In my last post on American Greats, an auction featuring Dr. G.B. Espy’s collection of sports and entertainment artefacts held … More
Category: Auctions
American Greats: Marilyn Brings Hollywood to Christie’s
A set of ten snapshots from Marilyn’s Korea trip was sold at Christie’s last week as part of American Greats, … More
American Greats: Marilyn and Norma Jeane at Christie’s
In my second post on American Greats, this week’s auction at Christie’s in New York, I’m looking at items from … More
American Greats: Marilyn and Joe DiMaggio at Christie’s
Dr. G.B. Espy, who died in 2024, was an Atlanta-based OB-GYN who delivered over 20,000 babies (more than any other … More
‘Gentlemen Prefer Blondes’ at West Palm Beach
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes is showing at Norton Museum of Art in West Palm Beach, Florida on Sunday, August 3 at … More
Marilyn’s Passport Photo Sold for $21K at RR Auctions
An original 1954 passport photo with inscription – ‘To Mr. Bolds, Thanks and my warmest regards, Marilyn Monroe DiMaggio’ – … More
Marilyn’s Roxbury Mortgage Deed – and More – at University Archives
The mortgage deed for Marilyn and Arthur Miller’s country farmhouse at 232 Old Tophet Road in Roxbury, Connecticut – signed … More
Marilyn’s Theda Bara Costume (and More) at Heritage Auctions
Marilyn’s Theda Bara costume from her ‘Fabled Enchantresses’ shoot with photographer Richard Avedon (for LIFE magazine’s December 1958 issue) is … More
Marilyn at Julien’s: From Norma Jeane to Hollywood Legend
This rare image of a young Marilyn (in a 1980s print) is among various Monroe-related items going under the hammer … More
‘Made in America’: Adrien Brody, Marilyn and the Red-Chip Art Trend
Oscar-winning actor Adrien Brody is trying his hand at pop art – and the response has been explosive, as The … More