‘Merry, Merry Marilyn’ Brings a New Year’s Bounty to Julien’s Auctions

The power of ‘Happy Birthday Mr President‘ still holds strong, as this photo of Marilyn on the evening of the … More

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’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

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 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

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

Marilyn’s Pink Pucci Dress Sold for $325,000 at Julien’s Auctions

An Emilio Pucci dress in pink silk jersey owned by Marilyn topped bids in the Icons: Playboy, Hugh Hefner and … More

Marilyn at Julien’s: Icon of the Silver Screen

Continuing a series of posts on the upcoming sale at Julien’s Auctions, Icons: Playboy, Hugh Hefner, and Marilyn Monroe, with … More

‘Marilyn: The Woman Behind the Icon’ in Sydney, Australia

After touring Europe, Marilyn: The Woman Behind the Icon – an exhibition of items from the collection of Ted Stampfer … More

Marilyn and the ‘Divas’ at London’s V+A

Marilyn is featured in DIVA, a new exhibition at London’s Victoria and Albert Museum (the V&A), celebrating the power and … More