Julien's Auctions and TCM close Marilyn Monroe centennial sale
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sale surpassed pre-sale estimates, featuring scripts with her handwritten notes, production pieces, designer wardrobe, unpublished photographs, personal correspondence, and accessories.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