20/03/2024, HERITAGE: "Treasures from Planet Hollywood": Lots

Enchères "Treasures from Planet Hollywood"
20-24 mars 2024
- 10 lots avec Marilyn Monroe -

> 20/03/2024, HERITAGE: "Treasures from Planet Hollywood": Vente et Catalogue

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Lot 89033: Marilyn Monroe Group of (4) High School Yearbooks (1942).
Vintage original (4) brown and green hardback Van Nuys High School yearbooks. Marilyn Monroe (Norma Jeane Mortenson) graduated from Van Nuys High School in Los Angeles, California in June 1942. Monroe is pictured in the senior class portrait section on page 48. Marilyn Monroe went onto become a cultural icon and one of the most celebrated actresses of the 20th century. Monroe's image and persona have become synonymous with Hollywood glamor and sex appeal. She was a cultural icon and continues to influence fashion, art, and popular culture to this day. The books have signatures from Monroe's classmates on various pages. Yearbooks measure approx. 8.75" × 11.25". Exhibiting overall age, bumped edges and corners, stains, toning and handling. Some of these yearbooks were obtained from Seth Poppel/Yearbook Archives.
Starting Bid: $1,150 -
    

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Lot 89098: Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (MGM, 1953), Jane Russell "Dorothy Shaw" Showgirl Leotard.
 Vintage original bespoke showgirl leotard constructed of form-fitted nude nylon panels ornamented with sunflower yellow and jet-black sequins, clear and black strung bugle beads, faceted crystals, black bead tassels and sprays, with large crystal embellishment of a variety of shapes and sizes of faceted crystals ringing the halter collar and culminating in a cluster of brooch-style crystals at the plunging V-neckline of the garment. With zipper and hook and eye back closure, and black lace over nude fabric at the hips. Worn by Russell for publicity appearances alongside her Gentlemen Prefer Blondes co-star Marilyn Monroe, who wore an identical custom costume. The interior has been reinforced for display with 2-web bands, which are gently thread-basted and easily removed. The leotard retains an interior studio paper laundering tag. Exhibiting wear, rubbing to base fabric, exposed elastic shoulder straps, and sequin and bead loss, soiling throughout, not detracting from the spectacular effect of the dazzling, glamorous, and revealing costume.
Starting Bid: $2,000 -
     
   

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Lot 89099: The Seven Year Itch (TCF, 1955, Created ca. Early 1970s), Marilyn Monroe "The Girl" Bill Travilla-created Exhibition "Subway Dress".
 This iconic dress was created by legendary Marilyn Monroe costume designer Bill Travilla for museum exhibitions. The bias-cut, rayon dress features a halter top with plunging neckline and a sunburst pleated skirt with Travilla, Inc. interior label. The design flattered Monroe's signature figure which is showcased in one of the most memorable scenes in cinematic history, as Monroe stands over a subway grate holding the cocktail dress as it billows around her, revealing her legs. The original screen-worn dress, famously owned by Debbie Reynolds, was sold by Profiles in History on June 18, 2011 for a record-setting 5.52 million dollars-which remains the most expensive piece of Hollywood memorabilia ever sold. Dress exhibits minor discoloration on the skirt. Acquired by Planet Hollywood in 1996 from William Sarris, Travilla's business partner.
Starting Bid: $2,000 -
   
     

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Lot 89100: Bus Stop (TCF, 1956), Marilyn Monroe "Cherie" Costume Ensemble.
Vintage original production made (2) piece signature ensemble including (1) black lace-over olive green mesh peasant-style top with elasticized boat neckline with static string tie, puffed princess sleeves with elasticized cuffs and ties, and zippered full length back closure, and (1) black silk satin wraparound sheath skirt with button closure. Blouse retains internal 20th Century-Fox stamp and bias label handwritten "1-25-1-4-4-14 A769-07 M. Monroe" in black ink. This production made costume differs from the one ultimately seen mainly in the lace pattern of the blouse. Exhibiting age and handling.
Starting Bid: $10,000

     
  

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Lot 89101: Marilyn Monroe Rare Oversize "Champion Line" 1952 Nude Calendar Sample Sales Portfolio.
Vintage original 1952 sample sales portfolio produced by "Champion Line" Calendars. Multi-size calendar sales mock-ups were sent to prospective businesses along with order forms and catalogs. This original 1952 sample spiral-bound portfolio features Monroe's most famous nude image, titled "Golden Dreams," among a variety of other subjects, including both cheesecake, and everyday life scenes. Monroe's name was not printed on this early calendar image; not until their 1956 calendars would "Champion Line" capitalize on Monroe's celebrity and re-issue the "Golden Dreams" pin-up with her name listed in bold text (along with unused images from the 1949 photo shoot). The uncommonly oversized 16.5" x 21" spiral calendar-formatted portfolio includes the legendary 1952 calendar plate (Monroe's page measures 16" x 20") plus other subjects in this size, as well as a smaller 14" x 14" plate of a Norman Rockwell-type scene of a young boy hiding his dog on a passenger train. Monroe's "Golden Dreams" image reached legendary proportions when Hugh Hefner made it the centerfold for the very first issue of Playboy in 1953. Displays moderate toning and signs of handling to corners and margins, including a 2" separation from spiral binding at upper left, plus minor red marker spots at center left margin. Interior pages remain relatively fresh, showing only minor flecking at extreme lower margins from page turning. Obtained from Profiles in History, June 1, 1996, Lot #400.
Starting Bid: $500 -
     
     
     

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Lot 89102: Marilyn Monroe (Pin-ups, Boston, Mass., 1953), Poster.
Vintage original pin-up life-size poster of Marilyn Monroe wearing a red, candy-striped two-piece number. Measures approx. 62.5" x 22" including the black plastic frame. In its August 1953 issue, Popular Science magazine advertised a collection of fantastic, life-sized pin-ups, including the emerging star Marilyn Monroe. For only two dollars, a man with a "den, bar, or playroom" could own one of these images of the bikini-clad bombshell featured in a set. Displays some age and creasing. Obtained from Camden House Auctioneers, May 5, 1991, Lot #751.
Starting Bid: $500 -
  

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Lot 89103: Marilyn Monroe: The Last Sitting, Folio of (10) Color Prints by Bert Stern.
Vintage original (10) color photographs of Marilyn Monroe from so-called "The Last Sitting", shot by Bert Stern in 1962 for Vogue Magazine, and printed later by Shorewood Atelier for Woodbine Books, 1978. Each of the 10 chromogenic prints is signed and numbered by Stern 231/250 in ink in the margin. Each measuring 20" x 24" from a limited edition of 250 with 20 artist's proofs and 20 publisher's proofs. Also includes original matching portfolio colophon, plus 22.5" x 26" point-of-purchase gallery poster, displaying all ten images: "Feeling Good", "Playful", "What's It All About?", "Flirtatious", "Teasing", "I Beg of You", "Aroused", "Rhythm", "Here's to You" and "Not Bad For 36". Original portfolio housing box not present. (7) prints are mounted to 22" x 26" foam core for display, remaining (3) are unmounted. All items show minor signs of handling from storage, display, and transport.
Starting Bid: $1,550 -
     
     
     
     

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Lot 89104: Let's Make Love (TCF, 1960), Marilyn Monroe "Amanda Dell" Pink Ombré Halter Dress.
Vintage original Dorothy Jeakins-designed light pink ombré floor-length gown, visible in the dressing room near the end of the film. Single-button top clasp halter with zipper back lycra bodice with chiffon skirting that progresses from light pink at the waist to fuchsia at the floor. Retaining internal 20th Century Fox bias label, handwritten in black ink "E13 M. Monroe". Directed by George Cukor, the musical comedy Let's Make Love starred the inimitable Marilyn Monroe, Yves Montand, and Tony Randall. The film was the top-grossing musical in 1960 and would be Monroe's last musical performance on film. The gown exhibits age and handling, with some internal staining to the bodice and tearing and shredding to the skirt. 
Starting Bid: $40,000 -
     
    

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Lot 89105: The Prince and the Showgirl (Warner Bros., 1957), Laurence Olivier "Prince Regent Charles" Military Jacket and Accessories.
Vintage original (3) piece royal ensemble including (1) double-breasted royal military jacket with regalia including gold epaulettes, gold buttons, and woven filigree up the sleeves, and internal hook-and-eye closures. The collar and cuffs are accented in burgundy velvet as well as a section of the lower back side of the jacket. The ensemble also includes braided cord, royal sash and neck medallion added post-production for display. Prince Regent Charles (Laurence Olivier) wears this jacket in the sequences where he attends a coronation ball with Elsie Marina (Marilyn Monroe). Exhibits age and production wear. Obtained from Angels Costumiers.
Starting Bid: $2,000 -
   
   
 

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 Lot 90300: Marilyn Monroe "Miss Radar of 1952" Award Certificate from U.S. 502nd Tactical Control Group in Korea (U.S. Air Force, 1952).
Vintage original 8" x 13" award certificate from the men of the U.S.A.F. 502d Tactical Control Group in Korea, declaring Marilyn Monroe to be "Miss Radar of 1952", and describing her as "The Girl With Whom We Would Prefer to be Stranded on the Highest Radar Mountain". Mounted to 11" x 14" foam core board for display, and exhibiting general handling, minor even age toning, and a vertical crease along right edge of letter-printed section. Obtained from Camden House Auctioneers, May 3, 1991, Lot #754.
Starting Bid: $500
 

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