Le magazine américain Look du 5 juillet 1960, consacrait sa couverture à Marilyn Monroe et Yves Montand et un article intitulé "Marilyn meets Montand". 

Vente aux enchères "Icons of Hollywood Auction" les 15 et 16 Décembre 2011 par Profiles in History à Beverly Hills aux Etats-Unis.

Cette grande vente aux enchères contient une multitude de documents, de photographies, d'affiches de cinéma, d'objets et de costumes de cinéma des années 30 à 70. On y trouve des photographies et des costumes de films des plus grandes stars (Lucille Ball, Clara Bow, Marlene Dietrich, Judy Garland, Steve McQueen, Louise Brooks, Bette Davies, Elizabeth Taylor, John Wayne, Rita Hayworth, Elvis Presley, Alain Delon etc...), des accessoires des films Le Magicien d'Oz, La planète des singes, Star Trek etc... et bien sûr, des effets se rapportant à Marilyn Monroe: photographies (dont des clichés inédits de Marilyn adolescente), des costumes de films, des documents papiers (lettres, chèques, scénario...), son alliance de mariage d'avec Joe DiMaggio. Tout ce qui est vendu est présenté dans le catalogue à télécharger en 2 partie, au format pdf: ici pour la 1ère partie et ici pour la 2ème partie ; le format papier est vendu 35 $). Visitez le site web Profiles in History qui présente les lots mis aux enchères.

 lot n°733: Marilyn Monroe signature camisole top
by Travilla from River of No Return
(TCF, 1954) For Marilyn’s studio-imposed adventure in the Canadian wilderness, director Otto Preminger chose to bless film-goers with the joy of watching her, for a large part of the screen time, in this simple yet highly erotic camisole designed by Travilla. Complemented on screen by skin-tight blue jeans, and accented at one point with a good soaking in the river rapids, this little bit of cotton muslin with lace embroidery has become over the succeeding decades one of Marilyn’s most recognized, iconic, and exploited fashions. With interior label inscribed “1-81-2- 4739 A713-05 M. Monroe”. A few very minor stains, otherwise virtually identical to condition as worn on screen, including the off-white coloring, and the intentional rough-hewn bottom margin. A precious and immediately identified artifact from this great star’s career.
Estimate: $40 000 - $60 000

   

 lot n°734: Marilyn Monroe 2-piece dance costume
by Dorothy Jeakins from Let’s Make Love
(TCF, 1960) For Marilyn Monroe’s singing and dancing character “Amanda Dell” in Let’s Make Love, Dorothy Jeakins designed for her this sheer, sexy two-piece pink silk shirt/ black dance-brief combination, worn for rehearsal scenes in the stage musical set within the film. Both pieces bear internal TCF labels inscribed “F-13 M. Monroe” and apart from a few scattered minor to moderate stains in the shirt and minor separations in the brief, they remain essentially intact and presentable. With the long sleeves casually rolled up and shirt tucked into brief, this was a lovely and happy look for her in what was to be her penultimate film.
Estimate: $80 000 - $100 000
 
 

lot n°734: Marilyn Monroe “Vicky” green cummerbund
from There’s No Business Like Show Business
(TCF, 1954) The stylish “color” accent to a very simple though effective costume designed by Travilla for Marilyn Monroe in There’s No Business Like Show Business, being a large green cummerbund-sash which she wears over a Capri-style black full-body leotard for her languorous and eminently sexy performance of “Lazy”. Bears internal studio wardrobe tag inscribed in cursive “Marilyn Monroe A729-38” with a few faint stains or fading spots, generally Fine.
Estimate: $6 000 - $8 000
 
  

Vente aux enchères "Debbie Reynolds The Auction Part II" le 3 Décembre 2011 par Profiles in History à Beverly Hills aux Etats-Unis.

L'actrice Debbie Reynolds, grande collectionneuse de costumes de cinéma, avait déjà mis en vente une partie de sa collection en juin 2011. Elle poursuit la mise aux enchères de son incroyable collection qui comporte plusieurs costumes de Marilyn Monroe. Les pièces à vendre, comportant des costumes de films et des accessoires, des affiches de cinéma, sont réunis dans un catalogue (à télécharger ici en pdf; vendu 40 $). Visitez le site web Profiles in History qui présente les lots mis aux enchères.

lot n°219: Marilyn Monroe “Rose Loomis” light aqua suit
designed by Dorothy Jeakins from Niagara
(TCF, 1953) Light aqua two-piece raw silk suit with Monroe Lloyd of California label. A rather conservative look for Marilyn, which was deliberately chosen by her character as Joseph Cotten’s unfaithful wife, off to an illicit rendezvous with her lover under Niagara Falls in Henry Hathaway’s Niagara. The indelible image of Marilyn’s hips swinging as she walks away in this form-fitted outfit is considered one of the great “sex in cinema” sequences released during the height of the censorship Production Code. This 2-piece suit was modified under Dorothy Jeakins’ direction from an off-the-rack couture ensemble. Shoulders exhibit light soiling, and skirt has 2 in. tear at split, otherwise Fine as screen-worn.
Estimate: $80 000 - Sold $ 210 000
  
  

lot n°221: Marilyn Monroe aubergine gray evening dress
and Bolero jacket by Travilla for Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
(TCF, 1953) Elegant, two-piece evening gown designed by Travilla of an aubergine steel gray couched in meandering-pattern braid and accented by two aubergine satin trains flowing from the waist. Handwritten studio tag inside dress reads “1-27-3-7914 M. MONROE A-698-53,” and jacket has handwritten label “1-41-2-0570 Marilyn Monroe A-698-16.” Worn quite memorably by Miss Monroe for several scenes, from her clever efforts to remove Elliot Reid’s clothes in order to search them, to being stuck halfway through a porthole, requiring rescue by her youngest suitor Mr. Henry Spofford III (age 9, going on 21). Material on waist is detached two inches, else Fine as screen-worn.
Estimate: $150 000 - Sold $ 260 000
 
 

lot n°266: Marilyn Monroe “Cherie” iconic green
and black-sequined leotard designed by Travilla for Bus Stop
(TCF, 1956) This is the signature costume for Marilyn’s character “Cherie”, the naïve yet determined saloon singer heading for Hollywood in Joshua Logan’s romantic Western from the play by William Inge, Bus Stop. It is also one of the most iconic and indelible looks from her entire career, being a top choice for publicity images of Marilyn even to this very day. In it, she performs (intentionally naively) “That Old Black Magic”, winning the heart of the handsome and rather eager cowboy played by Don Murray. This was to be the last of the great collaborations between Marilyn and her favorite costume designer, William Travilla. TCF handwritten label “Marilyn Monroe A-769-03”. Exhibits sequin loss along neckline and minimal sequin loss on bodice, and straps have been replaced.
Estimate: $200 000 - Sold $ 230 000 
 
 
 

 lot n°282: Marilyn Monroe strapless pale green silk Empire gown
with rhinestone trim from Let’s Make Love
(TCF, 1960) Pale green silk pleated strapless dress adorned with rhinestones (a few of which are missing). TCF label handwritten “F-13 M. Monroe”. Designed to be unbearably sexy without also being un-releasable due to censorship, a condition several earlier costumes designed for Marilyn suffered from. Worn for the title number, in which Marilyn offers herself upon a mid-century-modern stage of cross-rotating apartment flats, first to Frankie Vaughan, then Yves Montand (in his fantasy sublimation). This timeless creation by Dorothy Jeakins remains one of the most attractive costumes ever created for this legendary actress.
Estimate: $200 000 - Sold $ 240 000
 
   

 lot n°220: Niagara original 14" x 36" insert poster for Marilyn Monroe film
(TCF, 1953) Linen-backed Fine to Very Fine U.S. insert-sized poster depicting Marilyn Monroe four times. Appears to have had normal light folds prior to backing, and shows only modest background retouching.
Estimate: $600

 lot n°222: How to Marry a Millionaire original U.S. six-sheet poster
(TCF, 1953) Approx. 81” x 81” U.S. six-sheet poster on linen depicting Marilyn Monroe with her co-stars Betty Grable and Lauren Bacall. Appears to have had some chipping and losses at folds prior to backing, and shows modest background and fold retouching, generally Fine.
Estimate: $1 000
 

lot n°223: Marilyn Monroe original Golden Dreams
1953 nude calendar with embossed-box set of nude playing cards
From the infamous nude photos of Marilyn Monroe taken by Tom Kelly in the late 1940’s (though not publicly exploited until 1952) came a range of calendars (the most popular one represented here) and other artifacts, most notably a double-deck set of playing cards of Marilyn in the nude, both in the seated “Golden Dreams” pose like the calendar, and the reclining “A New Wrinkle” pose. Not only are both decks totally complete including two jokers each, they are housed in the original black velvet, gold-embossed “New Wrinkle” box and sleeve, which we have never before seen in over 35 years experience. Box and cards are Fine, showing only slight age and handling; sleeve and calendar show staining, chipping, creases, etc., and are in Fair only condition.
Estimate: $350
  

lot n°283: Let’s Make Love original U.S. one-sheet poster
(TCF, 1960) U.S. 27” x 41” linen-backed one sheet poster for Marilyn Monroe’s penultimate (completed) film, and though slightly overweight, still one of her sweetest performances. Fine with minor to moderate retouching.
Estimate: $400
 

lot n°401: Clash by Night original U.S. 1-sheet poster
(RKO, 1952) U.S. 27” x 41”. RKO was responsible for some of the most attractive and artistic poster designs of the 1940’s and 50’s, with this early Marilyn Monroe appearance being no exception. This also has the distinction of being one of Marilyn’s finest dramatic performances. Fine, with moderate retouching.
Estimate: $200
 

lot n°402: River of No Return original U.S. one-sheet poster
(TCF, 1954) 27” x 41” U.S. one-sheet poster on linen for this Western-themed Marilyn Monroe vehicle. Artwork depicts her twice, in sexy camisole top, and singing in the showgirl outfit. Very Fine with minimal retouching.
Estimate: $400
 

lot n°764: MARILYN MONROE PIN-UP IMAGE
A color poster showing an almost life-sized full-length image of Marilyn Monroe, taken in the 1940s, posing playfully in a red striped bikini. Reads “Marilyn Monroe” in bottom left corner and “Printed in USA” at bottom right. 71 by 31 inches, framed
Estimate: $1 000 - $1 200

lot n°764: MARILYN MONROE PHOTOGRAPH
A black and white print of a photograph of Marilyn Monroe fishing. Stamped on verso “Silver Screen.” 14 by 11 inches
Estimate: $300 - $500

lot n°766: MARILYN MONROE HAROLD LLOYD PHOTOGRAPH PRINT
A limited edition poster print (25/250) featuring a color image of Marilyn Monroe(circa 1952) in lingerie, seated cross-legged before a bookcase, holding a book. The photo was taken by silent screen star turned photographer Harold Lloyd during a photo shoot at Monroe’s Los Angeles apartment by PhilippeHalsman. Later in 1952, a photograph from Halsman’s session appeared on thecover of LIFE magazine. Printed on crystal archive paper from the original 35mm Kodachrome negative in 2005. 20 by 40 inches PROVENANCE Lot 208, “Property from the Estate of Marilyn Monroe and other Collections,” Julien’s, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005
Estimate: $1 000 - $ 2 000
  

lot n°768: MARILYN MONROE MILTON GREENE SILKSCREEN PRINT
A silkscreen print of a Milton Greene photograph of Marilyn Monroe taken in 1953 from The Black Sitting. Numbered 224/300. 46 by 35 inches
Estimate: $300 - $500
   

lot n°769: MARILYN MONROE PHOTOGRAPH
A black and white print of a Marilyn Monroe photograph taken in 1954 while in Japan with Joe DiMaggio for their honeymoon. Marked “silver screen” on verso. 14 by 11 inches
Estimate: $300 - $500

lot n°770: MARILYN MONROE IMAGES
A group of three Marilyn Monroe images from various stages of her career, including a poster print signed by photographer George Barris in gold ink at bottom right, a laser print by Jack Cardiff from The Prince and the Showgirl , and a laser print by Bert Stern from the well noted “last sitting” session. Largest, 20 by 24 inches PROVENANCE Lot 133, “Julien’s Summer Sale,” Julien’s Auctions, Planet Hollywood Times Square, New York, June 17, 2006
Estimate: $150 - $300
 
 
  

lot n°773: MARILYN MONROE THEDA BARRA POSTER
A poster of Marilyn Monroe as Theda Barra as photographed by Richard Avedon in the 1958 sitting of Monroe portraying legendary actresses for a pictorial in LIFE magazine. 23 by 28 inches
Estimate: $200 - $400
 

lot n°778: MARILYN MONROE PHOTOGRAPH BY SAM SHAW
A black and white print of a Marilyn Monroe photograph taken by Sam Shaw. Stamped “Silver Screen” on verso. 14 by 11 inches 
Estimate: $300 - $500
 

lot n°779: MARILYN MONROE PHOTOGRAPH BY ROY SCHATT
A black and white photograph of Marilyn Monroe at The Actors Studio taken by Roy Schatt. Signed by Schatt in the lower right corner. Photographer’s stamp on verso. 20 by 16 inches
Estimate: $800 - $1 200
  

 lot n°782: MARILYN MONROE PHOTOGRAPH ON STAGE FOR LET’S MAKE
A black and white photograph of Marilyn Monroe dancing on the set of Let’s Make Love (20th Century Fox, 1960). Monroe made this film to help complete her 1955–56 contract with 20th Century Fox to complete four films in a seven-year period. By 1960, she had completed only Bus Stop (20th Century Fox, 1956), so she agreed to star in Let’s Make Love . Stamped on verso “John Bryson, Box 616, Beverly Hills, California.” 13 5/16 by 10 inches
Estimate: $200 - $400
 

lot n°785: MARILYN MONROE PHOTOGRAPH BY BERT STERN
A Marilyn Monroe photograph print of an image taken by Bert Stern as part of the last sitting. Marked on verso “Silver Screen.” The image shows Monroe wrapped in fur. 14 by 11 inches
Estimate: $300 - $500 

Yves Montand :
Il y a ceux qui rêvent les yeux ouverts,
et ceux qui vivent les yeux fermés
Auteurs: Carole Amiel, Valentin Livi

Date de sortie: 13 octobre 2011
Relié 184 pages
Langue: français
Éditeur: Michel Lafon
ISBN-10: 2749914639
ISBN-13: 978-2749914633
Prix éditeur: 29,95 Euros
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Présentation de l'éditeur:  Le 9 novembre 1991, Yves Montand disparaissait vingt ans plus tard, Carole Amiel, sa dernière compagne, et Valentin Livi, leur fils, lui rendent hommage. Issu d'une famille ouvrière et militante qui a fui l'Italie fasciste, Yves Montand, né Ivo Livi, a puisé dans ses racines toute sa vie durant. C'est sans doute ce qui lui a donné la force de se dépasser, d'atteindre ses rêves de chanson et de cinéma, sans jamais perdre sa foi en l'homme résistant. Des cabarets de music-hall de Marseille à l'Olympia puis au Metropolitan Opera à New York, Montand dévoile un jeu de scène incroyable. Au cinéma, il mettra son talent au service des plus grands : Costa-Gavras, Alain Corneau, Claude Sautet, Claude Berri, Jean-Paul Rappeneau... pour les réalisateurs ; Romy Schneider, Marilyn Monroe, Gérard Depardieu, Louis de Funès... pour les actrices et acteurs. Montand savait tout jouer, de la comédie au film politique, toujours avec la même intensité. Personne n'a oublié son engagement social, empreint de coups de gueule, de ferveur et de lucidité ; il était de tous les combats, notamment au côté de sa femme, Simone Signoret, avec laquelle il forma un couple mythique. Joyeux égocentrique, perfectionniste, rayonnant, intact pour son public, intime en papa ébloui, c'est ainsi que Carole, Valentin et de nombreux proches et amis qui témoignent dans ce livre font revivre la légende Montand.

N.B:  Le livre comporte tout un chapitre sur le film du Milliardaire et de la liaison entre Montantd et Marilyn Monroe; avec des lettres inédites de Marilyn Monroe écrites à Yves Montand, et une photographie jamais publiée de Marilyn pendant le tournage du Millardaire, dédicacée pour Montand avec cette légende:
Photo inédite de Marilyn qu'elle dédicace à Montand "Cher Monsieur you teach me "it's to easy to be sad". So they make me mad. Je t'aime, Marilyn." (Cher Monsieur, tu m'as dit "il est trop facile d'être triste". Alors ils me rendaient folle. Je t'aime, Marilyn). Marilyn appelait toujours Montand Monsieur.

Le magazine italien Epoca, du 22 janvier 1985, consacrait sa couverture à Marilyn Monroe et un article de sept pages intitulé "Seppellite Marilyn", accompagné de photographies sur le tournage de Let's make love. 

Le magazine américain Life du 15 août 1954 offrait sa couverture à Marilyn Monroe et Yves Montand, titrant "Marilyn's co-star: Yves Montand, Idol of France" et publiait un article de 9 pages sur la relation entre Marilyn et Montand sur le tournage de Let's Make Love (Le Milliardaire): Montand décrocha le rôle après les désistements de Gregory Peck (qui n'aimait pas le rôle) et Rock Hudson (qui avait d'autres engagements). Marilyn connaissait Montand de renommée: sa femme Simone Signoret décrocha un Oscar durant l'année, et le couple Montand-Signoret ont joué dans une pièce d'Arthur Miller, le mari de Marilyn, à Paris. Life rapporte dans leur article les rumeurs qui courent sur une éventuelle liaison entre Marilyn et Montand, pourtant mariés chacun de leur côté. Les photos montrent pourtant les deux couples en parfaite harmonie, passant leur soirée ensemble.
Phtos de John Bryson.