$5,000
A Russian sable fur stole originally acquired by costume designer Beatrice Dawson for Marilyn Monroe to wear in The Prince and The Showgirl (Warner Bros. , 1957). Accompanied by documentation from Betty Highwood, an associate of Dawson’s who purchased the fur post production from Dawson. Highwood notes that, according to Dawson, Monroe declined to wear the fur due to its dark color. In scenes near the end of the film, Monroe wears a white fur that more closely matches her costume, a full-length white evening gown. PROVENANCE Lot 246, “Film & Entertainment,” Christie's, South Kensington, Sale number 3577, December 20, 1989 Categories: Marilyn Monroe
Auctioneer:
Juliens Auctions
Date:
2016-11-17
