Part III: Finding Marilyn Monroe [separator height="20"] After an initial trip in March of 2017, I returned to New York to meet with Anna the following May, and then again in August. I'd discovered that Anna had an appreciation and a respect for Marilyn that few...
Part II: Meeting Anna Strasberg [separator height="20"] I'd traveled from California to New York on a redeye flight to meet with Anna Strasberg. It was 10:30 a.m. on March 8, and I was standing at her front door, somewhat in a state of disbelief. With a sense of...
Part I: The Journey Begins [separator height="20"] In November of 2017 Darren Julien, President and CEO of Julien's Auctions, sent me a text message that read, “I’ve got a special project for you if you’re interested. Let’s talk this weekend.” It wasn’t unusual to...
I’ve always thought that the 1999 Christie’s auction, “The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe,” would most certainly be the most important auction ever when it came to Marilyn. However, Julien’s Auctions is moving into this same category with its November Marilyn...
I'm thrilled to announce the newest addition to the Marilyn Monroe Collection: Marilyn Monroe's personal ivory cotton overcoat, originating from the 1999 Christie's Sale, "The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe." This coat is from Marilyn's personal wardrobe, with...
A platinum and diamond eternity band set with thirty-five baguette-cut diamonds, given to Marilyn Monroe by Joe DiMaggio after their 1954 wedding will hit the auction block this December. Profiles in History will be hosting the sale.The wedding band sold initially in...
Yesterday marked Julien's Auctions annual entertainment memorabilia sale. The auction was conducted at their new location in Beverly Hills, and prices for Marilyn Monroe memorabilia reached new heights. Of particular note, a Marilyn Monroe owned cocktail dress,...
Coming to auction at Christie's is Andy Warhol's Marilyn: one plate (F. & S. II.27), owned by American actor Dennis Lee Hopper.Lot Description:Andy Warhol (1928-1987)Marilyn: one plate (F. & S. II.27)screenprint in colors, 1967, on wove paper, signed and dated...
Price Realized: $4,450,500 (Price includes buyer's premium)Hammer Price: $3.9 MillionEstimate: $4,000,000 - $6,000,000Sale Information: Post-War and Contemporary Evening Sale, 10 November 2010, New York, Rockefeller PlazaLot Description:Andy Warhol...
Prices realized at the recent Film Memorabilia Sale at Christie's London, South Kensington show that Marilyn Monroe owned property is still hot!Lot Description: Marilyn Monroe/Joe DiMaggio - A Yankee baseball 1936-1939 signed in black ink by Joe DiMaggio, Lou Gherig,...
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