Marylin Monroe memorabilia heading to auction
Hollywood legend Marylin Monroe’s personal and proffessional effects to be sold.
Julien’s Auctions and Turner Classic Movies (TCM) have announced an exclusive joint collaboration, which will combine the rich legacies of the acclaimed auction house to the stars and the industry revered programming brand to offer classic movie fans and memorabilia collectors a unique and dynamic destination like no other.
The auction named “ Hollywood Legends” which will take place on Friday 15th, 16th and 17th July in Beverly Hills, will count over 1,400 sensational highlights featuring Hollywood’s most iconic pieces from the Golden Age of Hollywood to the 20th and 21st century’s modern and contemporary film classics.
Amongst the highlights, collectors will get a chance to bid on Marilyn Monroe and Jane Russell Costumes from Gentlemen Prefer Blondes as well as a Marilyn Monroe Costume from There’s No Business Like Show Business. Other Marilyn Monroe items include a fitted custom-made pale pink silk blouse worn by Marilyn Monroe as “Amanda Dell” in Let’s Make Love; her pair of beige Dal Co heels and a 19th Century-style bodice worn by the film goddess in a 1956 Jack Cardiff photo session, a handwritten note and more.
Marilyn Monroe Costume from There’s No Business Like Show Business
A figure-hugging embellished gown designed by William Travilla worn by Marilyn Monroe while singing “After You Get What You Want You Don’t Want It” in the 1954 musical.
So whilst there may not be any business like show business, we are pretty certain that getting your hands on one of these items could prove just as lucrative. And if the gentlemen in the room should not prefer blondes, lots from the iconic Audrey Hepburn and Elizabeth Taylor will also be on offer.