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Marilyn Monroe’s personal items to be auctioned off in honor of 96th birthday

By Dustin Moskovitz

Marilyn Monroe’s birthday is definitely something to celebrate.

The Hollywood icon would have been 96 on June 1 and to commemorate the milestone, Julien’s Auction is selling her personal effects and memorabilia.

Fans will be able to bid on items such as her film costumes, jewelry, photographs, handwritten notes, files and other relics from her life and career.

In conjunction with Turner Classic Movies (TCM), the auction — titled “Hollywood Legends” — will be carried out in Beverly Hills, Calif. from July 15 to July 17.

The collection features keepsakes from Monroe’s famous 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” and “The Misfits.”

Monroe's dress and headpiece designed by William “Billy” Travilla has a hefty price tag of $80,000.
Monroe’s “Gentleman Prefer Blondes” dress and headpiece designed by William “Billy” Travilla has a hefty price tag of $80,000.
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Some pieces that will be auctioned off include her black satin sequined leotard she wore in the 1953 comedy “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes,” and her pale pink silk blouse worn in “Let’s Make Love” in 1960.

The blonde bombshell’s 19th-century-style bodice from a 1956 Jack Cardiff photo session will also be sold off to the highest bidder.

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Some of Monroe’s clothing that will be sold off include her bras and bathing suits.
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Handwritten memos Monroe penned during her film sessions and acting classes will be going for quite a pretty penny.

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Letters Monroe scribed in 1955 and 1962 will be marketed by Julien’s Auctions next month.
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An original contract Monroe signed with MCA Artists (a talent agency) is heading for auction.
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A pair of Napier gold-tone floral basket earrings with faceted crystal beads donned by Monroe during “How To Marry A Millionaire” will even be auctioned off.

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Several black and white snapshots from her career are going for $100 to $200.
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The actress’ beauty products such as her perfume and fake eyelashes are among the items being sold.
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A photo signed by famed cameraman Cecil Beaton showing Monroe will be obtainable for an estimated price of $2,000.
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Notes from her time at the prestigious Actors Studio as well as the exercises she undertook with acclaimed acting teacher Lee Strasberg and her 1958 AFTRA card are also featured.

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Old photography negatives from 1953 will get into the hands of a lucky fan for $1,000 to $2,000.
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The ivory umbrella Monroe used in 1949 for a photoshoot will also be available for bidding.
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Even several financial and tax documents from Monroe and her husband Arthur Miller will be on display and up for auction. The docs stem from 1957 to 1960 and outline the couple’s monetary investments and accounting.

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An original manuscript from photographer Andre De Dienes’ coffee table book about Monroe is also being auctioned off for $2,000 to $3,000.
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“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,” executive director of Julien’s Auctions Martin Nolan said in a statement.

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One of the blonde bombshell’s costumes will be going for $10,000 to $20,000.
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“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 glamorous 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,” he continued.

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Monroe’s bathing costume from the 1951 romance film “Let’s Make It Legal.”
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Many of the screen star’s “Life” magazine covers will be going for an estimated $300.
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“Marilyn is one of the most recognized stars around the world and we know fans love watching her films on TCM,” said Pola Changnon, TCM’s general manager. “By partnering with Julien’s Auctions, they will now have the chance to own these one-of-a-kind items.”

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A chair used in one of Monroe’s last photo sessions will be auctioned off for $8,000 to $10,000.
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The auction house is also now accepting payments with cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Dogecoin and USD Coin.

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Dustin Moskovitz