November 20, 2008
One of the earliest media and pop culture mega-stars, Marilyn Monroe left behind a wide range of vintage collectible memorabilia. Marilyn's personal estate was first auctioned off by Christie's on October 27th and 28th, 1999 in a sale called "The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe," which yielded over thirteen million dollars. It had been in storage since 1962 when she died and included clothing, scripts, awards, furniture, kitchenware, and glassware Marilyn had owned.
A follow up sale by Julien’s in 2005, known as "Property from the Estate of Marilyn Monroe," consisted of the remainder of the items that were not put up for auction in 1999. To avoid authentication problems and the numerous fakes on the market, some collectors stick solely to collecting personal items from these two auctions.
However, apart from items Marilyn herself might have owned or used, there's a wide range of collectible Marilyn Monroe items on the market, including photos, prints, magazines, dolls, wine bottles, calendars, plates, and postcards.
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Oneindia, India -
While the world tugged and raved about the enigma of Marilyn Monroe , she still remains a mystery. Behind that exquisitely sensuous face and the perfect ...
New York Times, United States -
It’s the Life magazine collection, some 10 million images all together, from Marilyn Monroe and JFK to Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton. ...
San Francisco Chronicle, USA -
The first chapter of the book is devoted to Curtis' affair with Marilyn Monroe when both were young Hollywood players just getting their start. ...
Creators Syndicate, CA -
Although some take its meaning to be a tidbit of trivia, the word was coined by Norman Mailer for his 1973 biography of Marilyn Monroe, to be a … ...
Santa Rosa Press Democrat, CA -
By STEVE HART Marilyn Monroe is one of Hollywood's most popular icons, ranking fifth in earnings among dead celebrities this year, according to Forbes.com. ...
Honolulu Star-Bulletin, HI -
I think Marilyn Monroe winked at President Kennedy when she sang happy birthday to him in that sequined dress that looked like it had been sprayed on. ...
OCRegister, CA -
Years before her death last December, Carmen began taking heat for supposedly fabricating a friendship with Marilyn Monroe to become a talk-show darling and ...
Telegraph.co.uk, United Kingdom -
A never-before seen photograph of Marilyn Monroe standing in stockings and suspenders, and being dressed by her costume designer is to go on show. ...
The Spoof (satire), UK -
... years after a tip off that Marilyn Monroe had given him controversial sex tapes about her affairs with President John F Kennedy and his brother Robert. ...
Cary Grove Countryside, IL -
By DAVID CONARD dconard@pioneerlocal.com A giant hawk dressed in a suit and tie, a portrait of Marilyn Monroe juxtaposed with the Gerber Baby Food baby, ...
One Of A Kind 47ft Fountain Powerboat "marilyn Monroe"$75,100.00 Ends Wednesday 9 bids
Marilyn Monroe Playboy Limited Edition Stratocaster$7,500.00 Ends Saturday 1 bid
194c: Bert Stern Marla Marilyn Monroe, The Last Sitting$754.75 Ends in 2 hours 1 bid
10259: Andy Warhol, Marilyn Monroe, Serigraph$450.00 Ends in 22 hours 1 bid
Org '54 Marilyn Monroe & Betty Grable Millionaire Photo$405.00 Ends in 2 hours 21 bids
193c: Philippe Halsman Marilyn Monroe, 1952-59$226.43 Ends in 2 hours 1 bid
Marilyn Houchen Star Dolls Mood Indigo Marilyn Monroe$204.59 Ends Friday 10 bids
Beautiful Marilyn Monroe By George Barris # 013$200.00 Ends Sunday 1 bid
Marilyn Monroe Vintage Family Photo & Negative 1940's$199.99 Ends in 3 hours 1 bid
Warhol Serigraph / Screenprint Marilyn Monroe 24$199.00 Ends Friday 1 bid
Original 1953 Marilyn Monroe Movie Continuity Sheet $150.00 Ends Sunday 1 bid
Marilyn Monroe Signed Autographed Bank Check Coa Buy it Now$112.50 Ends Sunday 10 bids
Richard Wallich 16x20 Acrylic "marilyn Monroe"$98.00 Ends Monday 1 bid
Marilyn Monroe Authentic Hair Hollywood Spectacular$95.00 Ends Friday 1 bid
#104-marilyn Monroe-orig Still-prod Shot-"the Misfits"$89.00 Ends Sunday 6 bids
1996 Marilyn Monroe Merlot Red Wine Sealed Collectible$84.00 Ends Sunday 3 bids
Marilyn Monroe Hair W Photo Autograph Coa Letter Art $78.00 Ends in 4 hours 15 bids
Personal Property Of Marilyn Monroe, Christie's Auction$78.00 Ends in 5 hours 3 bids
1962 Town George Barris Marilyn Monroe Mccullin Donovan$76.98 Ends in 2 mins 4 bids
Lot Of All 6 Marilyn Monroe Dolls Wow $75.00 Ends in 2 hours 1 bid
Franklin Mint Marilyn Monroe Doll -happy Birthday Mr P.$63.00 Ends Saturday 7 bids
1998 Marilyn Monroe Napa Valley Wine Cabernet Sauvignon$59.99 Ends Saturday 1 bid
1999 Marilyn Monroe Napa Cabernet Sauvignon Red Wine$59.99 Ends Tuesday 1 bid
1999 Marilyn Monroe Norma Jean Merlot Wine $59.00 Ends Sunday 14 bids
2008 Marilyn Monroe Celebrity Cuts Swatch Icon 25/25$56.00 Ends Sunday 6 bids
Rare - Earl Moran 1948 Nude Marilyn Monroe Print $56.00 Ends Monday 5 bids
Franklin Mint Marilyn Monroe Gold Lame Doll Nrfb Coa$54.99 Ends Sunday 1 bid
Marilyn Monroe-one Silver Dollar-river Of No Return$52.99 Ends in 26 mins 5 bids
Marilyn Monroe Nude, Large Original Oil From France, Nr$52.76 Ends Saturday 6 bids
#100-marilyn Monroe-orig Still-cheesecake-kornman Shot$51.01 Ends Sunday 6 bids
Marilyn Monroe On Regards Mag. Nov.1959 $51.00 Ends Sunday 11 bids
Marilyn Monroe 7 Year Itch Doll Franklin Mint W/box 18"$50.01 Ends in 7 hours 2 bids
Barbie: Marilyn Monroe Hollywood Legends, 3 Dolls Nrfb$50.00 Ends Sunday 1 bid
Vintage 1957 Marilyn Monroe Calendar Southern Exposure $49.99 Ends Friday 4 bids
Marilyn Monroe Doll Franklin Mint 7 Year Itch Nrfb! Coa$49.95 Ends Sunday 1 bid
Wallendorf Figurine Dancing Marilyn Monroe E112 Bw$49.50 Ends Friday 1 bid
Marilyn Monroe: Shaw Family Archive Mini-master Set '08$48.95 Ends in 3 hours 1 bid
1998 Marilyn Monroe Norma Jean Merlot Wine $46.00 Ends Friday 11 bids
18in Marilyn Monroe Portrait Character World Doll 1983 $45.00 Ends in 3 hours 1 bid
Mint Gi Jane Marilyn Monroe Doll B-15c$41.00 Ends in 8 hours 4 bids
Rare Belgian Early Marilyn Monroe Magazine Cover 1951$41.00 Ends Sunday 4 bids
#098-marilyn Monroe-orig Still-portrait-stunner!$41.00 Ends Sunday 5 bids
Marilyn Monroe Sexy Red Afghan Throw Blanket New$39.99 Ends Sunday 1 bid
Marilyn Monroe River Of No Return Vintage Movie Poster $39.99 Ends Monday 1 bid
Niagara/marilyn Monroe/grinsson/french Poster 32x64$39.00 Ends Saturday 1 bid
Playboy Magazine #1 1953 Unread Issue Marilyn Monroe!$36.00 Ends in 4 hours 8 bids
Marilyn Monroe Cylinder Tin Handbag Purse Tote 020$35.00 Ends in 22 hours 1 bid
Marilyn Monroe Seven Year Itch Barbie!! Very Nice!!$34.99 Ends Wednesday 1 bid
Diy Marilyn Monroe Halter Top Dress Rockabilly S M L Xl$33.00 Ends in 5 hours 12 bids
2007 Donruss Americana Legends Marilyn Monroe Dress 100$33.00 Ends Sunday 6 bids
Marilyn Monroe Donruss Americana Hollywood Legends$30.51 Ends Saturday 6 bids
1962 Marilyn Monroe Mexican Magazine In Spanish Rare!!$29.99 Ends in 2 hours 1 bid
Monkey Business- Lobby#8- Marilyn Monroe, Cary Grant$29.99 Ends in 20 hours 1 bid
Marilyn Monroe Barbie Gentlemen Prefer Blondes $29.95 Ends Sunday 1 bid
Marilyn Monroe World Doll Nib 18" Tall$29.88 Ends Friday 4 bids
