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Marilyn Monroe signed photo measuring 11” x 14”, unusual not only for its size, scarcity and near fine condition, but also for its association to Marilyn’s most famous movie scene. Marilyn inscribes the photo in large blue ink, ”To Dru, It’s wonderful to work with you again / Marilyn Monroe”. Dru is the nickname for Drusilla Davis, who dances alongside Marilyn in ”Gentlemen Prefer Blondes” during the song ”Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend”, where Marilyn is outfitted in her pink satin dress, adorned with diamonds. Matte photo is near fine, with a bit of edgewear along margins. Contemporary note on verso reads, ”’Gentlemen Prefer Blondes’ / March 6, 1953 / last day”. From the estate of Drusilla Davis and also with University Archives COA. Sold for $27,684.
Marilyn Monroe’s Red Silk & Feather Purse Featuring Her ”MM” Monogram — Beautiful & Scarce
Marilyn Monroe’s own red feather silk-lined purse. The bold handbag features her monogram ”MM” in silver on the interior pocket. Double strap, with rhinestone-crusted shell clasp in silver metal. Provenance is from the estate of Monroe’s ”Gentlemen Prefer Blondes” costar Tommy Noonan, who played her wealthy boyfriend Gus Esmond. A gorgeous confection once belonging to the most iconic of Hollywood stars, in near fine condition. With provenance from Christie’s memorabilia sale, November 1999. Sold for $25,428.
Luxurious pink terrycloth robe worn by Marilyn Monroe while she was in makeup for the filming of ”The Prince and the Showgirl” in 1957. She starred opposite Sir Laurence Olivier, who also directed and produced the film. The provenance is from Harry Jordan, set dresser on the film and personal dresser to Olivier. Heavy, square-collar robe lacks a tie, else fine. With a photo of Marilyn wearing the robe and provenance from Julien’s. Sold for $25,428.
Marilyn Monroe’s personal copy of the unfinished 1962 film ”Something’s Got to Give,” abandoned after the star’s untimely death in 1962. In fact, most of the film’s completed footage remained unseen for many years. Monroe notoriously had missed a slew of shooting days due to a ”sinus infection” that disappeared at night, when she was photographed about town. This infuriated director George Cukor, and Twentieth Century-Fox went so far as to fire her on 11 June 1962 for missing 17 of the 30 shooting days. But, when co-star Dean Martin countered with, ”No Marilyn, no picture”, the studio relented and took her back, though she sadly died less than two months later. Script runs 161pp. long with 51 revised pages. Spine of script has the film’s title printed in black lettering with the date ”March 29, 1962.” Cover has ”Final / Confidential / For Planning Purposes Only” printed on it, as well as, ”Something’s Got to Give / March 29, 1962” and ”Property of / Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corporation” imprinted with the studio logo. Script measures 8.5” x 11” with some minor creasing, else very good. Housed in a custom-made red cloth box with a matching red leather slipcase. With Christie’s provenance. Sold for $25,428.
A fascinating peek inside Hollywood legend Marilyn Monroe’s creative process. Heavily annotated in her own hand, this 149-page screenplay from Monroe’s last and unfinished film, 1962’s ”Something’s Got To Give”, reveals Monroe as an actor who took deep care in finding the meaning behind each line of dialogue and her character’s motivations throughout the script. Monroe’s handwritten pencil notes begin with her character’s (Ellen Wagstaff Arden) introduction in the script on page 12 and carry through to the end on page 149, even including notes on the verso of the last page and back cover, such as a note reading, ”Joke writers Mel Brooks / Herb Gardner / Need spice / raisins / Need some funny lines”. There are notes in Monroe’s hand on approximately 42 pages in the script, ranging from simple dialogue corrections and changes to in-depth sense memory notes when doing a scene that required a deeper emotional connection and understanding. Regarding her character’s introduction, as she interacts with naval personnel who saved her after being marooned on an island for five years, Monroe writes, ”1 – Gayity [sic] 2 – Excitement 3 – Then Dazed”. In one scene, Monroe references Arthur Miller’s children to better help her relate to her character’s children, ”Bobby M. / and early Janie / except their [sic] mine.” Throughout the script, Monroe writes succinct dialogue and character notes: ”Stunned / Dazed – sky high with adventure”, ”dead pan/I really don’t know”, ”anticipating the joys”, ”Trying to think or remember”, ”start to wonder what’s from now on”, ”I don’t know he knows”, ”easy/very intimate/very real”, ”[L]et me get into something more comfortable / leading him on -”. Included is a small card with call times and scenes to be shot, and a small scrap of paper with a note in Monroe’s hand wondering why they are shooting out of sequence, as well as notes about using Miss vs. Mrs. Script measures 9.5” x 11.5”. Worn from use by Monroe, but with pages present and intact. Overall very good condition. Sold for $25,000.
Hugh Hefner Signed 16” x 20” Photo of Marilyn Monroe — With PSA/DNA COA
Large 16” x 20” silver gelatin photo of Marilyn Monroe, signed by Playboy icon Hugh Hefner at lower left. Limited edition signed photo is number 34 of 75, showing a topless Marilyn taken by photographer Earl Moran. With blind-embossed stamp of the Playboy Legacy Collection at lower right. Slight smudge to signature, otherwise glossy photo is near fine. With PSA/DNA COA. Sold for $11,794.
Marilyn Monroe 8” x 10” photo signed. Flirtatious photo of the curvy screen legend shows Marilyn posing with a guitar in fishnet stockings, likely from her 1954 film, ”River of No Return”. Marilyn inscribes the photo in green ink, ”To Dwane / Love & Kisses / Marilyn Monroe”. Some creasing and a near invisible .25” of surface loss to the L of ”Marilyn”. Overall in very good condition. Has restoration. Accompanied by COA’s from both PSA/DNA and JSA. Sold for $10,313.
Gorgeous Marilyn Monroe Signed Photo Measuring 8.25” x 10”
Marilyn Monroe signed photo measuring 8.25” x 10” from ”How to Marry a Millionaire”, taken in 1953 at the height of her fame. Glossy photo is inscribed by Marilyn, ”To Jerry, It’s a pleasure to know you / Marilyn Monroe”. A member of the dance cast, Jerry Gotham worked with Marilyn on the set of ”There’s No Business Like Show Business”. Some creasing, approximate one inch closed tear at bottom, light chipping to edges, and mounting remnants at corners. Overall very good condition with large, strong penmanship by Marilyn. Scarce. Sold for $10,000.
Marilyn Monroe’s Personally Owned Blouse With Provenance From Christie’s
Marilyn Monroe personally owned blouse. Monroe’s long-sleeved blouse is a light yellow material which buttons up the front by concave mother of pearl buttons. Jax brand blouse is an approximate size medium in good condition, with stains of unidentified origin to the left sleeve and between the second and third buttons. There is a more prominent brown stain, possibly blood, at the hem at center along the bottom. Some general overall discoloration to fabric. With provenance and tags from Christie’s auction of the Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe, held 27 and 28 October 1999, Lot 103. Sold for $10,000.
Fantastic 1946 document signed by Marilyn Monroe as Norma Jeane Dougherty, one year before she changed her name. Here, Monroe signs a release as a model, allowing celebrity photographer Earl Moran to use her images in exchange for $10. Beneath her signature, ”Norma Jeane Dougherty”, she handwrites her address: ”11348 Nebraska Ave.” Marilyn also pens the date of 11 March 1946. Monroe posed for her friend, pin-up artist Earl Moran several times during the late 1940’s, with this session being their first, producing the famous image of Monroe, sans bikini top, laying on floor cushions. Of Moran’s work, Marilyn said that he made her legs appear more attractive in his photographs. Document measures 8.5” x 5.5”. A two-inch and one- inch tear are present at the top left and top center respectively. A single piece of tape on the verso mounts the page to a paper board. Very good condition. A truly spectacular piece of Hollywood history. Sold for $8,908.
Original and scarce photo from Marilyn Monroe’s personal collection, showing Marilyn at her first modeling job, as a trade show hostess for Holga filing cabinets. Glossy silver gelatin photo measures 8” x 10”, with photographer’s stamp of ”Farr-Hueth Photo” on verso. This photo is perhaps the only such image actually owned by Marilyn, with an LOA from the daughter of Doc Goddard – husband of Marilyn’s guardian Grace McKee, accompanying. Letter of Authenticity reads in part, ”This picture of Norma Jeane (Marilyn Monroe) is from her first modeling job with the Blue Book Model Agency…The picture was taken by a photographer and given to her afterwards. They have never been published. She kept it for her portfolio. / It was stored with other possessions of hers, which I found at my fathers (‘Doc’ Goddard) house after his death.” Some creasing, especially to corners, overall in very good condition. Sold for $6,250.
Marilyn Monroe class photo, uncommonly signed as Norma Jean Baker. The star is pictured here as a student at Ralph Waldo Emerson Junior High School, class of summer 1941. Her autograph inscription to a classmate at the Davis, California school appears on verso in blue ink, ”To a swell nice + perfect girl / Norma Jean Baker”. A circle has been lightly drawn around the inscription in pencil to distinguish it from the dozens of others. Glossy photo measures 24.75” x 8”. Partial vertical split on left and major creasing with some surface loss along creases. Overall good condition. Sold for $6,083.
Marilyn Monroe Check Signed to Her Close Friend Hedda Rosten
Marilyn Monroe check signed, paid to her close friend Hedda Rosten, elegantly signed ”Marilyn Monroe” in blue ballpoint. Check dated 12 August 1960 is for $65.85 from the ”Marilyn Monroe Productions, Inc.” bank account. Marilyn considered Hedda and her husband Norman Rosten to be her closest friends in the last years of her life, even setting aside funds for the education of their daughter in her will. Endorsed by Rosten on verso. Check measures 8.5” x 3”. Staple puncture at left. Bank stamps present, but not spoiling signature. Overall in very good to near fine condition. Sold for $3,781.
First Issue of ”Playboy” from December 1953 with Marilyn Monroe on the Cover — Near Fine Condition
Premiere issue of ”Playboy” magazine from December 1953. Marilyn Monroe graces the cover and interior pages of this Volume 1, No. 1 magazine, undated as Hugh Hefner was unsure there would be a second issue. Measures 8.5” x 11”. With two staples and square at upper right of cover, as called for. In exceptional condition, much nicer than usually found, with only mild discoloration to rear cover, light wear, and discreet staple hole to covers and pages on right side. Near fine condition. Sold for $3,223.
Marilyn Monroe Signature with PSA/DNA COA — Plus Mae West Signed Photo
Marilyn Monroe autograph, with her flowing, full signature upon a portion of a post card, trimmed to a size of approximately 2” x 2.75”. Signed by Marilyn in pencil and accompanied by a PSA/DNA COA. Mounting remnants to verso, slight creasing and toning. Overall very good.
Lot also includes a Mae West signed 8” x 10” glossy photo, penned in black felt-tip, ”Sincerely / Mae West / 1967”. Wear to left edge and minor smudging to signature, else near fine. Forty-two glossy 8” x 10” photos of Mae West are also included, most publicity stills from her films.
Finally, lot includes the signatures of Jean Peters and Casey Adams, Marilyn Monroe’s co-stars from ”Niagara”. Both signed in pencil on a portion of a postcard, each measuring approximately approximately 2.25” square. Sold for $3,021.
Marilyn Monroe Signed Photo Display — With PSA/DNA COA
Photo display featuring signature of legendary screen siren Marilyn Monroe. Monroe signs to slip measuring 3.75” x 3.5”, underneath a 7.5” x 9.5” color photograph of the star, both of which are beautifully matted and framed to a size of 19.75” x 12.25”. Fold through signature, overall very good. With PSA/DNA COA. Sold for $2,813.
Original 11” x 12.25” silver-gelatin photograph of the iconic Marilyn Monroe, taken by Andre de Dienes in 1946 during his first photo shoot with Marilyn using her new stage name, Marilyn Monroe. In fact, as de Dienes was one of Marilyn’s favorite photographers, this may be the first photo session of her as Marilyn Monroe. Doubleweight Type I photograph shows backstamp by de Dienes, developed by de Dienes himself likely very soon after after the photo session, as later-issued restrikes were done on newer paper. Silver-gelatin photo measures 11” x 12.25”. Very minor curling, otherwise near fine condition. Sold for $2,750.
Marilyn Monroe Holograph Check Signed and Dated 1950
Excellent Marilyn Monroe check signed, written entirely in the hand of the young ingenue. Check is dated 23 December 1950, the same year as “All About Eve,” co-starring Monroe in her first important role, and made payable to “Carlo” for $2.18. Signed in full, “Marilyn Monroe” with Marilyn’s address of “1301 N. Harper Ave.” written below her name. 6″ x 2.5″ check has cancellation stamp not affecting signature; near fine condition. Sold for $2,625.
Check signed by screen legend Marilyn Monroe, dated 9 October 1958 and made payable to May Reis, Marilyn’s personal assistant. Monroe signs her name in purple ink to signature line, with ”Marilyn Monroe Prods. Inc” written underneath. Measures 6.25” x 2.75”. Standard bank cancellations slightly affecting signature. Very good condition. Sold for $2,475.
Original 8” x 10” silver-gelatin photograph of Marilyn Monroe, here as Norma Jeane Dougherty in 1945, taken by Andre de Dienes during their first collaboration together and her first modeling job. Half-glossy double-weight photograph has de Dienes’ backstamp, as well as stamp of noted photo collector and Marilyn doll designer Kim Goodwin. Minor buckling, otherwise near fine condition. Sold for $2,440.
Original 9.5” x 11.25” silver-gelatin photograph of the iconic Marilyn Monroe, taken by Andre de Dienes in 1945 during one of their first photo shoots, with Marilyn then still known as Norma Jeane Baker. Matte finish photograph shows backstamp by de Dienes, along with ”Dec. 1945 / ‘Norma Jean”’. Near fine condition. Sold for $2,250.
Original 8” x 10” silver-gelatin photograph of the iconic Marilyn Monroe, taken by Andre de Dienes at Tobay Beach, Long Island in the summer of 1949 just before Marilyn’s breakout roles in ”Love Happy” and ”All About Eve”. Half-glossy double-weight photograph has de Dienes’ backstamp, as well as stamp of noted photo collector and Marilyn doll designer Kim Goodwin. Minor buckling, otherwise near fine condition. Sold for $2,015.
Marilyn Monroe Photograph From the Last Sitting — Signed by Photographer Bert Stern of a 250 Limited Edition
Marilyn Monroe photograph from the Last Sitting, taken for Vogue magazine by photographer Bert Stern in 1962. Chromogenic print is signed by Stern at lower right, and numbered 129 in the limited edition of 250. Image measures 19″ x 19″ and paper measures 20″ x 24″. Minor fading and uniform toning, and a few pieces of mounting tape to verso. Overall very good plus condition. Sold for $1,650.
Original 8” x 10” silver-gelatin photograph of the iconic Marilyn Monroe, taken by Andre de Dienes at Tobay Beach, Long Island in the summer of 1949, the most desirable Marilyn photos by de Dienes. Half-glossy double-weight photograph ca. 1965 has de Dienes’ backstamps, as well as stamp of noted photo collector and Marilyn doll designer Kim Goodwin. Light buckling, else near fine condition. Sold for $1,250.
Original 8” x 10” Photograph of Marilyn Monroe Taken by Andre de Dienes in 1953 at the Bel Air Hotel
Original 8” x 10” silver-gelatin photograph of the iconic Marilyn Monroe, taken by Andre de Dienes at the Bel Air Hotel in 1953, ”her big year” according to de Dienes when ”success, fame, was coming to her”; both ”Gentlemen Prefer Blondes” and ”How to Marry a Millionaire” premiered in 1953. De Dienes also said that ”Marilyn was the happiest woman in the world” during this photo shot. Half-glossy double-weight photograph has de Dienes’ backstamps, as well as stamp of noted photo collector and Marilyn doll designer Kim Goodwin. Light buckling, otherwise near fine condition. Sold for $1,250.
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