live with a Cat, My Father Charlie Chaplin, and Vogue among others.
PROVENANCE From the Archives of Marilyn Monroe's Personal Property
Estimate: $400 - $500 / Sold: $ -
Lot 410: MARILYN MONROE: BLOOMINGDALE'S RECEIPTS
From the Personal Files of Marilyn Monroe: A large collection of receipts and invoices from famed department store Bloomingdale's in New York. These receipts show purchases for a mattress and box springs, blankets and pillows, several uniforms, a fur coat hanger, and curtains, among other items. Twenty-five documents in total.
PROVENANCE From the Archives of Marilyn Monroe's Personal Property
Estimate: $200 - $300 / Sold: $ -
Lot 411: MARILYN MONROE: LIQUOR RECEIPTS
From the Personal Files of Marilyn Monroe: A grouping of eight Marilyn Monroe receipts and statements for liquor with various dates from Mac's Liquors and Jurgensen's Grocery Company.
PROVENANCE From the Archives of Marilyn Monroe's Personal Property
Estimate: $200 - $300 / Sold: $ -
Lot 413: MARILYN MONROE: 1961 BANK STATEMENT
A Marilyn Monroe Productions Inc. bank statement from Bankers Trust Company of New York showing credits and debits for the month of March 1961.
Monroe found the production company in 1955 after becoming dissatisfied with the scripts she was being offered and as an effort to develop her own projects and take control of her career. 9 x 11 inches
PROVENANCE Lot 974, "Property From the Estate of Lee Strasberg," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, November 17, 2016
Estimate: $500 - $700 / Sold: $ -
Lot 416: MARILYN MONROE: CHECKBOOK JULY 14, 1961 - SEPTEMBER 25, 1961
From the personal files of Marilyn Monroe: A softcover wire-bound checkbook labeled "MARILYN MONROE (PERSONAL), IRVING TRUST CO., 7/14/61 - to - 9/25/61."
Recipients of payments from the checkbook include Beverly Hills Hotel, Ralph R. Greenson, Schwab's Pharmacy, Chasen's, Leon Krohn M.D., A. Fitz & Sons, Paul A. Reilly Co. Inc., Arthur P. Jacobs Co. Inc., Ralph Roberts (ten treatments), Mary Jane Lane, R. Gordon & Co. Inc., Berkley Square, Pacific Tel. Co., Lena Pepitone (her maid, who wrote the 1979 book Marilyn Monroe Confidential: An Intimate Personal Account), Rudy Kautsky, Elizabeth Arden, Polyclinic Coffee Shop, Paula Strasberg, Pat Newcomb, 444 Management Co., and Lord & Taylor, among others.
The opening balance listed in the checkbook for this account is $12,853.24. The closing balance is $11,854.53. 7.5 x 8.5 x .25 inches
PROVENANCE Lot 473, "Property From the Estate of Lee Strasberg," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, November 17, 2016
Estimate: $6,000 - $8,000 / Sold: $ -
Lot 441: MARILYN MONROE: LIQUOR RECEIPTS
From the Personal Files of Marilyn Monroe: Five Marilyn Monroe receipts for liquor with various dates from Sutton Wines and Liquors, Mac's Liquors and Jurgensen's Grocery Company.
PROVENANCE From the Archives of Marilyn Monroe's Personal Property
Estimate: $150 - $250 / Sold: $ -
Lot 442: MARILYN MONROE: LAST SAG CARD AND RECEIPT
A Screen Actors Guild membership card for the period beginning May 1, 1962, and ending November 1, 1962. "Marilyn Monroe" is typed onto front of card as well as her membership number. Together with Monroe's carbon copy receipt for payment of $125 on May 22, 1962, listing her address as "P.O. Box 64721, Los Angeles 64, Calif." 6.25 x 3.75 inches
PROVENANCE Lot 576, "Property from the Estate of Lee Strasberg," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, November 17, 2016
Estimate: $5,000 - $7,000 / Sold: $ -
Lot 446: MARILYN MONROE: ROCKHAVEN SANITARIUM RECEIPTS FOR MARILYN'S MOTHER
A grouping of 137 receipts, ranging in date from October 1962 through April 1966, addressed to Inez C. Melson, Marilyn Monroe's business manager, for the care of Monroe's mother, Gladys Eley, while she was staying at Rockhaven Sanitarium in Verdugo City, California. Included with the Rockhaven Sanitarium receipts are other invoices for products and services provided to Eley, including prescription medications, toothbrushes and toothpaste, repairs to her dentures, cash advances, and package deliveries sent to Gainsborough, Florida, for Eley's other daughter, Berniece Miracle. The April 27, 1966, invoice indicates that Eley's account at Rockhaven was $7,355.90 in arrears. 9.5 x 11 inches
PROVENANCE Partial lot 132, "Property From The Estate of Marilyn Monroe" Julien's Auctions, Beverly Hills, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $5,000 - $7,000 / Sold: $ -
Divers Documents Papiers
Various Papers Documents
Lot 121: BETTE DAVIS: "ALL ABOUT EVE" ORIGINAL EDITH HEAD "MARGO CHANNING" BUMPY NIGHT GOWN COSTUME SKETCH (WITH DVD)
An original gouache and ink on paper costume sketch from the production of Joseph L. Mankiewicz's classic film All About Eve (20th Century Fox, 1950) by Edith Head. The sketch depicts Bette Davis as Margo Channing in the iconic dark brown fur trimmed gown worn by her during Bill Sampson's (Gary Merrill) welcome home party, where she delivers one of her most famous lines, "Fasten your seatbelts, it's going to be a bumpy night." Davis appears on-screen with Marilyn Monroe, in a breakthrough performance, wearing the gown. Head won the Oscar for Best Costume Design, Black-and-White for this Oscar winning Best Picture; Davis was nominated for Best Actress. The sketch is faintly penciled "for Bette Davis" to the right side, and initialed, possibly by Mankiewicz, near the right bottom hem.
Includes a DVD of the film. / 17 x 14 inchesn
Estimate: $5,000 - $7,000 / Sold: $ - 
Lot 258: MARILYN MONROE: MEDICAL FILE
A medical file pertaining to cosmetic surgery performed on Marilyn Monroe. The file includes facial X-rays and doctors' notes from the office of Dr. Michael Gurdin, M.D., and the X-ray office of Drs. Conti and Steinberg. Dr. Gurdin's chart on Monroe begins on July 14, 1958, and lists the patient as Marilyn Miller with addresses in New York and Los Angeles.
The chief complaint listed is "chin deformity" and goes on to give a medical history that begins in 1950 and ends in 1962. Listed are a 1956 bout of neutropenia in England; 1957 ectopic pregnancy in New York; and 1950 cartilage implant in chin that the doctor observed had slowly begun to dissolve. Those with knowledge of the implant procedure have explained that this was done in association with a tip rhinoplasty, a procedure involving the tip of Monroe's nose only, not the bones.
The last entry is dated June 7, 1962, and reports a fall at between 2 and 3 a.m. resulting in swelling and tenderness of the nose. Monroe was brought to Dr. Gurdin by her psychoanalyst, Dr. Ralph Greenson. Monroe was referred to Drs. Conti and Steinberg for X-rays. For her visit to the radiologists she was given the alias "Miss Joan Newman," and that name appears on the paperwork with Monroe's Brentwood home address.
Six X-rays are in the folder: a frontal facial bones X-ray; a smaller X-ray that is a composite of the right and left sides of her nasal bones; and four small dental X-rays into the roof of Monroe's mouth, looking upward toward the nasal bones. The conclusion, written by Dr. Conti and dated June 7, 1962, is that there was no damage to Monroe's nose due to her fall. A more recent evaluation of the X-rays indicates a very minute hairline fracture of this bone. Monroe had turned 36 less than a week earlier. On June 8, the following day, Monroe was fired from the film Something's Got to Give (20th Century Fox, 1962). 9 x 12 inches
PROVENANCE From the Medical File of Dr. Michael Gurdin
Estimate: $20,000 - $30,000 / Sold: $ - 
Lot 259: MARILYN MONROE: RECEIVED AND SENT LETTERS
From the Personal Files of Marilyn Monroe: Four letters received by the star on various topics. Two letters with dates in 1952 and 1953 are from an aspiring songwriter and singer by the name of Mrs. John H. Spurgeon. Another letter is from Harold Mirisch dated May 7, 1959. Another letter on letterhead from The First Baptist Church dated December 4, 1958 is from a man named Bill Lennon, requesting Marilyn's permission to write to the TV show "What's My Line?" and list his occupation as secretary to Marilyn Monroe. Included is a very direct letter to Lennon in response, reading in part, "Miss Monroe would not under any circumstances permit the use of her name in any misrepresentation." Also included, a carbon-copy of a letter addressed to "John" dated February 1, 1960 (likely designer John Moore) asking if he'd been advised by the Railway Express Company about a message left at the Beverly Hills Hotel for Marilyn that read, "The dress you expected from Talmack was destroyed in a plane fire." Handwritten annotations on the letter list a "Mr. Clemens, Head of Air Department," and a phone number for the claims department, not in Monroe's handwriting. Overall a very interesting look at the types of issues Monroe dealt with on a daily basis.
PROVENANCE From the Archives of Marilyn Monroe's Personal Property
Estimate: $400 - $600 / Sold: $ -
Lot 264: MARILYN MONROE: PERSONAL JOURNAL
A black "Record" book with 150 numbered and lined pages, the first page dated "Feb 18, 1953" with approximately 14 pages containing entries in Monroe's hand.
The notes are very personal with Monroe ruminating about her life and experiences in her past that continue to affect her life, including these notes about the childhood influence of Ida Bolender that lingers into her adult life, reading in part, "Ida - I have still been obeying her - it's not only harmful for me to do so but unrealality [sic] because in my work - I don't want to obey her any longer." Ida Bolender was one of Marilyn's foster parents as a child and Marilyn retained negative memories of the experience. 4.75 x 7.25 inches
PROVENANCE Lot 170, "Marilyn Monroe Auction - Property From The Estate of Lee Strasberg," Julien's Auctions, Beverly Hills, November 17, 2016
Estimate: $20,000 - $30,000 / Sold: $ -
Lot 268: MARILYN MONROE: PERSONALLY OWNED CLIPPINGS ABOUT HER PERFORMANCE IN KOREA
A pair of clippings from the Honolulu Star Bulletin reporting on Marilyn Monroe's visit to Korea and her performance for the U.S. troops were personally owned by the actress. The headlines read: "Marilyn Greets 10,000 Men In Skin-Tight Purple Dress" and "Marilyn Monroe Causes Near-Riot Of Korea Troops."
Although the dates of the newspaper are missing, 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.
PROVENANCE From the Archives of Marilyn Monroe's Personal Property
Estimate: $300 - $500 / Sold: $ -
Lot 270: MARILYN MONROE: RECEIVED LETTER FROM CHILDHOOD ACQUAINTANCE
From the personal files of Marilyn Monroe: A one-page typed letter from Ruth Edens, apparently an acquaintance of Monroe's from her childhood, dated August 24, 1954, and reading in part, "I have long intended to write you this letter because I have particularly wanted to say that when you used to visit me at my Balboa Island cottage, you were a shy and charming child whose appeal, it seems to me, must have reached the hearts of many people. I could never seem to get you to say much to me, but I loved having you come in and I missed your doing so after you'd gone away. I wondered about you many times and was delighted when I discovered you in the films. I hope the stories in the magazines which say you felt yourself unloved throughout your childhood, are merely press-agentry. In any case, I want you to know that I, for one, was truly fond of you and I'm proud of you for having developed enough grit to struggle through to success." The letter also states, "I hope you are getting much happiness out of life, little Marian [sic]. I saw so much that was ethereal in you when you were a little girl that I fell sure you are not blind to life's spiritual side. May all that is good and best come your way!? The letter is signed "Sincerely, Ruth Edens." 9 x 11 inches
PROVENANCE Lot 339, "From the Archives of Marilyn Monroe's Personal Property," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, November 16, 2018
Estimate: $700 - $900 / Sold: $ -
Lot 271: MARILYN MONROE: SIGNED PLEDGE FORM FOR MAKEUP ARTISTS, HAIR STYLISTS, BODY MAKEUP ARTISTS GUILD, LOCAL 706, PROGRAM BOOK
From the personal files of Marilyn Monroe: A carbon copy of a pledge form for Makeup Artists, Hair Stylists, Body Makeup Artists Guild, Local 706. Monroe pledged $100.00 for the guild's program book on August 18, 1954. Monroe's handwritten message reads in part, "My thanks to Gladys Witten and Allan Snyder. Marilyn Monroe." Helen Turpin authorized the payment, billed to 20th Century-Fox. At the bottom of the receipt, Monroe wrote, "Inez Melson," the name of Monroe's business manager at the time. 5.75 x 8.5 inches
PROVENANCE Lot 367, "From the Archives of Marilyn Monroe's Personal Property," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, November 16, 2018
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000 / Sold: $ -
Lot 287: MARILYN MONROE: RECEIVED ITALIAN FAN SCRAPBOOK
From the personal files of Marilyn Monroe: A handmade scrapbook sent to Marilyn Monroe. Created by an Italian fan named Alessio Borracina, the booklet includes images of Monroe from newspapers and magazines glued to the pages. Inside the scrapbook is a photo of Borracina with an inscription reading "I dedicate this photo to you to be always in your heart. Based on the images of Monroe in the scrapbook, it was sent to her in the mid-to-late 1950s. 9.5 x 7 inches
PROVENANCE Lot 428, "From the Archives of Marilyn Monroe's Personal Property," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, November 16, 2018
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000 / Sold: $ -
Lot 288: MARILYN MONROE: ARTHUR MILLER HANDWRITTEN BOOK DEDICATION
A single piece of lined paper torn from a spiral-bound notebook, heavily stained, containing a notation in Miller's hand reading "This book is being written out of the courage, the widened view of life, the awareness of love and beauty, given to me by my love, my wife-to-be, my Marilyn. I bless her for this gift, and I write it so that she may have from me the only unique thing I know how to make. I bless her, I owe her the discovery of my soul."
Although the note is undated, Miller refers to Marilyn Monroe as his wife to be, indicating that it was written prior to their marriage on June 29, 1956. Although this dedication did not appear in any of Miller's books it was possibly intended to be used in A View from the Bridge, which Miller was rewriting as a two-act play during his courtship with Monroe. Because Miller was not officially divorced until June 1956, it is possible that the dedication was not used due to timing. 8.5 x 11 inches
PROVENANCE Lot 187, "Marilyn Monroe Auction - Property From The Estate of Lee Strasberg" Julien's Auctions, Beverly Hills, November 17, 2016
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000 / Sold: $ -
Lot 289: MARILYN MONROE: PERSONALIZED 1955 GUCCI ADDRESS BOOK
A personalized brown leather, six-ring Gucci address book with custom stamped "M.M." on the front cover, that belonged to Marilyn Monroe (circa 1955) with handwritten entries, many in Monroe's hand.
Contacts include Marlon Brando, "Mother Miller," Lee Strasberg, Maurine [sic] Stapleton, and Harold Clurman, among others. The book includes various handwritten entries and notes throughout. Of particular note is Monroe's handwritten list of very personal things she must make an effort to do, including "as often as possible to observe Strassberg's [sic] other private classes"; "never miss my actors studio sessions"; "must make strong effort to work on current problems and phobias that out of my past has arisen," among other entries.
The address book 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.
6 x 7.5 x 1.25 inches
PROVENANCE Lot 187, "Marilyn Monroe Auction - The Estate of Lee Strasberg" Julien's Auctions, Beverly Hills, November 17, 2016
Estimate: $50,000 - $70,000 / Sold: $ -
Lot 292: MARILYN MONROE: RECEIVED LETTER FROM THE ACTORS STUDIO
From the personal files of Marilyn Monroe: A typewritten letter regarding The Actors Studio members purchasing and then donating books to a newly formed theatre library, sent to Monroe's Sutton Place apartment in New York City in a hand-addressed envelope postmarked January 29, 1956. Letter 5.5 x 8.5 inches
PROVENANCE Lot 340, "From the Archives of Marilyn Monroe's Personal Property," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, November 16, 2018
Estimate: $700 - $900 / Sold: $ -
Lot 295: MARILYN MONROE: "BUS STOP" HAND-ANNOTATED DIALOGUE PAGES
A small bound group of 31 mimeographed half pages containing Monroe's dialogue for the film Bus Stop (20th Cent. Fox, 1956). Ten of the pages contain notes in Monroe's hand in pencil. Additional notes in the hand of Paula Strasberg and an administrative hand. A note in Monroe's hand on the first page next to lines about her character Cherie wanting to be respected and tired of being "pawed at and pinched at" reads "Fight with manager/ A.M. H. Cohn middle of dinner party" clearly references incidents Monroe wished to draw upon from her life in the scene. Another note in Monroe's hand written beneath the line "Oh - it's you!" reads "(Good God it's you)." 5.5 x 9.5 inches
PROVENANCE Lot 264, "Property From the Estate of Lee Strasberg," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, November 17, 2016
Estimate: $10,000 - $20,000 / Sold: $ -
Lot 302: MARILYN MONROE: INTERIOR DESIGN DOCUMENTS AND FABRIC SAMPLE
A proposal sent to Normal Norell from Thomas DeAngelis Inc. for Mrs. A. Miller's bedroom. The proposal gives estimates to custom upholster a settee, headboard, bedspread, pillows and box spring drop using the fabric ordered by Norell from Italy, samples of which are included in the previous lot. The estimate is accompanied by six invoices from De Angelis, an invoice from Scalamandr Silks, and an invoice with Scalamandr silk fabric sample. 8.75 X 11 inches
PROVENANCE Lot 286, "Property From the Estate of Lee Strasberg," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, November 17, 2016
Estimate: $300 - $500 / Sold: $ - 
Lot 304: MARILYN MONROE: HANDWRITTEN NOTE
A single sheet of stationery from Parkside House, the English manor where Monroe and Arthur Miller stayed in Surrey while she filmed The Prince and The Showgirl in London in 1956. The note reads "I guess I have always been deeply terrified to really be someone's wife since I know from life one cannot love another, ever, really." Monroe had just entered her third marriage and was on location with her new husband, Arthur Miller. 5.25 x 7 inches
LITERATURE Monroe, Marilyn, and Bernard Comment. Fragments: Poems, Intimate Notes, Letters. Pages 114-115. New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2010. 1-237. Print.
PROVENANCE Lot 180, "Property From the Estate of Lee Strasberg," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, November 17, 2016
Estimate: $7,000 - $9,000 / Sold: $ -
Lot 305: MARILYN MONROE: "THE PRINCE AND THE SHOWGIRL" NOTEBOOK PAGES
Two pages torn from a lined spiral-bound notebook, both stained in red ink. The first page was published in the book Fragments and contains references to "The Sleeping Prince," an early production title for Monroe's film The Prince and the Showgirl, dating these writings to 1956. The notes show Monroe becoming her own task master, reminding herself "don't stop myself," "learn - lines logically," "I can't do more than/ one thing at a time/ make map tonight," and "take my time to think." She instructs herself to make a list of tasks and work on exercises, which perhaps explains the cryptic writings on the second page that did not appear in Fragments, reading in full, "From Ridding partly/ T Nautiousness [sic]/ Place/ personalization (A)/ weariness/ (J)/ (Ar)." 8.5 x 11 inches
LITERATURE: Monroe, Marilyn, and Bernard Comment. Fragments: Poems, Intimate Notes, Letters. Pages 168-169. New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2010. 1-237. Print.
PROVENANCE Lot 194, "Property From the Estate of Lee Strasberg," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, November 17, 2016
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000 / Sold: $ -
Lot 319: MARILYN MONROE: CUSTOM-BOUND COPY OF ARTHUR MILLER'S COLLECTED PLAYS
A red leather clamshell box with gilt designs, title on spine and a simple "MM" on the lower right corner. The ivory silk satin lined box contains a matching red leather bound volume with "MM" on cover, gilt edged pages and chartreuse silk satin boards and end papers. Special dedication page reads, "This first copy/ of the first edition/ has been specially hand-bound/ for Marilyn." Arthur Miller's Collected Plays, The Viking Press, copyright 1957. Bound by Gerhard Gerlach, stamped in gold inside back cover. 7 X 9.75 X 2.25 inches
PROVENANCE Lot 268, "Property From the Estate of Lee Strasberg," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, November 17, 2016
Estimate: $20,000 - $30,000 / Sold: $ -
Lot 321: MARILYN MONROE: FILE COPIES OF IMPORTANT LETTERS
From the Personal Files of Marilyn Monroe: Carbon copies of two important letters. The first two-page letter, dated March 14, 1957, is correspondence between attorneys Irving L. Stein and Robert H. Montgomery in reference to Milton Greene, Monroe's business partner and friend at the time, having a contractual entitlement to have Executive Producer credit on the film The Prince and the Showgirl. The second six-page letter, dated April 14, 1961, is correspondence between Arnold Weissberger and Monroe herself regarding her contract with Twentieth Century-Fox and is specific to her desire not to participate in the film Goodbye Charlie. Both letters are in response to significant business issue's occurring within Monroe's film star career.
PROVENANCE From the Archives of Marilyn Monroe's Personal Property
Estimate: $500 - $700 / Sold: $ -
Lot 325: MARILYN MONROE: PERSONALLY OWNED MAGAZINE WITH LAURENCE OLIVIER-PENNED MONROE ARTICLE
An issue of Florida's Playtime Magazine dated July 6, 1957 featuring a photo of Marilyn Monroe and Laurence Oliver on the cover was personally owned by Monroe. Copy on the cover reads "EXCLUSIVE! / How Marilyn Impressed Me / By Sir Laurence Olivier." On page 6 is the article in which Olivier details his experience directing and acting alongside Monroe when the two made the film The Prince and the Showgirl (Warner Brothers, 1957) and reads in part: "For me it has been an experience, entertaining, stimulating and rewarding in extreme."
The challenges faced by the two actors working together on the comedy inspired the drama My Week With Marilyn (The Weinstein Company, 2011), which earned Michelle Williams an Academy Award nomination as best actress for her performance as Monroe. 8.25 x 11 inches
PROVENANCE From the Archives of Marilyn Monroe's Personal Property
Estimate: $300 - $500 / Sold: $ -
Lot 326: MARILYN MONROE: RECEIVED VERVE RECORDS CORRESPONDENCE
From the personal files of Marilyn Monroe: Two letters from Norman Granz of Verve Records. In the September 5, 1957, letter, Granz writes, "I've been thinking about our album project and I should like to do the kind of tunes that would lend themselves to an album called 'MARILYN SINGS LOVE SONGS' or some such title." In the December 30, 1957, letter, he writes, "I wonder too if you are ready to do any recording. I shall be in New York January 20th for about a week and the Oscar Peterson Trio is off at that time, so if you felt up to it perhaps we could do some sides with the Trio during that period." 8.5 x 11 inches
PROVENANCE Lot 439, "From the Archives of Marilyn Monroe's Personal Property," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, November 16, 2018
Estimate: $700 - $900 / Sold: $ -
Lot 329: MARILYN MONROE: RECEIVED NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR INFANTILE PARALYSIS FASHION SHOW APPEARANCE THANK-YOU LETTER
From the personal files of Marilyn Monroe: A February 4, 1958, letter from Eleanor Lambert thanking Monroe for appearing at the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis fashion show on January 28, 1958. The letter reads in part, "Your presence was sparkling and thrilling to us all behind the scenes as well as to the audience." 6.5 x 8.5 inches
PROVENANCE Lot 433, "From the Archives of Marilyn Monroe's Personal Property," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, November 16, 2018
Estimate: $700 - $900 / Sold: $ -
Lot 347: MARILYN MONROE: RECEIVED NEWSLETTER
From the personal files of Marilyn Monroe: A 23-page newsletter titled "Revival, Salvation - Healing - Miracles - Special Jewish Addition," dated September 1958. The back cover reads "To Marilyn Monroe, Bel Air Hotel, Bel Air, Los Angeles, Calif." Monroe received this newsletter during the filming of Some Like It Hot (United Artists, 1959). 8.25 x 10.5 inches
PROVENANCE Lot 442, "From the Archives of Marilyn Monroe's Personal Property," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, November 16, 2018
Estimate: $700 - $900 / Sold: $ - 
Lot 349: MARILYN MONROE: PERSONAL POETRY MAGAZINE
From the personal files of Marilyn Monroe: A published Wisconsin Poetry Magazine, dated November 1958, containing poems written by Rose Davison, sent to Marilyn Monroe by Davison with a handwritten inscription reading "To Marilyn Monroe Miller/ with best wishes/ Rose Davison."
Sixteen pages with red paper cover, an interesting item considering Monroe's interest in reading and writing poetry. 6 x 9.5 inches
PROVENANCE Lot 398 , "From the Archives of Marilyn Monroe's Personal Property," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, November 16, 2018
Estimate: $700 - $900 / Sold: $ - 
Lot 360: MARILYN MONROE: "SOME LIKE IT HOT" AD SHEET
An original movie advertisement sheet promoting Some Like it Hot (United Artists, 1959) starring Marilyn Monroe as Sugar Kane Kowalczyk.
11 x 8.5 inches
Estimate: $100 - $200 / Sold: $ - 
Lot 362: MARILYN MONROE: PERSONALLY OWNED "SOME LIKE IT HOT" PAPERBACK
A paperback edition of the screenplay for Some Like It Hot (Signet Books, 1959) by Billy Wilder and I. A. L. Diamond. The paperback features eight pages of photographs from the film.
Monroe won a Golden Globe as Best Actress in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical for her role as Sugar Kane and the film was named the funniest film of all time in a poll by American Film Institute in 2000. 4.5 x 7.5 x .5 inches
PROVENANCE From the Archives of Marilyn Monroe's Personal Property
Estimate: $300 - $500 / Sold: $ - 
Lot 363: 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 role as Sugar Kane and the film was named the greatest comedy film of all time in a poll by American Film Institute in 2000.
PROVENANCE From the Archives of Marilyn Monroe's Personal Property
Estimate: $200 - $300 / Sold: $ - 
Lot 365: MARILYN MONROE: PERSONAL ITALIAN CULTURAL INSTITUTE COMMEMORATIVE PROGRAM
From the personal files of Marilyn Monroe: A 34-page soft cover booklet from the Italian Cultural Institute. This booklet commemorates the opening of the new home of the organization, located at 686 Park Avenue, New York City, New York, in 1959. Monroe likely acquired this item onsite at the Institute on May 13, 1959, when she received the David di Donatello Award for her work in The Prince and the Showgirl (Warner Bros., 1957). 8.5 x 11 inches
PROVENANCE Lot 440, "From the Archives of Marilyn Monroe's Personal Property," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, November 16, 2018
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 / Sold: $ - 
Lot 388: MARILYN MONROE: RECEIVED LETTER FROM CONGRESSMAN JAMES ROOSEVELT
From the personal files of Marilyn Monroe: A June 30, 1960, two-page letter on Congress of the United States, House of Representatives letterhead from Congressman James Roosevelt, son of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt and First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, asking Monroe to consider appearing in a television program focusing on the Eleanor Roosevelt Institute for Cancer Research, scheduled to air on October 7 of that year. The letter reads in part, "We do feel that just a brief greeting from you would contribute very much indeed to the success of the show. Won't you agree to do this?" 8.5 x 11 inches
PROVENANCE Lot 436, "From the Archives of Marilyn Monroe's Personal Property," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, November 16, 2018
Estimate: $700 - $900 / Sold: $ - 
Lot 391: MARILYN MONROE: PERSONALLY OWNED "LETS MAKE LOVE" MAGAZINE COVER
A front cover of Far East Film News magazine featuring the poster for Let's Make Love (20th Century Fox, 1960) beneath a headline that reads: "Dedicated to the NEW Monroe Doctrine!" The cover was personally owned by Marilyn Monroe and is dated November 1960. 10.25 x 14.25 inches
PROVENANCE From the Archives of Marilyn Monroe's Personal Property
Estimate: $200 - $300 / Sold: $ - 
Lot 433: MARILYN MONROE: CRAYON DRAWING
Titled "Old Man sitting on a bench listening," the conte crayon on paper sketch is a monochromatic abstract portrait of a man leaning forward. The title is written along lower edge of sheet. The drawing is unsigned and framed in a gilt wood frame.
The sketch 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. 9.75 x 12.25 inches
PROVENANCE Lot 527, "Property From the Estate of Lee Strasberg," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, November 17, 2016
Estimate: $10,000 - $20,000 / Sold: $ - 
Lot 434: MARILYN MONROE: PERSONALLY ANNOTATED "SOMETHING'S GOT TO GIVE" SCREENPLAY AND PAGES
A Something's Got To Give (20th Century Fox, 1962) mimeographed screenplay by Nunnally Johnson, 149 pages, blue cover dated March 29, 1962 reading "Final Confidential For Planning Purposes Only." The script, marked final, also dated March 29, 1962, contains notations in Monroe's hand throughout in pencil and green ink on 18 pages. Some of the notations are from Monroe's work with a Swedish dialect coach.
In addition to these notations, two typed pages of Monroe's dialogue are bound between pages 107 and 108 of the mimeographed script. These two pages contain Monroe's dialogue from one of the few scenes captured on film, with her extensive pencil notations. Raw footage of Monroe performing with Tippy the cocker spaniel and the children in this scene exists, and Monroe's notations are evident in the footage. The top of the page reads "Real Thought/ Mental Relaxation/ substitute children - B & J if necessary/ feeling - place the pain where it is not in the brow." B & J likely refers to Arthur Miller's children Bobby and Jane. Another notation next to one of Monroe's lines of dialogue reads simply "Mona Lisa," which does in fact mirror the expression she uses when delivering this line. Even the exaggerated "Ahhhhh---" that Monroe does at the beginning of each take in the raw footage is written on the page in her hand, reading in full, "Ahhh--Look for the light.?
The notations throughout the script also include notes in an unidentified hand criticizing certain points of the story, including "Too Harsh," "Naggy," "Dull" and many other comments. Overall, the notations in both the script and on the dialogue pages used by Monroe to film the scene with the children and Tippy the dog tell the story of a tedious script writing and editing process. Her dialogue notations are a revealing window into her process in performing some of the last scenes she ever recorded on film. 9.5 x 12 x 1 inches
PROVENANCE Lot 578, "Property From the Estate of Lee Strasberg, Julien's Auctions," Los Angeles, November 17, 2016
Estimate: $10,000 - $20,000 / Sold: $ - 
Lot 436: MARILYN MONROE: PRAYER BOOK FOR JEWISH WORSHIP
A Union Prayer Book for Jewish Worship that belonged to Marilyn Monroe. The cover is stamped "Marilyn Monroe Miller" and inscribed to Monroe... "For Marilyn - with all of my best wishes and deepest respect - fondly, Bob." 5 x 6.75 x 1 inches
Christie's bookplate is affixed to the interior of the front cover.
PROVENANCE Lot 628, Lot 9A, The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe, Christie's, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27 & 28, 1999, Julien's Auctions, Las Vegas, June 23, 2018
Estimate: $20,000 - $30,000 / Sold: $ - 
Lot 447: MARILYN MONROE: HANDWRITTEN NOTE
An undated note on a single sheet of unlined paper, entirely in Monroe's hand, reading "For life/ It is rather a determination not to be overwhelmed./ For work/ The truth can only be recalled, never invented." 8 x 5 inches
LITERATURE Monroe, Marilyn and Bernard Comment. Fragments: Poems, Intimate Notes, Letters. Pages 158-159. New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2010. 1-237. Print.
PROVENANCE Lot 190, "Property from the Estate of Lee Strasberg," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, November 17, 2016
Estimate: $7,000 - $9,000 / Sold: $ -
Lot 451: MARILYN MONROE: DOG-RELATED POSTHUMOUS CORRESPONDENCE
An undated typed letter from Mrs. Edward Herdan of Los Angeles that reads:
"To whom it may concern: I was greatly taken aback when I saw the pet of Marilyn's in a picture with her. We were forced to put our pet to sleep on account of old age recently and she was a double of this little dog. We have been looking with grieving hearts for several months now, to find one that resembled our Shaggsy, but all in vain. If it were at all possible to get the dog we could give it an excellent home. Dr. Christenson of the Hollywood Cat and Dog Hospital was our Vet for fourteen years. Hope this request receives some consideration. Sincerely, Mrs. Ed Herdan."
Included is a copy of a letter from Inez Melson, Monroe's former business manager, dated September 4, 1962, reading:
"Dear Mrs. Herdan, I hope you will understand that I have not answered your kind letter about "Moff" before this because of the pressure of matters involving the affairs of Marilyn. I know how you must feel about your little "Shaggsy" and it would be wonderful if it were possible to send "Moff" to live with you. However, you will understand that her sister's dearest wish is to have him and I hope in due time to be able to send him to live with her. Unfortunately, in due process of law, even little "Moff" is a part of Marilyn's personal effects and thus, he has to wait. It grieves me greatly to refuse so many kind people and I only wish that I could grant the desire of each good person who would love "Moff" as his mistress loved him." The letter is signed, "Sincerely yours, Inez Melson, Administratrix of the Estate of Marilyn Monroe."
Frank Sinatra gifted the dog to Monroe in 1961. She named him Maf as a comic reference to Sinatra's mafia connections. Interestingly, people within Monroe's inner circle appear to be unaware of the correct spelling of the dog's name. Written correspondence reflects use of the names "Maff" and "Moff."
7.25 x 10.5 inches
PROVENANCE Lot 414, "From the Archives of Marilyn Monroe's Personal Property," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, November 16, 2018.
Estimate: $700 - $900 / Sold: $ -
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22/07/2022, HERITAGE, "Hollywood & Entertainment Signature": Lots
Enchères "Hollywood & Entertainment Signature"
22 & 23 juillet 2022
- 45 lots avec Marilyn Monroe -
> 22/07/2022, Heritage, "Hollywood & Entertainment Signature": Catalogue
Photos Andre De Dienes x 35
Lot 89013: Marilyn Monroe Photograph Enjoying the Sun by Andre de Dienes (1946).
Vintage original silver gelatin, borderless semi-gloss, double weight 10.5" x 12" photo of Marilyn Monroe in Malibu Beach by Andre de Dienes, with black rubber stamp PHOTO ANDRE DIENES on verso, 1946, printed no later than 1955.(...)
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Lot 89014: Marilyn Monroe Fun in Malibu Photograph by Andre de Dienes.
Vintage original silver gelatin, borderless semi-gloss, double weight 16" x 17.25" photo of Marilyn Monroe at Tobey Beach Long Island by Andre de Dienes, with black rubber stamp PHOTO ANDRE DIENES on verso, 1949, printed later. (...)
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Lot 89015: Marilyn Monroe Photograph on Malibu Beach by Andre de Dienes (1946).
Vintage original silver gelatin, borderless glossy, double weight 10.25" x 10" composite photo of Marilyn Monroe in Malibu Beach by Andre de Dienes, with red and black rubber stamps PHOTO ANDRE DIENES with 2/2 and 0153-B and 10/10 IN PENCIL on verso, 1946, printed no later than 1955. (...)
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Lot 89016: Marilyn Monroe Photograph "Irradiance of Life" on Malibu Beach by Andre de Dienes (1946).
Vintage original silver gelatin, borderless glossy, double weight 8" x 10" photo of Marilyn Monroe in Malibu Beach by Andre de Dienes, signed "A. Dienes" in black felt on recto lower right, with red and black rubber stamps PHOTO ANDRE DIENES and cropping notation in pencil on verso, 1946, printed no later than 1955. Notations by Dienes "(she has no make up on! Only cream on her face)" and "JOY" "IRRADIANCE OF LIFE" AND "BLISS" in black ink on verso.
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Lot 89017: Marilyn Monroe Photograph on Malibu Beach by Andre de Dienes (1946).
Vintage original silver gelatin, borderless glossy, double weight 8" x 9.5" photo of Marilyn Monroe in Malibu Beach by Andre de Dienes, with red and black rubber stamps PHOTO ANDRE DIENES on verso, 1946, printed no later than 1955.
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Lot 89018: Marilyn Monroe Photograph "Premonition" on Malibu Beach by Andre de Dienes (1946).
Vintage original silver gelatin, borderless semi-gloss, double weight 8.75" x 9.5" photo of Marilyn Monroe in Malibu Beach by Andre de Dienes, with red rubber stamps PHOTO ANDRE DIENES on verso, 1946, printed no later than 1955. Notations by Dienes "PREMONITION" and "A never before published photo of Marilyn Monroe" and "Death" and "The end of everything" In blue felt on verso.
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Lot 89019: Marilyn Monroe Photograph "Peace of Mind" on Malibu Beach by Andre de Dienes (1946).
Vintage original silver gelatin, borderless glossy, double weight 9" x 11" photo of Marilyn Monroe in Malibu Beach by Andre de Dienes, with red and black rubber stamps PHOTO ANDRE DIENES on verso, 1946, printed no later than 1955. Notations by Dienes "MARILYN MONROE CAPTION FOR PHOTO:" "TRYING TO BE OUTSIDE OF ALL MATERIAL SELFHOOD" and "PEACE OF MIND" and "SOMETIMES LIFE IS BEST SUMMERISED DURING ITS GREAT QUIESCENCIES" in blue ink and ½ and 0732-A 9/11 in pencil on verso.
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Lot 89020: Marilyn Monroe Photograph "Sorrow" on Malibu Beach by Andre de Dienes (1946).
Vintage original silver gelatin, borderless glossy, double weight 9" x 11" photo of Marilyn Monroe in Malibu Beach by Andre de Dienes, with red and black rubber stamps PHOTO ANDRE DIENES on verso, 1946, printed no later than 1955. Notations by Dienes "MARILYN MONROE" "SORROW" and "AS FOR MAN, HIS DAYS ARE AS CRASS AS A FLOWER OF THE FIELD, SO HE FLORISHETH. FOR THE WIND PASSETH OVER IT, AND IT IS GONE; AND THE PLACE THEREOF SHALL KNOW IT NO MORE" and "from the Scripture" In blue ink on verso.
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Lot 89021: Marilyn Monroe Photograph "Meditation" on Malibu Beach by Andre de Dienes (1946).
Vintage original silver gelatin, borderless glossy, double weight 9.5" x 11" photo of Marilyn Monroe in Malibu Beach by Andre de Dienes, with red and black rubber stamps PHOTO ANDRE DIENES on verso, 1946, printed no later than 1955. Notations by Dienes "Marilyn Monroe interprets:" and "MEDITATION" and "LET NEITHER FEAR NOR DOUBT OVERSHADOW YOUR CLEAR SENSE AND CALM TRUST" in blue ink on verso.
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Lot 89022: Marilyn Monroe Photograph Profile on Malibu Beach by Andre de Dienes (1946).
Vintage original silver gelatin, borderless glossy, double weight 9" x 10" photo of Marilyn Monroe in Malibu Beach by Andre de Dienes, with red and black rubber stamps PHOTO ANDRE DIENES and 2/2 and 734-B 9/10 in pencil on verso, 1946, printed no later than 1955.
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Lot 89023: Marilyn Monroe Photograph "Wisdom and Serenity" by Andre de Dienes (1946).
Vintage original silver gelatin, borderless glossy, double weight 9.5" x 11" photo of Marilyn Monroe in Malibu Beach by Andre de Dienes, with red and black rubber stamps PHOTO ANDRE DIENES on verso, 1946, printed no later than 1955. Notations by Dienes "Wisdom" and "Serenity" and "Absorption into Nature" and "Truth and Love rejoice in the real man" and "... to all mankind, and in every hour, divine Love supplies all good..." in blue felt on verso.
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Lot 89024: Marilyn Monroe Photograph "Death" by Andre de Dienes (1946).
Vintage original silver gelatin, borderless glossy, double weight 10.5" x 12" photo of Marilyn Monroe by Andre de Dienes, with red rubber stamps PHOTO ANDRE DIENES on verso, 1946, printed no later than 1955. Notations by Dienes "Death" and "Marilyn shows what death looks like to her" in blue felt and 1/6 and PET5 034 in pencil on verso.
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Lot 89025: Marilyn Monroe Lamb Photograph by Andre de Dienes.
vintage original silver gelatin, borderless matte, double weight 16" x 20" photo of Marilyn Monroe with lamb by Andre de Dienes, with black rubber stamp PHOTO ANDRE DIENES on verso, 1945, printed later.
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Lot 89026: Marilyn Monroe in North Hollywood Photograph by Andre de Dienes.
Vintage original silver gelatin, borderless matte, double weight 16" x 20" photo of Marilyn Monroe on Highway 101 in North Hollywood by Andre de Dienes, with black rubber stamp PHOTO ANDRE DIENES on verso, 1945, printed later.
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Lot 89027:Marilyn Monroe Malibu Composite Photograph by Andre de Dienes.
Vintage original silver gelatin, borderless matte, double weight 16" x 20" photo of Marilyn in Malibu Beach by Andre de Dienes, with black rubber stamp PHOTO ANDRE DIENES on verso, 1945, printed later.
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Lot 89028: Marilyn Monroe Photograph at Residence by Andre de Dienes. (1946).
Vintage original silver gelatin, borderless glossy, double weight 10.5" x 10.5" photos (3) of Marilyn Monroe residence at 12305 5th Helena Drive by Andre de Dienes, with black rubber stamps PHOTO ANDRE DIENES on verso, 1962, printed later. Notation by Dienes "The entrance door to Marilyn Monroe's house" in black felt on verso of one.
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Lot 89029: Marilyn Monroe Photograph in Polka Dot Dress by Andre de Dienes.
Vintage original silver gelatin, borderless glossy, double weight 13.5" x 10.5" photo of Marilyn Monroe by Andre de Dienes, with red and black rubber stamps PHOTO ANDRE DIENES on verso, 1945, no later than 1965. Paper caption Marilyn Monroe from the exhibit, The Legend and the Truth © 1973, Alskog, Inc. on verso.
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Lot 89030: Marilyn Monroe Early Photograph by Andre de Dienes.
Vintage original silver gelatin, borderless glossy, double weight 11" x 13.5" photo of Marilyn Monroe by Andre de Dienes, with black rubber stamp PHOTO ANDRE DIENES on verso, 1945, printed later. Notation DD 082 in pencil on verso.
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Lot 89031: Marilyn Monroe Early Western Photograph by Andre de Dienes.
Vintage original silver gelatin, borderless glossy, double weight 11" x 13.25" photo of Marilyn Monroe by Andre de Dienes, with black rubber stamps PHOTO ANDRE DIENES on verso, 1945, printed later. Notation AD138 in pencil on verso.
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Lot 89032: Marilyn Monroe Western Photograph by Andre de Dienes.
Vintage original silver gelatin, borderless glossy, double weight 10.75" x 13.5" photo of Marilyn Monroe by Andre de Dienes, with black rubber stamps PHOTO ANDRE DIENES on verso, 1945, printed later. Notation DD113 in pencil on verso.
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Lot 89033: Marilyn Monroe at the Bel Air Hotel Photograph by Andre de Dienes.
Vintage original silver gelatin, borderless semi-gloss, double weight 9.75" x 10.5" photo of Marilyn Monroe on the patio of her bungalow at the Bel Air Hotel, Los Angeles, 1953, by Andre de Dienes, with black rubber stamps PHOTO ANDRE DIENES on verso, 1953, printed later.
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Lot 89034: Marilyn Monroe Barn Door Photograph by Andre de Dienes.
Vintage original silver gelatin, borderless matte, double weight 10.75" x 14" photo of Marilyn Monroe in Malibu Beach by Andre de Dienes, with red and black rubber stamps PHOTO ANDRE DIENES on verso, 1945, printed later.
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Lot 89035: Marilyn Monroe "Norma Jeane" Photograph by Andre de Dienes.
Vintage original silver gelatin, borderless glossy, double weight 10.75" x 13.75" photo of Marilyn Monroe by Andre de Dienes, with red rubber stamps PHOTO ANDRE DIENES on verso, 1945, no later than 1965. Notation by Dienes "Norma Jeane" and "1945 19 years old, she just started modeling" in black felt on verso.
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Lot 89036: Marilyn Monroe Photograph Barefoot in Polka Dot Dress by Andre de Dienes.
Vintage original silver gelatin, borderless glossy, double weight 11" x 13.25" photo of Marilyn Monroe by Andre de Dienes, with red and black rubber stamps PHOTO ANDRE DIENES on verso, 1945, no later than 1965.
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Lot 89037: Marilyn Monroe Photograph at the Bel Air Hotel by Andre de Dienes.
Vintage original silver gelatin, borderless glossy, double-weight 8.5" x 13.5" photo of Marilyn Monroe on the patio of her bungalow at the Bel Air Hotel, Los Angeles, 1953 by Andre de Dienes, with red ink stamp PHOTO ANDRE DIENES on verso, 1953, no later than 1965. Notation 0464-A 8 1/2/13 1/2 in pencil on verso.
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Lot 89038: Marilyn Monroe Early Photograph by Andre de Dienes.
Vintage original silver gelatin, borderless glossy, double weight 10.25" x 10" photo of Marilyn Monroe by Andre de Dienes, with black rubber stamp PHOTO ANDRE DIENES on verso, 1945, printed later.
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Lot 89039: Marilyn Monroe Playing in the Snow Photograph by Andre de Dienes.
Vintage original silver gelatin, borderless glossy, double weight 10.5" x 13.25" photo of Marilyn Monroe by Andre de Dienes, with black rubber stamps PHOTO ANDRE DIENES on verso, 1945, printed later. Notation 0250 and 1/1 in pencil and 1945 Oregon on verso.
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Lot 89040: Marilyn Monroe Malibu Beach Photograph by Andre de Diene.
Vintage original silver gelatin, borderless semi-gloss, double weight 9.75" x 10.5" photo of Marilyn Monroe by Andre de Dienes, with black rubber stamp PHOTO ANDRE DIENES on verso, 1945, printed later.
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Lot 89041: Marilyn Monroe Water Fountain Photograph by Andre de Dienes.
Vintage original silver gelatin, borderless glossy, double weight 11" x 14" photo of Marilyn Monroe by Andre de Dienes, with black rubber stamps PHOTO ANDRE DIENES on verso, 1945, printed later. Notations 2/2 and 0339-B in pencil on verso.
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Lot 89042: Marilyn Monroe Highway 101 Photograph by Andre de Dienes.
Vintage original silver gelatin, borderless semi-gloss, double weight 10.5" x 13.5" photo of Marilyn Monroe on Highway 101 in North Hollywood by Andre de Dienes, with blue rubber stamp PHOTO ANDRE DIENES on verso, 1945, printed later.
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Lot 89043: Marilyn Monroe in Doll Dress Photograph by Andre de Dienes.
Vintage original silver gelatin, borderless semi-gloss, double weight 9.75" x 11" photo of Marilyn Monroe by Andre de Dienes, with red rubber stamp PHOTO ANDRE DIENES on verso, 1945, printed later.
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Lot 89044: Marilyn Monroe on Rock Edge Photograph by Andre de Dienes.
Vintage original silver gelatin, borderless semi-gloss, double weight 9.75" x 11" photo of Marilyn Monroe by Andre de Dienes, with red rubber stamp PHOTO ANDRE DIENES on verso, 1945, printed later.
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Lot 89045: Marilyn Monroe Fence Post Photograph by Andre de Dienes.
Vintage original silver gelatin, borderless semi-gloss, double weight 11" x 13" photo of Marilyn Monroe by Andre de Dienes, with black rubber stamp PHOTO ANDRE DIENES on verso, 1945, printed later.
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Lot 89046: Marilyn Monroe Calm at Malibu Beach Photograph by Andre de Dienes.
Silver gelatin, borderless semi-gloss, double weight 9.5" x 10.75" photo of Marilyn Monroe by Andre de Dienes, with black rubber stamps PHOTO ANDRE DIENES on verso, 1946, printed later.
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Lot 89047: Marilyn Monroe Soda Fountain Photograph by Andre de Dienes.
Vintage original silver gelatin, borderless semi-gloss, double weight 11" x 10.5" photo of Marilyn Monroe by Andre de Dienes, with black rubber stamps PHOTO ANDRE DIENES on verso, 1953, printed later.
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Photos Films x 2
Lot 89048: Photograph of Marilyn Monroe in Somethings Got to Give by William Read Woodfield (20th Century-Fox, 1962).
Vintage original silver gelatin matte, borderless double weight photograph (11" X 9.5") of Marilyn Monroe from Nude scene in Somethings Got to Give (unfinished) by William Read Woodfield, 1962; with Photograph by WILLIAM READ WOODFIELD black rubber stamp on verso. Printed 1962. In 1962 Woodfield - along with Lawrence Schiller and Jimmy Mitchell - gained fame when Marilyn Monroe extended an invitation to photograph her on a protected set at the Twentieth Century Fox studio lot for publicity. In one shot, Woodfield managed to capture Monroe as she shed her bathing suit by the swimming pool. The photos created headlines around the country and appeared worldwide on the covers of leading magazines.
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Lot 89050: Collection of (800+) Classic Movie Photos.
A monumental collection of vintage original 8" x 10" photographs, ranging from behind the scenes, studio portraits, contact sheets, production photographs and promotional materials. This lot ranges from early serials, action adventure, war, comedy, swashbucklers, film noir and westerns. Includes a film negative of Rita Hayworth from Salome. Notable stars include Gene Kelly, Janet Leigh, Spencer Tracy, Sidney Poitier, Judy Garland, and Charlton Heston. Exhibiting age, handling, corner bumps and edgewear.
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Croquis Costumes Jenssen x 3
Lot 89218: Marilyn Monroe "Annabel Jones Norris" Wedding Dress Sketch by Elois Jenssen for We're Not Married! (TCF, 1952).
Vintage original costume sketch accomplished in pencil, ink and gouache on 12.5" x 15.75" artists vellum visible through 28" x 20.25" mat. With pencil annotation in the lower corners including, "Marilyn Monroe" and other production information. Signed to the lower right of art, "Elois Jenssen." Exhibiting age, wear, chipping, spot paper loss, tearing and wrinkling with one tear traveling through left lower of artwork.
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Lot 89219: Marilyn Monroe "Annabel Jones Norris" Bikini Sketch by Elois Jenssen for We're Not Married! (TCF, 1952).
Vintage original costume sketch accomplished in pencil, ink, and gouache on 11" x 15.5" artists vellum visible through 28" x 20.25" mat.
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Lot 89220:Marilyn Monroe "Annabel Jones Norris" Pageant Costume Sketch by Elois Jenssen for We're Not Married! (TCF, 1952).
Vintage original costume sketch accomplished in pencil, ink and gouache on 11" x 15.5" artists vellum visible through 28" x 20.25" mat.
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Autres x 5
Lot 89087: All About Eve Revised Final Draft Shooting Script by Joseph L. Mankiewicz (TCF, 1950).
Vintage original studio bound and bradded 180-page Revised Final Shooting Script from the Twentieth Century-Fox Studio stenographic department. Retaining original red covers printed with studio logo, movie title, and dated "April 5, 1950." Ink stamped "309" on the upper left front cover and upper right corner above "Revised Final," number "2422." The department loan coupon page is intact and stamped "218." The interior title page bears the Joseph L. Mankiewicz writing credit. Praised by critics at its release, All About Eve earned a record fourteen Academy Award nominations and took home six trophies, including Best Picture. It is the only film in Oscar history to receive four female acting nominations, including Bette Davis as "Margo" and Anne Baxter as "Eve" for Best Actress and Celeste Holm as "Karen" and Thelma Ritter as "Birdie" for Supporting Actress. The script covers exhibit age, handling, edge wear, chipping, and creasing. Contents remain in vintage Very Good to Fine condition. Presented in a 12" x 10.25" x 1.75" red board and cloth custom clamshell case, with gold gilt embossed text on the cover and spine, including script title, author, and other info.
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Lot 89217:Extremely Rare "The Models Blue Book" Featuring Marilyn Monroe's Early Appearance (1945).
Vintage original printed 90-page casting book of models, dated 1945-1946. Published by Emmeline Snively of the Bluebook Modeling Agency who is acknowledged to have discovered a very young Marilyn Monroe (then "Norma Jean Dougherty") working on an assembly line at a Radioplane factory. Snively was one of Monroe's earliest professional mentors with a great belief in the young model, and one who guided Monroe toward a career that would ultimately make her a legendary superstar. Marilyn appears on page-25 of the 8.5" x 5.5" book with her stats and a portrait photo by David B. Conover, who met Marilyn when she was working on the Radioplane assembly line in Van Nuys, California. Conover had been sent by the U.S. Army Air Force''s First Motion Picture Unit to shoot morale-boosting pictures of female workers and Marilyn immediately impressed him. She quit working at the factory in January 1945 and began modeling for Conover. Defying her deployed husband, she signed a contract with the Blue Book Model Agency in August 1945. The book exhibits age, handling with chipping and peeling to cover, spine, some cracking and spidering to the cover surfaces.
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Lot 89221: Marilyn Monroe Nude "Golden Dreams" Pin-Up Calendar (1954).
Vintage original printed color 34" x 16" pin-up wall calendar. Featuring Marilyn Monroe in her legendary nude pose as photographed early in her career by Tom Kelly in 1949. This 1954 printing of the calendar includes a 6.5" x 10.5" paper flyer with biographical information as well as many quotes from Marilyn regarding the Tom Kelly session. The tear-off calendar pad is detached but present, unused, and in vintage Fine condition. The rolled poster of the calendar retains the metal tinning at the top and the bottom and heavy paper hanging hoop at the top.
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Lot 89222: Marilyn Monroe "Cherie" Black Fishnet Tights from Bus Stop (TCF, 1956).
Vintage original black fishnet tights with elastic waistband, retaining internal 20th Century-Fox bias label handwritten in black ink, "M. Monroe" and other production info. Two of the signature looks Monroe wore as the ambitious, small-town singer featured this iconic costume element, which showcased her legendarily shapely legs to best advantage, and resulted in some of her most indelible Hollywood glamour portraits. Exhibiting some loss of elasticity from age and production wear. Otherwise, in Very Good condition. Provenance: Profiles in History Auction 6, June 26, 1999, Lot 121.
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Lot 89439: An Original Run of (100+) Playboy Magazines 1953-1990 Including the Iconic Issue #1 Graded 7.5.
Vintage original run of (100+) Playboy magazines with 1953 to 1980 issues housed in binders, approx. 6-magazines per. With additional 30+ duplicates. This collection includes some of the most iconic issues of the magazine including Jan. 1959's Ron Vogel photos of Virginia Gordon, Oct. 1971 with Darine Stern becoming the first African-American cover girl, Jan. 1972, which marked Playboy's first foray into full-frontal nudity, Nov. 1972's 7.16 million copy seller featuring Lenna Sjööblom's cover photo with a gumball machine, Nov. 1980's controversial "Women of the U.S. Government" cover, and more! The crown jewel of the collection is a slabbed volume 1, issue 1 of Playboy magazine published on December 15, 1953, CGC Graded 7.5. The first-ever, 42-page issue features Marilyn Monroe on the cover as well as a spread with a full-page color nude photo (taken by Tom Kelley in 1949) titled the "Sweetheart of the Month", which would ultimately evolve to become "Playmate of the Month". Only 54,000 copies of this landmark magazine were printed, as legendary publisher Hugh Hefner was unsure of the market's reception.
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01/06/2022, Julien's, "Marilyn Monroe 96th Birthday Celebration": Lots
Enchères "Marilyn Monroe 96th Birthday Celebration"
01er juin 2022
- 190 lots avec Marilyn Monroe -
> 01/06/2022, JULIEN'S, "Marilyn Monroe 96th Birthday Celebration": Vente
Documents papiers
Lot 60: MARILYN MONROE 1955-1957 ODD SCRAPBOOK COMPILED BY HER HAIRDRESSER/ASSISTANT PETER LEONARDI
estimate: US $ 25 - 50 / starting: $25
A scrapbook filled with a handful of newspaper clippings that relate to Marilyn's onetime gofer, Peter Leonardi, who was hired by her company, Marilyn Monroe Productions, Inc., to assistant her while in NYC; the cover has a title hand-painted in white lettering which reads "Marilyn / & / Peter," and inside are about 15 articles from various publications, dated from 1955 to 1957, that Leonardi saved, outlining his short association with the star which ended on a bad note. 
Lot 62: MARILYN MONROE 1956 LIQUOR STORE RECEIPT
estimate: US $ 400 - 600 / starting: $25
A single sheet from Luria's Wine & Spirits shop on Madison Avenue in New York City, undated but circa 1956, listing the star's "2 Sutton Place South / N.Y.C. 8E" address and the booze she ordered, including some Courvoisier VSOP.
Photographies
Lots 01-09 + 11 + 49 + 50 : PHOTOS BY ANDRE DE DIENES
estimate: US $ 50 - 100 - 200 - 300 / starting: $25
Lot 01-09: Black and White photos by Andre De Dienes
Lot 11: 1992 Print signed by Shirley De Dienes
Lot 49: 1970 Print of Marilyn in Hotel Bel-Air
Lot 50: 1970 Print depicting Marilyn in the cosmos 
Lot 10: COLOR PHOTOGRAPH SIGNED BY JOSEPH JASGUR
estimate: US $ 200 - 300 / starting: $25
1987 print photo with handwritten annotation on verso "...Jeane Dougherty (Marilyn...) / was taken by me on March 18... / Joseph Jasgur"
Lots 43-46 + 51-53 + 61: PHOTOS BY FRANK WORTH
estimate: US $ 100 - 200 - 300 - 500 / starting: $25
Lot 43: 1952 Marilyn with Ralph Edwards
Lots 44 + 45: 1952 Cheesecake Marilyn
Lot 46: 2000s print of 1952 Ray Anthony party
Lot 51: Limited Edition Photo 1953 by FRANK WORTH 
Lot 52: Limited Edition Photo 1953 by FRANK WORTH
Lot 53 : PRINT COLORIZED PHOTO BY FRANK WORTH
Lot 61: Color limited edition photo by FRANK WORTH
Lots 65 + 66: Limited Edition Print "BLACK SITTING" by MILTON H. GREENE
estimate: US $ 400 - 600 / starting: $25
Lots 80-82: MARILYN MONROE PRINT BY BERT STERN FROM "AVANT GARDE" MAGAZINE
estimate: US $ 25 - 50 / $ 100 - 200 / starting: $25
Lots 85-90: MARILYN MONROE PHOTOGRAPHS + PRINTS BY BERT STERN
estimate: US $ 100 - 200 / $ 200 - 300 / starting: $25
Lots 91-101 + 103-105: MARILYN MONROE PHOTOGRAPHS BY GEORGE BARRIS
estimate: US $ 100 - 200 / starting: $25
Lots 69 + 111: MARILYN MONROE PHOTOGRAPHS BY CARL PERUTZ
estimate: US $ 100 - 200 / starting: $25
Lot 69: 1958 RARE BLACK AND WHITE CONTACT SHEET BY CARL PERUTZ
Lot 111: 1970S print by CARL PERUTZ
"The Hat Sitting" shot by noted Magnum photographer, Carl Perutz, in New York on June 16, 1958
Lots 40-41 + 54 + 57 + 175 : PHOTOS PUBLIC MARILYN
estimate: US $ 25 - 50 / 50 - 100 / starting: $25
Lot 40: June 26,1952, Marilyn in court
Lot 41: 1952 Ray Anthony party
Lot 54: Korea, 1954, Fébruary
Lot 57: MM with Jerry Giesler (announce divorce from Joe DiMaggio in October, 1954)
Lot 175: A group of four 2000s era later prints with a glossy finish
Lots 14-17 + 47 + 70 + 83-84 + 190: PHOTOS MARILYN'S FILMS
estimate: US $ 100 - 200 - 300 / starting: $25
Lot 14-17: PHOTOS FROM "THE ASPHALT JUNGLE"
Lot 47: 1953 PUBLICITY PHOTOGRAPH FROM "GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES"
Lot 70: 1960 FILM STILL PHOTOGRAPH FROM "LET'S MAKE LOVE" 
Lots 83-84: PHOTOGRAPHS "Something's Got to Give"
Lot 190: 1961 PHOTO OF CO-STAR CLARK GABLE FROM "THE MISFITS" BY EVE ARNOLD 
Lot 56: 1954 ORIGINAL LOBBY CARD FROM "THERE'S NO BUSINESS LIKE SHOW BUSINESS"
estimate: US $ 25 - 50 / starting: $25
Magazines
Lot 12: MARILYN MONROE 1940S MAGAZINE
estimate: US $ 25 - 50 / starting: $25
Lot 12: "GLAMOROUS MODELS" December 1949
Lots 18-20 + 22-23 + 37-38 + 48 + 55 + 63 + 67: MARILYN MONROE 1950S MAGAZINES
estimate: US $ 25 - 50 / starting: $25
Lot 18: 3 "FOCUS" September 1952, January 1955, and November 1955.
Lot 19: 4 MINI MAGAZINES Behind the Scene (July 1955); Picture Week (February 1955); Sensation (January 1954); and Show (March 1953).
Lot 20: 2 "PICTUREGOER" August 9, 1952 and November 17, 1956.
Lot 22: 2 "TEMPO" March 18, 1954 and November 1, 1955
Lot 23: 3 "VUE" August 1952, January 1955, and August 1955.
Lot 37: 1952 MAGAZINES x 5: Movie Pix (October); Movieland (July); Screen Fan (December); Screenland (August); Sir! (December).
Lot 38: 1952 "PEOPLE TODAY" (June 18 and December 3)
Lot 48: 1953 MAGAZINES x8: Cheesecake (circa January); Esquire (July); Motion Picture and Television Magazine (November); Movie Stars Parade (October); Movies (Februrary); New Liberty (March); Redbook (March); See (November).
Lot 55: 1954 MAGAZINES x5: Art Photography (October); Collier’s (July); Movie Time (November); Movieland (November); Movies (June).
Lot 58: 1955 mini magazine 65 pages dedicated to Marilyn: "THE MARILYN MONROE STORY"
Lot 63: 4 MAGAZINES 1956: Collier’s (August); Modern Man (June); Rave (August); The Saturday Evening Post (May).
Lot 67: 1957 august True Strange Incredible Weird and Factual cover + article 7 pages
Lot 24 - 32: MARILYN MONROE 1950S-1960S MAGAZINES LOTS
estimate: US $ 25 - 50 / starting: $25
Lot 24: 4 "CONFIDENTIAL" September 1955; November 1956; May 1957; November 1960.
Lot 25: 3 "COSMOPOLITIAN" May 1953, October 1956, and December 1960.
Lot 26: FOREIGN 6 MAGAZINES: Billed Bladet (May 1953, Danish); Billed Bladet (November 1952, Danish); Buenhogar (September 1969, Spanish); Ecran (1957, Spanish); Stern (December 1960, German); Vea y Lea (September 1960, Spanish).
Lot 27: 4 "INSIDE STORY": October 1956; April 1958; May 1959; and July 1960.
Lot 28: 3 mags: Behind the Scene (July 1957); Behind the Scene (November 1957); Jerry Giesler's Hollywood (1962).
Lot 29: 4 mags not on cover: Cover Girls Models (March 1953); Movieland and TV Time (October 1960); Photoplay (October 1953); Photoplay (January 1955).
Lot 30: 4 mini magazines: Films in Review (October 1962); Ladies Home Companion (January 1965); Picture Scope (May 1955); Why (June 1953)
Lot 31 : 7 "MODERN SCREEN" : October 1953; March 1954; September 1954; October 1955; November 1956; December 1960; and November 1963
Lot 32: 6 "THE NATIONAL POLICE GAZETTE": February 1955; March 1956; November 1956; October 1960; May 1961; and October 1962
Lots 79 + 109: MARILYN MONROE 1960S MAGAZINES
estimate: US $ 25 - 50 / starting: $25
Lot 79: 1962-1963 with 4 POSTHUMOUS MAGAZINES: Marilyn (1962); Marilyn's Life Story (1962); Parade (March 1963); Photoplay (June 1963).
Lot 109: "AVANT-GARDE" , n°2, 03/1968 cover + 13 pages 
Lot 112: MARILYN MONROE 1970S MAGAZINES
estimate: US $ 25 - 50 / starting: $25
Lot 112: 3 mags: Ladies Home Journal (07/1973); Photoplay (09/1975); Screen Greats Series: Marilyn (1971).
Lot 107 + 116 + 117: MARILYN MONROE VARIOUS MAGAZINES LOTS
estimate: US $ 25 - 50 / starting: $25
Lot 107: "LIFE" MAGAZINES from August 7, 1964 and September 8, 1972.
Lot 116: 1970S-1990S NEWSMAGAZINES 3: 1/Time (July 1973); Newsweek (October 1972), and Newsweek (March 1999).
Lot 117: 1970s-2000s FRENCH MAGAZINES 11 titles: Elle (July 1956); Elle (April 1988); Jours de France (November 1960); Lectures d’Aujourd’hui (May 1958); Marie-Claire (January 1965); Nous Deux (July 2001); Paris Match (February 1959); Paris Match (July 1953); Paris Match (July 1956); Photo (November 1974); and Tele Programme Magazine (October 1957).
Lot 125: MARILYN MONROE 1980 TAWDRY "CELEBRITY SKIN" MAGAZINE
estimate: US $ 25 - 50 / starting: $25
Lots 186 - 189: MARILYN MONROE EARLY 1980S / 1990S MAGAZINES LOTS
each lot: estimate: US $ 25 - 50 / starting: $25
lot 186 - 12 magazines of 1980s: After Dark (September 1981); The Faces of Marilyn (Circa 1985); Marilyn: The Complete Story (Circa 1982); The Movie (1980); The Newsday Magazine (August 1982); New York Sunday News Magazine (August 1982); Nostalgia World (1983); The Photo (1982); Sunday (1982); Sunday Express Magazine (December 1983); Today's Photographer (1982); and Unsolved (1984).
lot 187 - 10 magazines of 1990s: American Movie Classics (December 1990); American Photo (March/April 1995); The Australian Magazine (November 1991); The Australian Women's Weekly (April 1993); Entertainment Weekly (August 1992); Palm Springs Life (June 1993); The Sharper Image Catalog (June 1992); Sunday Express Magazine (July 1992); Sunday News of the World Magazine (May 1991); and Woman's World (December 1991).
lot 188 - 9 magazines of 1980s: American Heritage (February 1989); Bombshells (1989); Hollywood Studio Magazine Then and Now (August 1987); Hollywood Studio Magazine Then and Now (August 1989); Idols (September 1988); Idols (April 1989); People (October 1985); Picture Week (October 1985); and You Magazine (July 1987).
lot 189 - 7 magazines of 1990s: Cineaction Performance (July 1997); Collecting (December 1997); Harpers (October 1999); People (August 1999); Saturday Night (September 1996); Worth (October 1997); and You (April 1995).
Lots 176 + 179 + 181: MARILYN MONROE 2000S MAGAZINES
estimate: US $ 25 - 50 / 50-100 / starting: $25
Lot 176: 2 magazines: The Sunday Times Magazine (July 2002); and Where New York (September 2000).
Lot 179: 2 issues 2001 (12-18 May) "Tv Guide"
Lot 181: 2007 Limited Edition German "Fotographie" signed by "Bert Stern / 2011" 
Lot 34: 1950S-1990S PRESS CLIPPINGS
each lot: estimate: US $ 25 - 50 / starting: $25 
Livres
Lots 21 + 59 + 64 : MARILYN MONROE BOOKS 1950s
each lot: estimate: US $ 25 - 50 / 50 - 100 / starting: $25
Lot 21 : 2 rare danish books: 1/"An American Success Story of Marilyn Monroe [En Amerikansk Sukces Historien Om Marilyn Monroe]," by Kai Berg Madsen, published by Illustrations Forlaget circa 1953, 32 pages; 2/ "Marilyn Monroe" by Mogens Fønss, published by Samlerens Forlag in 1958, 56 pages
Lot 59: 1955 rare 2 books: 1/"The Seven Year Itch," published by Bantam Books in 1955, by George Axelrod; 2/ "Marilyn Monroe as The Girl," published by Ballantine Books in 1955, by Sam Shaw 
Lot 64: 1956 small book 96 pages "BUS STOP"
Lots 75 + 77 + 78 + 106 : MARILYN MONROE BOOKS 1960s
each lot: estimate: US $ 25 - 50 / 50 - 100 / starting: $25
Lot 75: 1961 book 223 pages "THE MISFITS" BY ARTHUR MILLER
Lot 77: 1962 automn, rare book "EROS" FEATURING IMAGES BY BERT STERN"
Lot 78: 1962 SORDID LITTLE BOOK "VIOLATIONS OF THE CHILD MARILYN MONROE" by "Her Psychiatrist-Friend"
Lot 106: 1963 BOOK "THE STORY OF THE MISFITS" BY JAMES GOODE
Lots 71 + 72: MARILYN MONROE BOOKS 1960S-2000S
estimate: US $ 50 - 100 / starting: $25
Lot 71: 1960S-1970S 4 books: 1) "Marilyn: An Untold Story," 1973, by Norman Rosten; 2) "Marilyn: The Last Months," 1975, by Eunice Murray with Rose Shade; 3) "Who Killed Marilyn and Did the Kennedys Know?," 1976, by Tony Sciacca; and 4) "The Mysterious Death of Marilyn Monroe," 1968, by James A. Hudson
Lot 72: 1960S-1970S books 4 biographies: 1) "Conversations with Marilyn," 1976, by W.J. Weatherby; 2) "Marilyn Monroe: A Composite View," 1969, by Edward Wagenknecht; 3) "My Story," 1974, by Marilyn Monroe; and 4) "The Pictorial Tresury of Film Stars: Marilyn Monroe," 1973, by Joan Mellen. 
Lots 73 + 74: MARILYN MONROE BOOKS 1960S-2000S
estimate: US $ 25 - 50 / 200 -300 / starting: $25
Lot 73: 38 fantasists books: 1) Africa and the Marriage of Walt Whitman and Marilyn Monroe; 2) All the Available Light: A Marilyn Monroe Reader; 3) Anyone Can See I Love You; 4) Bogart '48; 5) Collins English Library: Marilyn Monroe; 6) The Films of Marilyn Monroe; 7) Goddess; 8) The Immortal Marilyn: The Depiction of an Icon; 9) Impossibly Blonde; 10) Inside Marilyn Monroe; 11) Marilyn & Joe DiMaggio; 12) The Marilyn Conspiracy; 13) The Marilyn Diaries; 14) The Marilyn Files (signed by author/fantasist Robert F. Slatzer); 15) Marilyn Lives!; 16) Marilyn Monroe Alive in 1984?; 17) Marilyn Monroe and Other Poems; 18) Marilyn Monroe in Hollywood; 19) Marilyn Monroe: In Her Own Words; 20) Marilyn Monroe: In Her Own Words (2nd copy); 21) Marilyn Monroe: Murder by Consent; 22) Marilyn Monroe: Murder Cover-Up; 23) Marilyn Monroe: Norma Jeane's Dream; 24) Marilyn Monroe: Photographs 1945-1962; 25) Marilyn Monroe: The Biography; 26) Marilyn Monroe: The FBI Files; 27) Marilyn, Norma Jean and Me; 28) Marilyn: The Last Take; 29) The Mmm Girl; 30) Mondo Marilyn: An Anthology of Fiction and Poetry; 31) Movie Icons: Monroe; 32) The Murder of Marilyn Monroe; 33) My Sex is Ice Cream: The Marilyn Monroe Poems; 34) Pocket Biographies: Marilyn Monroe; 35) The Pocket Essential: Marilyn Monroe; 36) Skouras: King of Fox Studios; 37) Some Like It Hot: Original Movie Script; 38) UFOs and the Murder of Marilyn Monroe
Lot 74: 9 medium sized book: 1) Blonde Heat: The Sizzling Screen Career of Marilyn Monroe, 2001, by Richard Buskin; 2) The Films of Marilyn Monroe, 1964, by Michael Conway and Mark Ricci; (dust jacket missing) 3) Forever Marilyn, 1992, by Marie Cahill; 4) The Marilyn Encyclopedia, 1999, by Adam Victor; 5) Marilyn in Her Own Words, 1991, by Neil Grant; 6) Marilyn Monroe: A Never-Ending Dream, 1983, by Guus Luijters; 7) Marilyn on Location, 1989, by Bart Mills; 8) Marilyn, 1989, by Neil Sinyard; 9) The Screen Greats: Marilyn Monroe, 1982, Tom Hutchinson.
Lots 113 + 115 + 118 + 120 & 123-124: MARILYN MONROE BOOKS 1970s-2000s
each lot: estimate: US $ 25 - 50 / 50 - 100 / starting: $25
Lot 113: 1970S-1980S BOOKS BY HER FRIENDS: 1/"The Joy of Marilyn," 1979, by Sam Shaw; 2/ "Marilyn Among Friends," 1988, by Sam Shaw and Norman Rosten.
Lot 115: 1970S-1990S BY PEOPLE WHO PROBABLY DID NOT KNOW HER BUT CLAIMED TO HAVE KNOWN HER: 1) "Diary of a Lover of Marilyn Monroe," 1977, by Hans Jørgen Lembourn; 2) "I Remember Marilyn," 1995, by Peter Collins; 3) "Norma Jean: My Secret Life with Marilyn Monroe;" 1989, by Ted Jordan (signed by him); and 4) "The Prince, The Showgirl and Me: Six Months on the Set with Marilyn and Olivier," 1995, by Colin Clark
Lot 118: 1970S-2000S SMALLISH 12 BOOKS: 1) Marilyn; 2) Marilyn Monroe; 3) Marilyn Monroe; 4) Marilyn Monroe: Book of 30 Postcards; 5) Marilyn Monroe: Hometown Girl; 6) Marilyn Monroe: Quotes/Trivia; 7) Marilyn Monroe: The Sad, Tragic Story of the Sweater Girl Who Had Everything Except Happiness; 8) Marilyn: A Postcard Book; 9) Marilyn's Addresses; 10) Mysterious Deaths: Marilyn Monroe; 11) The Some Like it Hot Cookbook; and 12) They Died Too Young: Marilyn Monroe.
Lot 120: 1973 & 1990 PAPERBACK BOOKLETS: 1/"Marilyn Monroe: Her Own Story" by George Carpozi, Jr., 112 pages 1973; 2/"Marilyn Monroe: In Her Own Words" by Guus Luijters, 128 pages, 1990
Lot 121: 1973 book of 271 pages "MARILYN" BY NORMAN MAILER
Lot 123: Books by people who knew and/or met her; 1/ "Marilyn Monroe Confidential," 1979, by Lena Pepitone and Willaim Stadiem [Pepitone was MM's NYC maid]; 2/ "Legend: The Life and Death of Marilyn Monroe," 1984, by Fred Lawrence Guiles [he met her once or twice].
Lot 124: 1980 Book "Of Women and their elegance" by Norman Mailer and Milton H Greene
Lots 33 + 129-136: MARILYN MONROE BOOKS LOTS
estimate: US $ 25 - 50 / 100 - 200 / starting: $25
Lot 33: 1950S-1961 rare 5 books: 1) "Bus Stop," published by Bantam Books in 1956, by William Inge; 2) "Marilyn Monroe: Her Own Story," published by Belmont Books in 1961, by George Carpozi, Jr.; 3) "The Prince and the Show Girl," published by Signet Books in 1957, by Terence Rattigan; 4) "Some Like It Hot," published by Signet Books in 1959, by Billy Wilder and I.A.L. Diamond; and 5) "Let's Make Love," published by Bantam Books in 1960, by Matthew Andrews.
Lot 129: 1980S OVERSIZED COLLECTIBLE 'POSTER BOOKS' 1986 and in 1989; both feature 20 "tear out posters" along with text.
Lot 130: 1980S RARE JAPANESE PAPERBACK BOOKS : 1/ book of 144 pages "Marilyn Monroe: An Appreciate" by Eve Arnold, 1987; 2/ book of 235 pages "Marilyn," unknown author circa 1985 
Lot 131: 1980S-1990S BOOKS BY PHOTOGRAPHERS WHO ACTUALLY KNEW HER: 1) Bernard of Hollywood's Marilyn, 1993, by Susan Bernard; 2) Falling for Marilyn: The Lost Niagara Collection, 1996, by Jock Carroll; 3) Finding Marilyn: A Romance by David Conover, the Photographer Who Discovered Marilyn Monroe, 1981, by David Conover; 4) The Last Sitting, 1982, by Bert Stern; and 5) Marilyn Monroe: An Appreciation, 1987, by Eve Arnold
Lot 132: 1980S-2000S LARGE SIZED BIOGRAPHIES/BOOKS: 1) Crypt 33: The Saga of Marilyn Monroe: The Final Word, 1993, by Adela Gregory (signed by her) and Milo Speriglio; 2) Goddess: The Secret Lives of Marilyn Monroe, 1985, by Anthony Summers; 3) The Last Days of Marilyn Monroe, 1998, by Donald H. Wolfe; 4) Marilyn Revealed, 2009, by Ted Schwarz; 5) The Marilyn Scandal, 1987, by Sandra Shevey; 6) Marilyn: The Last Take, 1992, by Peter Harry Brown and Patte B. Barham (signed by both); and 7) The Men Who Murdered Marilyn, 1996, by Matthew Smith
Lot 133: 1980S-2000S 'LARGE SIZED' BOOKS: 1) The Films of Marilyn Monroe, 1992, by Richard Buskin (signed by him); 2) Marilyn, 1993, by Kathy Rooks-Denes; 3) The Marilyn Album, 1991, by Nicki Giles; 4) Marilyn: A Hollywood Life, 1989, by Ann Lloyd; 5) Marilyn at Twentieth Century Fox, 1987, by Lawrence Crown; 6) Marilyn: Her Life & Legend, 1990, by Susan Doll; 7) Marilyn Monroe, 1983, by Janice Anderson; 8) Marilyn Monroe: A Life in Pictures, 2007, by Anne Verlhac and David Thomson; and 9) Marilyn Monroe: Photographs Selected from the Files of the United Press International/Bettmann, 1990, by Roger Baker.
Lot 134: 1980S-2000S 'MEDIUM SIZED' BIOGRAPHIES/BOOKS: 1) Fragments: Poems, Intimate Notes, Letters by Marilyn Monroe, 2010, by Stanley Buchthal and Bernard Comment; 2) Marilyn Monroe: Private and Undisclosed, 2007, by Michelle Morgan; 3) Marilyn on Marilyn, 1983, by Roger Taylor; 4) MM-Personal: From the Private Archive of Marilyn Monroe, 2011, by Lois Banner (signed by her); 5) The Secret Life of Marilyn Monroe, 2009, by J. Randy Taraborrelli; and 6) The Unabridged Marilyn: Her Life from A to Z, 1987, by Randall Riese and Neal Hitchens
Lot 135: 1980S-2000S 'NOVELS/WORKS OF FICTION' BOOKS: 1) Atomic Candy; 2) Candle in the Wind; 3) Demon; 4) Dying to Be Marilyn; 5) The Elvis and Marilyn Affair; 6) I, JFK; 7) The Immortals; 8) Lovesick; 9) Marilyn: Shades of Blonde; 10) The Marilyn Tapes; 11) Marilyn's Daughter; 12) MMII: The Return of Marilyn Monroe; 13) Moviola; 14) Queen of Desire; 15) The Secret Letters of Marilyn Monroe and Jacqueline Kennedy; 16) The Symbol; and 17) Who Killed Marilyn Monroe?
Lot 136: 1980S-2000S 'SMALL SIZED' BIOGRAPHIES/BOOKS: 1) American Monroe: The Making of a Body Politic, 1995, by S. Paige Baty (no dust jacket); 2) Joe & Marilyn: A Memory of Love, 1986, by Roger Kahn; 3) Marilyn Monroe, 1987, by Graham McCann; 4) Marilyn Monroe: A Life of the Actress, 1986, by Carl E. Rollyson, Jr.; 5) My Story: Marilyn Monroe, 2000, by Andrea Dworkin; and 6) Why Norma Jean Killed Marilyn Monroe, 1992, by Lucy Freeman. 
Lots 137 - 149: MARILYN MONROE BOOKS 1980s-1990s
estimate: US $ 25 - 50 / 100- 200 / starting: $25
lot 137: 1982 book "MONROE: HER LIFE IN PICTURES" signed by James Spada and Douglas Kirkland
lot 138: 1982 french book 143 pages "MARILYN CHÉRIE" by Michael Del Mar 
lot 139: 1984 book "MARILYN IN ART" by Roger G Taylor
lot 140: 1984 book "MARILYN MONROE" by Janice Anderson
lots 141 + 143: 1986 book 155 pages "MARILYN MON AMOUR" by Andre De Dienes
lot 142: 1986 book "MARILYN: NORMA JEANE" signed by Gloria Steinem and George Barris 
lot 144: 1989 book "MARILYN MONROE AND THE CAMERA" by Lothar Schirmer
lot 145: 1991 book "MARILYN: THE ULTIMATE LOOK AT THE LEGEND" signed by James Haspiel
lot 146: 1991 book "THE BIRTH OF MARILYN: THE LOST PHOTOGRAPHS OF NORMA JEAN BY JOSEPH JASGUR" signed by Joseph Jasgur
lot 147: 1991 graphic novel "SON OF CELLULOID" signed by Clive Barker 
lot 148: 1992 book 282 pages "MARILYN AND ME: SISTERS, RIVALS, FRIENDS" by Susan Strasberg
lot 149: 1992 massive book "BERT STERN MARILYN MONROE: THE COMPLETE LAST SITTING 2571 PHOTOGRAPHS" signed by Bert Stern
Lots 151 + 154 - 156 + lot 158: MARILYN MONROE BOOKS 1990s
each lot: estimate: US $ 25 - 50 / 50 - 100 / starting: $25
Lot 151: 1993 book "MARILYN MONROE: CANDLE IN THE WIND" BY ELTON JOHN & BERNIE TAUPIN
Lot 154: 1994 book 219 pages "MILTON'S MARILYN" BY JAMES KOTSILIBAS-DAVIS AND JOSHUA GREENE
lot 155: 1994 book "MY SISTER MARILYN" SIGNED BY BERNIECE BAKER MIRACLE AND MONA RAE MIRACLE signed "To Scot" by "Berniece" [MM's half-sister] and "Mona Rae" [MM's half-niece]
lot 156: 1995 book "MARILYN: HER LIFE IN HER OWN WORDS" signed by George Barris
lot 158: 1996 limited edition book "MARILYN BY MOONLIGHT" signed by Jack Allen and Greg Schreiner 
Lot 160: 1997 RARE CATALOGUE/BOOK "ELVIS + MARILYN 2X IMMORTAL" BY GERI DEPAOLI AND WENDY MCDARIS
estimate: US $ 25 - 50 / starting: $25
Lot 165: 1998 RARE BOOKLET "MARILYN MONROE AND THE MAKING OF NIAGARA" BY GEORGE BAILEY
estimate: US $ 25 - 50 / starting: $25
34 pages of black and white photographs of the star and text written by local Canadian man George Bailey about the time when Marilyn came to Niagara Falls to make her 1953 20th Century Fox film. 
Lot 173: 2000 BOOK "THE UNPUBLISHED MARILYN" BY JAMES HASPIEL
estimate: US $ 25 - 50 / starting: $25 
Lot 180: 2005 BOOK "AN EVENING WITH MARILYN" SIGNED BY DOUGLAS KIRKLAND
estimate: US $ 50 - 100 / starting: $25
book signed in black felt-tip ink on the title page "Douglas Kirkland." 
Catalogues / Brochures
Lot 108: 1967 SUPER RARE PROGRAM FROM AN EXHIBT TITLED "HOMAGE TO MARILYN MONROE" AT THE SIDNEY JANIS GALLERY IN NYC
estimate: US $ 25 - 50 starting: $25
24 page pamphlet feat. works from a show related to the star created by artists such as Henri Cartier-Bresson, Richard Avedon, Andy Warhol, James Rosenquist, Claes Oldenburg, Salvador Dalí, Robert Indiana, Willem de Kooning... (exhibit took place from December 6-30, 1967 and benefitted The Association for Mentally Ill Children in Manhattan, Inc.)
Lot 110: 1969 ACADEMIC PAMPHLET AND 1988 'ZINE
estimate: US $ 25 - 50 starting: $25
2 pieces; 1/ a pamphlet "Hojas de Crítica" [Criticism Sheets], published by the Universidad de Mexico in April 1969; 2/ zine "Some Like It Hot," printed by the Marilyn Forever Worldwide Fan Club in February 1988. 
Lot 122: 1973 RARE BLACK AND WHITE MARKETING BROCHURE FOR A PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT TITLED "MARILYN MONROE: THE LEGEND & THE TRUTH"
estimate: US $ 25 - 50 starting: $25
18,000 units of memorabilia at one exhibit in just 6 days in 1972
Lot 127: 1980S BROCHURE TITLED "EDWARD WESTON EDITIONS FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHY"
estimate: US $ 25 - 50 starting: $25
18-page pamphlet featuring George Barris and Bert Stern photographs (Edward Weston Galleries) 
Lot 150: 1992 RARE PROGRAM FROM THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF HER MEMORIAL
estimate: US $ 25 - 50 / starting: $25
21 page booklet from the event designed by Rick Carl of the Marilyn Remembered fan club (with b&w photos of the star + the attendees of the event like Mamie Van Doren, Tom Ewell, Maurice Zolotow, Bebe Goddard, Evelyn Moriarty, Greg Schreiner [MR president] and T.R. Fogli [renowed MM memorabilia collector]) 
Lots 166 - 172: 1999 CHRISTIE'S AUCTION "THE PERSONAL PROPERTY OF MARILYN MONROE" STUFFS
each lot: estimate: US $ 25 - 50 - 100 / starting: $25
lot 166: BIDDER PADDLE being number 606
lot 167: 12 NEVER-USED JEWELRY LOT TAGS
lot 168: CATALOGUE
lot 169: 4 TICKETS
lot 170: 4 UNUSED LOT TAGS
lot 171: COLOR TRANSPARENCY OF THE 1962 'HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MR. PRESIDENT' DRESS used for various marketing and publicity purposes
lot 172: SUPER RARE MARKETING BOOK with 7 pages of photos + text (information about "The Tour" of some lots in Las Vegas, Los Angeles, London, Paris, Buenos Aires, Singapore, and Tokyo) 
Lot 178: 2001 CATALOGUE FROM A SOTHEBY'S AUCTION TITLED "MARILYN ON-LINE AUCTION"
estimate: US $ 25 - 50 / starting: $25
A small spiral-bound pamphlet depicting 15 lots that Berniece and Mona Miracle [MM's half-sister and half-niece] consigned to the venerable New York auction house for an online sale that took place from February 8th to March 1st, 2001.
Lot 182: 2017 REAL ESTATE BROCHURE FOR THE SALE OF HER LAST HOME IN BRENTWOOD, CALIFORNIA
estimate: US $ 25 - 50 / starting: $25
10 page color pamphlet showing numerous shots of the star's last home at 12305 5th Helena Drive in Brentwood, California when it was on the market in 2017; because this was Marilyn's infamous last home where she tragically died, only those who pre-qualified to buy a $6.9 million property were allowed inside to view it, including the current owner who has consigned it here. 
Musique + Disques
Lot 39: 1952 SHEET MUSIC FOR THE SONG "MARILYN"
estimate: US $ 25 - 50 / starting: $25
A pamphlet of sheet music for the song written about the star by Ervin Drake and Jimmy Shirl, featuring a purplish-colored duo-tone image of the star on the cover next to band leader Ray Anthony who recorded the song, text on the left side reads in part "Inspired by / Marilyn Monroe / ...Currently Starring / ...in Niagara," copyright date noted on inside front cover reads "1952."
Lot 114: 1970S-1980S RECORD ALBUMS
estimate: US$ 50 - 100 / starting: $25
2 LPs: 1/"Marilyn Monroe Legends" in 1976; 2/ "L'intramontabile Mito di Marilyn" [The Timeless Myth of Marilyn] in 1983; + a 'picture disc' 45 record of "Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend/Lazy" in 1987.
Lot 119: 1972 RARE RECORD ALBUM "REMEMBERING MARILYN" made to accompany the 1973 photo exhibit "Marilyn Monroe: The Legend & The Truth" - LP with 10-page booklet
estimate: US$ 25 - 50 / starting: $25
Lot 183: MARILYN MONROE 2017 STILL SEALED RECORD ALBUM "THE SEVEN YEAR ITCH" - LP
estimate: US$ 25 - 50 / starting: $25 
Merchandising divers
Lot 35: 1950S-ERA COLLECTIBLE PLAYING CARDS IN THEIR ORIGINAL BOX
estimate: US $ 50 - 100 / starting: $25
A set of two decks of playing cards featuring Marilyn's famous 'nude calendar' poses, 'Golden Dreams' and 'A New Wrinkle
Lot 36: 1950S-ERA 3 NUDE CALENDAR AND PRINTS
estimate: US $ 200 - 300 / starting: $25
1954 calendar with Marilyn in the 'Golden Dreams' pose + 2 salesman sample prints also featuring the 'Golden Dreams' pose, though one has the black lace overlay and titled "The Lure of Lace." 
Lots 13 + 76: MARILYN MONROE POSTERS
estimate: US $ 25 - 50 / starting: $25
Lot 13: 1991 'NUDE CALENDAR' COLOR POSTER BY TOM KELLEY (famous pose called 'A New Wrinkle' shot in 1949)
Lot 76: 1961-1987 MUTED COLOR POSTER BY DOUG KIRKLAND
Lot 128: MARILYN MONROE 1980S LIMITED EDITION PRINT - Goodwin
estimate: US $ 50 - 100 / starting: $25
Lot 152: ANITA PAGE 1993 STATUETTE
estimate: US $ 25 / starting: $25
A plaster statuette depicting the 1930s-era star painted in shades of gray and bronze; back is signed "S.L." and further stamped "S.O.L. 93;" the young Norma Jeane likely would have been aware of and/or influenced by this beautiful Hollywood blonde who looks particularly Harlowesque in this work.
Lot 153: MARILYN MONROE 1994 BEACH TOWEL
estimate: US $ 25 - 50 / starting: $25 
Lot 157: MARILYN MONROE 1995 FIRST DAY OF ISSUE USPS 32-CENT STAMPS ON A SPECIAL POSTMARKED ENVELOPE
estimate: US $ 25 - 50 / starting: $25 
Lot 159 + lots 161 - 164: MARILYN MONROE PORCELAIN STATUETTES DOLLS BY FRANKLIN MINT
each lot: estimate: US $ 25 - 50 - 100 / starting: $25
lot 159: 1997 doll in her costumes as "Vicky Parker" in the 1954 film "THERE'S NO BUSINESS LIKE SHOW BUSINESS" (label "Ms. Anna Strasberg") + photograph
lot 161: 1998 doll in her costumes as "Miss Casswell" from the 1950 film "ALL ABOUT EVE" (label "Ms. Anna Strasberg") + photograph
lot 162: 1998 doll in her costumes as "Cherie" from the 1956 film "BUS STOP" (label "Ms. Anna Strasberg") + photograph
lot 163: 1998 doll in her famous gold lam pleated evening gown which is based on photograph shot by Ed Clark
lot 164: 1998 doll in her black velvet evening gownwhich is based on photograph shot by Frank Powolny
Lot 174: MARILYN MONROE 2000S COLLECTIBLE HANDBAGS OWNED BY ANNA NICOLE SMITH
estimate: US $ 25 - 50 / starting: $25
2 purses owned by Ana Nicole Smith who was famously a huge Marilyn Monroe fan; both are made of fabric and pleather with added rhinestone and/or faux feather details. 
Lot 177: MARILYN MONROE 2000S SATIN PILLOW CASE
estimate: US $ 25 - 50 / starting: $25 
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Premiere Classics - 10/2021 et 11/2021
Premiere Classics
n° 17
pays: France
bi-mensuel octobre et décembre 2021
prix: 14,90 €
Article intérieur de 12 pages consacré au film "Something's Got to Give"
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Clins d'oeil à Marilyn dans "Under the Silver Lake"
Les clins d'oeils à Marilyn au Cinéma
- Under the Silver Lake -
Le film "Under the Silver Lake" contient bon nombre de références à Marilyn Monroe et à l'âge d'or du cinéma Hollywoodien des années 40 à 50. Voici une compilation des références à Marilyn dans le film:
> Sarah, la voisine de Sam (le héros du film), a un petit chien bichon, de même race que celui que possédait Marilyn (Maf):
> Sarah invite Sam à venir prendre un verre chez elle; puis ils regardent le film How To Marry A Millionaire (Comment épouser un millionnaire), allongés côte à côte dans le lit. On découvre trois poupées disposées devant la télévision, qui sont les répliques des personnages tenus par Marilyn, Lauren Bacall et Betty Grable dans le film. Il y a aussi un poster du film accroché au mur:
> Sam se rend compte que l'appartement de Sarah est entièrement vide. Il s'introduit par effraction dans l'appartement et découvre une boîte à chaussure restée dans le placard. Il l'ouvre et découvre plusieurs objets à l'intérieur, dont les trois poupées:
> Sam est dans son canapé, et il entend du bruit à l'extérieur. Il s'avance sur son balcon et découvre Sarah dans la piscine de la résidence, en train de nager nue et l'invitant à la rejoindre. Cette scène est une réplique de celle tournée par Marilyn dans son dernier film Something's Got to Give:
> Chez l'écrivain des fanzines qu'adorent lire Sam, dans la chambre secrète de l'écrivain, les murs sont ornés de coupures de presse; on y découvre la Une du Daily News paru le 6 août 1962, annoncant le décès de Marilyn:
> Dans l'appartement de Sam, sur le mur derrière sa télévision, figure le poster du film Creature of the Black Lagoon, un film sorti en 1954, que l'on retrouve dans le film The Seven Year Itch (Sept ans de réflexion) avec Marilyn (c'est ce film qu'elle va voir au cinéma avec Richard Sherman alias Tom Ewell):
> Sur le frigo de Sam, plusieurs photographies sont disposées: la photo de Sarah qu'il a volé dans la boîte à chaussure après qu'elle ait disparu, mais aussi des photos de Marilyn extraites du film Something's Got to Give:
Film: Under the Silver Lake
Année: 2018
Pays: USA
Réalisateur: David Robert Michell
Scénario: David Robert Michell
Genre: thriller fantastique, noir
Distribution: Andrew Garfield (Sam), Riley Keough (Sarah), Jimmi Simpson (Allen, le copain de Sam), Topher Grace (l'homme du bar, ami de Sam), Zosia Mamet (Troy), Riki Lindhome (la copine actrice de Sam), Patrick Fishler (l'écrivain auteur des fanzines) ...
L'histoire: À Los Angeles, Sam, 33 ans, sans emploi, rêve de célébrité. Lorsque Sarah, une jeune et énigmatique voisine, se volatilise brusquement sans laisser de traces, Sam se lance à sa recherche et entreprend alors une enquête obsessionnelle et surréaliste à travers la ville. Elle le fera plonger jusque dans les profondeurs les plus ténébreuses de la Cité des Anges, où il devra élucider disparitions et meurtres mystérieux sur fond de scandales et de conspirations.
Pour info: Riley Keough est la fille de Lisa Marie Presley, et donc la petite fille du King Elvis Presley. Naturellement brune, elle a les cheveux blonds dans le film.
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Hollywood ne répond plus
Hollywood ne répond plus
Auteur: Olivier Rajchman
Préface d' Alex Mankiewicz
Date de sortie: 18 mai 2017
Broché 352 pages
Dimensions: 24 x 15,4 x 2,8 cm
Langue: français
Éditeur: Baker Street Editions
ISBN-10: 2917559470
ISBN-13: 978-2917559475
Prix éditeur: 21 Euros
Ou le commander ? sur amazon
Site de l'éditeur editionsbakerstreet
Critiques sur cinechronicle
Présentation de l'éditeur: Au début des années 1960, la 20th Century Fox traverse une crise sans précédent qui manque de la faire sombrer. Au coeur de cette tempête naissent pourtant deux films: Cléopâtre et Le Jour le plus long, qui marqueront l'histoire du cinéma, ainsi qu'un troisième, Something's Got to Give, qui demeurera inachevé. Leurs destins, comme ceux de leurs protagonistes, sont étroitement liés.
Ce livre met en scène un mythe blond Marilyn Monroe face à une légende brune Elizabeth Taylor. La descente aux enfers de l'une, quand la vie de l'autre se rallume au feu d'une passion.
Il fait aussi revivre un immense cinéaste, Joseph L. Mankiewicz, dont les ambitions se heurtent à celles du grand producteur Darryl F. Zanuck.
De Los Angeles au Cinecittà de la Dolce Vita, de Londres à Paris en passant par New York, Hollywood ne répond plus nous entraîne dans un monde de pouvoirs, de jalousies et de créations. Ce récit d'une épopée, humaine et artistique, est aussi celui de la fin de l'âge d'or hollywoodien.
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Apportez votre critique, votre avis ou votre note (/10)
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Gilet Mexicain
Hand-Knitted Cardigan
'The Mexican Jacket'
Cardigan tricoté main
"Le gilet mexicain"
C'est un gilet long de laine couleur blanc crémeux, avec une bande de motifs géométriques de couleur noir et marron foncé au centre du buste, au col et sur les manches. Il se ferme à la taille avec une large ceinture.
Il s'agit d'un gilet de la garde robe personnelle de Marilyn Monroe. Elle l'a acheté durant son séjour au Mexique en février 1962; c'est en faisant du shopping à Toluna avec Eunice Murray, sa gouvernante qui l'accompagne, pour trouver des idées d'ameublement pour sa maison de Brentwood qu'elle vient d'acheter, qu'elle tombe sur ce gilet. Eunice Murray racontera plus tard (en 1975) l'anecdote: Marilyn aurait remarqué une pile de gilets 'faits mains' dans une petite boutique et aurait dit: "Je pourrai porter ça les fraîches matinées quand je dois quitter tôt la maison". Elle achète donc le gilet pour la modique somme de 130 pesos (à peine 6 €).
Marilyn est vue avec le gilet le 1er juin 1962, le jour de ses 36 ans: après une journée de tournage et une petite fête d'anniversaire improvisée sur le plateau de "Something's Got to Give", elle quitte le plateau de la Fox en compagnie de l'acteur Wally Cox, vêtue d'un pantalon blanc de coupe droite, de la toque de fourrure qu'elle porte dans le film et du gros gilet. Elle se rend à une soirée de bienfaisance (un match de base-ball dont les bénéfices sont reversés au profit de la dystrophie musculaire).
Elle choisit le gilet dans sa garde robe pour la séance photos qu'elle tient avec le photographe George Barris (fin juin et début juillet 1962). Lors de la séance photos du 13 juillet 1962 qui se tient sur une plage de Santa Monica où elle pose en maillot de bain et serviette verte, elle enfile le gilet vers la fin de la journée.
Les fans de Marilyn portent une certaine fascination pour le gilet. Il faut dire que c'est un gilet qui peut être porté aussi bien par les femmes que par les hommes. Et il traverse les époques, restant ainsi intemporel et classique, avec une touche d'originalité par ses motifs à connotation mexicaine. De par son prix (à l'origine) abordable, il s'en est beaucoup exporté et a rencontré un grand succès, se vendant en grand nombre. Des firmes mexicaines en ont alors produit de multiples versions. Dans les années 1970s, il est devenu très populaire, approprié par la jeune génération qui le portait sur des Tee-Shirts et jeans. Ce type de gros gilet est resté un basique des gardes-robes jusqu'au début des années 1980s, pour revenir à la mode au milieu des années 2000s.
Le gilet de Marilyn est vendu aux enchères organisées par Christie's en 1999 à New York: acheté 130 pesos par Marilyn, estimé entre 30 000 et 50 000 $ aux enchères, il est finalement vendu pour la somme de 167 500 $ et est aujourd'hui la propriété de la société Ripley's Believe It Or Not, qui regroupe toutes sortes d'objets étranges, et tient plusieurs musées à travers le monde (Hollywood, Londres, Australie ...).
> Gilet présenté par Christie's lors des enchères de 1999
> Le gilet sur une statue de cire Marilyn d'un musée 'Ripley's Believe It or Not': 
Inspirations
> 1963 - L'actrice italienne Claudia Cardinale 
> Vers 1967 - Le groupe de rock américain
The Big Brother and the Holding Company (avec Janis Joplin): 
> Début 1970s -
Brigitte Bardot et son compagnon Laurent Vergez 
> Année 1969 - tournage de "Madly"
L'acteur Alain Delon et sa compagne Mireille Darc 
> 1975-1979 - La série américaine Starsky et Hutch
Paul Michael Glaser (Starsky) et David Soul (Hutch)
Starsky va populariser le gilet dans les années 1970s 
> 1970s - Magazine de couture Sirdar 
> 1980s - La mannequin "Marilyn Looklike" Linda Kerridge 
> 1980s - L'acteur Jon-Erik Hexum 
> 1980s - L'actrice et mannequin Margaux Hemingway 
> 1994 - Le guitariste Richey James Edwards (Manic Street Preachers)
> 1998 - Jeff Bridges dans le film "The Big Lebowski" 
> 2004 -L'adaptation au cinéma de Starsky et Hutch
Ben Stiller (Starsky) et Owen Wilson (Hutch) 
> 2013 - La chanteuse française Jenifer 
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Enchères Nate D Sanders 12/2016
Vente aux enchères 'December 2016 Auction' par Nate D. Sanders Auctions du 15 décembre 2016 aux Etats-Unis
La vente aux enchères contient 3 lots consacrés à Marilyn Monroe:
Lot #12: Marilyn Monroe's Grave Marker
Marker for the grave of Marilyn Monroe, from the Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery in Los Angeles, California. Marilyn Monroe's grave is visited by thousands of fans each year who often touch the marker, causing oxidation of the bronze. As a result, the marker is changed periodically, with this marker dating to the early 1990s. All of the markers originate from the Gasser-Olds Company, a bronze foundry, as this one does. Upon the marker's back reads, ''Make Two Patterns for Marge''; Marge is the supervisor who set the lettering on the marker. Bronze marker reads ''Marilyn Monroe / 1926 - 1962'', bordered by the original scroll design. Measures 15.25'' x 4.75''. Some rubbing and oxidation to bronze, overall in very good condition. In 2015, another marker from Marilyn Monroe's site sold for over $200,000 at Julien's Auctions.
Estimation: $35,000 - No Sold 
Lot #13: Marilyn Monroe Heavily Hand-Annotated Script for Her Last Role, ''Something's Got to Give'' -- Marilyn Makes Copious Notes to Herself About Her Character, ''easy/very intimate/very real''
A fascinating peek inside Hollywood legend Marilyn Monroe's creative process. Heavily annotated in her own hand, this 149-page screenplay from Monroe's last and unfinished film, 1962's ''Something's Got To Give'', reveals Monroe as an actor who took deep care in finding the meaning behind each line of dialogue and her character's motivations throughout the script. Monroe's handwritten pencil notes begin with her character's (Ellen Wagstaff Arden) introduction in the script on page 12 and carry through to the end on page 149, even including notes on the verso of the last page and back cover, such as a note reading, ''Joke writers Mel Brooks / Herb Gardner / Need spice / raisins / Need some funny lines''. There are notes in Monroe's hand on approximately 42 pages in the script, ranging from simple dialogue corrections and changes to in-depth sense memory notes when doing a scene that required a deeper emotional connection and understanding. Regarding her character's introduction, as she interacts with naval personnel who saved her after being marooned on an island for five years, Monroe writes, ''1 - Gayity [sic] 2 - Excitement 3 - Then Dazed''. In one scene, Monroe references Arthur Miller's children to better help her relate to her character's children, ''Bobby M. / and early Janie / except their [sic] mine.'' Throughout the script, Monroe writes succinct dialogue and character notes: ''Stunned / Dazed - sky high with adventure'', ''dead pan/I really don't know'', ''anticipating the joys'', ''Trying to think or remember'', ''start to wonder what's from now on'', ''I don't know he knows'', ''easy/very intimate/very real'', ''[L]et me get into something more comfortable / leading him on -''. Included is a small card with call times and scenes to be shot, and a small scrap of paper with a note in Monroe's hand wondering why they are shooting out of sequence, as well as notes about using Miss vs. Mrs. Script measures 9.5'' x 11.5''. Worn from use by Monroe, but with pages present and intact. Overall very good condition.
Estimation: $20,000 - Sold: $25,000 
Lot #14: Marilyn Monroe's Very Own Hand-Annotated Script From Her Last Movie, ''Something's Got to Give'' -- Marilyn Writes Notes to Herself, ''...almost a whisper / I just want to tell you...''
An enthralling glimpse into screen legend Marilyn Monroe's creative process from her personal 149-page screenplay for her last and unfinished film, 1962's ''Something's Got To Give''. The script contains notes in Monroe's own hand in pencil and green ink on approximately 18 pages, serving as intimate snapshots about how she viewed the film and her character. Some of the highlights include notes Monroe made for Scene 168, in which she interacts with her children in the movie, who don't recognize her as they were too young when she became stranded on an island for five years and presumed dead. These hand-annotated typewritten pages were inserted into the script for this particular scene - one of the few that Monroe completed before her untimely death. Within these pages, Monroe writes a series of notes regarding her preparation: ''Real thought'', ''Mental Relaxation'', ''Look for the light'', ''Place the pain/feeling where it is not in the brow'', as well as specific sense memories to help find the emotional truth with her character's feelings toward her on-screen children, ''Substitute children - B & J if necessary'', perhaps referring to Arthur Miller's children Bobby and Jane. There are also some notes from Monroe regarding her work with a Swedish dialect coach. Peppered throughout the script are further dialogue notes, changes and line strikes. Interestingly, the script also includes notes in an unknown hand giving blunt, critical assessments and insights of the script's scene descriptions, direction and dialogue. These notes start on the script's first page, ''Note for Marilyn/He has to woo her not the way it is / new blue pages'' and continue in blue pen, ''Dull'', ''Naggy'', ''Make it funny!'' and ''Smugly''. Interestingly, Monroe reacts to some of these notes, either changing dialogue and scene direction or, in some cases, striking the note itself if she doesn't agree with it. The script also contains two paper-clipped inserts, memos from the production addressed ''To All Secretaries'', the first dated 23 April 1962 and the second 27 April 1962, each accompanying blue revised pages 91 and 92 for the script. Script measures 9.5'' x 11.5''. In worn condition by Monroe, but with pages present and intact. Script cover, marked ''FINAL / CONFIDENTIAL'', is torn slightly on spine. Overall in very good condition, a rare keepsake from Hollywood's most beloved movie star.
Estimation: $20,000 - No Sold 
Marilyn Monroe Auction - 11/2016 - photos 3-carrière
Photographies - River of no Return
Photographs
Lot 207: MARILYN MONROE RIVER OF NO RETURN SNAPSHOTS
Two vintage black and white snapshots from 1953 of Monroe during the production of River of No Return, one featuring Monroe posing with her stunt double.
5 by 3 1/2 inches
Estimate: $300 - $500 
Lot 208: MARILYN MONROE PROMOTIONAL PIECES
A promotional proof for the release of the song "I'm Gonna File My Claim" from the film The River of No Return, together with a mock-up of the LP label for the same release.
Largest, 11 3/4 by 5 3/4 inches
Estimate: $200 - $300 
Lot 648: MARILYN MONROE ORIGINAL CANDID AND CONTACT SHEET PHOTOGRAPHS
A group of nine original black and white photographs of Marilyn Monroe taken on the set of River of No Return (20th Century, 1954) in Canada, circa June 1953, appearing to have been cut from the original contact sheet, with seven of the photographs having writing consisting of "MM" together with a reference number. Monroe is shown with cast members from the film, including Robert Mitchum, going over musical numbers and on set preparing for filming. Some photographs from this lot are likely never before seen.
Largest, 2 1/2 by 2 1/2 inches
PROVENANCE From the Estate of Frieda Hull
Estimate: $500 - $700 
Lot 649: MARILYN MONROE VINTAGE PHOTOGRAPH ARCHIVE FOR RIVER OF NO RETURN
A vintage archive of approximately 60 photos related to River of No Return (20th Century, 1954), including 45 movie stills and 15 publicity photographs.
PROVENANCE From the Estate of Frieda Hull
Estimate: $100 - $200 
Lot 855: MARILYN MONROE RIVER OF NO RETURN BEHIND-THE-SCENES PHOTOGRAPH
A vintage Marilyn Monroe snapshot taken in Jasper National Park in Canada. The photograph, taken in 1953, shows Monroe with an unknown crew member on the set of River of No Return (20th Century, 1954). Notation in pencil on verso reads "Jasper National Park/ Jan -1956." 1956 may refer to the year the photograph was developed.
3 1/2 by 4 inches
PROVENANCE Lot 168, "Property from the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $2,000 - $4,000 
Photographies - There's no Business
Photographs
Lot 51: THERE’S NO BUSINESS LIKE SHOW BUSINESS POSTER
A rare original 1954 British quad poster for the Marilyn Monroe film There’s No Business Like Show Business (20th Century, 1954).
Framed, 33 1/2 by 43 1/2 inches
PROVENANCE Lot 190, “Vintage Film Posters,” Christie’s, London, Sale number 9689, September 19, 2003
Estimate: $200 - $400 
Lot 646: MARILYN MONROE VINTAGE PHOTOGRAPH ARCHIVE FOR THERE'S NO BUSINESS LIKE SHOW BUSINESS
A vintage archive of approximately 50 photographs related to There's No Business Like Show Business (20th Century, 1954), including approximately 45 movie stills and five publicity photographs.
PROVENANCE From the Estate of Frieda Hull
Estimate: $100 - $200 
Lot 859: MARILYN MONROE THERE'S NO BUSINESS LIKE SHOW BUSINESS 3D SLIDES
A pair of stereo viewer slides showing Marilyn Monroe in her role as Vicky Parker in the film There's No Business Like Show Business (20th Century, 1954). The stereo three-dimensional slides come from the collection of Ad Schaumer of Ad Schaumer, an Assistant Director active in Hollywood between 1928 and 1966. Each slide contains two pieces of film in a single mount.
Each, 1 5/8 by 4 inches
PROVENANCE From the Estate of Ad Schaumer
Estimate: $400 - $600 
Lot 860: MARILYN MONROE HOLLYWOOD RELATED STEREO 3D SLIDES
A collection of nine boxes of Stereo 3D slides from the collection of Ad Schaumer, an assistant director active in Hollywood between 1928 and 1966. The boxes are labeled in an unknown hand: "Dean Martin/ Monty Clift/ Brando/ Young Lions" from the production The Young Lions (20th Century, 1958); "France/ * Might be the young lions"; "Young Lions" and "Young Lions/ Desert Scenes"; "Voyage To The Bottom of the Sea," Schaumer worked on both the 1961 film and the television series; "Lost World" presumably from the The Lost World (20th Century, 1960); "Mantz" and "Show Biz" from the film There's No Business Like Show Business; "3 weeks/ in Balloon/ Lion - Monkey/ Sherwood/ Forest" referencing the production of Five Weeks in a Balloon (20th Century, 1962); "'3 Weeks in A Balloon'/ Irwin Allen Prod."; "5 Weeks In Balloon"; "Japan - S.F." that appears to contain one slide of Marlon Brando in the film Sayonara (Warner Bros., 1957); "Japan/ Inland Sea"; and one box labeled "Miscellaneous." Not all of the slides have been viewed. Each box contains up to 28 slides. Each slide has two pieces of film in a single mount. Accompanied by seven boxes of additional slides that appear to be personal and travel related.
Slides, 1 5/8 by 4 inches
PROVENANCE From the Estate of Ad Schaumer
Estimate: $400 - $600 
Photographies - The Seven Year Itch
Photographs
Lot 651: MARILYN MONROE VINTAGE THE SEVEN YEAR ITCH PHOTOGRAPH ARCHIVE
An archive of approximately 110 vintage photographs related to The Seven Year Itch (20th Century, 1955), including 40 publicity photos, 60 movie stills, and 10 sheets of photo reproductions of various photographs taken on the set of the film, collected by Frieda Hull.
PROVENANCE From the Estate of Frieda Hull
Estimate: $400 - $600 
Lot 652: MARILYN MONROE ORIGINAL CANDID PHOTOGRAPH
An original color photograph of Marilyn Monroe and co-star Tom Ewell on the set for The Seven Year Itch (20th Century, 1955), filming the now famous skirt-blowing subway scene from the film, shot on September 15, 1954. Fans and photographers can also be seen in this photo. This photograph is likely never before seen.
4 3/4 by 3 1/2 inches
PROVENANCE From the Estate of Frieda Hull
Estimate: $400 - $600 
Lot 653: MARILYN MONROE ORIGINAL CANDID PHOTOGRAPHS
A pair of Marilyn Monroe original color and black and white photographs, likely at the St. Regis Hotel in New York City on September 15, 1954, the same day she filmed the now famous subway skirt-blowing subway scene from The Seven Year Itch (20th Century, 1955). Monroe wears the iconic white halter dress costume from the film, together with what is likely the mink coat gifted to her by husband Joe DiMaggio. She holds the film's script in her left hand. This lot includes one color and one black and white photograph; the color photograph is likely never been seen.
Larger, 3 1/2 by 3 1/2 inches
PROVENANCE From the Estate of Frieda Hull
Estimate: $400 - $600 
Lot 654: MARILYN MONROE VINTAGE PHOTOGRAPH
A large, glossy black and white photograph of Marilyn Monroe during the subway grate scene for The Seven Year Itch in New York City, 1955.
14 by 11 1/4 inches
PROVENANCE From the Estate of Frieda Hull
Estimate: $800 - $1,200 
Lot 655: MARILYN MONROE COLOR SLIDES
A group of 10, possibly never before seen, color slides of Marilyn Monroe, some with co-star Tom Ewell, on the set of The Seven Year Itch (20th Century, 1955) from the September 15, 1954, filming of the now famous skirt-blowing subway scene. Fans and photographers can also be seen in these images.
PROVENANCE From the Estate of Frieda Hull
Estimate: $800 - $1,200 
Lot 862: MARILYN MONROE BERNARD OF HOLLYWOOD SEVEN YEAR ITCH PHOTOGRAPH
A limited edition candid color photograph of Marilyn Monroe taken by Bruno Bernard in 1954. The photograph was taken on the set of The Seven Year Itch (20th Century, 1955). Monroe seen is pictured standing with co-star Tom Ewell. The photograph is numbered 3/50 and signed by the estate of Bernard of Hollywood. This is the first time the photograph has been made available for sale.
20 by 24 inches
PROVENANCE From the Estate of Bruno Bernard
Estimate: $2,000 - $4,000 
Lot 863: MARILYN MONROE CONTACT SHEETS
A pair of vintage Marilyn Monroe contact sheets. The first is a black and white contact sheet from the set of The Seven Year Itch (20th Century, 1955) with 25 frames showing Monroe and one frame of her co-star Tom Ewell. The second black and white contact sheet contains 15 frames, marked on verso "Credit Sam Shaw." Most of the images appear to have been taken at a 1957 photoshoot of Monroe with photographer Richard Avedon.
Each, 8 by 10 inches
Estimate: $400 - $600 
Photographies & Film - Bus Stop
Photographs & Film
Lot 52: MARILYN MONROE BUS STOP POSTER
An original 1956 U.S. insert poster for the Marilyn Monroe film Bus Stop (20th Century, 1956) with a Dutch film censor stamp to the upper right corner.
39 by 17 inches, framed
PROVENANCE Lot 192, “Vintage Film Posters,” Christie’s, London, Sale number 9689, September 19, 2003
Estimate: $150 - $300 
Lot 53: MARILYN MONROE BUS STOP POSTER
An original 1956 British double-crown poster for the Marilyn Monroe film Bus Stop (20th Century, 1956), illustrated by Tom William Chantrell.
31 by 21 inches, framed
PROVENANCE Lot 88, “Vintage Film Posters,” Christie's, South Kensington, Sale Number 5424, September 17, 2008
Estimate: $800 - $1,200 
Lot 262: MARILYN MONROE BUS STOP SNAPSHOTS
Four vintage color photographs on Pavelle color print paper. The images feature Monroe in costume posing with Don Murray, her co-star in the film Bus Stop. Together with two 35mm contact prints cut from a larger contact sheet with red wax pencil X's, featuring images of Monroe from the film.
2 3/4 by 1 7/8 inches
Estimate: $300 - $500 
Lot 731: MARILYN MONROE COLOR SLIDES
A group of 39 slides, from the original preview/trailer for Marilyn Monroe's film Bus Stop (20th Century, 1956), together with the original "Mercury Jiffy Mask" box.
PROVENANCE From the Estate of Frieda Hull
Estimate: $300 - $500 
Lot 732: MARILYN MONROE ORIGINAL CANDID PHOTOGRAPHS SOLD WITH COPYRIGHT
A group of seven black and white original photographs of Marilyn Monroe on the set in Phoenix, Arizona, during the filming of Bus Stop (20th Century, 1956). Six of the images have handwritten annotations on verso, "MM sitting in stands waiting for filming to start"; "MM walking to stands to start working. Reminds me of her walk in 'Niagara'"; "MM with rodeo official"; "MM talking to director Josh Logan"; "Boy shaking hands with MM. He was also at the airport when she arrived. She picked him up and held him. When she saw him again, she remembered him from the airport"; and "Filming finished, MM and Milton H. Greene walk to her car. That evening she left Phoenix for Calif." All images are likely never before seen.
This item sold with copyright but is not sold with copyright documentation. It is the responsibility of the winning bidder to apply for copyright. While the seller confirms that this property is sold with copyright, Julien’s can accept no liability in relation to any matters arising as a result of any imperfection in copyright given.
Largest, 4 1/2 by 3 1/4 inches
PROVENANCE From the Estate of Frieda Hull
Estimate: $5,000 - $6,000 
Lot 734: MARILYN MONROE FILM TRAILER
A reel of 35mm color film containing the film trailer for Marilyn Monroe's 1956 film Bus Stop (20th Century, 1956). The reel is in a cardboard box with Frieda Hull's address and telephone number written on the outside in green marker.
4 1/2 by 4 1/2 by 1 3/4 inches
PROVENANCE From the Estate of Frieda Hull
Estimate: $50 - $75 
Lot 735: MARILYN MONROE VINTAGE BUS STOP PHOTOGRAPH ARCHIVE
A vintage archive of approximately 180 photographs related to Bus Stop (20th Century, 1956), including approximately 150 movie stills and roughly 30 publicity photographs. Note: Several duplicate photographs are contained in this lot.
PROVENANCE From the Estate of Frieda Hull
Estimate: $400 - $600 
Lot 736: MARILYN MONROE BUS STOP LOBBY CARD ARCHIVE
A collection of 18 lobby cards for Bus Stop (20th Century, 1956), one of which is signed by Eileen Heckart, Monroe's co-star in the film.
PROVENANCE From the Estate of Frieda Hull
Estimate: $300 - $500 
Lot 876: MARILYN MONROE BUS STOP NEGATIVES AND COPYRIGHT
A group of five vintage negatives produced by Milton Greene while on the set of Bus Stop (20th Century, 1956). The black and white images show Marilyn Monroe and others on set during filming. Accompanied by the copyright to the images.
The seller confirms that this property is sold with copyright. Application for copyright has not been completed. It is the responsibility of the winning bidder to obtain proper copyright. Julien’s can accept no liability in relation to any matters arising as a result of any imperfection in copyright given.
Largest, 1 1/2 by 4 1/2 inches
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 
Lot 877: MARILYN MONROE BUS STOP PHOTOGRAPHS AND SIGNATURE
A group of three small photo books containing 26 vintage black and white photographs taken on the set of Bus Stop (20th Century, 1956). Marilyn Monroe appears in eight of the photographs and has signed the back of one image. The photographs come from an extra who worked on the film during the scenes shot at the Arizona State Fairgrounds. These photographs are believed to be unpublished.
Photographs, 3 1/2 by 3 1/2 inches
Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000 
Lot 879: MARILYN MONROE BUS STOP NEGATIVES AND COPYRIGHT
A group of four vintage Marilyn Monroe negatives produced by Milton Greene while on the set of Bus Stop (20th Century, 1956). The black and white images show Monroe in a robe on set during filming. Accompanied by the copyrights to the images.
The seller confirms that this property is sold with copyright. Application for copyright has not been completed. It is the responsibility of the winning bidder to obtain proper copyright. Julien’s can accept no liability in relation to any matters arising as a result of any imperfection in copyright given.
1 1/2 by 6 inches
Estimate: $1,500 - $2,000 
Lot 880: MARILYN MONROE BUS STOP NEGATIVES AND COPYRIGHT
A group of four vintage Marilyn Monroe negatives produced by Milton Greene while on the set of Bus Stop (20th Century, 1956). The black and white images show Monroe, Don Murray, and others on set during filming. Accompanied by the copyright to the images.
The seller confirms that this property is sold with copyright. Application for copyright has not been completed. It is the responsibility of the winning bidder to obtain proper copyright. Julien’s can accept no liability in relation to any matters arising as a result of any imperfection in copyright given.
Largest, 1 1/2 by 3 inches
Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500 
Lot 881: MARILYN MONROE BUS STOP NEGATIVES AND COPYRIGHT
A group of three vintage Marilyn Monroe negatives produced by Milton Greene while on the set of Bus Stop (20th Century, 1956). The black and white images show Monroe and others, including co-star Eileen Heckart, on set during filming. Accompanied by the copyright to the images.
The seller confirms that this property is sold with copyright. Application for copyright has not been completed. It is the responsibility of the winning bidder to obtain proper copyright. Julien’s can accept no liability in relation to any matters arising as a result of any imperfection in copyright given.
Each, 1 1/2 by 1 1/2 inches
Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500 
Lot 882: MARILYN MONROE BUS STOP STUDIO IMAGES
A group of seven vintage studio images of Marilyn Monroe from the film Bus Stop (20th Century, 1956). Includes three color publicity photographs stamped "Theatre Poster Exchange" on verso and four black and white studio images from the film, including one taken by Milton Greene.
Most, 8 by 10 inches
Estimate: $600 - $800 
Lot 883: MARILYN MONROE BUS STOP NEGATIVES AND COPYRIGHT
A group of three vintage Marilyn Monroe negatives produced by Milton Greene while on the set of Bus Stop (20th Century, 1956). The black and white images show Monroe and co-star Don Murray on set during filming in a bedroom. Murray has been quoted as saying that Monroe was nude under the sheets because she felt that was what her character would do. Accompanied by the copyright to the images.
The seller confirms that this property is sold with copyright. Application for copyright has not been completed. It is the responsibility of the winning bidder to obtain proper copyright. Julien’s can accept no liability in relation to any matters arising as a result of any imperfection in copyright given.
Largest, 1 1/2 by 3 inches
Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500 
Lot 884: MARILYN BUS STOP NEGATIVES AND COPYRIGHT
A group of five vintage Marilyn Monroe negatives produced by Milton Greene while on the set of Bus Stop (20th Century, 1956). The black and white images show Monroe and co-star Don Murray on set during filming in a bedroom. Murray has been quoted as saying that Monroe was nude under the sheets because she felt that was what her character would do. Accompanied by the copyright to the images.
The seller confirms that this property is sold with copyright. Application for copyright has not been completed. It is the responsibility of the winning bidder to obtain proper copyright. Julien’s can accept no liability in relation to any matters arriving as a result of any imperfection in copyright given.
Each, 1 1/2 by 1 1/2 inches
Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500 
Lot 885: MARILYN MONROE BUS STOP NEGATIVES AND COPYRIGHT
A group of five vintage Marilyn Monroe negatives produced by Milton Greene while on the set of Bus Stop (20th Century, 1956). The black and white images show Monroe and others on set during filming. Accompanied by the copyright to the images.
The seller confirms that this property is sold with copyright. Application for copyright has not been completed. It is the responsibility of the winning bidder to obtain proper copyright. Julien’s can accept no liability in relation to any matters arising as a result of any imperfection in copyright given.
1 1/2 by 7 1/2 inches
Estimate: $800 - $1,200 
Lot 886: MARILYN MONROE MILTON GREENE NEGATIVE AND COPYRIGHT
A vintage Marilyn Monroe negative produced by Milton Greene while on the set of Bus Stop (20th Century, 1956). The black and white images show Monroe in costume as her character Chérie posing with the children of her co-star, Eileen Heckart. Accompanied by the copyright to the image.
The seller confirms that this property is sold with copyright. Application for copyright has not been completed. It is the responsibility of the winning bidder to obtain proper copyright. Julien’s can accept no liability in relation to any matters arising as a result of any imperfection in copyright given.
2 1/2 by 2 1/2 inches
Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500 
Lot 887: MARILYN MONROE BUS STOP NEGATIVES AND COPYRIGHT
A group of five vintage Marilyn Monroe negatives produced by Milton Greene while on the set of Bus Stop (20th Century, 1956). The black and white images show Monroe and others on set during filming. Accompanied by the copyright to the images.
The seller confirms that this property is sold with copyright. Application for copyright has not been completed. It is the responsibility of the winning bidder to obtain proper copyright. Julien’s can accept no liability in relation to any matters arising as a result of any imperfection in copyright given.
Largest, 1 1/2 by 4 1/2 inches
Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500 
Lot 888: MARILYN MONROE BUS STOP NEGATIVES AND COPYRIGHT
A group of four vintage Marilyn Monroe negatives produced by Milton Greene while on the set of Bus Stop (20th Century, 1956). The black and white images show Monroe and others on set during filming. Accompanied by the copyright to the images.
The seller confirms that this property is sold with copyright. Application for copyright has not been completed. It is the responsibility of the winning bidder to obtain proper copyright. Julien’s can accept no liability in relation to any matters arisiing as a result of any imperfection in copyright given.
Largest, 1 1/2 by 3 inches
Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500 
Photographies - The Prince and the Showgirl
Photographs
Lot 372: MARILYN MONROE PROGRAM FROM THE PRINCE AND THE SHOWGIRL PREMIERE
A program from the June 13, 1957, premiere of The Prince and the Showgirl at Radio City Music Hall with a benefit and gala champagne supper-dance held at the Waldorf Astoria afterwards. The gala benefited of the Free Milk Fund for Babies Inc.
12 by 9 inches
Estimate: $700 - $900 
Lot 741: MARILYN MONROE PHOTOGRAPHS SIGNED BY LAURENCE OLIVIER
A group of four vintage glossy black and white photographs of Marilyn Monroe and Laurence Olivier from the film The Prince and the Showgirl (Warner Bros., 1957) as well as from press events for the film. Each of the images is signed in red wax pencil "Laurence Olivier."
8 by 10 inches
PROVENANCE From the Estate of Frieda Hull
Estimate: $600 - $800 
Lot 744: MARILYN MONROE VINTAGE THE PRINCE AND THE SHOWGIRL PHOTOGRAPH ARCHIVE
A vintage archive of 73 photographs related to The Prince and the Showgirl (Warner Bros., 1957), including 50 movie stills, 20 publicity photographs, and three original lobby cards, collected by Frieda Hull.
PROVENANCE From the Estate of Frieda Hull
Estimate: $300 - $500 
Lot 745: MARILYN MONROE THE PRINCE AND THE SHOWGIRL LOBBY CARD ARCHIVE
A nearly complete lobby card collection for The Prince and the Showgirl (Warner Bros., 1957). The series is missing card No. 9.
PROVENANCE From the Estate of Frieda Hull
Estimate: $300 - $500 
Lot 920: MARILYN MONROE NEGATIVES FROM THE PRINCE AND THE SHOWGIRL
A group of 12 negatives relating to Marilyn Monroe and The Prince and the Showgirl (Warner Bros., 1957) including four images taken by Milton Greene, images taken at publicity events for the film, and images taken on set.
Largest, 10 by 8 inches
PROVENANCE From the Estate of Lois Weber
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 
Lot 923: MARILYN MONROE FILM PHOTOGRAPHS AND NEGATIVES
A group of 9 vintage photographs and four negatives of Marilyn Monroe produced while on the set of The Prince and the Showgirl (Warner Bros., 1957) housed in glassine envelopes with markings. Some of the markings indicate areas on Monroe's person that should be retouched. The images were formerly housed in a folder marked on the cover "Kill" and on the interior "Not retouched to be app. by MM."
10 by 8 inches
PROVENANCE From the Estate of Lois Weber
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 
Lot 924: MARILYN MONROE FILM PHOTOGRAPHS AND NEGATIVES
A group of ten vintage photographs and six negatives of Marilyn Monroe produced while on the set of The Prince and the Showgirl (Warner Bros., 1957) housed in glassine envelopes with markings. Some of the markings indicate areas on Monroe’s person that should be retouched. The images were formerly housed in a folder marked on the cover “Kill” and on the interior “Not retouched to be app. by MM.”
10 by 8 inches
PROVENANCE From the Estate of Lois Weber
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 
Lot 925: MARILYN MONROE FILM PHOTOGRAPHS AND NEGATIVES
A group of 10 vintage photographs and negatives of Marilyn Monroe produced while on the set of The Prince and the Showgirl (Warner Bros., 1957) housed in glassine envelopes with markings. Some of the markings indicate areas on Monroe's person that should be retouched. The images were formerly housed in a folder marked "Kill" and are believed to have been rejected by Monroe. Note that not all photographs and negatives match.
10 by 8 inches
PROVENANCE From the Estate of Lois Weber
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 
Lot 926: MARILYN MONROE FILM PHOTOGRAPHS AND NEGATIVES
A group of 10 vintage photographs produced while on the set of The Prince and the Showgirl (Warner Bros., 1957) housed in glassine envelopes with markings. Some of the markings indicate areas on Monroe's person that should be retouched. The images were formerly housed in a folder marked "Kill" and are believed to have been rejected by Monroe. Note that not all photographs and negatives match.
10 by 8 inches
PROVENANCE From the Estate of Lois Weber
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 
Lot 927: MARILYN MONROE FILM PHOTOGRAPHS AND NEGATIVES
A group of 9 vintage photographs and negatives of Marilyn Monroe produced while on the set of The Prince and the Showgirl (Warner Bros., 1957) housed in glassine envelopes with markings. Some of the markings indicate areas on Monroe's person that should be retouched. The images were formerly housed in a folder marked "Kill" and are believed to have been rejected by Monroe. Note that not all photographs and negatives match.
10 by 8 inches
PROVENANCE From the Estate of Lois Weber
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 
Lot 928: MARILYN MONROE FILM PHOTOGRAPHS AND NEGATIVES
A group of 9 vintage photographs and negatives of Marilyn Monroe produced while on the set of The Prince and the Showgirl (Warner Bros., 1957) housed in glassine envelopes with markings. Some of the markings indicate areas on Monroe's person that should be retouched. The images were formerly housed in a folder marked "Kill" and are believed to have been rejected by Monroe. Note that photographs and negatives may not match.
10 by 8 inches
PROVENANCE From the Estate of Lois Weber
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 
Lot 929: MARILYN MONROE COLOR TRANSPARENCIES
A group of approximately 40 color transparencies taken on the set of The Prince and the Showgirl (Warner Bros., 1957). Most of the images are of Marilyn Monroe and are in plastic sleeves. Some of the sleeves have been marked with red grease pencil. These transparencies were housed in an envelope that read "MM Color Rejects" and "Bad."
2 1/2 by 2 1/2 inches
PROVENANCE From the Estate of Lois Weber
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 
Lot 930: MARILYN MONROE COLOR TRANSPARENCIES
A group of approximately 30 color transparencies taken on the set of The Prince and the Showgirl (Warner Bros., 1957). Most of the images are of Marilyn Monroe and are in plastic sleeves. Some of the sleeves have been marked with red grease pencil. These transparencies were housed in an envelope that read "MM Color Rejects" and "Bad."
2 1/2 by 2 1/2 inches
PROVENANCE From the Estate of Lois Weber
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 
Lot 931: MARILYN MONROE COLOR TRANSPARENCIES
A group of approximately 35 color transparencies taken on the set of The Prince and the Showgirl (Warner Bros., 1957). Most of the images are of Marilyn Monroe and are in plastic sleeves. Some of the sleeves have been marked with black or red grease pencil. These transparencies were housed in an envelope that read "MM Color Rejects" and "Bad."
2 1/2 by 2 1/2 inches
PROVENANCE From the Estate of Lois Weber
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 
Lot 932: MARILYN MONROE COLOR TRANSPARENCIES
A group of approximately 30 color transparencies taken on the set of The Prince and the Showgirl (Warner Bros., 1957). Most of the images are of Marilyn Monroe and are in plastic sleeves. Some of the sleeves have been marked with black or red grease pencil. These transparencies were housed in an envelope that read "MM Color Rejects" and "Bad."
5 by 4 inches
PROVENANCE From the Estate of Lois Weber
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 
Lot 933: MARILYN MONROE COLOR TRANSPARENCIES
A group of 27 color transparencies taken on the set of The Prince and the Showgirl (Warner Bros., 1957). Most of the images are of Marilyn Monroe and are in plastic sleeves. Some of the sleeves have been marked with red grease pencil. Contained in an envelope that reads "MM Color Rejects" and "Bad."
2 1/2 by 2 1/2 inches
PROVENANCE From the Estate of Lois Weber
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 
Photographies - Some Like It Hot
Photographs
Lot 66: MARILYN MONROE SOME LIKE IT HOT POSTER
An original 1959 U.S. half-sheet style B poster for the Marilyn Monroe film Some Like It Hot (20th Century, 1956).
28 1/2 by 36 1/2 inches, framed
PROVENANCE Lot 90, “Vintage Film Posters,” Christie’s, South Kensington, Sale number 5424, September 17, 2008
Estimate: $800 - $1,200 
Lot 421: MARILYN MONROE SOME LIKE IT HOT ADVERTISEMENTS
Three trade advertisement pieces promoting the film Some like It Hot saying "Hot Hit Ahead … Book it now for Easter!!" The ads also present some of the critical praise received during advance screenings of the film and present Monroe together with her co-stars Jack Lemmon and Tony Curtis throughout.
12 3/8 by 18 5/8 inches
Estimate: $400 - $600 
Lot 422: MARILYN MONROE SOME LIKE IT HOT COVER PROOF
A printer's proof of the front and back cover artwork for the paperback version of Some Like It Hot by Billy Wilder and I.A.L. Diamond published by the New American Library.
7 1/2 by 9 1/4 inches
Estimate: $300 - $500 
Lot 423: MARILYN MONROE SOME LIKE IT HOT POSTER
An in-store promotional poster for the original motion picture soundtrack of Some Like It Hot from United Artists, featuring an image of Monroe with co-stars Jack Lemmon and Tony Curtis.
13 1/4 by 13 inches
Estimate: $500 - $700 
Lot 424: MARILYN MONROE SOME LIKE IT HOT POSTER
An in-store promotional poster for the original motion picture soundtrack of Some Like It Hot from United Artists, featuring an image of Monroe's character playing the ukulele.
13 1/4 by 13 inches
Estimate: $500 - $700 
Lot 425: MARILYN MONROE SOME LIKE IT HOT CALENDAR
A promotional poster created to promote the March 18, 1959, release date for Some Like It Hot. The calendar features four pages inside the staple-bound covers each featuring an image of Monroe from the film, one declaring March 18 as M-Day and the inside back cover featuring the poster artwork for the film.
11 by 8 1/2 inches
Estimate: $500 - $700 
Photographies - Let's Make Love
Photographs
Lot 444: MARILYN MONROE LET'S MAKE LOVE PHOTOGRAPHS
Five vintage black and white photographs of Monroe on the set of Let's Make Love . Three feature Monroe celebrating her birthday with director George Cukor and co-star Yves Montand, one features Monroe receiving a card from the cast and crew, and the last is a glossy print of Monroe's hair and makeup for the film.
8 by 10 inches
Estimate: $500 - $700 
Lot 448: MARILYN MONROE PHOTOGRAPHS
Three black and white photographs of Monroe with a young man on the set of Let's Make Love, 1960. The vintage matte finish prints are unmarked, but feature Monroe in one of her show-stopping gowns from the film.
8 by 10 inches
Estimate: $800 - $1,200 
Lot 449: MARILYN MONROE PROMOTIONAL POSTCARD
A vintage promotional postcard for Monroe's film Let's Make Love, with facsimile message from Monroe on verso reading "Dear Friend - you will be seeing more of me soon in - 'Let's Make Love' Marilyn."
8 1/4 by 5 1/2 inches
Estimate: $100 - $150 
Lot 450: MARILYN MONROE TRADE ADS
Two stapled magazine ads, each slightly different four-page ads, as they ran in the August 23, 1960, issue of The Hollywood Reporter and the August 24, 1960 issue of Variety .
12 1/4 by 9 1/4 inches
Estimate: $300 - $500 
Lot 768: MARILYN MONROE LET'S MAKE LOVE
20th Century Fox, 1960 half-sheet film poster with heavy crease lines.
22 by 28 inches
PROVENANCE From the Estate of Frieda Hull
Estimate: $100 - $150 
Lot 973: MARILYN MONROE LET'S MAKE LOVE PHOTOGRAPHS
A pair of vintage black and white images of Marilyn Monroe on the set of Let’s Make Love (20th Century, 1960). Stamped on verso “Kindler Und Schiermeyer Verlag AG Archiv.”
Each, 9 1/2 by 12 inches
Estimate: $400 - $600 
Photographies - The Misfits
Photographs
Lot 67: MARILYN MONROE EVE ARNOLD SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH
A framed black and white portrait of Marilyn Monroe on the set of The Misfits (United Artists, 1961) taken by Eve Arnold. Printed at a later date and signed by the photographer.
Framed, 14 by 17 inches
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 
Lot 509: MARILYN MONROE CONTACT SHEETS FROM THE MISFITS
22 frames of Monroe posing for wardrobe test photos for The Misfits, 1961.
8 by 10 inches
Estimate: $600 - $800 
Lot 510: MARILYN MONROE CONTACT SHEETS FROM THE MISFITS
Three vintage black and white contact sheets featuring 26 frames of Monroe sitting for hair and makeup test photos for The Misfits, 1961. One frame captures famed Hollywood hairstylist Sydney Guilaroff and an assistant fixing Monroe's hair.
8 by 10 inches
Estimate: $800 - $1,200 
Photographies - Something's Got to Give
Photographs
Lot 579: MARILYN MONROE HAIR TEST PHOTOGRAPHS
A group of five color snapshots of Monroe taken during preparation for the unfinished film Something's Got To Give, 1962.
4 1/2 by 3 3/4 inches
Estimate: $300 - $500 
Lot 784: MARILYN MONROE PHOTOGRAPHS COLLECTED BY FRIEDA HULL
A group of four reproduction color photographs of Marilyn Monroe taken on the set of her final film Something's Got To Give on or around May 7, 1962.
Largest, 4 3/4 by 3 1/2 inches
PROVENANCE From the Estate of Frieda Hull
Estimate: $100 - $200 
Lot 983: MARILYN MONROE VINTAGE SOMETHING'S GOT TO GIVE PHOTOGRAPHS
A pair of Marilyn Monroe vintage black and white photographs taken by Lawrence Schiller on the set of Something’s Got To Give in 1962. The images show Monroe seated at the side of a pool wearing only a nude bikini bottom. Both are stamped on verso “Times” and “Copyright Camera Press LTD.” with additional handwritten notations. Accompanied by a snipe providing information about the photographs and additionally crediting photographer William Read Woodfield.
Larger, 12 by 9 1/2 inches
Estimate: $800 - $1,200 
Photographies - Divers Films
Photographs - Various Movies
Lot 43: MARILYN MONROE NIAGARA POSTER
An original 1953 U.S. linen-backed one-sheet poster for the Marilyn Monroe film Niagara (20th Century, 1953).
47 by 33 1/2 inches, framed
PROVENANCE Lot 84, “Vintage Film Posters,” Christie's, South Kensington, Sale number 5424, September 17, 2008
Estimate: $600 - $800 
Lot 45: MARILYN MONROE INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH
A photograph of Marilyn Monroe with her arm around a man on a film set of Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (20th Century, 1953) inscribed "To Paul/ I love you/ friend/ Marilyn Monroe."
10 by 8 inches
PROVENANCE Lot 57, “Rock & Roll and Entertainment Memorabilia,” Christie's, New York, Sale number 1438, December 17, 2004
Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000 
Lot 605: MARILYN MONROE VINTAGE PHOTOGRAPH ARCHIVE FOR EARLY FILMS, 1947-1952
An archive of 168 movie stills and publicity photographs related to the early films in Monroe's career from 1947 to 1952, including Dangerous Years (two photographs), Ladies of the Chorus (17 photographs), Scudda Hoo! Scudda Hay! (one photograph), Love Happy (four photographs), A Ticket to Tomahawk (14 photographs), All About Eve (six photographs), Right Cross (one photograph), The Asphalt Jungle (20 photographs), Love Nest (three photographs), Let's Make It Legal (10 photographs), Home Town Story (four photographs), As Young As You Feel (13 photographs), O. Henry's Full House (two photographs), Clash by Night (15 photographs), Monkey Business (30 photographs), and We're Not Married (26 photographs).
PROVENANCE From the Estate of Frieda Hull
Estimate: $400 - $600 
Lot 608: MARILYN MONROE PRESS BOOKS
A group of five exhibitor's campaign books for Monroe's films including As Young As You Feel, 1951; Let's Make It Legal, 1951; Niagara, 1953; Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, 1953; and The Misfits, 1961.
Largest, 18 by 14 inches
PROVENANCE From the Estate of Frieda Hull
Estimate: $200 - $300 
Lot 610: MARILYN MONROE SIGNED PUBLICITY PHOTOGRAPH
A black and white publicity headshot of Marilyn Monroe taken for her film Clash By Night (RKO,1952). Signed in blue ink in lower right "Marilyn Monroe." Some creases and minor tears to edges.
8 by 10 inches
PROVENANCE From the Estate of Frieda Hull
Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000 
Lot 611: MARILYN MONROE VINTAGE PUBLICITY IMAGE ARCHIVE
An archive of approximately 50 vintage black and white publicity images and publicity stills featuring Marilyn Monroe.
PROVENANCE From the Estate of Frieda Hull
Estimate: $200 - $300 
Lot 612: MARILYN MONROE VINTAGE PUBLICITY IMAGE ARCHIVE
An archive of approximately 50 vintage black and white publicity images and publicity stills featuring Marilyn Monroe.
PROVENANCE From the Estate of Frieda Hull
Estimate: $200 - $300 
Lot 621: MARILYN MONROE VINTAGE PHOTOGRAPH ARCHIVE FOR DON'T BOTHER TO KNOCK
A vintage archive of approximately 45 photographs related to Don't Bother to Knock (20th Century, 1952), including 45 movie stills and five publicity photographs.
PROVENANCE From the Estate of Frieda Hull
Estimate: $100 - $200 
Lot 628: MARILYN MONROE VINTAGE PHOTOGRAPH ARCHIVE FOR NIAGARA
A vintage archive of approximately 20 photographs related to Niagara (20th Century, 1953), including movie stills and publicity photographs.
PROVENANCE From the Estate of Frieda Hull
Estimate: $50 - $100 
Lot 637: MARILYN MONROE VINTAGE PHOTOGRAPH ARCHIVE FOR GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES
A vintage archive of approximately 60 photographs related to Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (20th Century, 1953), including approximately 45 movie stills and roughly 15 publicity photographs. Note: Several duplicate photographs are contained in this lot.
PROVENANCE From the Estate of Frieda Hull
Estimate: $100 - $200 
Lot 641: MARILYN MONROE RELATED PROGRAMS
A nine-page color souvenir program from the Marilyn Monroe 1953 film How To Marry a Millionaire (20th Century, 1953), together with a program from the American Newspaper Publishers Association convention held at the Waldorf Astoria on April 26, 1955. The program features the menu for the evening as well as the entertainers slated to appear, including Monroe.
12 by 8 1/2 inches
PROVENANCE From the Estate of Frieda Hull
Estimate: $100 - $150 
Lot 642: MARILYN MONROE VINTAGE PHOTOGRAPH ARCHIVE FOR HOW TO MARRY A MILLIONAIRE
A vintage archive of approximately 80 movie stills from How to Marry a Millionaire (20th Century, 1953).
PROVENANCE From the Estate of Frieda Hull
Estimate: $100 - $200 
Lot 723: MARILYN MONROE VINTAGE PHOTOGRAPH ARCHIVE FOR LATER FILMS, 1959-1961
An archive of 14 movie stills and publicity photographs related to the later films in Marilyn Monroe's career from 1959 to 1961, including Some Like It Hot (four photographs), Let's Make Love (eight photographs), and The Misfits (two photographs).
PROVENANCE From the Estate of Frieda Hull
Estimate: $200 - $300 
Lot 815: MARILYN MONROE STUDIO PUBLICITY PHOTOGRAPHS
A group of nine Marilyn Monroe studio photographs. The black and white images include a publicity photograph from Some Like It Hot (UA, 1959); Monroe's famous subway grate photograph taken on the set of The Seven Year Itch (20th Century, 1955) by Sam Shaw; an image of Monroe and Jane Russell from Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (20th Century, 1953); an image of Monroe from River of No Return (20th Century, 1954); an image of Monroe from We're Not Married (20th Century, 1952); and an image from There's No Business Like Show Business (20th Century, 1954) along with three other studio publicity images.
Each, 8 by 10 inches
Estimate: $800 - $1,200 
Lot 982: MARILYN MONROE PUBLICITY AND PRESS PHOTOGRAPHS
A group of eight Marilyn Monroe photographs from The Misfits (Seven Arts, 1961) and Something's Got To Give ( 20th Century). Five of the images are studio publicity photographs. The three remaining images are from the pool scene Monroe shot for Something's Got To Give. One of these images is stamped "Approved by the Advertising Code Administration of New York." Another is stamped by United Press International Photo.
Most, 8 by 10 inches
Estimate: $800 - $1,200 
Lot 1005: MARILYN MONROE MARILYN PUBLICITY STILLS
A group of three Marilyn Monroe studio publicity photographs from the documentary Marilyn (20th Century, 1963). The documentary was a compilation of clips from Monroe's career. The images are from three of Monroe's films.
Each, 8 by 10 inches
Estimate: $400 - $600 
Presse & Autres
Press & Others
Lot 42: MARILYN MONROE COLLECTION OF VINTAGE MAGAZINES
A collection of approximately 20 vintage magazines dating from 1952 to 1964, all featuring Marilyn Monroe on the cover. Some titles: Reg, Life, Cine Monde, Look, Jours De France, and Photoplay.
Estimate: $800 - $1,200 
Lot 73: MARILYN MONROE MAGAZINES
A January 16, 1962, special issue of Look magazine featuring content about "The Next 25 Years" with predictions by John F. Kennedy, Dr. Martin Luther King and others. Together with a March 1961 issue of Esquire magazine featuring an eight-page cover article on Marilyn Monroe, Arthur Miller, John Huston and the film The Misfits. A full-page ad for this issue of Esquire, as it appeared in the February 24, 1961, copy of the New York Times, is also present, tucked inside the magazine. The ad used a quotation from the feature article that criticized Monroe for being too high maintenance and out of control.
Largest, 13 1/4 by 10 1/2 inches
PROVENANCE From the Estate of Lee Strasberg
Estimate: $500 - $700 
Lot 102: MARILYN MONROE PIN-UPS MAGAZINE
A copy of the 1953 special magazine printed by the Maco Magazine Corporation. The special edition cost 35 cents and featured fifteen pages of color and black and white images of Monroe, some rare images. Each image is accompanied by "facts" about Monroe, many of which are incorrect but they fit the studio's narrative of their star at this time, including the fact that she does not drink. The booklet also carries a three page spread of black and white images showing Monroe exercising and tells how she stays in shape.
11 by 8 1/2 inches
PROVENANCE From the Estate of Frieda Hull
Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500 
Lot 247: MARILYN MONROE CUSTOM-BOUND ESQUIRE MAGAZINE
A copy of the July 1953 issue of Esquire magazine, custom-bound in gilt green boards with Monroe's name on the lower right corner of cover. The issue featured a four-page article titled "The 'altogether girl" by Bennett Cerf featuring a number of images.
13 1/2 by 10 1/2 inches
Estimate: $800 - $1,200 
Lot 419: MARILYN MONROE’S COLLECTION OF SOME LIKE IT HOT PRESS CLIPPINGS
Original 1959 newspaper clippings from various newspapers across the country with reviews of Some Like It Hot and of Monroe’s performance, contained in the original file, labeled “Clippings/Some Like It Hot,” from Monroe’s filing cabinets. Some reviews outlined in red wax pencil.
Estimate: $800 - $1,000 
Lot 606: MARILYN MONROE SCRAPBOOK COLLECTION
A group of seven three-ring binders, each containing approximately 100 pages of newspaper and magazine clippings as well as photographs and some ephemera items like the original booklet that held Frieda Hull's tickets to Marilyn Monroe's famous appearance astride a pink elephant at the circus in New York City on March 30, 1955. The books are an extraordinary archive of Monroe's public persona and career. The books appear to run through 1955.
11 1/2 by 9 3/4 inches
PROVENANCE From the Estate of Frieda Hull
Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500 
Lot 609: MARILYN MONROE RECORDS
A group of 13 LPs and 45s, all featuring songs from Marilyn Monroe including: Some Like It Hot soundtrack LP and 45 rpm records; Gentlemen Prefer Blondes original cast album; two copies of Let's Make Love original soundtrack recording, one still sealed; Italian River of No Return 45 rpm record; 20th Century Fox Records 45 rpm River of No Return record; Gems from the archive of 20th Century Fox compilation album with "ready to frame" picture of Monroe; motion picture compilation soundtrack album; and four later compilation albums remembering Marilyn.
12 by 12 inches
PROVENANCE From the Estate of Frieda Hull
Estimate: $500 - $700 
Lot 622: 1950s MAGAZINES FEATURING MARILYN MONROE
A group of 10 vintage magazines featuring Marilyn Monroe, including a special 1954 Marilyn magazine written by Sidney Skolsky, Movie World, Photoplay, Screen Stories, Rave, Hollywood Stars, Movie Mirror, Filmland and Screen Stars. Most date to 1956, together with one magazine from 1953.
8 1/2 by 11 inches
PROVENANCE From the Estate of Frieda Hull
Estimate: $400 - $600 
Lot 623: MARILYN MONROE POSTCARD
A vintage oversize postcard printed by Tichnor Bros. Inc. of Boston featuring an early 1950s pin-up image of Marilyn Monroe in a yellow bikini.
6 by 9 inches
PROVENANCE From the Estate of Frieda Hull
Estimate: $80 - $120 
Lot 624: MARILYN MONROE VINTAGE PIN-UP POSTER
A life-size poster issued by Pin-ups of Boston, Massachusetts. The posters were advertised in the August 1953 issue of Popular Science magazine, where customers could order Marilyn Monroe in a red and white striped bikini or in a blue and white striped bikini for the bargain price of $2.00 per poster. This lot features Monroe in a red and white striped bikini. A small two-inch vertical tear is along the lower edge of this poster that is otherwise in excellent condition.
64 by 22 inches
PROVENANCE From the Estate of Frieda Hull
Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500 
Lot 625: MARILYN MONROE POCKET MAGAZINES AND PIN-UPS
A copy of That Girl Marilyn! by Jane Russell featuring 60 candid photographs and published by Affiliated Magazines Inc. and a copy of The Marilyn Monroe Story # 3 - A Candid Profile, 1955, from Screen Publications Inc. Together with 11 loose 1950s magazine covers torn from their respective magazines and two loose pin-up pages featuring Monroe.
Largest, 13 1/4 by 10 1/2 inches
PROVENANCE From the Estate of Frieda Hull
Estimate: $200 - $300 
Lot 785: 1960s AND 1970s MAGAZINES FEATURING MARILYN MONROE
A group of 17 magazines: two from 1960, six from 1961, two from early 1962, and seven from the 1970s. Titles include Movie Mirror , TV Radio Album , Screen Stories , Hollywood Tattler , Modern Screen , Photoplay and other gossip magazines.
8 1/2 by 11 inches
PROVENANCE From the Estate of Frieda Hull
Estimate: $400 - $600 
Lot 786: MAGAZINES FEATURING MARILYN MONROE FROM 1962
A group of six vintage magazines, among them TV and Movie Screen , Hush - Hush , Movie Mirror , and others, including a special French souvenir album put out by Cine magazine on August 8, 1962. The magazines date from between August and December 1962, paying tribute and speculating about the circumstances surrounding Marilyn Monroe's death.
Largest, 13 3/4 by 10 1/4 inches
PROVENANCE From the Estate of Frieda Hull
Estimate: $300 - $500 
Lot 787: MARILYN MONROE FOREIGN LANGUAGE MAGAZINES
A group of thirteen magazines and newspapers featuring Marilyn Monroe on the cover including nine Italian titles, one Spanish, two French newspapers, and a Danish magazine all dating to August 1962 in reaction to Monroe's tragic death.
Largest, 23 3/4 by 17 inches
PROVENANCE From the Estate of Frieda Hull
Estimate: $500 - $700 
Lot 842: MARILYN MONROE ITEMS
A group of assorted Marilyn Monroe items: a limited edition Playboy anniversary poster signed by Hugh Hefner and numbered 136/200; a hardcover copy of the Christie's Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe auction catalog from 1999; a giclée print of Monroe entertaining the troops, signed by Victoria Fuller and numbered 273/350; a "Golden Dreams" wall calendar from 1955; four prints of Monroe in a portfolio published by Special Editions Limited; a framed series of 10 magazine cover reproductions featuring Monroe; a 1992 Monroe calendar; five framed inkjet photographs of Monroe posing nude; a 1974 Playboy Marilyn Monroe date book; and a 1974 Playboy Marilyn Monroe calendar.
36 by 24 inches, largest
Estimate: $300 - $500 
Lot 843: MARILYN MONROE PLAYBOY FIRST ISSUES SIGNED
A collection of the first 14 issues of Playboy magazine, all cased and graded, including the first two issues of Playboy , volume 1 number 1 with Marilyn Monroe, and volume 2 number 2, both signed on the cover by Hugh Hefner. Also includes the Summer 1982 issue of Playboy's VIP magazine, cased and graded.
9 1/2 by 13 7/8 by 9 5/8 inches, overall
Estimate: $5,000 - $7,000 
Lot 844: MARILYN MONROE PREMIERE 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 and 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 into 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. Accompanied by a copy of a magazine titled Marilyn Monroe Pin - Ups released by Maco Magazine Corporation in 1953.
11 by 8 1/2 inches, each
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000 
Marilyn Monroe Auction - 11/2016 - docs papiers 2
Documents papiers - MM Prod.
Papers documents - MM Prod.
Lot 312: MARILYN MONROE SIGNED CHECK TO THE IRS
A check signed by Monroe in blue ink, with bank stamp dated November 16, 1959, paid to the "District Director of Internal Revenue" in the amount of $10,947.60. The check is drawn on her Marilyn Monroe Productions, Inc. account with Colonial Trust Company. Calculating for inflation, this amount would be in excess of $90,000 in 2016.
3 by 8 1/2 inches
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000 
Lot 416: MARILYN MONROE 1958 SIGNED CHECK WITH CORRESPONDING INVOICES
A Marilyn Monroe Productions canceled bank check dated August 22, 1958, in the amount of $42.88, written to Dave Bernstein, signed by Monroe, together with a statement from Dave Bernstein Catering and 10 receipts for food Monroe ordered ranging in date from August 19 through September 4, 1958. Monroe started filming Some Like It Hot on August 4, 1958. This lot is significant in that Monroe and then husband Arthur Miller discovered she was pregnant in October. These receipts possibly detail Monroe’s diet at the onset of what would be her final pregnancy. Sadly, she miscarried on December 16.
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000 
Lot 474: MARILYN MONROE 1960 SIGNED CHECK WITH CORRESPONDING INVOICES
A Marilyn Monroe Productions canceled bank check dated May 14, 1960, in the amount of $6.20, written to Century Messenger Service, signed by Monroe, together with two carbon copy invoices and an original month-end statement from Century Messenger Service. Both invoices are addressed to Marilyn Monroe Productions, 444 E. 57th Street, #13E, one of which is signed by May Reis, Monroe’s secretary.
Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500 
Lot 537: MARILYN MONROE FAN MAIL EXPENSES
An expense report for Marilyn Monroe Productions prepared by Hedda Rosten, with itemized listing of fan mail expenses for June 1962 totaling $66.46. The expenses show that they were reimbursed July 26, 1962.
9 by 6 inches
Estimate: $200 - $300 
Lot 897: MARILYN MONROE PRODUCTIONS CHECKS AND RECEIPTS
Two checks from Marilyn Monroe Productions Inc. to A.J. Bauer & Co Apothecaries for $8.15 and $17.25, both signed by Milton Greene and dated June 22, 1955, and June 20, 1955; and two related receipts from A.J. Bauer & Co Apothecaries showing the breakdown and balance due.
Checks, 3 by 8 1/2 inches
Estimate: $800 - $1,200 
Lot 898: MARILYN MONROE PRODUCTIONS BANK STATEMENT
A Colonial Trust Company bank statement for Marilyn Monroe Productions Inc. for January 1957, showing a series of withdrawals throughout the month with a balance of $47,768.62 on January 1 and $27,671.40 on January 31. There are handwritten calculations are in pencil on verso in an unknown hand. Together with a credit receipt from the same bank dated February 1, 1957, that states that $54.64 was credited back to the account.
10 by 7 inches
Estimate: $600 - $800 
Lot 899: MARILYN MONROE PRODUCTIONS INVOICE
An invoice from Luria's Wine & Spirits in New York City billed to Marilyn Monroe Productions and sent to "Mr and Mrs Paula Lee Strasberg [sic]." The invoice is for 12 bottles of Piper-Heidsieck champagnes totaling $73.08. Together with a statement from Luria's showing $3.55 credit for Marilyn Monroe Productions. Dates unknown.
Larger, 9 by 5 3/4 inches
Estimate: $400 - $600 
Lot 974: MARILYN MONROE BANK STATEMENT, MARCH 1961
A Marilyn Monroe Productions Inc. bank statement from Bankers Trust Company of New York showing credits and debits for the month of March 1961.
11 by 9 inches
Estimate: $400 - $600 
Lot 975: ENVELOPE ADDRESSED TO MARILYN MONROE
An envelope addressed to Marilyn Monroe Productions Inc. The envelope is postmarked January 5, 1961, and is from Magnum Photos Inc. Two “Fragile Handle with Care” stickers are affixed to the envelope. Many of Monroe’s most famous photographs were taken by Magnum photographers, including Eve Arnold, Philippe Halsman, and Inge Morath. This item came from the estate of May Reis, Monroe’s assistant and private secretary from 1958 to 1961.
12 by 15 1/2 inches
PROVENANCE Partial Lot 120, "Julien's Autumn Sale," Julien's, Las Vegas, October 29, 2005
Estimate: $50 - $100 
Documents papiers - Carrière
Papers documents - Career
Lot 70: MARILYN MONROE PROGRAM FROM PRESIDENT KENNEDY'S 1962 BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
A program from the fundraising gala titled "Happy Birthday Mr. President" that took place at Madison Square Garden in New York City on May 19, 1962. The event featured Marilyn Monroe's now legendary performance of the song "Happy Birthday" to the president in her form-fitting Jean Louis gown. The program lists the other performers that night and is being sold together with Frieda Hull's ticket from the performance. The ticket cost $10, is numbered 827, and is listed as General Admission and additionally stamped "Standing Room" with right side of ticket torn off.
Program, 10 1/2 by 8 1/4 inches
PROVENANCE From the Estate of Frieda Hull
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 
Lot 74: MARILYN MONROE CORRESPONDENCE WITH LESTER MARKEL
A series of letters including five unsigned file copies of Marilyn Monroe's letters to Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Lester Markel of the New York Times together with five typed, signed letters from Markel on New York Times letterhead. The two had a friendship and an interesting series of communications dated between August 6, 1959, and June 30, 1960, including the now famous letter in which Monroe demonstrates her humor and comprehensive understanding of the politics of their time. On the subject of Fidel Castro, Monroe writes, "Now, Lester, on Castro. You see, Lester, I was brought up to believe in democracy, and when the Cubans finally threw out Battista [sic] with so much bloodshed, the United States doesn't stand behind them and give them help or support even to develop democracy." She also discusses possible presidential candidates and offers slogans for their campaigns in the post script: "Nix on Nixon" and "Back to Boston by Xmas - Kennedy." Two of the five pages of Monroe's file copies contain three drafts of the same letter that is left unfinished.
8 1/2 by 11 inches
PROVENANCE From the Estate of Lee Strasberg
Estimate: $600 - $800 
Lot 75: MARILYN MONROE SIGNED TILE FROM PRESIDENT KENNEDY'S 1962 BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
A pair of celebrity signed ceramic tile displays with inscriptions to event producer Clive David. Each framed display consists of 16 tiles. The top six decorative tiles of each frame combine to read “1962.” The remaining 10 tiles of each display are covered with signatures and inscriptions to David, including an inscription from Marilyn Monroe. Monroe’s inscription reads “To Clive Love & Kisses Marilyn Monroe” and was obtained by David at the Madison Square Garden birthday celebration of John F. Kennedy held on May 19, 1962. Other performers who signed the tiles at this event include Maria Callas, Jack Benny, Jimmy Durante, Henry Fonda, Bobby Darin, Ella Fitzgerald, Shirley MacLaine, Sally Ann Howes and Dick Adler. Other celebrity signatures include Gloria Swanson; Paulette Goddard; Ray Bolger; Tab Hunter; Hedda Hopper; Una Merkel; Audrey Meadows; Earl Wilson; Ginger Rogers; Olivia de Havilland; Anita Loos; Lucille Ball; Carol Bruce; and Tallulah Bankhead; among others.
Each, 39 by 14 1/2 inches, framed
Estimate: $8,000 - $10,000 
Lot 83: MARILYN MONROE JOHN F. KENNEDY 1962 BIRTHDAY GALA TICKET
A ticket to the May 19, 1962 Birthday Party Gala held for President John F. Kennedy at Madison Square Garden. The ticket is marked for section 112, with a suggested contribution of $25.
3 3/4 by 8 inches
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000 
Lot 96: MARILYN MONROE DOUBLE SIGNED 1947 DOCUMENT
A single-page mimeographed letter dated June 11, 1947. The letter was drafted by Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation for Monroe to sign and reads in part, "Whereas, I did heretofore enter into a personal services contract with you, dated August 24, 1946, and, whereas at that time I was a minor, and whereas I did, on June 1, 1947, become twenty-one (21) years of age, please be advised that I do hereby ratify and confirm all of the terms." The letter is then signed by Monroe in blue ink, both "Marilyn Monroe" and "Norma Jeane Dougherty." Together with a plain associated envelope.
8 1/2 by 11 inches
Estimate: $5,000 - $7,000 
Lot 132: MARILYN MONROE SIGNED 1949 CONTRACT
A standard contract dated March 2, 1949, with the William Morris Agency Inc. for a period of six years with 10% terms. The contract is signed on verso in green ink "Marilyn Monroe." Accompanied by original letter from the agency that accompanied the contract dated March 10, 1949, addressed to Monroe at 1215 Lodi Place in Hollywood, California, reading "Dear Marilyn:/ Enclosed please find executed copies of your authorization with our office. Best regards" and signed Norman Brokaw.
8 1/2 by 11 inches
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000 
Lot 156: MARILYN MONROE NOTES WRITTEN ON BACK OF 1952 MENUS
Two menus dated March 26, 1952, featuring notes on verso in blue ink in Monroe's hand that appear to have been taken during a meeting with someone advising her about her career. The menus are dated just 10 days after Monroe's nude modeling shots were made public by the media. Monroe had recently appeared in a number of films in small parts and had received positive mentions from critics. Monroe had just started dating Joe DiMaggio, and she was to appear on the cover of LIFE magazine the following month. This was clearly an important and pivotal period in her career, and it appears as though she was meeting with someone in the industry who gave her counsel. One of the warnings appears to come from Johnny Arnez; Monroe put's his warning in quotations: "you'll have to protect yourself or your throat will be cut/ watch out for Jerry Webb." It continues, "you'll prepare the test & Webb shoots it and if something is wrong it will [be] your fault." A great deal of the notes reference Webb and things he has said behind her back. Berniece Miracle mentions seeing Webb, the test director, in the Fox commissary in the late 1940s when she snuck onto the lot with Monroe to spend the day with her half-sister. The notes also contain thoughts from Monroe reading in part, "I need a great deal of work - and will always/ its the right kind of work/ -the more I will be able to stand on my feet." and "think with your body/ let go physically to ick up emotionally" and "you want me to be a star/ and I can be one of your greatest stars/ when I'm doing the right/ work and know I'm doing." Just over two months after these notes were written, Monroe learned that she had gotten the part of Lorelei Lee in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes.
10 1/2 by 5 inches
Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000 
Lot 173: MARILYN MONROE HANDWRITTEN ACTORS STUDIO CLASS NOTES
A single sheet of hotel stationery from the Waldorf Astoria, New York, where Monroe stayed between April and September 1955, with the opening salutation and start of a letter "Dear Art" that has been scratched out. The page is covered on recto and verso with notes, recounting the goings-on in one of Monroe's acting classes with Lee Strasberg. The notes begin with Monroe quoting something said by Strasberg: "I want you all to know that this exercise went on for/ 1/2 hour and her concentration did not/ give way or slip once-and Marilyn there/ will be very few times ever on the/ stage where it will be/ necessary to keep/ such a concentration/ for one half hour/ straight." Monroe then asks herself, "Why did it/ mean so much to me." On the back she continues to ruminate about class, writing, "Strasberg/ it makes me (him he said) feel badly (and sadly) for you that you do/ things out of fear/ You must start to do things out of strength-/ (my question: where do I get the strength)-he said-by not looking for strength/ but only looking & seeking tecnical [sic] ways and means." This presents a fascinating demonstration of how seriously Monroe took her formal acting training in New York.
LITERATURE Monroe, Marilyn, and Bernard Comment. Fragments: Poems, Intimate Notes, Letters. Pages 78-81. New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2010. 1-237. Print.
10 1/2 by 7 1/4 inches
Estimate: $10,000 - $15,000 
Lot 174: MARILYN MONROE HANDWRITTEN SONG LIST
A single sheet of hotel stationery from the Waldorf Astoria, New York, where Monroe stayed between April and September 1955. The verso of page contains a long list of song titles in pencil with some numeric references to a song standard book. It is presumed these were possibly songs that Monroe wanted to perform.
LITERATURE Monroe, Marilyn, and Bernard Comment. Fragments: Poems, Intimate Notes, Letters. Pages 82-83. New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2010. 1-237. Print.
10 1/2 by 7 1/4 inches
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000 
Lot 192: MARILYN MONROE HANDWRITTEN NOTE
A single sheet of unlined paper with serrated left edge and faint coffee mug stain. The page contains pencil notations, including the numbers "262" and "263," which are believed to be references to a collection of song standards, [see Lot 256] and would correspond to "While We're Young" and "Wonderful Guy." The body of the text reads "Dec 11/ See in older journal-/ always admired men who had many women./ It must be that to a child of a dissatisfied woman/ the idea of monogamy is hollow."
LITERATURE Monroe, Marilyn, and Bernard Comment. Fragments: Poems, Intimate Notes, Letters. Pages 164-165. New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2010. 1-237. Print.
8 by 4 7/8 inches
Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000 
Lot 193: MARILYN MONROE HANDWRITTEN NOTE
A single page torn from a lined spiral-bound notebook, stained in red ink. Presumably torn from the same notebook as the similarly stained pages also included in this sale that also date to 1956. The page contains dialogue from Monroe's film, Bus Stop as she portrays Cherie, who asks Elma for help: "Pardon me I'm sorry to wake you/ But I wonder if you could help/ me/ I'm being abducted/ you know-kidnapped-by-him/ I thought maybe as soon as/ we got some place I'd ask the/ driver to stop and let me off/ But we been driving for hours/ and we still don't seem to be/ nowhere at all-not only that/ but I'm freezing to death-I/ ain't got much on under/ my coat."
LITERATURE Monroe, Marilyn, and Bernard Comment. Fragments: Poems, Intimate Notes, Letters. Pages 166-167. New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2010. 1-237. Print.
8 1/2 by 11 inches
Estimate: $6,000 - $8,000 
Lot 194: MARILYN MONROE NOTEBOOK PAGES
Two pages torn from a lined spiral-bound notebook, both stained in red ink. The first page was published in the book Fragments and contains references to "The Sleeping Prince," an early production title for Monroe's film The Prince and the Showgirl, dating these writings to 1956. The notes show Monroe becoming her own task master, reminding herself "don’t stop myself," "learn - lines logically," "I can't do more than/ one thing at a time/ make map tonight," and "take my time to think." She instructs herself to make a list of tasks and work on exercises, which perhaps explains the cryptic writings on the second page that did not appear in Fragments, reading in full, "From Ridding partly/ T Nautiousness [sic]/ Place/ personalization (A)/ weariness/ (J)/ (Ar).""
LITERATURE Monroe, Marilyn, and Bernard Comment. Fragments: Poems, Intimate Notes, Letters. Pages 168-169. New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2010. 1-237. Print.
8 1/2 by 11 inches
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000
Lot 195: MARILYN MONROE HANDWRITTEN NOTE
A single lined page torn from a Steno notebook with ragged spiral tab top edge. The note in pencil appears to be Monroe jotting down notes regarding the reasons Elia Kazan did not want to cast her In the title role of his 1956 film Baby Doll, written by Tennessee Williams. One of the notes reads "He said that I've become so deified as a sex symbol that public never except [sic] me as a virgin and as a nineteen/twenty year old."
LITERATURE Monroe, Marilyn, and Bernard Comment. Fragments: Poems, Intimate Notes, Letters. Pages 170-171. New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2010. 1-237. Print.
8 3/4 by 6 inches
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000 
Lot 196: MARILYN MONROE 1960 NOTE FROM THE SET OF THE MISFITS
A single-page letter written in pencil outlining Monroe's thoughts regarding how the film should be shot to convey the presence of Clark Gable's character in the film The Misfits Gay Langland. The note reads in part, "I feel the camera has got/ to look through Gay's/ eyes whenever he is in a/ scene and even when he is/ not there still has to be a sense of/ him/ He is the center and the/ rest move around him."
LITERATURE Monroe, Marilyn, and Bernard Comment. Fragments: Poems, Intimate Notes, Letters. Pages 172-173. New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2010. 1-237. Print.
8 by 5 inches
Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000 
Lot 200: MARILYN MONROE HANDWRITTEN NOTE TO LEE STRASBERG
A single page of lined paper from a Steno notebook with doodles of faces in pencil below a quick note about punctuality references Monroe's role as the routinely tardy Miss Lois Laurel in her 1952 film Monkey Business. Below this note is a note in Lee Strasberg's hand reading "Don't be nervous Marilyn/ you are doing swell &/ you look wonderful."
LITERATURE Monroe, Marilyn, and Bernard Comment. Fragments: Poems, Intimate Notes, Letters. Pages 186-187. New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2010. 1-237. Print.
8 3/4 by 6 inches
Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000 
Lot 201: MARILYN MONROE HANDWRITTEN NOTE TO LEE STRASBERG
An undated handwritten note by Monroe to mentor Lee Strasberg, on a single sheet of lined notebook paper torn from a spiral-bound Steno book, reading “Dear Lee/ One of the most personally helpful things I’ve heard so far in my life was what you said in class Friday afternoon – it was helpful in that I feel as though I’m a little bit freer – also more – I can’t think of any I mean by that more relaxed 2 and 2 don’t necessarily make 4.”
LITERATURE Monroe, Marilyn, and Bernard Comment. Fragments: Poems, Intimate Notes, Letters. Pages 188-189. New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2010. 1-237. Print.
9 by 6 inches
Estimate: $10,000 - $20,000 
Lot 203: MARILYN MONROE LETTER TO LEE STRASBERG
A two-page typed letter, signed, to mentor Lee Strasberg, dated December 19, 1961, with original transmittal envelope addressed to Strasberg's Central Park West address, postmarked Beverly Hills Calif. December 21, 1961. The letter, addressed "Dear Lee," asks Strasberg’s wife Paula and children Susan and Johnny to consider relocating to California to be part of a new production company Monroe was developing in partnership with fellow Actors Studio alumnus Marlon Brando. The letter is signed in blue ink in Monroe's hand simply "Marilyn."
LITERATURE Monroe, Marilyn, and Bernard Comment. Fragments: Poems, Intimate Notes, Letters. Pages 196-197. New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2010. 1-237. Print.
Estimate: $7,000 - $9,000 
Lot 211: MARILYN MONROE NOTE FROM ROBERT MITCHUM
A typed, signed letter from Darryl F. Zanuck dated December 10, 1953, addressed "Dear Bob:" for Robert Mitchum. The letter thanks Mitchum for his cooperation in connection with shooting retakes for the film River of No Return and in turn apologizes: "I am also very sorry about the delay with Marilyn. We could not possibly anticipate such action." Mitchum has written in quite large letters in blue ink "Dig!!!" above the note, and on verso he has written "Marilyn/ Your girl is my/ girl and my girl is/ you - Ever Bob." The note documents Mitchum's loyalty to Monroe, having first met her when she was married to Jim Dougherty, revealing Zanuck's speaking ill of her.
10 1/2 by 7 1/4 inches
Estimate: $500 - $700 
Lot 249: MARILYN MONROE PHOTOGRAPHS AND LETTER FROM REPORTER
A typed letter signed by St . Petersburg Times photographer George Sweers dated March 23, 1961. The letter thanks Monroe for allowing him to ask a few questions and take a few pictures the previous day and goes on to reminisce about spending time with her when she entertained the troops in Korea. He writes, "This, as you probably remember, was the shot we had made on the Eastern Front after the last show." He included two copies of the photograph, requesting that Monroe sign one and send it back to him. Together with both copies of the photos that accompanied the letter.
8 1/2 by 11 inches
Estimate: $400 - $600 
Lot 250: MARILYN MONROE CARD FROM ELLA FITZGERALD
A vintage Hallmark Christmas card, undated, wishing a "Merry Christmas To Someone Nice," signed in blue ink "Ella Fitzgerald." While it is often reported that Monroe helped to get Fitzgerald a booking at the Mocambo club in Hollywood, due in large part to Fitzgerald's own recollections, documentary evidence supports the fact that Monroe actually attended Fitzgerald's performances at The Tiffany Club in 1954.
7 by 6 inches
Estimate: $500 - $700 
Lot 251: MARILYN MONROE SECRETARIAL MEMO REGARDING ELLA FITZGERALD
A typed memo dated February 15, 1955, on the letterhead of business manager Inez Melson, titled "Memo of conversation with Jo Brooks." Brooks was the husband of Julies Fox, who handled publicity for Ella Fitzgerald, and the memo says that, "A few months back, Miss Monroe visited the Tiffany Club on West 8th Street where Ella Fitzgerald was playing. Miss Fitzgerald talked of a possible future date at the Mocambo and Miss Monroe said when this happened, she would like to give a party for Miss Fitzgerald./ Miss Fitzgerald will open at the Mocambo on March 15 and Miss Brooks wanted to know if Miss Monroe was serious about giving a party." This memo further explains the sequence of events and the fact that Monroe did not in fact play a part in getting Fitzgerald booked at the Mocambo as she stated to the press at one time.
6 1/4 by 7 1/4 inches
Estimate: $100 - $150 
Lot 252: MARILYN MONROE NOTE TO LEE STRASBERG
A small note in pencil in Monroe's hand on the back of a piece of paper taken from a visitor's log. The note appears to be a draft written to accompany a book Monroe was giving to Lee Strasberg as a gift, reading in part, "For Lee/ I wanted to give you something for your library - you are giving me a way in which to work and the hope to be human -/ Love Marilyn." Multiple additions and strikethroughs with changing of wording.
6 by 3 1/4 inches
Estimate: $1,500 - $2,000 
Lot 253: MARILYN MONROE GIFT NOTE TO PAULA STRASBERG
A small piece of plain white paper folded into a card reading "Dear Paula,/ I'm glad you were born because you are needed./ Your warmth is both astonishing and welcomed./ Love & Happy Birthday/ Marilyn."
6 by 4 inches
Estimate: $3,000 - $4,000 
Lot 254: MARILYN MONROE ACTORS STUDIO NOTES
Two sheets of paper from a small spiral-bound planner dated April 3 and 4 as well as a sheet dated April 7 and 8. The pages contain notes in pencil in Monroe's hand reading, for April 3, "Remember - the actors concentration is the only thing between him and suiside [sic]/ try not to come to the scene too late - (exploration - sensory process Home work - after on stage - carry it on (on stage)"; April 4, "Everybody want to be happy (to be good actors) to make money (in my case) and look how miserable we make one another"; April 7, "Nothing can get through tension - what ever you might want to do/ the effort is the only thing the human being (the actor) has between himself and God knows what!"; and April 8, "Just do tecnical [sic] exercises as fully as I can."
3 1/2 by 2 1/2 inches
Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000 
Lot 255: MARILYN MONROE NOTEBOOK WITH NOTES FROM ACTING CLASS
A black board notebook with red spine containing lined notebook paper with notes in Monroe's hand. A very large letter "M" is drawn inside the front and back covers. There are multiple notes written in another hand on the first page of the book, but the next page contains notes in Monroe's hand in pencil with ideas for a "Street Car Scene" reading in part, "begin with ? (1st grade happening Mexican boy accuses me of hurting him - having to stay after school it was nite [sic] outside - have place - concern because of Stan K. accusations plus - getting dress for Mitch trying to look nice especially since what Stan K. has said." The note also suggests she hum "Whispering while you hover near me," which is a song standard found in her notebook of standards in the following lot, only the lyric is "Whispering while you cuddle near me." The front and back of the last page of the book contain notes from acting class, including "during exercise - lee said let the body hang"; "2 exercises at one time/ cold & Touch/ one might not be enough for what's needed"; and "sense of oneself/ first thing a child (human being) is aware of (making a circle) touching ones foot knowing himself is separate from the rest of the world," among others.
8 by 6 1/4 inches
Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000 
Lot 256: MARILYN MONROE SONGBOOK
A three-ring binder, in black laminated board, both front and back covers detached but present. The binder contains more than 369 indexed pages of song standards with front table of contents page dividing them into broad categories: "Standard Foxtrots and Show Tunes," "Latin American Tunes" and "Foreign Songs." One page has a pencil notation beneath the song "You Do Something To Me" by Cole Porter; the writing is quite small and difficult to identify the hand. It is from this book that certain three-digit numbers mentioned in some of Monroe's notebooks were thought to have originated, like the numbers 262 and 263 in Lot 192.
11 1/4 by 10 inches
Estimate: $400 - $600 
Lot 258: MARILYN MONROE LETTER FROM EDWARD R. MURROW
A single-page typed, signed letter dated November 7, 1955, on Edward R. Murrow's personal stationery addressed to Marilyn Monroe in care of Mr. Green in Weston, Connecticut. The letter was sent in advance of Monroe receiving a complimentary copy of Columbia Records album compilation excerpts from some of Sir Winston Churchill's speeches. The letter is signed "As ever yours, Ed/ Hope you like it!" Together with original transmittal envelope with CBS Radio stamp, postmarked November 7, 1955.
10 1/2 by 7 1/4 inches
Estimate: $300 - $500 
Lot 260: MARILYN MONROE HANDWRITTEN LINES FROM A SCENE
Two lined notebook pages with block letter “MMM” printed to left margin. The pages contain most of the dialogue from Act I, Scene 4, delivered by the character Lorna in Clifford Odets’ 1937 play Golden Boy. The second page contains the same lines written out twice and traced over multiple times, likely part of Monroe’s process of trying to memorize the lines for a scene performed in one of her Actors Studio classes.
12 3/8 by 8 inches
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000 
Lot 263: MARILYN MONROE BUS STOP SIDES AND NOTES
A group of 16 pages containing some of Monroe's lines from the film Bus Stop. Five of these pages have the lead in to Monroe's lines added in red ink in another hand, likely Paula Strasberg. Together with a single half page entirely filled with notes in Monroe's hand in pencil and red ink. The notes read in part, "Waking up - scene/ Headache/ tiredness - headache / go to sleep/ I don't want to be here" and "first scene with Vera/ I tell it as a/ told as a fairy tale/ Once upon a time."
5 1/2 by 8 1/2 inches
Estimate: $10,000 - $20,000 
Lot 264: MARILYN MONROE ANNOTATED BUS STOP SCRIPT SIDES
A small bound group of 31 mimeographed half pages containing Monroe's dialogue for the film Bus Stop. Ten of the pages contain notes in Monroe's hand in pencil. Additional notes in the hand of Paula Strasberg and an administrative hand. A note in Monroe's hand on the first page next to lines about her character Cherie wanting to be respected and tired of being "pawed at and pinched at" reads "Fight with manager/ A.M. H. Cohn middle of dinner party" clearly references incidents Monroe wished to draw upon from her life in the scene. Another note in Monroe's hand written beneath the line "Oh - it's you!" reads "(Good God it's you)."
5 1/2 by 9 1/2 inches
Estimate: $10,000 - $20,000 
Lot 265: MARILYN MONROE ANNOTATED BUS STOP SCRIPT SIDES
A group of seven half sheets of paper, held together with a straight pin, containing some of Monroe's lines from the film Bus Stop. Six of the seven pages contain notes in Monroe's hand. This is the first film Monroe made after beginning to study at the Actors Studio in New York City with Lee Strasberg, and the notations in these script sides demonstrate her method. Some of the notes are sense memories, like the following notation written after the line "I can't look": "Effective memory (use Lester - hurt on lawn)," most likely referencing Monroe's childhood playmate Lester Bolender, who was in the same foster home with Monroe. Another note adds "(almost to myself)" before a line to inform her delivery or "Scarfe [sic] around my arms) Embarrassed."
5 1/2 by 8 1/2 inches
Estimate: $10,000 - $20,000 
Lot 300: MARILYN MONROE LIST OF APPROVED DIRECTORS
A single piece of hotel stationery paper from The Towers of the Waldorf Astoria in New York City containing a list of directors' names titled "OK List" in another hand with pencil notations in Monroe's hand throughout. Monroe's comments are simple, in some cases listing other works by the director, like "(Bus Stop)" next to Josh Logan's name and "(Musical)" next to "Vincent Minnelli." Jean Renoir is crossed out with a bubble reading "subject to material." A note at the bottom of the page reads "submit other names/ open for suggestions other than these."
10 1/2 by 7 1/4 inches
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000 
Lot 301: MARILYN MONROE SAG CARD AND RECEIPT
A Screen Actors Guild membership card for the period beginning May 1, 1959, and ending November 1, 1959. "Marilyn Monroe" is typed onto front of card as well as her membership number. Together with Monroe's carbon copy receipt for payment of $80 on May 11, 1959, listing her home address as 444 East 57th Street, New York City.
Card, 2 1/2 by 3 1/2 inches
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000 
Lot 302: MARILYN MONROE AFTRA CARD AND RECEIPT
An American Federation of Television and Radio Artists membership card for the period ending November 1, 1958, with typed "Marilyn Monroe" on front, unsigned on back. Together with the receipt dated May 23, 1958, for payment of the dues for period ending November 1, 1958, in the amount of $38, which included overdue payment and penalty. Monroe's address is listed as 444 East 57th St. New York on the receipt for payment.
Card, 2 1/2 by 3 1/2 inches
Estimate: $2,500 - $3,500 
Lot 308: MARILYN MONROE NOTES ON ACTING
A single sheet of lined yellow paper with notes in blue ink, in Monroe's hand, reading in part, "keeping all of the changes of pantomime & grimaces etc inside, then it forces the eyes - it all comes through the eyes" and "Constantly practicing that letting go/ in which you don't do in life which isn't necessary or something/ feeling how it feels and practicing that/ your spirit speaks."
12 1/2 by 8 inches
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000 
Lot 313: MARILYN MONROE MOTION PICTURE ACADEMY CARD AND CORRESPONDENCE
A series of letters, the first on Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) letterhead signed by then president George Stevens, dated October 28, 1958, inviting Monroe to become a member of the Academy. The second letter is an unsigned file copy of Monroe's response dated January 12, 1959, reading in part, "I have been indisposed and away and did not see your letter until now." She asks for further details regarding the by-laws. The next letter on AMPAS letterhead is signed by then executive director Margaret Herrick, dated January 19, 1959, accompanied a copy of the Academy by-laws. The last letter, on AMPAS letterhead, signed by Stevens, dated March 5, 1959, welcomes Monroe to the Academy and is accompanied by Monroe's Academy membership card for the year 1959 on the original card, still in the holder in which it was sent.
Largest, 8 1/2 by 11 inches
Estimate: $8,000 - $12,000 
Lot 368: LAURENCE OLIVIER LETTER TO MARILYN MONROE
A seven-page autograph letter on four leaves of paper in the hand of Sir Laurence Olivier on blue stationery with Olivier's Lowndes Cottage address and original envelope addressed "For Miss Marilyn Monroe from L.O." in Olivier's hand. There are numbered notations throughout the letter in red wax pencil, underlining words that were difficult to make out. The letter is together with a three-page typed transcription of the letter with corresponding numbered blanks for each of the difficult words, which have been filled in by hand. The letter is dated simply June 9, and it accompanied the latest version of the script for The Prince and the Showgirl. Olivier discusses Monroe's dialogue and that he has "written some extra dialogue and a direction or two." He reports on where they are in the script writing process and that they have cut the script down from "well over 3 hours" to 2 1/2, to 2 hours 10 minutes. He continues about the scenes that were and were not cut, including "The Duke of Strelitz is, I think essential, as otherwise they will be saying 'what's the matter with them - why the heck can't they get married' particularly in view of Grace Kelly and all that, and our only answer to that question must be 'Yes but Look at the poor Windsors' do you see?"
On an amusing note, Olivier mentions, "By the way Lady Maidenhead has degenerated to Lady Swingdale because I am assured the Hayes Office will not believe there is also a place in England of that name." He closes "I just called up Vivien at the theatre ... and she said to be sure to give you her love. So here it is and mine too. Longing to welcome you here. Ever, Larry."
Largest, 8 1/2 by 11 inches
Estimate: $1,800 - $2,200 
Lot 369: ARTHUR MILLER LETTER TO MARILYN MONROE
A single piece of lined yellow paper, torn in half, with an autograph letter in Miller's hand addressed "Dear Poke." The letter outlines Miller's thoughts about the script for The Prince and the Showgirl as well as his feelings about Monroe taking on the project, reading in part, "Some of your dialogue is stiff. Also some expressions are too British. If you want me to, I can go through the script and make the changes - - in New York./ I think the part - on one reading, is really the Best one ... especially with you playing it. You are the one who makes everything change, you are the driving force ... The basic problem is to define for yourself the degree of the girl's naivete. (It could become too cute, or simply too designing.) It seems to me, at least, that they have not balanced things in Olivier's favor. ... It ought to be fun to do after Bus Stop. From your - (and my) - viewpoint, it will help in a small but important way to establish your ability to play characters of intelligence and cultivation. ... Your loving Papa - (who has to rush now to make the plane - see you soon! - free!) - Art." The back of the page has the name Sydney Guilaroff, famed MGM hairdresser, and his phone number written large in red wax pencil.
8 1/2 by 11 inches
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000 
Lot 370: LAURENCE OLIVIER LETTER TO MARILYN MONROE
A single-page autograph letter on personal stationery, undated, from Laurence Olivier to Monroe reading in part, "Dear Marilyn/ It was so sweet of you to send the enchanting wires. … I am extremely excited at our prospects - You were so angelic in New York. Thank you for all your sweetness/ I think with great joy of our future meeting./ Ever, Larry."
6 7/8 by 5 1/8 inches
Estimate: $800 - $1,200 
Lot 371: LAURENCE OLIVIER FLORAL ARRANGEMENT CARD TO MARILYN MONROE
A simple plain white card with autograph message to Monroe in the hand of Sir Laurence Olivier reading "Marilyn, It has been so lovely meeting you, knowing you and now knowing that such exciting things and such fun are ahead. Love and Thank You, Larry."
2 1/4 by 3 1/4 inches
Estimate: $300 - $500 
Lot 378: MARILYN MONROE ROYAL FILM PERFORMANCE LETTERS
A group of documents regarding Monroe's attendance to the Royal Film Performance at the Empire Theatre held October 29, 1956. This is where Monroe was formally presented to Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. The first document, two pages, is dated October 2, 1956, and contains general information about the proceedings and rehearsals for the evening with time schedules. The second document is addressed to Monroe at Parkside House in Surrey, England, and advises Monroe that she is to be included in the presentation to Her Majesty, The Queen. This single-page letter has a small slip of paper stapled to the upper left reading "Dress/ Full Evening Dress/ No decorations/ No gloves for Gentlemen/ White gloves for Ladies." Together with Monroe's presentation card.
Largest, 8 1/2 by 11 inches
Estimate: $400 - $600
Lot 381: MINUTES FROM A MEETING WITH MARILYN MONROE
Two small unlined pages from a six-ring binder, with typed notes from a meeting held April 3, 1958, at 2:30 pm at Monroe's 444 East 57th Street apartment. The notes list attendees as Lew Wasserman, Mort Viner, Marilyn Monroe and Arthur Miller. Among the topics discussed were how to handle Monroe's stalling of Billy Wilder regarding accepting the assignment for Some Like It Hot, one note reading "MCA on the Coast has told Wilder that there are 'legal technicalities holding up her decision' so as not to offend Wilder. Actually, she is waiting for Sinatra to enter the picture. She still doesn't like Curtis but Wasserman doesn't know anybody else."
6 by 3 1/2 inches
Estimate: $300 - $500 
Lot 412: MARILYN MONROE ANNOTATED SOME LIKE IT HOT SCRIPT SIDES
Two half sheets of paper with green and black typed text containing some of Monroe's lines from the film with notations in Monroe's hand. One notation above the line mentioning the most wonderful dream reads "100 Cary Grants." Above the line of dialogue reading "He was the first nice guy I ever met in my life and the only one who ever gave me anything," Monroe has written simply "Jake."
5 1/2 by 8 1/2 inches
Estimate: $3,500 - $4,500 
Lot 413: MARILYN MONROE SOME LIKE IT HOT SCRIPT PAGES
A red paperbound folio containing seven typed pages for Monroe's scene with Tony Curtis in Some Like It Hot on the yacht. The pages are clean with the exception of two pencil lines drawn next to two of Monroe's lines.
9 by 11 1/2 inches
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000 
Lot 414: MARILYN MONROE SOME LIKE IT HOT PRODUCTION PAPERS
A group of production documents including a call sheet for the film Some like It Hot dated November 7, 1958, with additional "Last Day" written in red pencil indicating that it was the last day of shooting. Together with a two-page yellow staff sheet for the film and a three-page cast sheet listing contact information for the entire cast, including Marilyn Monroe's secretary May Reis.
8 1/2 by 11 inches
Estimate: $400 - $600 
Lot 415: MARILYN MONROE SOME LIKE IT HOT MEAL RECEIPTS
A large group of 32 meal receipts from the MGM Studios cafe dated between September 5 November 10, 1958, with itemized listings of the food and beverages Monroe ordered while filming Some Like It Hot at the studio. Some receipts have delivery notations "to Stage 3" and "to dressing room." On one receipt dated September 25, 1958, the order includes two hamburger steaks, "1 well done/ 1 rare/ 2 cottage and fruit salads/ 1 ice coffee/ 1 milk/ well done lunch send on stage 3/ rare lunch send to dressing room." Some of the receipts indicate that meals were for others, including "Lunch for Miss Reis - Lunch for Maid." All but one receipt is dated, and frequently ordered items include ice cream, double sirloin, ham and cheese, pot of coffee, lox and cream cheese, donuts, pie a la mode, meatloaf, pastrami, Danish, and many other items.
Largest, 7 3/4 by 4 1/4 inches
Estimate: $500 - $700 
Lot 417: MARILYN MONROE SOME LIKE IT HOT PRESS RELEASES
A group of three press releases, five pages total, from United Artists Corp. dated March 24, April 6, and June 16, 1959, announcing record box office numbers as well as an extended run in theaters. Together with a five-page cast list and synopsis with cover page sent out for press purposes.
8 1/2 by 11 inches
Estimate: $200 - $300 
Lot 418: MARILYN MONROE RESPONSE TO TONY CURTIS QUOTATION
A small piece of paper with note in pencil in Monroe's hand reading "There is only one way he could comment on my sexuality, and I'm afraid he has never had the opportunity!" This comment has been reported to be in response to the now famous glib remark made by Tony Curtis in a screening room during production of Some Like It Hot , where he famously said that kissing Monroe was "like kissing Hitler." Curtis said this in a private setting to crew and other people present during production, including Paula Strasberg. Despite the fact that he denied the comment when it got back to Monroe, later in his life he did reportedly admit to saying it.
5 by 8 inches
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000 
Lot 426: MARILYN MONROE TRADE ADS
Two pages torn from the March 9, 1960, issues of The Hollywood Reporter and Variety featuring an appreciative "Love and Kisses/ Marilyn Monroe" message from Monroe in appreciation of winning the Best Actress in a Comedy or Musical Golden Globe award.
12 1/4 by 9 1/4 inches
Estimate: $200 - $300 
Lot 432: MARILYN MONROE AFTRA CARD AND RECEIPTS
An American Federation of Television and Radio Artists membership card for the period ending November 1, 1959, still attached to the larger receipt for payment card. The card is unsigned, and Monroe's address is listed as 444 East 57th St. New York. The receipt portion of the card is for a payment in the amount of $23 dated June 15, 1959. Together with a receipt dated December 1, 1958, for payment of dues in the amount of $16.
Largest, 4 by 9 inches
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000 
Lot 435: MARILYN MONROE RECEIPT FOR CECIL BEATON PHOTOGRAPH
A shop receipt from Peter A. July & Son photographers of fine arts in New York City in the amount of $165.44. The receipt is dated January 19, 1960, and is written in the name of Mrs. Marilyn Monroe of The Beverly Hills Hotel for 24 matte copies of "Beaton Photos" plus United Parcel Air Service delivery. It has been widely reported that Cecil Beaton's portrait of Monroe was her favorite portrait of herself and that she kept copies on hand to sign for people.
8 1/2 by 5 3/4 inches
Estimate: $200 - $300 
Lot 436: MARILYN MONROE INVOICE FROM CECIL BEATON
A "Copy Invoice" in the amount of 37.16 British pounds dated August 2, 1957, on a single sheet of Cecil Beaton's stationery. The receipt is written in the name of Marilyn Monroe Productions Inc. and is billing work that occurred in November 1956 listed as, "Photographs supplied for Miss Marilyn Monroe:- 12 prints No. 109 8" X 10" mounted." It has been widely reported that Beaton's portrait of Monroe was her favorite portrait of herself and that she kept copies on hand to give to people.
8 by 6 inches
Estimate: $300 - $500 
Lot 437: MARILYN MONROE LETTERS FROM FAMOUS PHOTOGRAPHERS
Two letters and two telegrams from photographers with whom Monroe had famous collaborations: a single-page autograph letter on personalized stationery dated October 28, 1959, from Philippe Halsman commenting on the famous LIFE magazine cover, saying "It could have been printed better, you could have been better centered - but nevertheless it is the most charming and unusual cover LIFE has had in years. Everybody loves it."; a two-page typed, signed letter from Cecil Beaton dated May 9, 1956 regarding a shoot and other catching up; a telegram from Richard Avedon dated July 9, 1958, regarding the photos from one of their recent shoots needing to be re-shot; and a telegram from Avedon dated simply July 10 regarding working on a television show.
Largest, 10 by 8 inches
Estimate: $400 - $600 
Lot 439: MARILYN MONROE CORRESPONDENCE WITH PORTRAIT ARTIST
Two typed and signed letters from artist Jon Whitcomb to Monroe regarding his original painting of Monroe used for the March of 1959, cover of Cosmopolitan magazine, the first dated June 22, 1959, reading in part, " Cosmopolitan has returned the painting of your cover which was on the March issue. I haven't forgotten that I promised it to you; so if you still want it, how do I make delivery?" The second dated October 6, 1959, proposes a plan to drop off the painting at Monroe's building. Together with a typed, unsigned file copy of a response from Monroe dated September 24, 1959, reading in part, "Please forgive the long delay in answering, but I have been up to my derriere in preparations for two movies for the near future; public-relations, home-relations -- please understand./ I would love to have the picture from you and I repeat 'at last to be a Whitcomb girl!"
8 1/2 by 11 inches
Estimate: $300 - $500 
Lot 440: MARILYN MONROE ACTING EXERCISE AND NOTES
A single sheet of lined yellow paper with dialogue written out in pencil in Monroe's hand: "Where did he go? He told you I know he did/ If you'd only have given me a little longer - He was in love with me - we'd have been married you didn't want me to have him from the beginning/ you wouldn't let me wear those pretty things/ Even when I told you about the doll - you/ sent those people around/ He died! But he said/ he came back - Tell/ Me - tell me -." The front and back of the page is then covered with small performance notes, including "The thought focus on partner not on word then let go of word"; "don't do with words & voice"; "Let go everything elastic keep the pick up lay on the horse"; and "to be as relaxed let go of mouth speech thought," among many others.
12 1/2 by 8 inches
Estimate: $6,000 - $8,000 
Lot 441: MARILYN MONROE BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY'S SCRIPT AND REPORT
A clean copy of the screenplay for Breakfast at Tiffany's written by George Axelrod and dated July 9, 1959. Monroe was considering the part, and she sought the opinions of her professional team including the Strasbergs, her husband, and management team. The script is accompanied by a single-page, typed "report" dated September 23, 1959, which also has the name "Parone" typed to the left of the date. Literary luminary Edward Parone was at the time running Monroe's production company and most likely is the one who wrote this single-page, scathing review of the script, leading with the simple sentence, "I think not." It goes on to criticize the screenplay, determining, "I can see Marilyn playing a part like Holly and even giving this present one all the elan it badly needs, but I don't feel she should play it: it lacks insight and warmth and reality and importance." It has been long reported that Monroe declined the part upon the advice of Lee Strasberg, but this document provides further evidence that other people in her inner circle advised her not to take the role. Together with a four-page shooting schedule for November 4, 1960, for the film.
Largest, 14 by 8 1/2 inches
Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500 
Lot 442: MARILYN MONROE ACTORS STUDIO NOTEBOOK
A small six-ring binder containing lined notebook pages in a black and red vinyl case by National. The small notebook contains 10 pages of notes in Monroe's hand, in pencil, on eight leaves of paper. The notes were taken during a class with Lee Strasberg and record bits and pieces of things that "Lee said," as is repeated on many pages, which include "For yourself not for us - or one doesn't use own sensitivity/ girl crying continuously Lee said - There should be a certain pleasure in This, in acting - we don't stop these things - she stoped [sic] crying only at those times"; "problems-all the more to be solved got to keep swimming/ criticism can be taken - to incite the will not self criticism"; "the actor has to do what the character has to do - let the author worry about his words"; "Life of - reality of champagne (you don't open every bottle the same) actor in scene took for granted (girl is going to be good (New). Boy - said lines no effort - like crossing street - Lee said he wants - Behavior - When someone is trying to make someone (love etc.) how does one go about it/ Lee said - girl simplicity good honesty, to begin (New) with - but..." The last notes are taken on two sides of one leaf of paper and read "My heart Belongs To Daddy Number/ Remember always left -" and "While tearing off/ caddy-move head a little/ Daddy R. shoulder up/ call dog in closer"; clearly, these notes are for Monroe's musical number in Let's Make Love (20th Century Fox, 1960). The notes correlate with the lyrics of the song, and indeed Monroe does move her head a little during the first verse that mentions the caddy, and she does raise her right shoulder up the first time she says "Daddy" in the chorus.
5 1/4 by 4 inches
Estimate: $20,000 - $30,000 
Lot 445: MARILYN MONROE RECEIPTS FOR 34TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
A receipt from Gill’s Old Fashioned Ice Cream, dated June 1, 1960, for 100 ice cream treats, together with a receipt from Paper Unlimited, Inc. for forks, spoons, napkins, plates and a tablecloth, dated May 24, 1960. Both receipts are addressed to Hazel Washington, Monroe’s studio maid at Twentieth Century Fox. Monroe celebrated her 34th birthday on the set during filming of Let’s Make Love .
Estimate: $400 - $600 
Lot 446: MARILYN MONROE TAXI RECEIPT
A receipt from the Yellow Cab Company dated February 4, 1960, in the amount of $1.50. The cab lists a trip from simply “904” to “20th Century,” presumably 20th Century Fox, where Monroe had already begun filming the 1960 release Let’s Make Love .
Estimate: $150 - $250 
Lot 447: MARILYN MONROE PAYMENT MEMOS
A group of five pages of documents concerning the deduction of money from one of Monroe's payments from Fox Studios for her work on Let's Make Love . The first letter, dated February 16, 1960, from Mort Viner at MCA is addressed to Monroe's secretary, May Reis, explaining that Sydney Guilaroff wanted more money than Fox was willing to pay him for his services in styling Monroe's hair in Let's Make Love and that "Marilyn had asked me to have Fox pay it by deducting it from her checks as she didn't want Sidney [sic] to know. " Accompanied by a two-page letter from Monroe's law firm concerning the deduction, a check stub, and an invoice explaining the payment and deductions.
Largest, 8 1/2 by 11 inches
Estimate: $200 - $300 
Lot 451: MARILYN MONROE ACTING NOTES ON ENVELOPE
An unpostmarked envelope addressed to Monroe at 2 Sutton Place South in New York City from the Radio and Television Executives Society Inc. The back of the envelope has a linear thought written in Monroe's hand in pencil reading "I somehow am seeing with my body also and when I am truly listening/ What is the matter with my voice - Maybe just let the voice come out of my body however it does under certain circumstances." The thought continues on the front of the envelope "… and in - what ever the given situation." The remainder of the notes are more frenetic, reading in part, "Strassberg [sic] says we remember with our senses - Not brain or mind (remember with Body" and "Tell Hohenberg about the period during when I stopped secreatly [sic] play acting so fully/ it was the time I got my first job acting at 20." The notes covering the envelope, overlapping and intertwining, were likely taken during an acting class and demonstrate the unbridled energy Monroe felt toward her study of acting.
4 by 9 1/2 inches
Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000 
Lot 483: MARILYN MONROE RECEIVED LETTERS FROM DESIGNERS
Two unsolicited letters from designers who wished to work with Monroe. The first, dated February 26, 1958, from Tony Savini, gives his background and qualifications and explains that he has completed a number of original gowns and dresses expressly for Monroe and would like to offer them to her free of charge. The letter is accompanied by an original watercolor and ink on paper design sketch. Together with a letter dated February 4, 1962, from Paul Zastupnevich, a designer who had credits to his name with Fox Studios. He expresses his interest in designing for Monroe and includes a clipping of Rhonda Fleming wearing one of his gowns.
Largest, 8 1/2 by 11 inches
Estimate: $100 - $150 
Lot 508: MARILYN MONROE ANNOTATED THE MISFITS SCRIPT SIDES
Two half sheets of paper containing some of Monroe's lines from the film The Misfits with notations in pencil, in Monroe's hand. One of the half pages is dated October 6, 1960, and it has lines from the climax of the film when Rosalyn, played by Monroe, pleads with Gay, played by Clark Gable, not to kill the horses. The notes include "almost in wonder to myself/ you liar all of you liars/ to perce/ Christ/ whisper" in reference to parts of her line reading "You're only living when you can watch something die Kill everything that's all you want why don't you just kill yourselves and be happy (to Gay) you with your God's country freedom." Another notation has the word "shiver" inserted before the line "I pity you all." Another emotional line written in the script as "How much do you want for them I'll pay you I'll give you two hundred dollars Is that enough" has a number of alternatives written in Monroe's hand, including "I'll give you money" or I'll give "you anything anything" or "you want my blood I don't need it anymore take my blood." The pages are accompanied by eight additional full script pages featuring the dialogue that leads up to Rosalyn's pleading with Gay not to kill the horses, beginning with the close shot of the mare stepping into the noose with her forefeet. These notes are a window into Monroe's process in creating one of the most emotionally painful and poignant scenes of her career.
Half sheets, 5 1/2 by 8 1/2 inches
Estimate: $6,000 - $8,000 
Lot 511: MARILYN MONROE NOTES ON HER MISFITS CHARACTER
A piece of plain paper with holes punched along left edge with notes in red ink in Paula Strasberg's hand reading "searching and yearning/ standing alone/ mood - I'm free - but freedom leaves emptiness./ Rosylin [sic] - flower opens bees buzz around/ R is quiet - the others buzz around." This provides an insightful look at how Strasberg helped Monroe to build her character in The Misfits.
9 1/2 by 6 inches
Estimate: $200 - $300 
Lot 512: MARILYN MONROE RECEIVED LETTER FROM DOROTHY JEAKINS
A typed letter signed by costume designer Dorothy Jeakins dated May 3, 1960, and addressed, "Dear Marilyn," and reading in part, "Although I really feel I should be replaced--I will continue with your clothes for "The Misfits" because they are under way and nearly ready to fit./ If you like them, I will see them through to completion. If you are disappointed, someone else can then take over./ I am sorry I have displeased you. I feel quite defeated--like a misfit, in fact. But I must, above everything, continue to work (and live) in terms of my own honesty, pride and good taste." The letter is accompanied by an unsigned file copy of a letter from Jeakins to Mr. C.O. Erickson stating, " ... [C]ircumstances make it clear to me that I am unsuitable for this assignment and perhaps should be replaced. ... [U]nder these circumstances, I intend to accept no remuneration for my work and prefer to be omitted from the credits also. ... "
8 1/2 by 11 inches
Estimate: $500 - $700 
Lot 517: MARILYN MONROE FAMOUS ARTISTS SCHOOL CORRESPONDENCE
A group of documents regarding Monroe's enrollment in the Famous Artists School of Westport, Connecticut, a distance learning program designed to further students’ fine art skills. The first letter, dated October 24, 1958, from the school's director, acknowledges Monroe's communication with "Jon Whitcomb who tells me you are quite interested in painting. He also tells me that you would like too [sic] take the Famous Artists Painting Course. At Jon's request we are making you a scholarship student but I am at a loss as to where to forward the textbooks since, as I understand it, you will be in Hollywood for sometime before returning to New York City." The next letter is an unsigned file copy of Monroe's response requesting the books be sent to 444 East 57th Street. Also included are a series of follow-up letters, six pages total, welcoming Monroe to the program, explaining the logistics of how the program works with critiques conducted via mail, and a full list of instructors. Also included are a blank Student Information Record and "Rate Yourself Progress Chart" forms with accompanying letters and a postage-paid envelope. The documents clearly demonstrate Monroe's interest in painting and the fact that she sought formal instruction.
Largest, 8 1/2 by 11 inches
Estimate: $600 - $800 
Lot 575: MARILYN MONROE AFTRA CARD
An American Federation of Television and Radio Artists membership card for the period ending November 1, 1962, with handwritten "Marilyn Monroe" on front, unsigned on back. Because the membership to AFTRA was renewed bi-annually this is Monroe's last membership card for the organization.
2 1/2 by 3 1/2 inches
Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000 
Lot 576: MARILYN MONROE'S LAST SAG CARD AND RECEIPT
A Screen Actors Guild membership card for the period beginning May 1, 1962, and ending November 1, 1962. “Marilyn Monroe” is typed onto front of card as well as her membership number. Together with Monroe’s carbon copy receipt for payment of $125 on May 22, 1962, listing her address as "P.O. Box 64721, Los Angeles 64, Calif."
Card, 2 1/2 by 3 1/2 inches
Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000 
Lot 577: MARILYN MONROE NOTATIONS ON TELEGRAM
A Western Union telegram from Nunnally Johnson dated April 16, 1962, a week before production was to begin on Something’s Got To Give. Johnson was one of the screenwriters on that film and sent the telegram care of producer Henry Weinstein, misspelled "Wernstein." The telegram from Johnson reads "In Revised script you are child of nature so you can misbehave as much as you please love - Nunnally." Monroe has quickly written a note in pencil for reply reading "Where is that script - is the child of nature due on the set - Hurry Love & Kisses M.M." "Love and Kisses" is repeated, and additional illegible notations have been crossed out. The lighthearted response foreshadowed what was to come with Monroe frequently not reporting to the set as she was scheduled to appear, leading Fox Studios to fire her from the production.
5 1/2 by 8 inches
Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500 
Lot 578: MARILYN MONROE SOMETHING'S GOT TO GIVE SCRIPT AND PAGES USED ON SET
20th Century Fox, 1962, mimeographed screenplay by Nunnally Johnson, 149 pages, blue cover dated March 29, 1962 reading "Final Confidential For Planning Purposes Only." The script contains two paper-clipped inserts, memos from the production addressed "To All Secretaries," the first dated April 23 and the second dated April 27, 1962, each accompanying blue revised pages 91 and 92 for the script. The script, marked final, also dated March 29, 1962, contains notations in Monroe's hand throughout in pencil and green ink on 18 pages. Some of the notations are from Monroe's work with a Swedish dialect coach.
In addition to these notations, two typed pages of Monroe's dialogue are bound between pages 107 and 108 of the mimeographed script. These two pages contain Monroe's dialogue from one of the few scenes captured on film, with her extensive pencil notations. Raw footage of Monroe performing with Tippy the cocker spaniel and the children in this scene exists, and Monroe's notations are evident in the footage. The top of the page reads "Real Thought/ Mental Relaxation/ substitute children - B & J if necessary/ feeling - place the pain where it is not in the brow." B & J likely refers to Arthur Miller's children Bobby and Jane. Another notation next to one of Monroe's lines of dialogue reads simply "Mona Lisa," which does in fact mirror the expression she uses when delivering this line. Even the exaggerated "Ahhhhh---" that Monroe does at the beginning of each take in the raw footage is written on the page in her hand, reading in full, "Ahhh--Look for the light.”
The notations throughout the script also include notes in an unidentified hand criticizing certain points of the story, including "Too Harsh," "Naggy," "Dull" and many other comments. Overall, the notations in both the script and on the dialogue pages used by Monroe to film the scene with the children and Tippy the dog tell the story of a tedious script writing and editing process. Her dialogue notations are a revealing window into her process in performing some of the last scenes she ever recorded on film.
Estimate: $15,000 - $20,000 
Lot 580: MARILYN MONROE NOTES ON SOMETHING'S GOT TO GIVE SCRIPT
A Millers Falls EZERASE pad of typewriter paper with prepunched three-ring binder holes. The cover is detached but present, and the pad contains four pages of notes, two now detached, in Monroe's hand in pencil outlining her issues with the script for the film. The notes and criticisms include "logical drama but doesn't move on the screen/ leads him on than [sic] said not until"; "instead using the talents/ he's stuck/ imagine being married to MM and she comes back and he is stuck/ he'd dying to go Bed with her but can't because"; "more entertaining/ keep it on an edge/ if it isn't that kind of picture it won't go -/ only if script is acceptable." Then come Monroe's suggestions for a scene with check marks next to the ideas: "When Dean first see's Ellen -me- in nurses uniform - (as nurse) he could say - upon arrival - slouching ‘I don't feel so good nurse (weakening in the knees how could she do this to me/ I am telling her/ Beanka kind of stiffening up to hold him & the situation (the nite [sic] before) together he then pulls up but Dean will do this superbly/ He sings little song when drunk & frustrated." She also lists specific passages: "Page 73 (yes? - No? you understand Dean!)/ Page 76 children scene (in comparison to rewrite)." A small note on the last page of notes reads "Funny line writers Herb Gardner / Mel Brook [sic]."
These notes present a very astute Monroe who clearly had serious concerns with the quality of the script, demonstrating that her refusal to appear on set was grounded in these concerns and not simply the actions of a petulant star.
8 1/2 by 11 inches
Estimate: $5,000 - $7,000 
Lot 581: MARILYN MONROE WORKING SCRIPT FOR SOMETHING'S GOT TO GIVE
A 149-page screenplay for Something's Got To Give by Nunnally Johnson dated March 29, 1962, in blue paper wrappers, marked final. There are notations in Monroe's hand in pencil on approximately 42 pages in the script, some simple dialogue corrections and other more in-depth sense memory notes for her to remember when doing the scene to evoke the right emotional frame of mind. A simple note on the back of the last page of the script reads "Joke writers/ Mel Brooks/ Herb Gardner/ Need spice/ raisins/ Need some funny lines." In a notation next to the stage direction for her character's anticipation and excitement about calling home after she has been rescued, she writes of Arthur Miller's children, "Bobby M./ and early Janie/ except their [sic] mine." In the scene where she is kissing her husband again and excuses herself to "get fixed up a little," she writes, "[L]et me get into something more comfortable/ leading him on -" and "[I]n other room throwing out piece of clothing" and below she writes "[L]ike F.S. when ingaged [sic]." Over an entire passage of dialogue she makes a stage direction note to herself that reads "Ellen looking speculative champain [sic] glass/ finger going around rim." In another scene she writes, "Have the Mask - face relaxed" and "shaking head when he leaves room sly smile/ fat on the fire/ he's on the grittle [sic]." She continues with the fat sizzling on the griddle metaphor, later writing next to a line that jabs at Nick, "Nicely/ He frys on grittle [sic]/ butter melting/ then it sputter/ him."
Notes on the last page of the screenplay read "Act only in beginning/ Then tempting him/ then act when nurse/ on balcony at hotel/ speculative looks/ always tempting him/ always saying yes/ but N/ I've only been away 5 min./ her point of view." Together with a small card with call times and scenes to be shot and a small scrap of paper with quickly written note in Monroe's hand wondering why they are jumping to shoot indoors when they could shoot in sequence as well as notes about using Miss vs. Mrs.
11 1/2 by 9 1/2 inches
Estimate: $15,000 - $20,000 
Lot 820: MARILYN MONROE TWENTIETH CENTURY EMPLOYEE STARTING CARD
A Marilyn Monroe Twentieth Century Fox Employee starting card dated May 11, 1950. The card rate line lists Monroe's weekly salary as $500 a week but notes that she was laid off after working 40 out of 52 weeks. This marked the end of Monroe's work on the film All About Eve (20th Century, 1950) and her return to stock pool for the studio.
4 by 6 inches
Estimate: $600 - $800 
Lot 823: MARILYN MONROE SIGNED ADVERTISING RELEASE
A Marilyn Monroe signed advertising release with Twentieth Century Fox and The House of Westmore for cosmetic advertising. The contract is dated July 3, 1952. Monroe was featured in a number of Westmore ads in the mid-1950s that also advertised her Twentieth Century Fox films.
13 1/2 by 8 1/2 inches
Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000 
Lot 875: MARILYN MONROE MISCELLANEOUS PAPER ARCHIVE ITEMS
A collection of Marilyn Monroe envelopes, messages and notes, including a florist's enclosure card with envelope addressed to Monroe and a message that reads "To make up for the ones you didn't recall receiving at the hospital. Please stay well so we won't go through this again" and signed by Arthur O'Connell - Virgil Blessing." Virgil Blessing is the name of O'Connell's character in the film Bus Stop (20th Century, 1956). Also included are five handwritten notes in an unknown hand that reference Clifton Webb, Lew Wasserman and "Paula"; two hotel phone messages for "Monroe"; four envelopes, two addressed to Monroe; and one blank Colonial Trust Company check.
Sizes vary
PROVENANCE Partial Lots 748, 794 and 968, "Icons & Idols: Hollywood," Julien's, Beverly Hills, December 6, 2014
From the lost archive of Marilyn Monroe
Estimate: $400 - $600 
Lot 836: MARILYN MONROE ANNOTATED GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES SCRIPT
A script for Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (20th Century, 1953) used and annotated by Marilyn Monroe. The incomplete script totals 68 pages and has notations from Monroe on approximately 22 pages. The first page, dated November 26, 1952, reads “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes”/ (Revised Final Script……13 Nov. 1952)/ To all Secretaries:/ Please place these/ Additional Pages at the back of your script of the above date./ This Is Important!” Film production began on November 17, 1952. Monroe’s notations include revisions to the text, in pencil, "Oh he wasn't barking that was Swahili," and direction, in blue ink, "sense the feeling with the body." The name of Monroe's character, Lorelei, has been circled in pencil on a number of the pages. The script is contained in a black plastic folder.
9 1/2 by 11 1/2 inches
PROVENANCE Lot 160, "Film and Entertainment," Christie's New York, Sale number 1681, June 22, 2006
Estimate: $50,000 - $60,000 
Lot 915: MARILYN MONROE LETTER FROM PERSON TO PERSON
A typed, signed letter written to Marilyn Monroe by Jesse Zousmer of the television program Person to Person (CBS, 1953-1961). The letter, dated June 25, 1959, is written on Person to Person stationery. In the letter, Zousmer thanks Monroe for her appearance on the television program and announces his departure from the show. A check mark has been written across the letter in an unknown hand. The letter is accompanied by a page from Variety. The headline of the page reads “Thank You from ‘Person to Person’ ” with a list of the program’s guests from 1953 to 1959.
10 1/2 by 7 1/2 inches
Estimate: $300 - $500 
Lot 918: MARILYN MONROE INTERVIEW TRANSCRIPT
A 32-page transcript of an interview with Marilyn Monroe by Georges Belmont. Accompanied by nine pages of thoughts about Marilyn Monroe written by Arthur Miller. The information was sent to Jack Hamilton at LOOK magazine by Lois Weber, with cover letter from Weber and an undated memo response from Hamilton returning the information to Weber. Accompanied by two newspaper clippings, one from 1956 and one from after Monroe's death in 1962.
11 by 8 1/2 inches
PROVENANCE From the Estate of Lois Weber
Estimate: $800 - $1,200 
Lot 858: MARILYN MONROE THERE'S NO BUSINESS LIKE SHOW BUSINESS PROP PROGRAM
A prop program from There’s No Business Like Show Business (20th Century, 1954). The front of the blue, white and red program reads “Actors Benefit Fund/ Greatest Stars of Stage & Screen/ Hippodrome/ Sixth Avenue 43rd – 44th” in gold metallic ink. An extra holds the program in a scene backstage just before Ethel Merman and Marilyn Monroe have a heart to heart in their dressing room. The program contains repeating nonsense ads in black and white.
11 by 8 1/2 inches
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000 
Lot 970: MARILYN MONROE SIGNED GIFT TO WILFRID HYDE-WHITE
An original artwork given to Wilfrid Hyde-White on the set of Let's Make Love (20th Century, 1960) and signed by the film’s cast and crew including Marilyn Monroe, Yves Montand, Arthur Miller, George Cukor, Tony Randall, Allan “Whitey” Snyder, Marjorie Plecher, Paula Strasberg, David Bretherton, David Burns, and Ray Foster, among many others. 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.
15 by 15 inches, framed
PROVENANCE From the Collection of Alex Hyde-White
Estimate: $20,000 - $30,000 
Lot 979: MARILYN MONROE LETTER FROM HENRY WEINSTEIN
A typed, signed letter from producer Henry Weinstein on Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation letterhead, addressed to Marilyn Monroe and dated February 5, 1962. The letter discusses preparations before the shooting of Something's Gotta Give, a film that was never finished due to Monroe's illnesses and untimely death.
10 1/2 by 7 1/4 inches
Estimate: $600 - $800 
Documents papiers - Autographes / Fans
Papers documents - Autographs / Fans
Lot 212: MARILYN MONROE JACK DEMPSEY LETTER REQUESTING MARILYN MONROE'S AUTOGRAPH
A single-page autograph letter on recto and verso dated October 14, 1954, addressed "Dear Jerry," possibly Joe DiMaggio's Yankee teammate Jerry Coleman. The letter reads in part, "Have been reading a lot about Marilyn, Joe and yourself, here in the east. Best of luck to you and your family, and send Marilyn's autograph along." Signed "Sincerely Jack Dempsey."
8 by 6 inches
Estimate: $150 - $200 
Lot 259: MARILYN MONROE LETTER FROM JOHN STEINBECK
A secretarial typed and signed letter dated April 28, 1955, addressed to Monroe at the Waldorf Towers in New York. The letter is a charming and bashful request for an autograph, reading in part, "In my whole experience I have never known anyone to ask for an autograph for himself. It is always for a child or an ancient aunt, which gets very tiresome as you know better than I. It is therefore, with a certain nausea that I tell you that I have a nephew-in-law ... he has a foot in the door of puberty, but that is only one of his problems. You are the other. ... I know that you are not made of ether, but he doesn't. ... Would you send him, in my care, a picture of yourself, perhaps in pensive, girlish mood, inscribed to him by name and indicating that you are aware of his existence. He is already your slave. This would make him mine. If you will do this, I will send you a guest key to the ladies' entrance of Fort Knox."
8 1/2 by 11 inches
Estimate: $300 - $500 
Lot 708: MARILYN MONROE AND ARTHUR MILLER SIGNED MENU
A menu from the Gladstone Hotel where Marilyn Monroe lived briefly during the 1950s. The menu is signed on the cover in pencil "Marilyn Monroe" and "Arthur Miller." The inside back cover of the menu also contains a fashion design sketch of a woman in a form-fitting gown with vermicelli beading, in pencil in an unknown hand.
13 by 10 inches
PROVENANCE From the Estate of Frieda Hull
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000 
Lot 775: SECRETARIAL LETTER ON MARILYN MONROE STATIONERY
A typed letter signed by one of Marilyn Monroe's secretaries dated July 1, 1959, with original transmittal envelope. Both letter and envelope are Monroe's custom stationery. Transmittal envelope is addressed to Miss Edith Pitts of Richmond Hill, New York, and is postmarked July 2, 1959. The letter thanks Pitts and Frieda Hull for their card and good wishes during Monroe's illness.
Letter, 9 by 6 inches
PROVENANCE From the Estate of Frieda Hull
Estimate: $200 - $300 
Lot 816: MARILYN MONROE SIGNED INDEX CARD
A Marilyn Monroe signed and inscribed index card that reads “To Emily/ Best Wishes/ Marilyn Monroe.” The message was written in green ballpoint ink, and a small magazine image of Monroe has been affixed to the index card. Housed in a frame with a black and white image of Monroe.
19 1/2 by 13 inches, framed
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000 
Lot 829: MARILYN MONROE AND OTHERS FAN MAIL ENVELOPES
A group of five envelopes, addressed to Marilyn Monroe, Jane Simmons, Cornel Wilde, Edmond O’Brien, and Jeffrey Hunter. Mailed to each actor, at their respective studio by fans in Africa, Argentina and the Philippines. The legible postmarks date from 1954.
Largest, 5 by 6 inches
Estimate: $200 - $400 
Lot 830: MARILYN MONROE AND OTHERS FAN MAIL ENVELOPES
A group of four envelopes, addressed to Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn, Donna Reed, and Pat Crowley. Mailed to each actress at her respective studio by fans in Argentina and the Philippines. The legible postmarks date from 1954.
Largest, 3 1/2 by 6 1/2 inches
Estimate: $200 - $400 
Lot 854: MARILYN MONROE, FRANK SINATRA AND OTHERS SIGNED ALBUM
An autograph album signed by Marilyn Monroe; Frank Sinatra; Bing Crosby; Ray Bolger; Maurice Chevalier; Hedda Hopper; Louella Parsons Herbert Hoover; Harry Truman; and Edward, Duke of Windsor, among others. The bound brown leather album belonged to Henry Tekkel, a maître d’ at the Waldorf Astoria New York. Monroe, who lived at the hotel in the mid-1950s, has inscribed the book “Warmest Regards, Marilyn Monroe.”
5 by 6 1/2 inches
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 
Lot 864: MARILYN MONROE SIGNED BOOK
A copy of the Bement Centennial souvenir book titled "The Bement Story" and signed on the cover by Marilyn Monroe. Monroe visited Bement, Illinois, in August 1955 to celebrate the city's centennial.
11 by 8 1/2 inches
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000 
Lot 906: MARILYN MONROE SIGNED METROPOLITAN OPERA PLAYBILL
A Marilyn Monroe signed Metropolitan Opera playbill from the 1958-1959 season. The 44-page playbill is signed on the cover in blue ink and is accompanied by a black and white image of Monroe signing a playbill. This is believed to have been signed on February 10, 1959, when Monroe and her husband Arthur Miller attended a performance of Macbeth.
6 1/2 by 9 inches
Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000 
