How to Sell Your Marilyn Monroe Items

To auction, sell or consign your Marilyn Monroe memorabilia, please email your description and photos to [email protected] of Nate D. Sanders Auctions (NateDSanders.com).

Marilyn Monroe was one of the biggest sex symbols of the 1950s and 1960s and is remembered for her quintessential old Hollywood glamour. Some of her most well-known films include “Some Like it Hot” and “The Seven Year Itch”. Today, over seventy years after her breakout roles, her memorabilia is still very coveted and reaches record prices at auction.

Here Are Some Of Our Top Marilyn Monroe Sales:

Personally Owned Necklace — Sold for $29,136

We sold a Marilyn Monroe personally owned necklace for $29,136. This beautiful choker style necklace measures 16 inches long and contains iridescent graduated crystals, with the largest ones appearing in the center.

Personal Script From ”Something’s Got to Give” — Sold for $25,428

“Something’s Got to Give” was the final film that Marilyn Monroe worked on prior to her unfortunate passing in 1962. The production of the film was delayed due to Monroe’s personal difficulties and filming was ultimately never completed due to her death. We realized $25,428 for Marilyn Monroe’s personal copy of the script.

Personally Owned Red Silk & Feather Purse — Sold for $25,428

We sold a Marilyn Monroe personally owned handbag for $25,428. This elegant red feather purse features a rhinestone-crusted shell closure with a silk lined interior. Interior slip pocket contains Monroe’s monogram “MM” in silver.

Pink Robe From ”The Prince and the Showgirl” — Sold for $25,428

“The Prince and the Showgirl” (1957) stars Marilyn Monroe opposite Sir Laurence Olivier, who also directed and produced the movie. The film was shot at Pinewood Studios in Buckinghamshire and remains the only movie that Monroe made outside of the U.S. We sold a pink terrycloth robe worn by Marilyn Monroe on set of the film for $25,428.

Personally Owned Lighter & Timepiece — Sold for $13,068

We realized $13,068 for a cigarette lighter owned by Marilyn Monroe. Dunhill luxury lighter has a timepiece inset into the side and is housed in a black leather case bearing Monroe’s initials, ”M.M.” in gilt. Items comes with provenance from Christie’s citing the auction of Monroe’s suitcase.

Thanks for checking out some of our Marilyn Monroe memorabilia sales! Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or if you’d like to sell your Marilyn Monroe items. Learn more about our Marilyn Monroe autograph sales.

FAQs

How do I consign or sell my Marilyn Monroe memorabilia?
It’s never been more simple to sell your Marilyn Monroe items at Nate D. Sanders Auctions. Email a description and photos of your item to [email protected] and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can with a free appraisal.

This sounds great and I’d like to move forward. What’s the consignment process like at Nate D. Sanders Auctions?
We’ll send you more information about our auction house along with an agreement to review. Your item will appear in our next auction. Unlike many auction houses, we hold monthly auctions and pay you within an industry-leading 45 days following the auction.

What factors determine the value of Marilyn Monroe memorabilia?
The value of your item can vary based on condition and subject matter.