Norma Jeane Mortenson Norma Jeane Baker Norma Jeane Dougherty Marilyn Monroe Marilyn DiMaggio Marilyn Miller Jean Norman Mona Monroe
Joan Newman Zelda Zonk
Le 10 juillet 1962, deuxième séance photos avec Bert Stern, dans le bungalow 96, l'une des plus grande suite du Bel Air Hotel de Los Angeles.Après plusieurs shootings, Marilyn Monroe se lassait des photos de mode et enfila la liseuse, ce petit tricot léger que Babs Simpson, la rédactrice de mode de Vogue, n'aimait pas. Pour ce dernier shooting photos, Stern demande à rester seul avec Marilyn et l'équipe présente -composée du staff de Marilyn (son coiffeur Kenneth et son maquilleur), de Peter, l'assistant photographe de Stern et de Babs Simpson- sort et attend dans la pièce d'à côté. Bert déplace le lit et prend une photo d'eux -Marilyn allongée dans le lit et Bert assis à côté- dans un grand miroir, qui deviendra une photographie phare de Vogue vingt ans plus tard. C'est là que Bert Stern photographiera Marilyn complètement nue dans les draps blancs, buvant du champagne allongé de vodka. En effet, Stern voulait absolument des nus de Marilyn ("Je ne pensais qu'à la déshabiller" dira-t-il plus tard) et il ferme la porte à clé pour prendre les clichés.
A l'aube, Marilyn s'assoupit et Stern tente de l'embrasser; elle se détourne en murmurant "non" et finit par s'endormir. Stern prend alors un dernier cliché de Marilyn endormie avant de quitter la chambre, il dira: "J'avais touché l'une des plus douces créatures qui soient et je voulais en garder une dernière image. Je voulais son profil sur l'oreiller, en plongée. J'ai grimpé sur le lit en chaussettes. L'obturateur a cliqueté et elle n'a pas bronchée." Il réveille le reste de l'équipe et sort pour faire le tour du bungalow: il découvre alors deux cuisiniers japonais qui ont profité d'un store mal tiré pour assister à toute la séance!
**** Marilyn in Bed****
>> Série avec la liseuse
>> Série nue dans le lit en noir et blanc
>> Série nue dans le lit en couleur
>> Photos signées par Stern
>> Planches Contact (en intégralité)
>> Cliché de Erick Nygards, assistant de Bert Stern le site du photographe sur nygardsphotography.com
Le 12 juillet 1962, troisième et dernière séance photos avec Bert Stern, dans le bungalow 96, l'une des plus grande suite du Bel Air Hotel de Los Angeles. Pour ce dernier rendez-vous, Bert Stern voulait un portrait mythique de Marilyn Monroe en noir et blanc. Il s'agit ici d'une mise en abyme: Stern photographie Marilyn qui le photographie avec un appareil Nikon !
Le magazine britannique Sunday Express Magazine, paru le 19 juillet 1992, nous offrait Marilyn Monroeen couverture , intitulé "Marilyn restored", pour illustrer un article de six pages, consacré aux séances photos de Bert Stern.
Le 12 juillet 1962, troisième et dernière séance photos avec Bert Stern, dans le bungalow 96, l'une des plus grande suite du Bel Air Hotel de Los Angeles. Pour ce dernier rendez-vous, Bert Stern voulait un portrait mythique de Marilyn Monroe en noir et blanc. Il photographie le visage de Marilyn en gros plan, alors qu'elle est allongée sur un sol couvert de paillettes et joue avec des colliers de perles. L'ambiance est plutôt studieuse et Marilyn est pensive. C'est alors que Patricia Newcomb, sa publiciste, demande à Marilyn de parler de "ses deux amours" (en référence à John F. Kennedy et José Bolanos); Marilyn sourit et l'atmosphère deviendra détendue.
La campagne publicitaire des bijoux Gucci s'inspire directement des photos de Marilyn Monroeprises par Bert Stern: gros plan sur le visage de Marilyn qui, allongée sur le sol, joue de ses doigts avec des colliers de perles autour de son cou. Les campagnes sont le fruit des photographes Inez Van Lamsweerde et Vinoodh Matadin qui semblent manquer un peu d'imagination et de créativité ?!...
Tout d'abord avec l'actrice américaine Drew Barrymore, égérie Gucci en 2007
>> Drew Barrymore en 2007
>> Vidéo Drew Barrymore
Puis avec l'actrice américaine Claire Danes, égérie Gucci en 2008
La mannequin britannique Kate Moss, surnommée "la brindille" s'est inspirée de Marilyn Monroepour certaines séances photos au cours de ces dernières années.
Tout d'abord comme ici pour W magazine d'avril 2006 où, sous l'objectif du duo Mert & Marcus, Kate apparaissait blonde platine, coiffure brushing surélevée, un verre à la main puis allongée sur un lit, ce qui n'est pas sans rappeler la dernière séance de Marilyn par Bert Stern.
Pour la campagne de publicité pour Longchamp d'hiver 2007, Kate est photographiée par Mario Sorrenti et arbore une chevelure coupée au carré, gonflé au brushing et blond blanc, la couleur que Marilyn arborait les dernières années de sa vie; de plus le maquillage de Kate -trait épais d'eye liner- et l'expression de son regard -tête penchée en arrière et yeux mi-clos- sont inspirés de Marilyn.
En 2008, la campagne d'Yves Saint Laurent choisit Kate pour représenter le rouge à lèvres: la photographie de cette campagne publicitaire s'inspire directement des photos que Marilyn avait barrée avec un marqueur lors de sa dernière séance d'avec Bert Stern.
Pour l'édition britannique de Vogue en décembre 2008, Kate Moss, photographiée par Nick Knight, est en couverture dépliante: cheveux courts et blonds, regard de séductrice, nue dans un drap blanc, le bras étiré vers l'objectif: cette pose lascive, langoureuse et sensuelle n'est pas sans évoquer les poses de Marilyn dans des lits de draps blancs (de Kirkland ou de Stern).
Dans le New York magazine de février 2009, c'est le photographe Bert Stern, auteur de la fameuse dernière séance de Marilyn, qui photographie Kate; et il semblerait qu'encore une fois, il se soit inspiré de sa séance d'avec Marilyn: studio au fond neutre, le modèle est seul face à l'objectif et joue avec l'objectif: jeu de regard et jeu de vêtement, poses à demies-nues, et différentes expressions du regard. Kate y apparaît encore blonde (mais désormais un blond plus naturel, finit le blond platine) et cheveux ondulés au rouleau. (>> voir les photos sur le site nymag )
Pour finir, même dans l'art Kate copie Marilyn: l'artiste Banksy a reprit les célèbres portrait de Marilyn par Andy Warhol pour les adapter sur Kate Moss !
Marilyn Monroe Photographer Bill Carroll Talks About Working with a Young Norma Jeane Article published on June, 28, 2010 by Ivan Fernandez onlinelaweekly.com
Marilyn Monroe's legacy as the personification of the Hollywood lifestyle and glamour (along with its tragedies) is just one reason why the Andrew Weiss Gallery in Beverly Hills is running its current exhibit "Becoming Marilyn." The show features a collection of photos that span her 17-year career from the young and unknown girl-next-door named Norma Jeane to the blond bombshell remembered today.
Bill Carroll
Many famous photos line the walls of the gallery, as well as a number of never-before-seen shots of Monroe by Bert Stern, Tom Kelley, Milton Greene, David Conover. The latter is credited with launching her career.
Photographer Bill Carroll, Monroe's last living photographer of her pre-Marilyn years, shared his portraits of a nineteen-year-old Norma Jeane at the exhibit and made a personal appearance at the private reception on June 24.
"It was right after World War II," reminisced Carroll who took some of the first photos of the future icon. "I opened a laboratory, processing w hat was called Ansco color film. It was a film that the Americans had expropriated from the Germans where it was called Agfacolor. There were two laboratories processing that film. One in New York called Favelle and my laboratory in Los Angeles. Eventually, it grew into quite a good-sized business and I needed a cover card for the drug stores so they could see what I was doing."
He continued, "About that time, a man by the name of David Conover, an Army photographer based in the Santa Anita racetrack in an Army photo center commanded by Captain Ronald Reagan, finds this pretty little girl and spends a couple of weeks running around California with her and drops off a roll of film to process. Well I was looking for a girl for my counter card who was a girl next door. I didn't want a model. I wanted a good-looking Plain Jane, the kind of kid you'd like to live next to."
Carroll asked Conover for her phone number and scheduled a shoot.
"It was her first modeling job," he said. "In fact, she got paid 20 dollars!"
After that day, Norma Jeane eventually signed on with a modeling agency and Carroll never saw her again nor did he ever know that she blossomed into Marilyn Monroe until 1985 while on a backpacking expedition through Yugoslavia.
"I was bitten by ticks and I came down with lyme disease," he said. "That's a bitch, I gotta tell ya. One day I woke up and my whole body collapsed. So I'm sitting in a doctor's office and I'm leafing through Time Magazine. There's a story about a photographer named David Conover. There's a picture in there, which I recognized as one of the pictures I had processed!"
Carroll spent the next six months digging through boxes of negatives filled with photos dating back to his first gig in 1934 until he found his buried treasure: photos of a young Marilyn Monroe posing on Castle Rock (which no longer exists) in Santa Monica in her own outfits.
"I sincerely believe that my pictures present a different woman than the one they know. I had no idea who Monroe was until I read that Time magazine 40 years later. I had no idea I had photographed the same woman."
Bill Carroll, gallery owner Andrew Weiss, curator Lily Yu
Dans le magazine Studio n°226, de septembre 2006 (Cécile De France en couverture), un article de 4 pages sur Marilyn Monroe et Bert Stern (scans perso).
Marilyn Monroe Golden Dreams calendars from 1954 and 1955 featuring the famous Red Velvet photo session photograph of Monroe, taken by Tom Kelley in 1949. At the time of this photo session Monroe was 22 years old and struggling with her career.
In 1954 Marilyn's career was skyrocketing. She was newly married to Joe DiMaggio and began work on "The Seven Year Itch" (20th Century Fox, 1955). Monroe brushed off the media criticism of the calendar and refused to lie about the photographs as asked by 20th Century Fox.
1954 Calendar, 14 by 8 inches, unframed;
1955 Calendar, 18 1/2 by 11 1/2 inches, framed Estimate: $800 - $1,200 - Sold Price: $750
Lot 729: MARILYN MONROE GOLDEN DREAMS CALENDAR, 1955 Marilyn Monroe 1955 Golden Dreams calendar featuring the photograph taken by Tom Kelley from the 1949 Red Velvet session.
17 by 10 inches, overall Estimate: $300 - $500 - Sold Price: $437.50
Lot 730: MARILYN MONROE PIN-UP POSTER Color lithograph poster showing an almost life-sized full-length image of Monroe in a bath suit from a photograph taken in the 1940s.
Reads at bottom right, " 'Marilyn Monroe Pin-Up,'/write: Pin-Ups, Dept. X, Box 86, Boston Mass./ Printed in U.S.A."
62 by 21 1/2 inches Estimate: $400 - $600 - Sold Price: $1,280
Lot 731: MARILYN MONROE PIN-UP PHOTOGRAPH Color photograph of Marilyn Monroe topless in red shorts and a red cowgirl hat. The photograph was taken by Laszlo Willinger c.1952 and reprinted later. Stamped "Silver Screen" on verso. 13 3/4 by 11 inches Estimate: $300 - $500 - Sold Price: $192
Lot 732: MARILYN MONROE EARLY PHOTOGRAPH Early Marilyn Monroe color photograph showing Monroe in a swimming pool. Stamped "Silver Screen" on verso. 14 by 10 7/8 inches Estimate: $300 - $500 - Sold Price: $224
Lot 733: MARILYN MONROE NEGATIVES AND TRANSPARENCIES
Collection of seven negatives/ transparencies of Marilyn Monroe in sportswear taken by David Conover early in Monroe's modeling career. Accompanied by color and black and white photographs from the negatives/ transparencies. Largest Photograph, 8 by 10 inches; Largest Negative, 5 1/2 by 4 1/2 inches Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000 - Sold Price: $1,250
Lot 734: MARILYN MONROE NEGATIVE & COPYRIGHT FROM PHOTOGRAPHER
David Conover black and white negative of Marilyn Monroe numbered negative 14. In it Monroe holds a camera of her own as she smiles for the camera. Accompanied by two black and white printed copies of this picture and copyright registration information signed by David Conover's widow. Negative, 5 by 4 inches, Prints, 6 1/2 by 5 inches Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000 - Sold Price: $1,408
Lot 735: MARILYN MONROE NEGATIVE & COPYRIGHT FROM PHOTOGRAPHER
David Conover black and white negative of Marilyn Monroe numbered negative 16. Believed to be from a photo session for sportswear. Accompanied by a printed copy of this picture and copyright registration information signed by David Conover's widow. Negative, 5 by 4 inches, Print, 6 1/2 by 4 1/2 inches Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000 - Sold Price: $1,250
Lot 736: MARILYN MONROE NEGATIVE & COPYRIGHT FROM PHOTOGRAPHER David Conover color negative of Marilyn Monroe numbered negative 17. Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000 - Sold Price: $-
Lot 737: MARILYN MONROE NEGATIVE & COPYRIGHT FROM PHOTOGRAPHER David Conover black and white negative and a color transparency of Marilyn Monroe numbered negative 18. Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000 - Sold Price: $-
Lot 738: MARILYN MONROE NEGATIVE & COPYRIGHT FROM PHOTOGRAPHER
Two David Conover black and white negatives and a color transparency of Marilyn Monroe numbered negative19. Accompanied by one black and white print and one color print copy of this picture and copyright registration information signed by David Conover's widow. Negatives, 2 1/2 by 2 inches and 5 1/2 by 4 inches; Transparency, 4 1/4 by 3 1/4 inches; Prints, 7 by 5 inches Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000 - Sold Price: $1,280
Lot 739: MARILYN MONROE NEGATIVE & COPYRIGHT FROM PHOTOGRAPHER David Conover negative and a color transparency of Marilyn Monroe numbered negative 21. The image shows a pre-blonde Monroe in a black and white striped shirt and white romper. Accompanied by a color print copy of this picture and copyright registration information signed by David Conover's widow. Negative, 5 by 4 inches; Transparency, 4 by 3 1/2 inches; Print 7 by 5 inches Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000 - Sold Price: $1,250
Lot 740: MARILYN MONROE NEGATIVE & COPYRIGHT FROM PHOTOGRAPHER David Conover color negative of Marilyn Monroe numbered negative 24. Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000 - Sold Price: $-
Lot 741: MARILYN MONROE NEGATIVE & COPYRIGHT FROM PHOTOGRAPHER
David Conover color negative of Marilyn Monroe numbered negative 25. Accompanied by a color print copy of this picture and copyright registration information signed by David Conover's widow. Negative, 5 by 4 inches; Print, 10 by 8 inches Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000 - Sold Price: $1,280
Lot 742: MARILYN MONROE PHOTO SHOOT USED SKIS
Vintage wooden skis, Anderson laminated Ski Patent 038530 (design patented in 1907), with metal initials "MM" on each ski, believed to be owned by Monroe and used in an early photo shoot c.1945, same or similar to the accompanying photograph. The skis were acquired 25 years ago by a young man doing a good deed. The young man saw a man with a broken down car by the side of the road. He assisted the gentleman in getting a tow and then drove him home. The old man invited him in. On the walls of the man's house hung photographs of Hollywood stars. The older man said he noticed the ski rack on the younger man's car and would he like a unique old pair of skis. The young man said yes and planned to hang them in his apartment. The skis were marked "MM." The old man explained with a smile that they belonged to Marilyn Monroe and felt that they were now in good hands. Estimate: $600 - $800 - Sold Price: $1,750
Lot 743: MARILYN MONROE PIN-UP PHOTOGRAPH BY BRUNO BERNARD Color photograph of Marilyn Monroe in white two-piece bathing suit, taken by Bruno Bernard c.1946. Signed by Bernard's daughter, "From the Estate of Bernard of Hollywood Susan Bernard." 10 by 8 inches Estimate: $400 - $600 - Sold Price: $288
Lot 744: MARILYN MONROE LASZLO WILLINGER PHOTOGRAPH Black and white photograph of Marilyn Monroe taken by Laszlo Willinger c. 1947, marked 22/50, printed in 1987 and signed on verso. Paper size, 13 7/8 by 11 inches Estimate: $400 - $600 - Sold Price: $416
Lot 745: MARILYN MONROE EARLY LASZLO WILLINGER PHOTOGRAPH Black and white photograph of Marilyn Monroe in a swimsuit c. 1949. Stamped on verso with Edward Weston Collection copyright, signed "Willinger," marked 42/50. Paper size, 13 7/8 by 11 inches Estimate: $400 - $600 - Sold Price: $384
Lot 746: MARILYN MONROE PHOTOGRAPH BY LASZLO WILLINGER Marilyn Monroe black and white photograph by Laszlo Willinger, c. 1950. Embossed, "Edward Weston Collection." Stamped on verso with Edward Weston Collection copyright information and copyright information from the Willinger Estate/Edward Weston Editions. Marked number 25/25 20 1/8 by 16 inches Estimate: $400 - $600 - Sold Price: $960
Lot 747: MARILYN MONROE COLOR TRANSPARENCY Color transparency portrait of Marilyn Monroe, c. 1950.
9 7/8 by 7 7/8 inches Estimate: $300 - $500 - Sold Price: $1,000
Lot 749: MARILYN MONROE PHOTOGRAPH PRINT BY HAROLD LLOYD A limited edition poster print, numbered 25/250. The photograph shows Monroe in a pink nightie with photographer Phillippe Halsman, c. 1952. Monroe is posed on the carpet of her Los Angeles apartment while being photographed simultaneously by Halsman and silent film star turned photographer Harold Lloyd. Printed on crystal archive paper from the original 35mm Kodachrome negative in 2005. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from the Harold Lloyd Trust. 24 by 20 inches PROVENANCE Lot 202, "Property From the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005. Estimate: $600 - $800 - Sold Price: $384
Lot 750: MARILYN MONROE PHOTOGRAPH FROM "MONKEY BUSINESS"
Original vintage photograph of Marilyn Monroe with chimp. The writing on the back may or may not be a note in Monroe's hand. If it is, the humorous note and the fact that it is signed on the back would make it a rare find. Note on the back reads, "The monkey Bingo & a girl. I forgot who she is-some movie girl. Guess it's Marilyn Monroe, but doesn't look much like her." 9 3/8 by 7 3/8 inches Estimate: $100 - $200 - Sold Price: $500
Lot 755: MARILYN MONROE "RIVER OF NO RETURN" TRANSPARENCY Color transparency showing Marilyn Monroe in her role as Kay Weston in "River of No Return" (20th Century Fox, 1954).
10 by 8 inches Estimate: $800 - $1,200 - Sold Price: $812.50
Lot 758: MARILYN MONROE SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH IMAGE Marilyn Monroe signed black and white image from Frank Powolny promotionnal picture fom River of no return. Estimate: $4,000 - $5,000 - Sold Price: $-
Lot 759: MARILYN MONROE PHOTOGRAPH BY ANDRE DE DIENES Andre de Dienes photograph of Marilyn Monroe in Death Valley, California in 1945. Vintage print, stamped by the artist.
20 by 16 inches Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 - Sold Price: $1,408
Lot 760: MARILYN MONROE AND EMMETT KELLY MONTAGE PHOTOGRAPH Black and white photograph by Andre de Dienes of Marilyn Monroe - montage photograph with Emmett Kelly Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 - Sold Price: $-
Lot 761: MARILYN MONROE PHOTOGRAPH BY ANDRE DE DIENES Black and white vintage photograph by Andre de Dienes of Marilyn Monroe taken in 1953 at the Hotel Bel-Air. Hand printed, stamped by the artist and signed in the lower right corner. 20 by 16 inches Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 - Sold Price: $1,625
Lot 762: MARILYN MONROE PHOTOGRAPH BY ANDRE DE DIENES Black and white vintage photograph by Andre de Dienes of Marilyn Monroe taken in 1953.
Marked on verso 4/4. Hand printed and stamped by the artist.
20 by 16 inches Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 - Sold Price: $625
Lot 765: MARILYN MONROE ORIGINAL PHOTOGRAPH FROM KOREA Original black and white vintage photograph of Marilyn Monroe in Korea in 1954.
The consignor who has been in possession of this item since 1954 was a USAF Combat Controller during the Korean War.
10 by 8 inches Estimate: $200 - $400 - Sold Price: $5,000
Lot 766: MARILYN MONROE ORIGINAL VINTAGE PHOTOGRAPHS
Black and white photographs of Marilyn Monroe in the Hawaii airport on her way to her honeymoon with Joe DiMaggio in Tokyo. The photographs were taken by a photographer who was tipped off that Monroe and DiMaggio were waiting in a secluded area of the airport. He and a friend, who was stationed in Hawaii with the Navy, went to photograph the newlyweds.
The photographer gave the photographs he could not use to the friend, who kept them in his photo book of his time during the war and has consigned them here. Presumably these photographs were never released for print. Monroe's thumb is bandaged, and some have accused DiMaggio of inflicting the injury. Largest, 9 1/2 by 7 1/2 inches Estimate: $600 - $800 - Sold Price: $1,062.50
Lot 768: MARILYN MONROE AT THE ACTORS STUDIO PHOTOGRAPH Black and white photograph of Marilyn Monroe at the Actors Studio c. 1956. Believed to have been taken on her first visit in the studio after returning from London and the filming of "The Prince and the Showgirl" (Warner Brothers, 1957). Stamped "Silver Screen" on verso. 13 3/4 by 10 3/4 inches Estimate: $300 - $500 - Sold Price: $312.50
Lot 773: MARILYN MONROE BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPH Black and white print photograph of Marilyn Monroe. Stamped "Silver Screen" on verso.13 3/4 by 10 5/8 Estimate: $300 - $500 - Sold Price: $375
Lot 775: MARILYN MONROE CECIL BEATON PHOTOGRAPH Original vintage black and white photograph of Marilyn Monroe taken in 1956 and printed by Cecil Beaton Studios c. 1958. It is said to be Monroe's favorite photograph of herself. The day after this photograph was taken Monroe legally changed her name to Marilyn Monroe, her stage name of many years. 14 by 14 inches, overall Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 - Sold Price: $3,437.50
Lot 781: MARILYN MONROE "SOME LIKE IT HOT" PHOTOGRAPH Black and white publicity photograph of Marilyn Monroe and Tony Curtis from the set of the film "Some Like it Hot" (UA, 1959). 14 by 11 inches Estimate: $150 - $300 - Sold Price: $281.25
Lot 783: "SOME LIKE IT HOT" "Some Like It Hot" (Certain L'aiment Chaud!," United Artists, 1959, French, folded and not linen backed, condition B.
48 by 31 1/2 inches Estimate: $300 - $500 - Sold Price: $250
Lot 784: MARILYN MONROE "SOME LIKE IT HOT" SLIDES Eleven color original vintage slides of Marilyn Monroe on the set of "Some Like It Hot" (United Artists, 1959) accompanied by one additional slide of Tony Curtis dressed as his female alter-ego in the film, Josephine. In the slides Marilyn appears to relax between takes on the beach. She is wearing the revealing dress in which she attempts (and succeeds!) to seduce Curtis' character. PROVENANCE The photographs were taken by the late William J. Smith, former editor of Acme Newspictures and United Press Newspictures on a press junket. Believed to have been taken with a Kodak Retina camera. Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 - Sold Price: $2,880
Lot 785: MARILYN MONROE TRANSPARENCY FROM "LET'S MAKE LOVE" Marilyn Monroe color transparency from the film "Let's Make Love" (20th Century Fox, 1960). Co-star Yves Montand stands behind and to the left of Monroe. 3 7/8 by 4 7/8 inches Estimate: $600 - $800 - Sold Price: $1,280
Lot 787: MARILYN MOROE "MISFITS" CONSISTENCY PHOTOGRAPHS Contact sheet consisting of eight black and white photographs of Marilyn Monroe showing "hair style no:2" for her role as Roslyn Taber in "The Misfits" (Seven Arts, 1961). Monroe is wearing a white sleeveless shirt and photographed from all angles in order to record this hair style. 10 by 8 inches Estimate: $600 - $800 - Sold Price: $625
Lot 789: MARILYN MONROE PUBLICITY PHOTOGRAPH Black and white publicity photograph of Marilyn Monroe c. 1962. This image was the last publicity photograph taken of Monroe by 20th Century Fox at the time of filming "Something's Got To Give." Marked "1 9/S/3" in lower right. Notations on verso show that this photograph was used multiple times at the time of Monroe's death in various publications. 10 by 8 inches Estimate: $200 - $400 - Sold Price: $2,560
Lot 790: MARILYN MONROE "MISFITS" PHOTOGRAPH Black and white photograph taken of Marilyn Monroe, Arthur Miller, Clark Gable, Eli Wallach, John Huston, and Montgomery Clift on the set of "The Misfits" (Seven Arts, 1961). Photographed by Bob Thomas, stamped "Silver Screen" on verso. 11 by 14 3/4 inches Estimate: $300 - $500 - Sold Price: $1,250
Lot 795: MARILYN MONROE PHOTOGRAPH BY GEORGE BARRIS George Barris signed black and white silver gelatin print of Marilyn Monroe. The photograph was taken on the beach in Santa Monica in 1962. Printed by the Edward Weston Collection and stamped on verso by same.
10 by 8 inches Estimate: $800 - $1,200 - Sold Price: $1,664
Lot 796: MARILYN MONROE PHOTOGRAPHS Twelve black and white reprinted photographs of Marilyn Monroe, nine by George Barris. The photographs were part of the Edward Weston Marilyn Collection and are marked as such on verso. Largest, 5 7/8 by 4 1/4 inches Estimate: $400 - $600 - Sold Price: $1,875
Lot 797: MARILYN MONROE BERT STERN CONTACT SHEET Contact sheet consisting of 12 black and white photographs of Marilyn Monroe in an elegant black gown. Taken in the second of two photo sessions known together as "The Last Sitting" in June 1962 at the Hotel Bel-Air by photographer Bert Stern. 8 by 10 inches Estimate: $600 - $800 - Sold Price: $1,408
Lot 798: MARILYN MONROE BERT STERN CONTACT SHEET Contact sheet consisting of 12 black and white photographs of Marilyn Monroe wrapped in a chinchilla coat. Taken in the second of two photo sessions known together as "The Last Sitting" in June 1962 at the Hotel Bel Air by photographer Bert Stern. Some grease pencil notations present. 8 by 10 inches Estimate: $600 - $800 - Sold Price: $896
Lot 799: MARILYN MONROE BERT STERN CONTACT SHEET Contact sheet consisting of 12 black and white photographs of Marilyn Monroe dressed in a white suit, gloves and fur-trimmed white coat. Taken in the second of two photo sessions known together as "The Last Sitting" in June 1962 at the Hotel Bel-Air by photographer Bert Stern. Some grease pencil notations present. 8 by 10 inches Estimate: $600 - $800 - Sold Price: $896
Lot 800: MARILYN MONROE "MONROE IN VEIL" LIMITED EDITION PRINT Bert Stern limited edition signed print of Marilyn Monroe from the "The Last Sitting" photo session titled "Monroe in Veil." Signed on verso and numbered 7/50, dated 2005 with the notation that the photograph was originally taken in 1962. The "veil" used in this photograph is actually a shower curtain. Paper size, 15 by 13 inches Estimate: $600 - $800 - Sold Price: $1,125
Lot 801: MARILYN MONROE LIMITED EDITION BERT STERN PHOTOGRAPH Bert Stern limited edition signed print of Marilyn Monroe from the "The Last Sitting" photo session. Signed on verso and numbered 6/36, printed in 2005. The image shows Monroe nude behind a striped scarf. Accompanied by a signed letter of authenticity from Bert Stern. Six is the lowest edition number available because the first five of each edition are reserved by the Stern Estate. Paper size, 15 1/4 by 13 inches Estimate: $600 - $800 - Sold Price: $6,250
Vêtements & Beauté (10 lots) Clothes & Beauty
Lot 774: MARILYN MONROE CHANEL No. 5 PERFUME BOTTLE Chanel No. 5 unopened bottle of perfume, owned by Marilyn Monroe, in original plastic wrap and box, Sotheby's lot sticker attached. Monroe aligned herself with the perfume in 1953; when asked what she wore to bed, Monroe replied, "Chanel No. 5." Her endorsement helped popularize the perfume in the United States. 2 1/4 inches tall by 1 1/2 inches wide by 1 inch depth PROVENANCE Partial Lot 102A, "Entertainment Memorabilia Including Property From the Estates of Ella Fitzgerald and Dorothy Lamour," Sotheby's, Beverly Hills, Sale number 6975, May 21, 1997. Estimate: $800 - $1,200 - Sold Price: $9,375
Lot 776: MARILYN MONROE FILM WORN BELT
Black belt owned by Marilyn Monroe. This item was worn by Monroe in the film "As Young As You Feel" (20th Century Fox, 1951). The belt can be viewed with Lot 126 of the Christie's catalog but was sold with Lot 114 at the 1999 sale of Marilyn Monroe's personal property. PROVENANCE Partial Lot 114, "The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe," Christie's, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27-28, 1999 Estimate: $400 - $600 - Sold Price: $3,750
Lot 777: MARILYN MONROE CREW NECK SWEATER
Marilyn Monroe owned off-white cashmere short-sleeved crew neck sweater. Label reads, "MacMillan/ of Thornielee/ Scotland/ 100% Pure Cashmere/ Made Expressly/ for/ Jay Thorpx." PROVENANCE Partial Lot 12, "Property From the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005 Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 - Sold Price: $11,875
Lot 778: MARILYN MONROE CASHMERE MOCK TURTLENECK SWEATER
Marilyn Monroe owned beige cashmere, long sleeved, mock turtleneck sweater. Label reads, "Bernhard Altmann/ 100% Pure Cashmere/ Made in Austria." Moth holes evident. PROVENANCE Partial Lot 12, "Property From the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005 Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 - Sold Price: $8,750
Lot 779: MARILYN MONROE EVENING JACKET
Red silk evening jacket, single-button closure, A-line shape, three-quarter sleeved, interior label reads, "Gunther/Jaeckel/New York."
Ripping, fraying and holes present due to age. PROVENANCE Partial Lot 105, "Property From the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005. Estimate: $800 - $1,200 - Sold Price: $4,480
Lot 780: MARILYN MONROE CEIL CHAPMAN EVENING GOWN
Yellow silk sleeveless evening gown, with cross gathered skirt and bodice adorned with bugle beading, side zipper, interior label reads, "Ceil Chapman." The skirt is heavily stained with red and blue dye from other garments and the zipper is not in working order. PROVENANCE Partial Lot 105, "Property From the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005. Estimate: $800 - $1,200 - Sold Price: $6,250
Lot 812: MARILYN MONROE BLACK JAX PANTS
Pair of pants in black satin owned and worn by Marilyn Monroe. Label reads, " Designed by Jax."
Given to the daughter of Monroe's analyst in 1962 because Monroe felt they were too large for her. PROVENANCE From the Estate of Dr. Ralph Greenson, Monroe's analyst. Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500 - Sold Price: $4,375
Lot 813: MARILYN MONROE GIFTED PUCCI BLOUSE
Patterned short-sleeve silk Pucci blouse in shades of lavender, yellow, white and pink. Cinching buttons at waist and ties at sleeve. Some staining present. Labels read, "Made in Italy Exclusively for Saks Fifth Avenue," and "Emilio Pucci/ Florence, Italy."
Given to the daughter of Monroe's analyst as a present. PROVENANCE From the Estate of Dr. Ralph Greenson, Monroe's analyst. Estimate: $2,000 - $4,000 - Sold Price: $2,812.50
Lot 814: MARILYN MONROE PINK PUCCI BLOUSE
Pink long-sleeve boat neck Pucci blouse of silk jersey, size 12, label reads "Made in Italy Exclusively for Saks Fifth Avenue," and Emilio Pucci/ Florence, Italy."
Given to the daughter of Monroe's analyst in 1962 because Monroe felt it was too large for her. PROVENANCE From the Estate of Dr. Ralph Greenson, Monroe's analyst. Estimate: $2,000 - $4,000 - Sold Price: $4,687.50
Lot 815: MARILYN MONROE GIFTED LINGERIE NIGHT SHIRT
Soft purple with dusty rose pink edging and appliques, owned and worn by Marilyn Monroe. Some staining present. Label reads, "Jules Park Beverly Hills, Calif."
Given to the daughter of Monroe's analyst as a present. PROVENANCE From the Estate of Dr. Ralph Greenson, Monroe's analyst. Estimate: $1,500 - $2,000 - Sold Price: $2,560
Documents papiers: divers(25 lots) chèques, factures, reçus, scripts, lettres, autographes Paper Documents: various
Lot 748: MARILYN MONROE SIGNED CHECK Marilyn Monroe signed check, dated "Nov 18 1950," written "Allandales" [sic] in the amount of $4.09. Written and signed in blue pen. 2 6/8 by 6 2/8 inches. Estimate: $600 - $800 - Sold Price: $2,375
Lot 751: MARILYN MONROE SIGNED CHECK Marilyn Monroe signed check dated "Aug 7, 1953," to "Cash," in the amount of $25 from the Bank of America using a Bank of Montreal Counter Cheque. At this time Monroe was working in Canada filming "River of No Return" (20th Century Fox, 1954). 2 6/8 by 6 2/8 Estimate: $600 - $800 - Sold Price: $2,304
Lot 752: MARILYN MONROE CHANGE OF RATE CARD FROM 20TH CENTURY FOX Marilyn Monroe Change of Rate card from 20th Century Fox, dated "5-11-1953," changing Monroe's weekly pay rate from $750 to $1,250. 4 by 6 inches Estimate: $100 - $200 - Sold Price: $406.25
Lot 753: MARILYN MONROE EMPLOYEE STARTING CARD Employee starting card for Marilyn Monroe dated "November 30, 1953" for the position of "Actress - Rehearsing." The picture number is noted as "A-713." This was the Twentieth Century Fox production number for "River of No Return" (20th Century, 1954). Retakes for "River of No Return" began in mid-November under the direction of Jean Negulesco, who filled in for the out- of-town Otto Preminger. 4 by 6 inches Estimate: $100 - $200 - Sold Price: $593.75
Lot 754: MARILYN MONROE EMPLOYEE CLOSING NOTICE Employee's Closing Notice issued by Twentieth Century Fox on "Sept. 28, 53." Marilyn Monroe's position is listed as "Cast." "A-713" is given as the picture number. This was the Twentieth Century Fox production number for "River of No Return" (20th Century, 1954) The reason given for closing is that Monroe's work was finished. Filming for "River of No Return" began in July 1953 and ended in September 1953. 4 by 6 inches Estimate: $100 - $200 - Sold Price: $312.50
Lot 756: MARILYN MONROE EMPLOYEE'S CLOSING NOTICE Employee's Closing Notice issued by Twentieth Century Fox to Marilyn Monroe on "12-15-53." The picture is noted as "A-713." A-713 was the Twentieth Century Fox production number for "River of No Return" (20th Century, 1954) It is believed that several endings of "River of No Return" were filmed and the retakes and redubbing may have been due to an alteration in the story. 4 by 6 inches Estimate: $100 - $200 - Sold Price: $352
Lot 757: MARILYN MONROE EMPLOYEE CLOSING CARD Employee's Closing Notice issued by Twentieth Century Fox on "December 15, 1953." Marilyn Monroe's position is listed as "Actress-Recording." "A-713" is given as the picture number. This was the Twentieth Century Fox production number for "River of No Return" (20th Century Fox, 1954) In mid-November and December retakes and redubbing were being conducted for "River of No Return." The Closing Notice was issued because Monroe's work was completed. 4 by 6 inches Estimate: $100 - $200 - Sold Price: $281.25
Lot 764: Lot #764"HOW TO MARRY A MILLIONAIRE" SCRIPT Script bound with three brass brads marked "Shooting Final" for "How to Marry a Millionaire" (20th Century Fox, 1953) starring Marilyn Monroe, Lauren Bacall and Betty Grabel. "Niagara," "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" and the first issue of Playboy which featured Monroe on the cover also came out in 1953. Some damage to paper and cover due to age and use. 11 1/2 by 8 3/4 inches Estimate: $600 - $800 - Sold Price: $4,375
Lot 767: MARILYN MONROE SIGNED CHECK TO MICHAEL CHEKHOV Check signed by Marilyn Monroe written to Michael Chekhov, dated "Oct 18 1954," in the amount of $45. Monroe studied acting with Chekhov in the early 1950s prior to working with Lee and Paula Strasberg. 2 6/8 by 5 6/8 inches. Estimate: $600 - $800 - Sold Price: $2,432
Lot 769: MARILYN MONROE MOVING DOCUMENTS Five documents pertaining to Marilyn Monroe's move from Los Angeles to Milton Greene's home in Connecticut. Monroe stayed with the Greenes for almost two years. Largest, 14 by 8 1/2 inches Estimate: $200 - $400 - Sold Price: $750
Lot 770: MARILYN MONROE DRY CLEANING BILLS Seven cleaning bills from Mme. Apter's Sutton cleaners, six for dry cleaning for Marilyn Monroe, accompanied by one canceled check drawn from a Marilyn Monroe Productions Inc. account and signed by Milton Greene, check number "251," dated "September 22, 1955." Largest 8 1/2 by 5 3/8 inches Estimate: $200 - $400 - Sold Price: $384
Lot 771:MARILYN MONROE BANK STATEMENT AND DEPOSIT SLIP Marilyn Monroe Productions, Inc. bank statement from Colonial Trust Company showing checks paid and the account balance from April 1957. Accompanied by a deposit slip from April 22, 1957, and matching calculation receipts in triplicate. Only days prior to this Monroe took control of her production company and ousted former friend, business partner and photograph Milton Greene from her company. Largest 10 by 7 inches Estimate: $400 - $600 - Sold Price: $406.25
Lot 772: MARILYN MONROE LIFE INSURANCE POLICY AND TWO CHECKS A Security Mutual Life Insurance Company life insurance policy, number 460096, issued to Marilyn Monroe on February 15, 1956, in the amount of $12,500 payable to Marilyn Monroe Productions Inc. upon the event of Monroe's death. Accompanied by two canceled checks to the insurance company endorsed by one-time Monroe Productions employee Joseph Carr on Marilyn Monroe Productions checks. Checks 3 by 8 1/2 inches, Insurance policy 14 by 8 1/2 inches Estimate: $2,000 - $4,000 - Sold Price: $1,250
Lot 782: MARILYN MONROE SIGNED CUT SHEET Marilyn Monroe signature on a page taken from a larger album, signed with blue fountain pen, with a small photo of Monroe affixed to the page. Some damage to paper. 5 3/8 by 3 1/4 inches Estimate: $600 - $800 - Sold Price: $2,304
Lot 786: MARILYN MONROE SIGNED HAIRDRESSER RECEIPT Marilyn Monroe signed Elizabeth Arden receipt, dated "6-9-61," for "after hours out treatment" received at the Beverly Hills Hotel." Receipt is written and signed in pencil. 8 by 5 1/2 inches. Estimate: $800 - $1,200 - Sold Price: $2,500
Lot 788: CLARK GABLE "MISFITS" SCRIPT Clark Gable's personal script from "The Misfits" (Seven Arts, 1961) with a custom "Clark Gable" leather script cover, showing Clark Gables raised signature. Interior pocket holds a personal letter to Gable from critic Ward Morehouse and Gable's personal gold pen. Title page is inscribed by Arthur Miller, writer of the screenplay, "For Clark Gable with my deep regard Arthur Miller." Later Miller was quoted as saying, ""The casting of Gable was a problem because while he was intrigued by the script, he didn't understand it. I said, 'Well, it's an Eastern western. The preoccupation of the film is not what it usually is in a western film. It's about people trying to connect and afraid to connect.'" 11 5/8 by 9 1/2 inches PROVENANCE Lot 201, "Entertainment Memorabilia," Christie's, Los Angeles, Sale number 7927, December 15, 1996 Estimate: $6,000 - $8,000 - Sold Price: $9,600
Lot 791: MARILYN MONROE RECEIPTS A group of receipts including four Yellow Cab Company receipts all dated July 1958 for trips to the Bel-Air Hotel and Saks Fifth Avenue from 8719 Bonner Drive and "Beverly Hills" and a receipt from Gray Reid's of Reno, Nevada, dated August 16, 1960, nearly, one month after shooting of "The Misfits" commenced. Together with 22 returned check fee notices all charged to Marilyn Monroe's account, each for the amount of $1.00 dating between November of 1950 and October of 1957. 2 3/4 by 6 1/4 inches Estimate: $200 - $400 - Sold Price: $875
Lot 792: MARILYN MONROE SCRIPT FOR "SOMETHING'S GOT TO GIVE" Script dated February 12, 1962 for "Something's Got To Give" (20th Century Fox). Estimate: $8,000 - $10,000 - Sold Price: $-
Lot 793: MARILYN MONROE PROMPT BOOK FROM "SOMETHINGS GOT TO GIVE" Thirty-two-page prompt book for the film "Something's Got to Give" (20th Century Fox, 1962), black cover with title card typed with the name "Marilyn Monroe" and the title of the film. Monroe was working on this remake of "My Favorite Wife" at the time of her death. Notes throughout the book written in pencil by Monroe with her stage directions to herself. 7 2/8 by 9 inches PROVENANCE Lot 50, "The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe," Christie's, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27-28, 1999. Estimate: $6,000 - $8,000 - Sold Price: $7,187.50
Lot 794: MARILYN MONROE LIVERY SERVICE RECEIPT Carbon receipt from Carey Cadillac Renting Company of California, Inc. dated "4/27/1962." It lists 12 hours of time spent driving and waiting for Marilyn Monroe including shopping in Beverly Hills. 8 1/2 by 6 1/4 inches Estimate: $100 - $200 - Sold Price: $288
Lot 802: "SOMETHING'S GOT TO GIVE" SCRIPT Script for "Something's Got To Give" (20th Century Fox). In blue folder and marked in red pencil, "H. Weinstein," for Henry Weinstein, one of the film's producers. Stamped "Final Confidential," and dated, "March 29, 1962." PROVENANCE From the Estate of Dr. Ralph Greenson, Marilyn Monroe's analyst. Estimate: $2,000 - $4,000 - Sold Price: $3,750
Lot 807: MARILYN MONROE CHRISTMAS LETTER TO JOAN GREENSON Marilyn Monroe handwritten letter on her personal embossed stationery to Joan Greenson, daughter of Monroe's therapist, Ralph Greenson. Letter reads, "Thanks for being a Friend, Merry Christmas. Marilyn." Letter, 9 by 6 inches; Envelope, 3 5/8 by 6 1/2 inches PROVENANCE From the Estate of Dr. Ralph Greenson, Monroe's analyst. Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 - Sold Price: $3,520
Lot 810: MARILYN MONROE BIRTHDAY LETTER TO JOAN GREENSON Marilyn Monroe handwritten letter on her personal embossed stationery to Joan Greenson, daughter of Monroe's therapist, Ralph Greenson. The letter reads, "To Joanie, Happy Birthday every year. My friend I love you. Love, Marilyn." The envelope reads "Joanie." Letter, 9 by 6 inches; Envelope, 3 1/2 by 6 1/2 inches PROVENANCE From the Estate of Dr. Ralph Greenson, Monroe's analyst. Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 - Sold Price: $4,062.50
Lot 811: MARILYN MONROE GIFT ENCLOSURE Note written by Marilyn Monroe and attached to a bottle of Dom Perignon champagne for Monroe's friend and daughter of Monroe's analyst, Joan Greenson. The note reads, "Joanie, From Maf & Me." Maf refers to Maffy, Monroe's dog. 2 3/4 by 3 1/2 inches PROVENANCE From the Estate of Dr. Ralph Greenson, Monroe's analyst. Estimate: $800 - $1,200 - Sold Price: $2,560
Lot 816: MARILYN MONROE FUNERAL PROGRAM INVITATION Card reads, "In Memory of Marilyn Monroe" with the details of her funeral service and Psalm 23. Printed by the Westwood Village Mortuary. 6 by 3 3/4 inches PROVENANCE From the Estate of Dr. Ralph Greenson, Monroe's analyst. Estimate: $600 - $800 - Sold Price: $5,312.50 .
Médical (3 lots) Medical
Lot 817: MARILYN MONROE CHEST X-RAY X-ray of Marilyn Monroe's chest. Printed on the x-ray is the following information, "Cedars of Lebanon Hospital/Drs. E. Freedman and S. Finck/ Name Di Maggio Marilyn/ No. 50612 Date 11-10-54/ Ref. By Dr. L. Krohn." As a radiology resident at Cedars, a young doctor obtained these x-rays. When he taught at the school himself, he used these x-rays to ensure that students were paying attention. Monroe was said to have known about the x-rays and their use, about which she said "Isn't that sweet." Monroe's hospital visit was said to be for her chronic endometriosis - or as her doctor's described it, "For correction of a female disorder she has suffered for years." Accompanied by a copy of the X-Ray. 17 by 13 3/4 inches Estimate: $800 - $1,200 - Sold Price: $25,000.
Lot 818: MARILYN MONROE SIDE VIEW X-RAY X-ray of Marilyn Monroe's from a side view. Printed on the x-ray is the following information, "Cedars of Lebanon Hospital/Drs. E. Freedman and S. Finck/ Name Di Maggio Marilyn/ No. 50612 Date 11-10-54/ Ref. By Dr. L. Krohn." As a radiology resident at Cedars, a young doctor obtained these x-rays. When he taught at the school himself, he used these x-rays to ensure that students were paying attention. Monroe was said to have known about the x-rays and their use, about which she said "Isn't that sweet." Monroe's hospital visit was said to be for her chronic endometriosis - or as her doctor's described it, "For correction of a female disorder she has suffered for years." 17 by 13 3/4 inches Estimate: $800 - $1,200 - Sold Price: $10,000
Lot 819: MARILYN MONROE X-RAYS Three x-rays of Marilyn Monroe showing her pelvis. Printed on the x-ray is the following information, "Cedars of Lebanon Hospital/Drs. E. Freedman and S. Finck/ Name Di Maggio Marilyn/ No. 50612 Date 11-10-54/ Ref. By Dr. L. Krohn." Largest, 17 by 13 7/8 inches Dated 3-5-1952 Estimate: $800 - $1,200 - Sold Price: $10,000.
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Maison de Brentwood (2 lots) meubles, objets, decoration, vaisselle Brentwood's Home
Lot 805: MARILYN MONROE PERSONALIZED CHAMPAGNE GLASS Champagne coupe made for Marilyn Monroe and given to her on her birthday.
The glass is cut to read, "Marilyn" and visible to the person drinking from the glass. PROVENANCE From the Estate of Dr. Ralph Greenson, Monroe's analyst. Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000 - Sold Price: $5,625
Lot 820: MARILYN MONROE CHAIR USED IN FINAL PHOTO SESSION
Italian-style carved chair with green velvet upholstery. This chair was used in the July 1962 photo shoot with Life magazine photographer Allan Grant to accompany a Life magazine article by Richard Meryman. The chair has had three owners since Marilyn's death. Letters from the first and second owners accompany the chair.
The photographs were taken in Monroe's recently purchased Brentwood home. Allan Grant chose this chair and placed it below the window for the light it offered. He was instructed to photograph Marilyn - to forget the Monroe, movie star part of her personality and simply photograph Marilyn the person.
Grant asked Monroe to choose casual clothes to wear. She chose a black sweater, capris and spiked heels. The effect of the heels is evident in a small tear in the upholstery. As Monroe sat on the back of the chair she also caused a small crack in the wood. At the time of the article Monroe had just been fired from the unreleased film "Something's Got To Give." Monroe agreed to three interviews to show that she was not beaten by this misfortune. But she distrusted the press and their treatment of her in the past. As Meryman left she reportedly whispered, "Please don't make me a joke." Estimate: $2,000 - $4,000 - Sold Price: $35,000 .
Affaires de Ralph Greenson (5 lots) Belongings from Ralph Greenson
Lot 803: MARILYN MONROE GIFTED MARTINI PITCHER Silver martini pitcher accompanied by stir spoon, stamped "William Spratlin/s925/Taxco Mexico." Given to Dr. Ralph Greenson by Marilyn Monroe. It is assumed Monroe purchased this gift on one of her trips to Mexico. 6 inches tall PROVENANCE From the Estate of Dr. Ralph Greenson, Monroe's analyst. Estimate: $400 - $600 - Sold Price: $1,024
Lot 804: MARILYN MONROE GIFTED MIRROR Mid-century decorative wall mirror purchased by Marilyn Monroe while in Mexico for her therapist, Dr. Ralph Greenson. Mirror is of pressed metal with distressed finish, featuring sunburst pattern foliage surrounded by floral medallions. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Daniel Greenson, the son of Dr. Ralph Greenson. Diameter, 41 inches; Mirror diameter 11 1/4 inches PROVENANCE From the Estate of Dr. Ralph Greenson, Monroe's analyst. Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000 - Sold Price: $1,536
Lot 806: MARILYN MONROE'S THERAPIST COUCH Mid-century modern daybed from the office of Marilyn Monroe's therapist, Dr. Ralph Greenson, with upholstered loose cushion and matching wedge-shaped headrest on a wooden frame. Greenson began treating Marilyn after her breakdown while filming the Misfits (Seven Arts, 1961). He was the brother-in-law of her Hollywood attorney. The entire Greenson family became involved in assisting Marilyn in her recovery. 16 1/2 by 75 1/4 by 31 1/4 inches. PROVENANCE From the Estate of Dr. Ralph Greenson, Monroe's analyst. Estimate: $800 - $1,000 - Sold Price: $2,625
Lot 808: SET OF TWO MID-CENTURY MODERN OFFICE CHAIRS From the office of Marilyn Monroe's therapist, Dr. Ralph Greenson, two office chairs in stained wood and ivory faux leather. One side chair with a button tufted back and one armchair. Both marked "Spencer and Company, Los Angeles, California." Dr. Greenson saw some of his celebrity clients in his home office at 902 Franklin Street in Santa Monica, California. He worked with Monroe exclusively at this location. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Daniel Greenson, Dr. Ralph Greenson's son. Armchair, 31 1/4 by 24 1/2 by 19 inches; Side chair, 31 1/4 by 20 1/4 by 18 1/2 inches. PROVENANCE From the Estate of Dr. Ralph Greenson, Monroe's analyst. Estimate: $600 - $800 - Sold Price: $875
Lot 809: COGNAC LEATHER SWIVELING EXECUTIVE CHAIR On casters, with matching ottoman. Marked "“Spencer and Company, Los Angeles, California."” Worn. Used by Dr. Ralph Greenson in his therapy office. This is the chair Dr. Greenson would sit in during Monroe's therapy sessions.41 1/2 by 24 by 19 inches PROVENANCE From the Estate of Dr. Ralph Greenson, Marilyn Monroe's analyst. Estimate: $800 - $1,200 - Sold Price: $640 .
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