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“JULIEN’S AUCTIONS AND TCM PRESENT: HOLLYWOOD LEGENDS” ANNOUNCE EXCLUSIVE COLLECTION OF MARILYN MONROE ICONOGRAPHY ADDED TO THREE-DAY AUCTION EVENT IN BEVERLY HILLS

A Celebration of the Hollywood Legend’s 96th Birthday Year Featuring Monroe’s Iconic Costumes, Jewelry, Photographs, Memorabilia, Personal Handwritten Notes, Correspondence, Files and More from Films Such as How To Marry A Millionaire, There’s No Business Like Show Business, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, Some Like It Hot, Bus Stop, Let’s Make Love, & The Misfits

Popular Movies Starring Monroe Airing on TCM in June

Juliens Auctions Hollywood Legends Catalogue Cover

FRIDAY, JULY 15TH, SATURDAY, JULY 16TH, SUNDAY, JULY 17TH AND MONDAY 18TH JULY

Beverly Hills, California – (May 31st, 2022) – Julien’s Auctions and Turner Classic Movies (TCM) announced today an exclusive collection of iconic items from Marilyn Monroe that will be presented in the world record-breaking auction house to the stars and Hollywood’s most revered purveyor of classic movies’ auction event, “Julien’s Auctions and TCM Present: Hollywood Legends,” taking place live Friday, July 15th, Saturday, July 16th and Sunday, July 17th in Beverly Hills and online Julien's Auctions in Beverly Hills and online at juliensauctions.com.

19th Century-style bodice worn by Monroe in a 1956 Jack Cardiff photo sessionThis extraordinary collection, featuring some of Monroe’s film costumes worn in her most iconic roles and indelible star-making moments, famous photographs, memorabilia as well as personal handwritten notes, correspondence and files that offer a fascinating and intimate look into her storied life and career, celebrates the Hollywood icon’s enduring legacy in this milestone year of what would have been Monroe’s 96th birthday on June 1st.

Napier gold-tone floral basket earrings with faceted crystal beads, worn by Monroe in promotional photos for How To Marry A MillionaireMarilyn Monroe Costume from There’s No Business Like Show Business ($80,000 - $100,000)
Joining the previously announced auction highlights (with estimates) such as–Marilyn Monroe and Jane Russell’s black satin boned sequined leotard costumes designed by Academy Award winner, William “Billy” Travilla from the 1953 classic Gentlemen Prefer Blondes ($80,000 - $100,000), her figure-hugging embellished gown with headpiece also designed by Travilla and worn in her performance of “After You Get What You Want You Don’t Want It” in the 1954 musical There’s No Business Like Show Business ($80,000 - $100,000), Monroe’s pale pink silk blouse worn in Let’s Make Love ($20,000-$40,000),

Marilyn Monroe owned pair of beige heels by Dal Co.and a 19th Century-style bodice worn by Monroe in a 1956 Jack Cardiff photo session ($20,000 - $40,000) (photo top) –will be items including: a pair of Napier gold-tone floral basket earrings with faceted crystal beads, worn by Monroe in promotional photos for How To Marry A Millionaire ($60,000 - $80,000) (photo above right); her pair of beige heels by Dal Co. ($4,000 - $6,000) (photo left); handwritten notes and documents pertaining to her acting classes and film work such as, an original note to acting mentor Lee Strasberg handwritten by Monroe ($6,000 - $8,000), her handwritten dialogue acting exercise notes ($3,000 - $5,000),

motivational note handwritten by Monroe on The Beverly Hills Hotel stationerya sheet of personal notes about her Actors Studio acting classes in New York handwritten on The Towers of The Waldorf-Astoria stationery in 1955 ($3,000 - $5,000), a 1958 personally owned AFTRA card with receipt that mentioned Monroe owed $38 total for current dues, overdue payment, and penalties ($3,000 - $5,000), and an acting note from Monroe’s 1956 film, Bus Stop with dialogue from her character Cherie handwritten by Monroe with red ink stains ($3,000 - $5,000); a motivational note handwritten by Monroe on The Beverly Hills Hotel stationery that reads: “stretch, expansion, open tree; keep the rule, to begin with a ray tension; keep the balloon, and, dare not to worry, dare to, let go - so loose, then you pick up, stretch into your tone, sense of humor, keeping a giggle inside; let go of my eyes- so relaxed only let my thought, come through, them without, doing anything to them” ($2,000 - $4,000) (photo right); an uncut arcade card sheet of Marilyn Monroe, Charlotte Austin, Debra Paget, Midge Ware, and other models from the 1930s-1950s ($500 - $700);

Bus Stop lobby cardssigned checks autographed with Monroe’s signature to Schwab Pharmacy and Doheny Pharmacy (range each $3,000 - $5,000); an interesting collection of 50 financial and tax documents from 1957-1960 outlining in great detail financial information for Monroe and husband Arthur Miller and Marilyn Monroe Productions ($400 - $500) as well as an extensive collection containing approximately 130 receipts and invoices from 1958 related to their Roxbury Connecticut residence ($400 - $500); Bus Stop lobby cards ($200 - $300) (photo left); photos of the film goddess taken by famed photographers such as Richard Avedon and his 12 photographs of Monroe for Some Like It Hot promotional items ($500 - $700),

a vintage contact sheet of Milton Greene’s black and white photos of Marilyn MonroeEve Arnold’s oversized color photograph print of Monroe taken on the set of The Misfits in 1960 ($600 - $800), a vintage contact sheet of Milton Greene’s black and white photos (photo right) of Marilyn Monroe including Greene in some images ($200 - $300), and a group of five black and white photographs of Monroe in a photo series taken by photographer George Barris, which were the last photos before Monroe died in August 1962 ($500 - $700).

Photo of Monroe in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes costume“Marilyn Monroe lives on forever as the quintessential Hollywood Legend whose historical and cultural impact will continue to be celebrated in the next millennium and beyond,” said Martin Nolan, Executive Director of Julien’s Auctions. “On this special occasion of what would have been Marilyn Monroe’s 96th birthday milestone celebration, Julien’s Auctions and TCM is honored to present this glamourous and personal collection of over 100 items, which includes a wide array of artifacts from her storied film roles and her personal items that paint an intimate portrait of her incandescent life and passions.”

“Marilyn is one of the most recognized stars around the world and we know fans love watching her films on TCM,” said Pola Changnon, general manager of TCM. “By partnering with Julien’s Auctions, they will now have the chance to own these one-of-a-kind items.”

TCM’s US programming in June/July will air the following films starring Marilyn Monroe:

Sunday, June 5th - Gentleman Prefer Blondes
Tuesday, June 14th - How to Marry a Millionaire
Sunday, June 19th - Bus Stop
Friday, July 1st - Some Like it Hot

“Julien’s Auctions and TCM Present: Hollywood Legends” will showcase some of the most iconic and fascinating objects ever used by Hollywood’s biggest stars and legends in the greatest films of all time. The star-studded Hollywood memorabilia lineup includes “Sobre Las Olas,” the 1929 yacht from the Frank Sinatra film Pal Joey, an original Star Wars: A New Hope Stormtrooper helmet, Audrey Hepburn’s Givenchy ensemble worn in Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Chris Evans’ original Captain America: The First Avenger hero prop shield, Chris Hemsworth’s original Thor: The Dark World hammer prop, Samuel L. Jackson’s “Bad Mother Fucker” wallet from Pulp Fiction, a personal collection of Showgirls and Basic Instinct screenwriter Joe Eszterhas’ artifacts, Tom Felton’s Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets “Nimbus 2001” broomstick, as well as jewelry from Joseff of Hollywood and Elizabeth Taylor, Property from the Estates of James Garner, Robert Stack, Doris Day, Lawrence of Arabia film editor Anne V. Coates and more.

JULIEN’S AUCTIONS PUBLIC EXHIBITION AND AUCTION LOCATION
Julien's Auctions 
257 N. Canon Drive
Beverly Hills,
CA 90210

PUBLIC EXHIBITION
Exhibition: Monday, July 11th—Friday, July 15th, 2022
11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time
Free to the public

JULIEN’S AUCTIONS LIVE AND ONLINE AUCTION

Friday, July 15th 2022
JULIEN’S AUCTIONS AND TCM PRESENT: HOLLYWOOD LEGENDS
Session I: 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time
Lots 1-520

Saturday, July 16th 2022
JULIEN’S AUCTIONS AND TCM PRESENT: HOLLYWOOD LEGENDS
Session II: 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time
Lots 521-1034

Sunday, July 17th 2022
JULIEN’S AUCTIONS AND TCM PRESENT: HOLLYWOOD LEGENDS
Session III: 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time
Lots 1035-1543

Monday, July 18th 2022
JULIEN’S AUCTIONS AND TCM PRESENT: HOLLYWOOD LEGENDS
Session IV: 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time
Lots 1544-1761

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Collaborating with the famous and the exclusive, Julien’s Auctions produces high profile auctions in the film, music, art and sports markets. Julien’s Auctions has received international recognition for its unique and innovative auction events, which attract thousands of collectors, investors, fans and enthusiasts from around the world. Julien’s Auctions specializes in sales of iconic artifacts and notable collections including Marilyn Monroe, John Lennon, Ringo Starr, Lady Gaga, Banksy, Cher, Michael Jackson, U2, Barbra Streisand, Les Paul, Neil Young, Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, Jimi Hendrix, Hugh Hefner, Pelé and many more.

In 2016, Julien’s realized $5 million in the historic auction of the Brazilian soccer icon, three-time World Cup Champion and FIFA Player of the Century’s collection of memorabilia, personal property and awards, which featured the sale of Pelé’s 3 World Cup Gold medals, sold for a combined total of US $970,992 (£674,300), including his 1970 World Cup winner’s medal sold for $427,100 (£346,000), which set world records for the most expensive Pelé item and the most expensive soccer medal ever sold at auction. In 2020, Julien’s shattered multiple records of sports jerseys sold at auction in the sale of a trio of historic #23 basketball jerseys worn by Michael Jordan (his historic 1984 “Signing Day” official Chicago Bulls rookie #23 which sold for $320,000, a new world record sale for a jersey worn by the 14 Time All-Star and five-time MVP legend), Barack Obama (the forty-fourth U.S. President’s 1979 #23 Punahou School jersey which sold for $192,000, a new world record selling price for a high school jersey) and Lebron James (the NBA legend’s 2003-2004 official Cleveland Cavaliers rookie year NBA jersey rookie season which sold for $128,000) which combined totaled $640,000 as well as Colin Kaepernick’s official San Francisco 49ers rookie jersey which sold for $128,000, a new world record for most expensive NFL jersey sold at auction. Other notable Sports memorabilia sold by Julien’s Auctions include Babe Ruth’s 1938 Brooklyn Dodgers coaching uniform which sold for $187,500 and NASCAR legend Richard Petty’s 1974 Dodge Charger Daytona race-winning car which sold for $500,000.

In 2016, Julien’s Auctions received its second placement in the Guinness Book of World Records for the sale of the world’s most expensive dress ever sold at auction, The Marilyn Monroe “Happy Birthday Mr. President” dress which sold for $4.8 million. Julien’s Auctions achieved placement in the Guinness Book of World Records in 2009 for the sale of Michael Jackson’s white glove, which sold for $480,000 making it the most expensive glove ever sold at auction. In 2020, Julien’s Auctions received its third Guinness Book of World Record placement for the sale of Kurt Cobain’s “MTV Unplugged” 1959 Martin D-18E acoustic-electric guitar, which sold for $6 million making it the world’s most expensive guitar ever sold at auction. In 2022, Julien’s Auctions sold the world’s second most expensive guitar ever sold at auction with Kurt Cobain’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit” music video 1969 Fender Mustang electric guitar, which sold for $4.5 million.

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