Marilyn Monroe 1926-1962
Photos taken on the set of various Monroe movies – including Niagara, River of No Return, and The Prince and the Showgirl – are being sold by the estate of Marilyn’s make-up artist and friend, Allan ‘Whitey’ Snyder.
The colour slides are part of Julien’s Hollywood Legends 2012 auction, set for March 31. The gold cigarette lighter that Marilyn gave to Whitey, engraved with ‘Dear Whitey, while I’m still warm, Marilyn’, is also up for sale.
Photos of 19 year-old Norma Jeane Dougherty, taken by Joe Jasgur, have sold at Julien’s for $352,000, reports BBC News. Profits will be used to pay off debts incurred by Mr Jasgur’s estate. (One thing I found odd about this auction is that several of the photos attributed to Jasgur have been credited elsewhere to different photographers. But that was also an issue in Jasgur’s 1991 book, The Birth of Marilyn.)
Scott Fortner takes a look at the upcoming Icons and Idols auction at Julien’s on his MM Collection Blog today, featuring this gorgeous signed photo of a young Marilyn.
While you’re visiting Scott’s website, why not enter the MM Notable Quote Competition, stating your favourite ‘Monroeism’ and explaining why – there are My Week With Marilyn posters up for grabs, plus a copy of Colin Clark’s book.
Art Daily has covered the upcoming ‘Icons and Idols’ sale at Julien’s Auctions, focussing on Marilyn-related items, including an 8pp letter, handwritten by the teenage Norma Jeane to Grace Goddard; the ‘Theda Bara’ costume used in Avedon’s ‘Fabled Enchantresses’ shoot; and the framed Beaton triptych given to Marilyn by director Josh Logan.
Full listings for the Icons and Idols auction (December 1-2) are now online at Julien’s Auctions. A print catalogue – featuring a cover shot of the young Marilyn by Joseph Jasgurs – can be ordered (for $100.)
On the subject of Marilyn-related items, collector Scott Fortner has been lucky enough to acquire the ivory cotton coat she wore throughout 1961, and has posted more details on his MM Collection Blog. (She was photographed in the coat while leaving New York’s Polyclinic Hospital in July, having undergone gallbladder surgery.)
The green velour gown worn by Marilyn for her role as saloon singer Kay Weston in River of No Return (1954), has sold to a private bidder for $504,000 at the latest Julien’s Auctions event, the Daily Mail reports.
Marilyn wore the revealing dress, designed by Travilla, while singing ‘I’m Gonna File My Claim’.
Photos taken by Joe Jasgur in March 1946 of the then 19 year-old model, Norma Jeane Dougherty, in one of her first professional shoots, are to be sold by Julien’s Auctions in December to pay off the late photographer’s debts, reports MSNBC.
Release forms signed by Norma Jeane are also on offer. Note how she falsely claimed to be over 21…!
Julien’s Auctions will hold their annual ‘Legends’ sale at Ponte 16, Macao, China, on October 22. For a full list of MM-related items, click here
“Marilyn Monroe seduced on-screen and film going audiences with her performance as Kay Weston in River of No Return. Monroe conjured a saloon hall vixen to perform ‘I’m Gonna File My Claim’. The provocative green gown she wore during this song and dance routine is offered for sale along with Monroe’s personal phone book, pearl necklace, medical prescription orders and a rare painting created by the iconic actress.”
The black cocktail dress worn by Marilyn at a press party for Some Like it Hot in 1958 has sold for $348,000 at the Julien’s Auctions ‘Hollywood Legends’ sale this weekend.
Read about the auction at Hollywood Reporter
Check the results for all Marilyn-related items here
Thanks to Marilynette Lounge
Julien’s Auctions have announced a ‘Hollywood Legends’ exhibition from April 25-May 6 at their Beverly Hills office, followed by a public and online sale on May 7-8.
Items related to Marlene Dietrich, Lucille Ball and Marilyn Monroe feature in the catalogue (plus modern celebrities like Princess Diana and Angelina Jolie), which can be viewed online or ordered in print.
The black cocktail dress worn by Marilyn on the cover is among the highlights. She wore it at the press party for Some Like it Hot in 1958 (photo by Earl Leaf.)
