‘Merry, Merry Marilyn’: The Legend and the Truth

Ahead of Merry Merry Marilyn, today’s online event at Julien’s Auctions, I’m looking at items that defined her legacy – … More

‘Merry Merry Marilyn’ – and a Happy New Year – at Julien’s Auctions

On Tuesday, January 6 – the first day after the Christmas holidays end – Julien’s Auctions invites you to celebrate … More

Marilyn at Julien’s: Outlines of a Hollywood Legend

In my second post on the Hollywood Legends event at Julien’s Auctions, I’m looking at some of the items going … More

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

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 Brings ‘Popular Photography’ to Manhattan

Selected images of Marilyn are featured among 32 vintage prints from the collection of Carol C. Carlisle, former editor of … More