$125,000
A black slender-fitting evening gown worn by Marilyn Monroe while accompanying Marlon Brando to the New York City premiere of The Rose Tattoo (Paramount, 1956) in December 1955. The jersey bias-cut gown has spaghetti straps, a décolletage neckline, and a graduated weighted hemline. The gown is believed to have been custom made for Monroe by the studio wardrobe department and has silk lining and hand finishing work to the interior. Monroe was photographed numerous times at this event, interestingly with studio rival Jayne Mansfield, quite possibly the only time the two were photographed together. Accompanied by the original Christie’s lot tag. PROVENANCE Lot 217, “The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe,” Christie's, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27 & 28, 1999 BIDDING ON THIS LOT WILL REQUIRE SPECIAL REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS. Please email info@juliensauctions.com or call 310-8361818 for additional information and approval for this lot. Categories: Marilyn Monroe
Auctioneer:
Juliens Auctions
Date:
2016-11-17
