This classic image of Marilyn in a Christian Dior dress sold for $47,500 this week, among thousands of negatives shot … More
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Marilyn at Julien’s: Legend of a Hollywood Misfit
In my third post on the Hollywood Legends event at Julien’s Auctions, I’m looking at more items going under the hammer … More
American Greats: Marilyn’s Misfit Years at Christie’s
In my last post on American Greats, an auction featuring Dr. G.B. Espy’s collection of sports and entertainment artefacts held … 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
Marilyn at Julien’s: From ‘Motion Picture’ to ‘Confidential’
In my second post about the online event at Julien’s Auctions, ‘Happy 99th Birthday, Marilyn!‘ – open for bids until … More
Julien’s Hosts ‘Happy 99th Birthday’ Auction for Marilyn
Bidding is now open for ‘Happy 99th Birthday, Marilyn!‘, an online sale at Julien’s Auctions, closing on Thursday, June 12. … More
Richard Hamilton Brings ‘Iconic’ Marilyn to Bath
The English pop artist Richard Hamilton’s ‘My Marilyn’ (1965) is currently on display at the Holburne Museum in Bath (until … More
‘Merry, Merry Marilyn’ Returns to Julien’s Auctions
Julien’s Auctions is hosting an online sale, ‘Merry, Merry Marilyn II‘, closing on Monday, December 30. Bids start at $25 … More
Eve Arnold Brings Marilyn Back to Blue
Eve Arnold was the first woman to join the prestigious Magnum photo agency; and among the handful of women to … More
Marilyn at Julien’s: An Icon in the Camera Eye
Items from Icons: Playboy, Hugh Hefner and Marilyn Monroe – including the red umbrella from Marilyn’s Tobay Beach layout, a … More