$6,400
A silver tone St. Christopher pendant in the style of a wax seal given to Ralph Roberts by Marilyn Monroe. The religious medal is designed with the likeness of the patron saint. A neck chain loop is connected to the top of the medallion. According to Roberts, Natasha Lytess, Monroe's early acting coach, gave her the medal. Monroe gave the medal to Roberts together with a handwritten postcard in which she confirmed for him that she wasn't pregnant. When she gave Roberts the medal she stated, "I've outgrown Natasha." Accompanied by a copy of a letter from Roberts. Diameter, 1 inch PROVENANCE Partial Lot 334, “Film & Television Memorabilia,” Christie's East, Sale number 7821, December 18, 1995 Categories: Marilyn Monroe
Auctioneer:
Juliens Auctions
Date:
2016-11-17
