Enchères "Icons and Idols: Hollywood"
17 décembre 2022
- 201 lots avec Marilyn Monroe -
- Partie 1 : Photographies & Documents papiers
> 17/12/2022, JULIEN'S "Icons and Idols: Hollywood": Vente
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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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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Enchères "Hollywood Legends"
16 juillet 2022
- 115 lots avec Marilyn Monroe -
Partie 1: Photos, Films, Effets personnels & Merchandising
Part 1: Photos, Films, Personal Effects & Merchandising
> 16/07/2022, Julien's, "Hollywood Legends": Catalogue
Photos
Lot 0924: JOSEPH JASGUR PHOTOGRAPH
A black and white image of Marilyn Monroe taken by Joseph Jasgur in 1946, printed later with Jasgur's approval. Monroe is posed smiling with hand on hip beside a tripod. 14 x 11 inches
Estimate: $200 - $400 / Sold: -
Lot 0925: LASZLO WILLINGER SIGNED LIMITED-EDITION PHOTOGRAPH
A limited edition black and white 1990 print of a photograph of Marilyn Monroe taken by Laszlo Willinger in the 1940's with the verso signed by Willinger in black marker. Numbered 17/50 in pencil. 20 x 16 inches
Estimate: $300 - $500 / Sold: -
Lot 0927: MILTON GREENE CONTACT SHEET
A vintage black and white partial contact sheet featuring candid and posed images of Marilyn Monroe and Milton Greene. The sheet, which consists of two partial contact sheets stapled together, contains 17 images of Monroe. 4.5 x 10 inches
PROVENANCE Lot 890, Property From The Life and Career of Marilyn Monroe, Juliens Auctions, Los Angeles, November 17-19, 2016
Estimate: $200 - $300 / Sold: -
Lot 0930: BERT STERN COLOR PHOTOGRAPH PRINT
A color high-gloss photograph print of Marilyn Monroe taken by photographer Bert Stern, printed circa the 1980's.
16 x 20 inches
Estimate: $200 - $300 / Sold: -
Lot 0931: GEORGE BARRIS "LAST PHOTO SHOOT" PHOTOGRAPHS
A group of five black and white photographs of Marilyn Monroe from a series taken by photographer George Barris. These are among the last images captured of Monroe before she died in August 1962.
14.5 x 12 inches (overall).
Estimate: $500 - $700 / Sold:
Lot 0932: GEORGE BARRIS SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH
A framed color photograph of Marilyn Monroe taken as part of the Marilyn Monroe Weston Editions Ltd. by photographer George Barris, signed by the photographer in black ink.
35.5 x 23.25 inches
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 / Sold: -
Lot 0933: GEORGE BARRIS SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH
A framed color photograph of Marilyn Monroe taken as part of the Marilyn Monroe Weston Editions Ltd. by photographer George Barris, signed by the photographer in black ink.
35.5 x 23.25 inches
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 / Sold: -
Films
Lot 0521: "GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES" PHOTO-SHOOT RENTED BRACELET
A gold-plated sterling silver bracelet, designed by Joseff of Hollywood. The bracelet is composed of series of rectangular wirework links of foliate design, enhanced by brilliant-cut simulated diamonds, joined by fluted triangular shaped links with hinged locking clasp and safety chain, and mounted in gold plated sterling silver.
The bracelet was among a set rented for Marilyn Monroe in a series of Fox publicity photos shot by staff photographer Frank Powolny, used to promote the film Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (Twentieth Century Fox, 1953). The bracelet was ultimately not photographed, but the photoshoot produced legendary images of Monroe wearing the racy gold pleated gown designed by Travilla for Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. Although the gown was deemed to be too revealing because of its plunging neckline and was cut from the film, Monroe liked it and insisted on wearing it to the 1953 Photoplay Awards ceremony. She also wore it during this photoshoot, together with the rest of the jewelry set, producing some of the most iconic images of Monroe ever captured.
Length, 6.75 inches
PROVENANCE From The Joseff Archives
Estimate: $30,000 - $50,000 / Sold: -
Lot 0958: MARILYN MONROE: "HOW TO MARRY A MILLIONAIRE" PHOTO-SHOOT WORN EARRINGS (WITH MAGAZINE)
A pair of gold-tone floral basket pendant ear clips with faceted crystal beads, worn by Marilyn Monroe in promotional photos for How To Marry A Millionaire (Twentieth Century Fox, 1953). By Napier, no. MMF889. Each clip back earring is designed as a gold-tone flower basket, with wirework detail and sculpted flowers enhanced by faceted crystal beads, and suspended by a gold-tone floret centering a faceted crystal bead.
In the glamorous 20th Century Fox 1953 promotional photo shoot, Monroe posed in the earrings wearing a burgundy satin evening gown designed by William Travilla.
This set is one of two sets made for the photo shoot. Joan Castle had rented two pairs of earrings and other pieces including an engagement ring. One pair never made it back and the other was slightly damaged. This set was the former, which Marilyn had purportedly taken from the set as she was seen wearing them after the film wrapped.
Accompanied by a notarized letter of provenance from the husband of actress Carmen Miranda, as well as a vintage copy of Movieland magazine featuring Monroe on the cover wearing the earrings.
Length, 3.75 inches
Estimate: $60,000 - $80,000 / Sold: -
Lot 0971: MARILYN MONROE AND JANE RUSSELL: "GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES" PHOTO-SHOOT AND FILM WORN COSTUMES (WITH PHOTOS)
A pair of sequin embellished costumes screen-worn by Marilyn Monroe and Jane Russell in the classic film Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (Twentieth Century Fox, 1953).
The first costume is a black sequined dance leotard worn by Marilyn Monroe as Lorelei. The costume consists of a black satin boned leotard embellished with black sequins in a vermicelli pattern and rhinestone trim with dangling teardrop rhinestones and a matching black sequin covered bicorne hat. The leotard has a bias label inscribed "1-25-1-4288 Marilyn Monroe A698-69." The hat has a bias label inscribed "1-25-1-4288 M. Monroe A698-69."
The second costume is a black sequined dance leotard worn by Jane Russell as Dorothy Shaw. The costume consists of a black satin boned leotard embellished with jet-like sequins in a vermicelli pattern and rhinestone trim and a matching sequin bicorne hat. Costume design by Academy Award winner, William "Billy" Travilla.
Monroe and costar Jane Russell wear these costumes during the scene in which the duo are forced to find work as showgirls in Paris, headlining the "Les Chanteuses Americaines," as well as in the official trailer and in several publicity images.
Professional museum restoration and conservation that includes application of missing sequins, replacement of a velvet panel that was not original to the Jane Russell costume but was created by the studio for use in other productions, and the creation and placement of fabric flowers has been performed on these costumes by The Museo de la Moda in Santiago, Chile.
Accompanied by: an original print photograph with glossy finish, depicting Marilyn Monroe with co-star Jane Russell in an image from their classic film Gentlemen Prefer Blondes with a press-snipe glued to the verso, credit stamps, and a red date stamp for "May 4 1953"; an original vintage print photograph of Marilyn and Jane from the film holding top hats from the National Film Archive London; and a National Screen Service Corp. press release photo of Marilyn and Jane depicted from the film; each 8 x 10 inches.
Estimate: $80,000 - $120,000 / Sold: -
Lot 0987: "THERE'S NO BUSINESS LIKE SHOW BUSINESS" FILM-WORN ENSEMBLE (WITH BOOK AND PHOTOS)
A figure-hugging embellished gown worn by Marilyn Monroe while singing "After You Get What You Want You Don't Want It" in the musical There's No Business Like Show Business (Twentieth Century Fox, 1954).
The flesh tone crepe gown has a netting overlay and is generously embellished with silver and pearlized bugle beads in a starburst and foliate motif, scattered rhinestones, bouquets of bugle beads top with sequins and seed beads, with a cluster of monofilament fiber with silver and glittering flowers to the waist-high left leg slit. A sheer pleated vanity panel is present to the slit and was added post production for alternate filming and publicity images for release in countries that forbade such a revealing costume. Hand finishing work and a couture waistband are present to the interior. A 20th Century label with no inscription and a bias label inscribed "1-25-1-4692 M. Monroe A-729-28" are present. Costume design by William "Billy" Travilla.
Also included is a matching headpiece of silver and glitter flowers, accented with a spray of monofilament fibers with a bias label inscribed "1-25-4-4692 A729-29 M.Monroe," and a pair of strappy satin Pacelle Saks Fifth Avenue high heels that are not original to the costume.
Accompanied by a coffee table book titled The Marilyn Album (Gallery Books, 1991) by Nicki Giles, which features photographs of Monroe wearing the ensemble. Also accompanied by an original vintage press photo of Marilyn in the film and a 20th Century Fox press release photo of Marilyn from a scene in the film; each 8 x 10 inches.
Estimate: $80,000 - $100,000 / Sold: -
Lot 0988: "THERE'S NO BUSINESS LIKE SHOW BUSINESS" LOBBY CARD
A #6 lobby card from the Marilyn Monroe film There's No Business Like Show Business (20th Century Fox, 1954).
11 x 14 inches
Estimate: $25 - $50 / Sold: -
Lot 0989: "THERE'S NO BUSINESS LIKE SHOW BUSINESS" 3D SLIDES
A pair of three-dimensional stereo viewer slides of Marilyn Monroe as Vicky Parker in There's No Business Like Show Business (20th Century Fox, 1954). The stereo three-dimensional slides come from the collection of Ad Schaumer, an Assistant Director active in Hollywood between 1928 and 1966.
1.75 x 4 inches (each)
PROVENANCE Lot 859, Property From The Life and Career of Marilyn Monroe, Juliens Auctions, Los Angeles, November 17-19, 2016
Estimate: $200 - $300 / Sold: -
Lot 1006: BUS STOP" HANDWRITTEN NOTE
A note containing dialogue from Marilyn Monroe's classic film Bus Stop (20th Century Fox, 1956), with red ink stains and acting notes handwritten in pencil by Marilyn Monroe. Monroe's character, Cherie, 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."
This note is reproduced in the book Fragments: Poems, Intimate Notes, Letters by Marilyn Monroe. Edited by Stanley Buchthel and Bernard Comment. (Farrar, Straus and Giroux, New York, 2010).
11 x 8.5 inches
PROVENANCE Lot 193, Property From The Life and Career of Marilyn Monroe, Juliens Auctions, Los Angeles, November 17-19, 2016
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000 / Sold: -
Lot 1007: "BUS STOP" LOBBY CARD GROUP WITH EILEEN HECKART SIGNED CARD (x 18)
A group of 18 Lobby cards from the film Bus Stop (20th Century Fox, 1956), starring Marilyn Monroe, one of which is signed in faded red marker by Monroe's co-star, Eileen Heckart. 8 x 10 inches (largest)
PROVENANCE Lot 736, Property From The Life and Career of Marilyn Monroe, Juliens Auctions, Los Angeles, November 17-19, 2016
Estimate: $200 - $300 / Sold: -
Lot 1008: 1956 PORTRAIT BODICE (WITH DVD)
A 19th Century-style bodice worn by Marilyn Monroe in a 1956 Jack Cardiff photo session. Monroe wore this bodice during a private photo session in which she was depicted with different hats as she purportedly reminded him of works by the great French painter, Renoir, with the series of photographs referred to as "Renoir Girl".
The boned faille bodice is embellished with ivory lace, black silk velvet, and jet-like foliate buttons. Also includes a piece of the original missing button.
Includes a DVD copy of Cameraman: The Life and Work of Jack Cardiff (Modus Operandi Films, 2010).
PROVENANCE Lot 93, Film and Entertainment, Christies, South Kensington, Sale number 9538, December 17, 2002
Estimate: $20,000 - $30,000 / Sold: -
Lot 1009: "THE FIREBALL" STUDIO EVENING GOWN (WITH DVD AND BOOK)
A black velvet studio evening gown from the Marilyn Monroe production The Fireball (1950, Bert E. Friedlob Productions), with a bias label inscribed "M. Monroe 1 27 3 0396." The floor-length gown features a plunging neckline front zipper and tie, as well as three hook and eye closures. Also included is a matching black velvet belt and a loose shoulder pad.
Monroe has a very small role in the film, which premiered in Los Angeles on October 7, 1950, less than a week before her watershed performance in All About Eve (20th Century Fox, 1950) premiered in New York. She plays Polly, one of several women vying for the attention of roller-skating champion Johnny Casar (Mickey Rooney). As usual, she stands out as a vixen who loves him only for his fame and success.
The gown is seen worn in a publicity photo used to promote the film and also possibly worn in an early photo session with photographer, Ed Clark (photos available upon request).
Includes a DVD of the film and an edition of the book Monroe: Her Life in Pictures by James Spada (New York: Doubleday, 1982).
PROVENANCE Lot 225, Collectors Carrousel, Including Dolls, Toys, Slot Machines, Hollywood and Rock N Roll Memorabilia, Sothebys New York, Sale number 6384, December 17, 1992
Estimate: $20,000 - $30,000 / Sold: -
Lot 1010: "SOME LIKE IT HOT" PROMOTIONAL EPHEMERA ( x 16)
A collection of promotional items for the classic Marilyn Monroe comedy Some Like It Hot (Ashton Productions, 1959) starring Monroe, Jack Lemmon, and Tony Curtis. Included is a collection of twelve photographs of Monroe taken by photographer Richard Avedon (in original paper sleeve), two Art studies scrapbook pages, a page from the United Artists Pressbook, and a red postcard.
12.25 x 12.25 inches (largest)
Estimate: $500 - $700 / Sold: -
Lot 1011: "SOME LIKE IT HOT" AND "MARILYN" PERSONALLY OWNED RECORD ALUMS (x 2)
Two record albums, personally owned by Marilyn Monroe: Some Like It Hot: Original Music from the Motion Picture Soundtrack (United Artists Records, 1959) and Marilyn (20th Fox Records, 1962).
12.25 x 12.25 inches
PROVENANCE From the Estate of Marilyn Monroe
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 / Sold: -
Lot 1012: "LET'S MAKE LOVE" FILM-WORN BLOUSE (WITH DVD)
A custom-made pale pink silk blouse worn by Marilyn Monroe as "Amanda Dell" in Let's Make Love (Twentieth Century Fox, 1960). The fitted blouse is tailored with simulated pearl buttons and hand finishing work to the interior. A Twentieth Century Fox label with no inscription is present.
Monroe as Amanda can be seen wearing the blouse while rehearsing the musical number "Incurably Romantic" with Jean-Marc Clement (played by Yves Montand). After a rehearsed stage kiss, Amanda realizes she is falling in love with her co-star.
Includes a DVD of the film.
PROVENANCE Lot 238, Film and Entertainment, Christies, South Kensington, Sale number EPH 3127, December 16, 1988
Estimate: $20,000 - $30,000 / Sold: -
Lot 1013: "THE MISFITS" EVE ARNOLD PHOTOGRAPH
A large color photograph print of Marilyn Monroe on the set of The Misfits (Seven Arts Productions, 1961) taken by photographer Eve Arnold in 1960.
21.5 x 18.5 inches
Estimate: $600 - $800 / Sold: -
Lot 1014: "THE MISFITS" RECEIVED TELEGRAM AND PERSONAL PRESS CLIPPINGS (x 8)
From the Personal Files of Marilyn Monroe: A Western Union telegram dated January 12, 1961, from "Nan" who praised Marilyn on her performance in The Misfits (Seven Arts Productions, 1961). The message reads, "Your Roslyn is a gift of Joy and Light and 'The still sad music of Humanity.' Love, Nan." Also included in this lot, eight press clippings from various newspapers across the United States with stories about Marilyn's latest film, The Misfits, from her personal files.
PROVENANCE: From the Archives of Marilyn Monroes Personal Property
Estimate: $150 - $250 / Sold: -
Effets personnels / Personal Effects
Lot 0955: BRENTWOOD HOUSE BATHROOM TILE
A small ceramic flower bathroom tile from the Brentwood, CA house in which Marilyn Monroe died in August 1962.
5.5 x 1.75 inches
PROVENANCE From The Collection of Lynda Nunez
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 / Sold: -
Lot 0956: SET OF ROSENTHAL "DONATELLO" PATTERN COFFEE CUPS AND SAUCERS
A set of five Rosenthal "Donatello" pattern cream colored coffee cups and six saucers with gilt rims. These belonged to Marilyn Monroe and passed into the collection of Lee Strasberg, her acting coach and executor of her estate.
2.25 inches
PROVENANCE From the Estate of Lee Strasberg
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 / Sold: -
Lot 0957: MARILYN MONROE: BEIGE DAL CO. SHOES
A pair of beige heels by Dal Co., worn by Marilyn Monroe. The heels exhibit no-slip heel inserts, worn heels and soles, and very scuffed toes and sides. The shoes are stamped both "38" and "15."
PROVENANCE Lot 399, Marilyn Monroe: Property From the Estate of Lee Strasberg, Juliens Auctions, November 17-20, 2016
Estimate: $6,000 - $8,000 / Sold: -
Lot 0999: 1950S-1960S PERSONALLY OWNED PRESS CLIPPINGS (x 35)
A collection of global press articles and newspaper clippings from various years all related to Marilyn Monroe; the articles feature headlines and stories about the star's personal life and career, and many are circled or annotated in colored wax pencil or pen; like most stars of the era, Monroe paid a 'clipping service' to scour national and international publications that wrote about her; lot includes approximately 35 clippings. Various Sizes
PROVENANCE: From the Archives of Marilyn Monroes Personal Property
Estimate: $300 - $500 / Sold: -
Lot 1000: 1950S-1960S PERSONALLY OWNED PRESS CLIPPINGS (x 45)
A collection of global press articles and newspaper clippings from various years all related to our gal; the articles feature headlines and stories about the star's personal life and career, and many are circled or annotated in colored wax pencil or pen; l ike most stars of the era, Monroe paid a 'clipping service' to scour national and international publications that wrote about her; lot includes approximately 45 clippings, along with Marilyn's personal copy of LIFE magazine dated August 15, 1960. Various Sizes
PROVENANCE: From the Archives of Marilyn Monroes Personal Property
Estimate: $300 - $500 / Sold: -
Lot 1001: 1950S-1960S PERSONALLY OWNED PRESS CLIPPINGS (x 45)
A collection of global press articles and newspaper clippings from various years all related to our gal; the articles feature headlines and stories about the star's personal life and career, and many are circled or annotated in colored wax pencil or pen; like most stars of the era, Monroe paid a 'clipping service' to scour national and international publications that wrote about her; lot includes approximately 45 clippings along with Marilyn's personal copy of McCall's magazine dated April 1960.
Various Sizes
PROVENANCE: From the Archives of Marilyn Monroes Personal Property
Estimate: $300 - $500 / Sold: -
Lot 1002: 1950S-1960S PERSONALLY OWNED PRESS CLIPPINGS (x 65)
A collection of global press articles and newspaper clippings from various years all related to our gal; the articles feature headlines and stories about the star's personal life and career, and many are circled or annotated in colored wax pencil or pen; like most stars of the era, Monroe paid a 'clipping service' to scour national and international publications that wrote about her; lot includes approximately 45 clippings along with Marilyn's personal copy of The American Weekly magazine from May 10, 1959.
Various Sizes
PROVENANCE: From the Archives of Marilyn Monroes Personal Property
Estimate: $300 - $500 / Sold: -
Lot 1003: 1950S-1960S PERSONALLY OWNED PRESS CLIPPINGS (x 65)
A collection of global press articles and newspaper clippings from various years all related to our gal; the articles feature headlines and stories about the star's personal life and career, and many are circled or annotated in colored wax pencil or pen; like most stars of the era, Monroe paid a 'clipping service' to scour national and international publications that wrote about her; lot includes approximately 65 clippings, along with Marilyn's own copy of a McCall's magazine dated May 1953 which has a handwritten message to her penned in blue ballpoint ink on the cover reading "Pg 28 - The story I told you about."
Various Sizes
PROVENANCE: From the Archives of Marilyn Monroes Personal Property
Estimate: $300 - $500 / Sold: -
Merchandising & Hommages / Tributes
Lot 0923: MARILYN MONROE AFTER ANDY WARHOL SUNDAY B. MORNING PRINTS PORTFOLIO (x 10)
A portfolio of 10 Sunday B. Morning prints of Andy Warhol's art featuring Marilyn Monroe. The verso of each print features an embossed stamp certifying that it was published by Morning.
Accompanied by 10 Certificates of Authenticities from Sunday B. Morning.
36.25 x 36.25 inches (each)
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000 / Sold: -
Lot 0926: MARILYN MONROE AND OTHERS UNCUT ARCADE CARD SHEET
An uncut arcade card sheet of Marilyn Monroe, Charlotte Austin, Debra Paget, Midge Ware, and other models from the 1930's-1950's.
22.75 x 28.75 inches
Estimate: $500 - $700 / Sold: -
Lot 0928: MARILYN MONROE: DOUGLAS KIRKLAND POSTER PRINT
A 1987 poster print of Marilyn Monroe taken by photographer Douglas Kirkland in 1961. The poster is rolled.
28 x 20 inches
Estimate: $100 - $200 / Sold:
Lot 0929: MARILYN MONROE: DOUGLAS KIRKLAND POSTER PRINT
A 1986 poster print of Marilyn Monroe taken by photographer Douglas Kirkland in 1961. The poster is rolled.
23 x 35 inches
Estimate: $100 - $200 / Sold:
Lot 1022: 1990-1992 WALL CALENDARS BY ATHENA INTERNATIONAL, LTD.
A group of 22; all oversized with a spiral-bound top margin; one is from 1990; eight are from 1991; 13 are from 1992; these old calendars with their high-gloss images are great for art projects like decoupage!
The 1991 and 1992 calendars feature images of the star that were shot by Ed Feingersh in New York City for an article that appeared in the July 1955 issue of Redbook magazine. These images were then lost for 33 years until they were rediscovered in 1988, making the cover story of the February 1988 issue of L.A. Style under the tagline: "Marilyn: Lost Images." There was also a 1988 exhibit of these images at the G. Ray Hawkins gallery in Los Angeles, CA.
16 x 12 inches
Estimate: $25 - $50 / Sold: -
Lot 1023: 1990-2006 UNUSED WALL CALENDARS
A group of 17; ranging in date from 1990 to 2006, most still sealed, issued by various companies throughout the decades, featuring a range of, of course, stunning images of the star; these old calendars are good for art projects like decoupage - that's what I use them for, anyway.
Largest, 12 x 12 inches
Estimate: $25 - $50 / Sold: -
Lot 1024: 1990S "PRINT PORTFOLIOS"
A group of three; the first issued by Pyramid Books is titled "Marilyn Monroe: The Classic Poster Book" and features 5 separate color images of the star (the 'blue Capri pants' image is now missing); the second issued by Pomegranate Publications in 1990 is titled "Marilyn Monroe: Print Portfolio" and features 8 separate color images of the star (these are actually very pretty 'colorized' ones); the third issued by Classico San Francisco, Inc. is titled "Marilyn Monroe by Sam Shaw" and features 6 separate color images of the star all shot by her good friend, Sam Shaw.
Largest, 17 x 12 inches
Estimate: $25 - $50 / Sold: -
Lot 1025: 1990S "VINTAGE INSPIRED" TIN ADVERTISING SIGNS
A set of two both featuring beautiful images of the star from different stages of her career; one is for "Lustre-Creme Shampoo" with a vivid blue background, handwritten production information is penned in black felt-tip ink in the lower left corner; one is for "Tru-Glo Liquid Make-Up" with a tomato red background, text in the lower left corner reads "TM & © 1994 The Estate of Marilyn Monroe."
12 x 16 inchess
Estimate: $25 - $50 / Sold: -
Lot 1026: 1990S RANDOM FLAT COLLECTIBLES
A group of eight pieces all featuring images of Marilyn on them including: 1) a still-sealed tabletop standee with no year indicated; 2) a still-sealed pack of gift wrap paper from 1988; 3) a pack of Hallmark invitations from 1984; 4) another identical pack of invitations from 1984; 5) a checkbook cover from 1988; 6) a different checkbook cover from 1988; 7) a checkbook cover with no year indicated; and 8) a lapel button with no year indicated.
Largest, 19.5 x 7 inches.
Estimate: $25 - $50 / Sold: -
Lot 1027: 1990S T-SHIRTS
A group of seven; all cotton, still new and never worn; including two identical 'men's cut' pink ones, size L; one 'women's cut' pink one, size L; two identical 'men's cut' black ones, size L; one 'women's cut' black one, size L; and one 'women's cut' black one, size S.
Estimate: $25 - $50 / Sold: -
Lot 1028: 1992 COLLECTION OF IDENTICAL SMALL POSTERS RELEASED BY THE ESTATE OF MARILYN MONROE
A group of 18 identical posters all featuring a stunning black and white image of our gal with her red facsimile signature below and additional text noting in part that "The Estate of Marilyn Monroe" and the "Estate of Lee Strasberg" released these in 1992; also, a teeny tiny image of a self-portrait MM did randomly appears in the lower right corner - weird.
14 x 10.5 inches
Estimate: $25 - $50 / Sold: -
Lot 1029: 1995 COLLECTIBLES RELATED TO HER USPS STAMP
A group of two items that were officially released to commemorate the 32-cent stamp of the star that the United States Postal Service issued in 1995 including: an enlarged version of the stamp printed on tin, and a weighty pewter belt buckle; both note the date of "1995" and that they're sanctioned by the "United States Postal Service" and "The Estate of Marilyn Monroe."
Largest, 16.5 x 10.5 inches
Estimate: $25 - $50 / Sold: -
Lot 1030: 1995 COLLECTIBLES RELATED TO HER USPS STAMP
A group of three items that were officially released to commemorate the 32-cent stamp of the star that the United States Postal Service issued in 1995 including: an enlarged version of the stamp printed on tin, a weighty pewter belt buckle, and a ceramic mug; all note the date of "1995" and that they're sanctioned by the "United States Postal Service" and "The Estate of Marilyn Monroe."
Largest, 16.5 x 10.5 inches
Estimate: $50 - $75 / Sold: -
Lot 1031: 1998 LIMITED EDITION COLLECTOR'S PLATE BY THE BRADFORD EXCHANGE
A brass wall hanging with a raised image depicting a larger version of the 32-cent stamp the United States Postal Service issued of Marilyn Monroe in 1995; back has a sticker reading in part "The Estate of Marilyn Monroe / and United States Postal Service."
12 x 8 x .5 inches
Estimate: $50 - $100 / Sold: -
Lot 1032: 1998 LIMITED EDITION COLLECTOR'S PLATE BY THE BRADFORD EXCHANGE
A piece made of ceramic; depicting an alluring color image of the star shot by Milton H. Greene with her facsimile signature printed on the lower right side; verso displays the date of "1998" plus other relevant information; included with a COA noting this is a "limited edition" titled "Satin and Lace."
Diameter, 8 inches
Estimate: $25 - $50 / Sold: -
Lot 1033: 2010 LIMITED EDITION COLLECTIBLE WINE GLASSES BY THE BRADFORD EXCHANGE
A group of four white wine glasses; featuring two different black and white images of the star on the front, all with black-painted stems; included with two COAs noting these are called "Blonde Perfection" and that they're from a "Limited Edition" of the "Marilyn Monroe Signature Wine Glass Collection."
Estimate: $25 - $50 / Sold: -
Lot 1034: 1998 SMALL MUSICAL STATUETTE BY THE FRANKLIN MINT
A piece made of hard resin with the star's facsimile signature on the bottom front; featuring a tiny 3D Marilyn inside a glass dome. She wears a costume from Some Like It Hot (Ashton Productions, 1959). A button on the bottom activates a recording of her singing "I Wanna Be Loved By You.".
Estimate: $25 - $50 / Sold: -
Lot 1369: HUGH HEFNER: SIGNED FIRST-ISSUE "MARILYN MONROE" "PLAYBOY" MAGAZINE
A December 1953 "Volume I, Number I" issue of Playboy magazine featuring a black and white image of Marilyn Monroe on the cover as well as a three-page spread depicting her nude on pages 17-19, signed in black marker on the cover by magazine founder Hugh Hefner.
Accompanied by a Letter of Authenticity from JSA.
Estimate: $10,000 - $20,000 / Sold: -
Lot 1494: WILLEM DAFOE: SUPER BOWL COMMERCIAL-WORN "THE SEVEN YEAR ITCH" MARILYN MONROE STYLE DRESS
Dafoe wore the gown in a 2016 Snickers brand Super Bowl commercial, in which he plays a hungry version of Marilyn Monroe on the set of The Seven Year Itch filming the subway grate scene. William Travilla designed the original white halter dress with sunburst pleated skirt that Monroe wore.
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000 / Sold: -
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