THE PERSONAL PROPERTY OF MARILYN MONROE
Lot 12 – A BLACK SEQUINED DRESS
From the personal wardrobe of Marilyn Monroe: A full-length evening dress. The black silk crepe dress is by Ceil Chapman, designed with a vermicular pattern of black bugle beads. While the dress is floor length, it appears that the hem was raised to three-quarter length, held in place with loose stitches and gaffer tape.
It’s been assumed that this gown was worn by Marilyn in February 1954 while singing to over 100,000 soldiers stationed in Korea during the war. However, there’s no evidence she wore a black gown. Photos and firsthand accounts verify she wore a vibrant purple gown with a matching bolero jacket.
Estimate: $30,000-50,000
Selling Price: $112,500
