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Julien's Auctions and TCM close Marilyn Monroe centennial sale

market-auction · 2026-05-08

Julien's Auctions and Turner Classic Movies (TCM) concluded their '100 Years of Marilyn' auction at The Peninsula Beverly Hills, selling over 100 items from Marilyn Monroe's estate. The sale surpassed pre-sale estimates, featuring scripts with her handwritten notes, production pieces, designer wardrobe, unpublished photographs, personal correspondence, and accessories. The event celebrated the centennial of Monroe's birth, positioning her as a defining cultural icon of the twentieth century.

Key facts

  • Julien's Auctions and TCM co-hosted the event
  • Auction titled '100 Years of Marilyn'
  • Held at The Peninsula Beverly Hills
  • Over 100 items sold
  • Sale surpassed pre-sale estimates
  • Items included scripts, wardrobe, photographs, correspondence
  • Celebrated centennial of Marilyn Monroe's life
  • Auctioneer Erica Ollwerther of Julien's Auctions presided

Entities

Artists

Institutions

  • Julien's Auctions
  • Turner Classic Movies (TCM)
  • The Peninsula Beverly Hills

Locations

  • Beverly Hills
  • United States

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