Marilyn Monroe Items Up for Auction at Julien's Summer Sale

The Julien's Auctions summer sale, "Hollywood Legends," will be held on Saturday, May 7th and Sunday, May 8, 2011 at their Beverly Hills, CA location. Bidders can participate in person, on the phone and via the Internet.

As always, there are some choice Marilyn Monroe items in the annual Julien's summer sale. While there are some higher end items, like Marilyn's personal black cocktail dress, with a starting bid of $10,000, there are also lower priced starting bids on some very personal items from Marilyn's wardrobe, including a bra liner and a silk slip. Other items of interest include a book from Marilyn's personal library (with a personal note included), a belt, and even a melonballer from Marilyn's kitchen.

View detailed information about some of the items up for auction below. For more, visit http://www.juliensauctions.com/.

Lot 578: A Marilyn Monroe Owned Cocktail Dress

A black crepe cocktail dress with deep v-neck and low cut back, with pouf hemline. Interior label reads “front” to identify the front of the dress. Monroe wore this dress to a 1958 party at The Beverly Hills Hotel and is pictured on the cover of the book Marilyn Monroe: From Beginning to End by Michael Ventura. No size present.

PROVENANCE Lot 238, “The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe,” Christie’s, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27 & 28, 1999

Starting Bid: $10,000



Lot 572: A Marilyn Monroe Owned Hairnet

A nude hairnet owned by Marilyn Monroe.

PROVENANCE Partial Lot 248, "Property From the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005.

Starting Bid: $200



Lot 573: A Marilyn Monroe Satin Slip

A cream color satin half slip with side zipper from the personal wardrobe of Marilyn Monroe. Label reads "Virgina Wallace 26." One stain on front and two small stains on back.

PROVENANCE Partial Lot 116, "The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe," Christie's, New York, sale number 9216, October 27 & 28, 1999

Starting Bid: $200


Lot 574: A Marilyn Monroe Owned Brassiere Liner

An off-white brassiere liner from the professional wardrobe of Marilyn Monroe.

PROVENANCE Partial Lot 80, "Property From the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," Julien's Auctions, Los Angeles, June 4, 2005.

Starting Bid: $100


Lot 575: A Black Velvet Belt Owned by Marilyn Monroe

The belt is stamped on the leather back "A Swanky Product." Brass buckle has discolored due to age. Includes original Christie's lot tag.

Length, 32 inches

PROVENANCE Partial Lot 114, "The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe," Christie's, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27 & 28, 1999

Starting Bid: $200



Lot 579: A Marilyn Monroe Owned Book, With a Note in Marilyn's Handwriting

A copy of The Use of Self by F. Matthias Alexander owned by Marilyn Monroe. Black hardcover copy of the book with gold stamp lettering, stamped on interior that the item came from Foyles booksellers of London. A small slip of paper, possibly in Monroe's handwriting, placed in the book reads "Maybe its true." Alexander developed the Alexander Technique, popular with many actors. The book was sold at the landmark Christie's Marilyn Monroe auction in 1999.

8 by 5 1/4 inches

Starting Bid: $500


Lot 585: A Melon Baller Owned by Marilyn Monroe

With metal scoops on either end and wooden handle, stamped "Made In Germany." Also present is Christie's sale tag.

PROVENANCE Partial Lot 118, "Fine Manuscripts," Christie's, Los Angeles, Sale number 9814, September 20, 2001.

Starting Bid: $300