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...
Happy New Year from the Marilyn Monroe Collection! The Marilyn Monroe Collection wishes you and your family all the best in 2017. Thank you for your support and friendship throughout 2016. Last year was quite exciting for all things Marilyn related. Marilyn would...
I'm excited to have added a new collection item from the recent Julien's Marilyn Monroe auction: A vibrant orange wool wrap skirt worn by Marilyn Monroe in Let's Make Love (20Th Century, 1960). The tailored skirt is lined with pink cotton and has hand finishing work....
Marilyn Monroe’s costume from There’s No Business Like Show Business, designed by Travilla.
As we draw closer to the Marilyn Monroe auction at Julien's Auctions, I thought I'd share a few "behind the scenes" photos of Marilyn's dresses, taken during my work to catalog the David-Gainsborough Roberts Marilyn Monroe collection for this auction. I'll start by...
Julien's Auctions Marilyn Monroe "Flip Book" Catalogs are now online. Click an image below to view the catalogs that will be included in the limited-edition box set for this auction. Order your catalog here. About the Auction MARILYN MONROE PROPERTY FROM THE...
EXCLUSIVE ANNOUNCEMENT for MARILYN MONROE COLLECTION FOLLOWERS! The upcoming Marilyn Monroe auction at Julien's Auctions is now online at Julien's Live! This once-in-a-lifetime Marilyn Monroe auction event includes Marilyn Monroe property from the collection of David...
Win a limited edition box set catalog, a ticket to the Marilyn Monroe exhibit, and a ticket to the Marilyn Monroe live auction simply by entering your name in the sweepstakes!
Recent Comments