More of ‘Merry Merry Marilyn’ at Julien’s Auctions

Merry Merry Marilyn is an online event at Julien’s Auctions, with bids closing on Tuesday, January 6. In my second … 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 at Julien’s: Written in the Stars

In my third post about the online event at Julien’s Auctions, ‘Happy 99th Birthday, Marilyn!‘ – with bids closing on … More

Remembering Marilyn’s New York Times Trip

Modesto ‘Bob’ Medina, archivist at the New York Times news ‘morgue’ and photo library for over 40 years, died aged … More

Marilyn’s ‘Hot’ Swimsuit – and More – at Julien’s Auctions

The 1920s-style bathing suit designed by Orry Kelly for Marilyn’s role in Some Like It Hot will go under the … More

‘Clip and Highlight’: Marilyn’s Wedgwood Bowl (and More) at Julien’s

52 Marilyn-related lots were sold at the Icons & Idols: Hollywood event at Julien’s Auctions on December 2nd, 2021. Among … More

Marilyn’s ‘Bus Stop’ Costume Sold for $399,000

The green lacy blouse and black pencil skirt ensemble worn by Marilyn in Bus Stop (1956) topped bids at $399,000 … More

Marilyn’s ‘Bus Stop’ Costume – and More – at Heritage Auctions

The green lacy blouse and black pencil skirt ensemble by Marilyn in Bus Stop (1956) will go under the hammer … More

Mystery of John Steinbeck’s ‘Fan Letter’ to Marilyn

American novelist John Steinbeck’s 1955 letter to Marilyn, requesting a signed photo for his nephew, has been an object of … More