A number of items associated with the legendary late actress Marilyn Monroe – including the dress she wore in 1955's “The Seven Year Itch” – are set to go up for auction at a Julien's auction this March.
The auction house recently released images and descriptions of the lot, titled ICONS: Playboy, Hugh Hefner and Marilyn Monroe, set to take place March 28-30 in Beverly Hills, California.
“Discover rare memorabilia, fashion treasures and iconic artifacts that capture the essence of an extraordinary era and own a piece of history that continues to shape our modern world,” Julien's said in a statement about the lot, which encompasses “the appeal of.” the past” and “is a tribute to these cultural titans.”
According to Julien's, the gown from the 1955 film “The Seven Year Itch” is expected to sell for $100,000 to $200,000.
Inspired by Mae West and designed by William Travilla, the garment was worn in the romantic comedy in which Monroe starred alongside Tom Ewell, Evelyn Keyes and Sonny Tufts.
A number of items associated with the legendary late actress Marilyn Monroe – including the dress she wore in 1955's “The Seven Year Itch” – are set to go up for auction at a Julien's auction this March
The garment includes a black and white feather boa, which according to the auction house “was not included in the original film” as the boa was seen in “a dream sequence that…was cut from the film.”
In the deleted scene, Ewell's character Richard Sherman fantasized about Monroe's character, known as “The Girl,” wearing the garment and boa.
Also up for sale in the auction is a lavender satin leotard that Monroe donned in a picture for the December 22, 1958 issue of LIFE magazine, in which Monroe pays homage to the late actress Lillian Russell.
In the issue, Monroe also paid tribute to film icons such as Marlene Dietrich, Jean Harlow, Theda Bara and Clara Bow.
According to Julien's, the garment is expected to attract bids in the $20,000 to $40,000 range.
The leotard is “sensually sculpted to perfection, adorned with an almost mesmerizing cleavage” on a “canvas adorned with delicate bouquets of fabric flowers, and the front dances with cascades of pink, lavender and cream chiffon sashes.”
Julien added: “Each sash is decorated with playful pink satin bows and trimmed with lavender, pink and cream chiffon, creating a visual symphony of elegance and charm.”
Monroe was tragically found dead at her Brentwood, California estate in the early morning hours of August 5, 1962.
Inspired by Mae West and designed by William Travilla, the garment was worn in the romantic comedy
The boa was seen in “a dream sequence that…was cut from the film.”
Monroe was pictured on the set of the 1955 romantic comedy
Also for sale in the auction is a lavender satin leotard that Monroe donned in a picture for the December 22, 1958 issue of LIFE magazine, in which Monroe pays homage to the late actress Lillian Russell
According to Julien's, the garment is expected to attract bids in the $20,000 to $40,000 range
Another item coming to auction is a custom-made tube of Elizabeth Arden lipstick in an orange shade, which is expected to sell for around $9,000
A brooch worn by Monroe is among the items listed in the vintage lot
Among the items for sale in March is a red polka dot umbrella that Monroe once owned
According to The Sun, selected items from the lots in China will be exhibited at exclusive locations in Hong Kong and Shanghai before the auction.
The first exhibition will take place at the Fringe Club from January 27 to February 1, according to the outlet.