17/12/2002, CHRISTIE'S: Film and Entertainment - Lots

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Enchères "Film and Entertainment"
Christie's
17 décembre 2002
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- 11 lots avec Marilyn Monroe -
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17/12/2002, CHRISTIE'S: Film and Entertainment - Vente et Catalogue
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Lot 86: Marilyn Monroe
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A black and white head and shoulders portrait of subject, circa 1949, signed and inscribed in blue ink To John, I love you, my Dearest, Marilyn -- 12x10in. (30.5x25.4cm.), mounted on cream coloured card, overall measurements -- 17x14in. (43.2x25.6cm.)
Provenance: Ex-lot 148, Sotheby's, 1st May, 1987
Estimate: GBP 5,500 – GBP 7,000 / Price realised: GBP 14,100
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Lot 87: Marilyn Monroe

A typescript letter on Albert R. Blum, Business and Financial Management headed stationary, addressed to Miss Marilyn Monroe, 4215 Rowland Street, Burbank, California, from John Carroll, confirming an agreement between Marilyn Monroe and John Carroll, dated December, 4th, 1947, ... for ... One hundred Dollars ($100.00) to be paid... weekly provided that Marilyn engaged her professional services as an actress through only Carroll, ... and that all remuneration that you shall receive by virtue of such professional services, shall be paid to me, from which I agree to pay ten per cent (10%) of such amount to Harry Lipton, your present agent ... stipulating that ... this contract shall be in full force and effect from December 1st 1947 to and including February 29th 1948 ..., the letter signed in black ballpoint pen by John Carroll and counter-signed in black ink by Marilyn Monroe; in common mount with a machine-print photograph of subject and a plaque engraved Marilyn Monroe 1926-1962.
Estimate: £4,000 - 6,000 / US$6,300 - 9,400 / NOT SOLD

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Lot 88: Marilyn Monroe

 Two pairs of sheer seemed nylon stockings in natural tones, both pairs specially designed for open-toe shoe wear with graduated holes at the toes, one pair additionally marked on the tops in white Picturesque, Toeless, Made In U.S.A. Dupont Nylon, 51 Gauge 15 Denier..Patents Pending, 9½ -- both pairs given by Monroe to Marianne Geltner, the cook at Parkside House, Englefield Green, Surrey in 1956 when Marilyn resided there during the shooting of The Prince And The Showgirl (2)
Estimate: GBP 1,000 – GBP 1,500  / Price realised: GBP 1,175
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Lot 89: Marilyn Monroe

 Two pairs of sheer seamed nylon stockings in natural tones, one pair with a line of pale blue stitching decorating the tops which are additionally stitch-marked 60, the other pair of a slightly darker hue, specially designed for open-toe shoe wear with graduated holes at the toes, additionally marked in white on one stocking top Made By Dupont, Nylon, 5 Gauge; accompanied by a copy of the Sunday Express newspaper, July 15th, 1956, featuring photographs of Marilyn Monroe and Arthur Miller on the front page on their arrival in England to shoot the film The Prince And The Showgirl, one photo detail showing the lower half of Marilyn's leg captioned No! It couldn't be. Or is it really a ladder in Miss Monroe's smooth stocking.. -- both pairs given by Monroe to Marianne Geltner, the cook at Parkside House, Englefield Green, Surrey, in 1956 when Monroe resided there with her husband during the making of the film (3)
Estimate: GBP 1,000 – GBP 1,500 / Price realised: GBP 1,058

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Lot 90: Marilyn Monroe
Three sheer seemed nylon stockings in black nylon, each with identical stitch-pattern decoration to top; and an imitation tortoise-shell hair comb marked on the reverse with maker's name Hovex -- each item given by Monroe to Marianne Geltner, the cook at Parkside House, Englefield Green, Surrey in 1956 when Marilyn resided there during the shooting of The Prince And The Showgirl (4)
Estimate: GBP 800 – GBP 1,200 / Price realised: GBP 999

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Lot 91: Marilyn Monroe

 A carbon copy of a typescript letter from Marilyn's acting coach Natasha Lytess to Marilyn Monroe to a form of an agreement, signed by both Monroe and Lytess, the letter dated May, 8th, 1951, requesting that Marilyn pay a weekly rate of $200 toward Lytess's outstanding bill of $1,800 for dental work by Dr. Hollenbeck of Sherman Oaks in California ... during each week that you [Monroe] receive your compensation from 20th Century Fox Film Corporation ... Lytess pledging to repay the money to Marilyn at a rate of $25.00 a week and agreeing that ... In the event I default in making any payment during any weeks whether I am employed or not, then you shall not be obligated to advance any further money for me ... and you may take sych steps against me as you, in your sole discretion, may determine ... 1p. the document signed at the foot by Lytess in blue ink and by Marilyn in blue pallpoint pen, in common mount with a head and shoulders colour machine-print publicity photograph of Monroe framed.
Estimate: £2,500 - 3,000 / US$4,000 - 5,500 / NOT SOLD

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Lot 92: Marilyn Monroe
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 Ajay Swarnkar, Marilyn
gouache on paper
11¾x9in. (29.8x22.8cm.)
Estimate: GBP 250 – GBP 350 / Price realised: GBP 529
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 Lot 93: Marilyn Monroe/Jack Cardiff
A late 19th Century-style bodice in black imitation lace, the neck and sleeves trimmed with cream machine lace and black velvet, fastening at the front with faceted black buttons -- purchased by Jack Cardiff for Marilyn Monroe and worn by her during a photo session in 1956; accompanied by a corresponding colour photograph by Cardiff of Monroe wearing the bodice [printed later] -- 7x5in. (17.7x12.7cm.)    (2)
Estimate: GBP 4,000 – GBP 6,000 / Price realised: GBP 4,700

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Lot 94: Marilyn Monroe

 A pair of dove-grey suede stiletto-heeled shoes made in Italy by Ferragamo, both shoes stamped on the insole in gilt with maker's details and additionally inscribed inside in an unidentified hand in black ink AL8169 7½B 111; accompanied by a typescript letter, signed, concerning the provenance from Anna Strasberg, dated June 11th, 1987, to Father George W. Moore, St. Malachy's Church, 239 West 49th St, New York, asking him to ...accept this letter as a Deed of Gift whereby I transfer, assign and deliver...a pair of grey suede shoes (3 inch heel, size 7½B, label Ferragamos) from the personal effects of Marilyn Monroe. Under the last will and testament of Marilyn Monroe, all of her personal effects and clothing were given to my late husband, Lee Strasberg... 1p. the letter additionally signed by Father Moore by way of a receipt and accompanied by the corresponding envelope (2)
Estimate: GBP 2,000 – GBP 4,000 / Price realised: GBP 5,288

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Lot 95:  Marilyn Monroe

A scarf of ivory chiffon mounted above a plaque inscribed Marilyn Monroe, in fitted display case lined in rose pink watered silk, the case -- 30½x13½in. (77.5x34.3cm.) - the scarf was owned by Marilyn Monroe and is said to have been part of the collection of Bernie Taupin in Beverly Hills, California in the 1980s
Provenance: Ex-lot 25 Film And Entertainment including a Private Museum Collection Christie's South Kensington, London, May 5th 1988.
Estimate: GBP 600 – GBP 800 / Price realised: GBP 2,350

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Lot 96: Marilyn Monroe

 A City National Bank, Beverly Hills, California cheque dated July 17th, 1962, printed with the account holder's name in black ink Marilyn Monroe, made out to Austin A.Innes for $45.17 with typescript breakdown of Innes' invoice details on obverse ..door, lock, etc 18.17, 6 hrs labor 27.00.. the cheque signed by the account holder in blue ballpoint pen Marilyn Monroe -- 2¼x7½in. (5.7x19cm.) in common mount with a head and shoulders colour machine-print publicity photograph of Monroe -- 8¾x6¼in. (22.3x15.8cm.), overall measurements -- 22x19in. (55.8x48.3cm.) framed
Estimate: GBP 1,200 – GBP 1,600 / Price realised: GBP 1,528

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