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‘Merry, Merry Marilyn III’ Holiday Auction Opens for Bidding

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Marilyn Monroe in a blue dress with gold jewelry on a poster with a blue and magenta geometric background. Text reads "20th VINTAGE" and "Marilyn Merlot 2008".

Lot #130. Marilyn Monroe | 2006 Poster Advertising "Marilyn Merlot" Wine

As the calendar turns toward the holidays, the team at Julien’s is once again preparing to celebrate the star whose sparkle never fades. It’s that special time of year when we present our much-anticipated annual offering, a virtual treasure trove dedicated entirely to the legend herself.

A Collection Without Constraints

This year's curated selection is truly remarkable, featuring hundreds of lots that powerfully illustrate her everlasting popularity—from the intensely personal items she owned and handled to fascinating collectibles created decades after her passing.

For collectors seeking an accessible entry point or those looking to expand their comprehensive archives, we are proud to confirm that many pieces in this special holiday presentation will be offered with no reserve.

Featured Highlights: A Deep Dive into Provenance and Passion

The breadth of material in this auction provides compelling insights into her life, relationships, and global impact.

Intimate Correspondence and Signatures

Of exceptional interest is a 1952 Handwritten Check she penned entirely in vivid blue fountain pen ink. We also feature a charming postcard sent to her from her good friend Norman Rosten, showcasing the warmth of her private life.

The Post-Legacy Perspective

A fascinating piece is a 1964 signed copy of Arthur Miller’s book of his play, "After the Fall", a dramatic work famously based on her life.

Rare Imagery

A major draw is the wealth of photographic material, including snapshots, slides, transparencies, and contact sheets. Our virtual catalogue is graced by a stunning 1962 Black and White Print shot by Allan Grant, an image that captures her beauty and vulnerability and is now being offered alongside its publication rights.

A Collector’s Delight

The sale is rounded out by several unusual collectibles that demonstrate her cultural reach, including a coveted limited edition Barbie, rare stamps, coins, posters, and original artwork.

This online-only event is a must-see for all fans and collectors. Register and bid now.

Seven vintage 35mm photographic slides, mostly featuring Marilyn Monroe and Clark Gable, with handwritten labels from Magnum Photos and photographers like Eve Arnold and Dennis Stock.
Lot #75  Marilyn Monroe 1953/2008 Barbie Doll
Worn light blue script cover for the 1959 film "Let's Make Love" (The Billionaire) from Twentieth Century Fox.
Framed partially cLot #129  Marilyn Monroe 1953/1990s Colorized Poster by Bert Reisfeldolorized photo of Marilyn Monroe in a red strapless swimsuit, smiling over her shoulder.
Vintage "Monroe Scent" air freshener display with a pin-up woman on a car in the header and multiple scent packets below depicting bikini-clad women with drums.
Black and white photo of Marilyn Monroe smiling, leaning on an open car window.
A Tate Gallery exhibition poster for "Warhol," featuring a pop art portrait of Marilyn Monroe with bright yellow hair, a pale pink face, and a light blue background.
Nine Marilyn Monroe Christmas ornaments, each featuring a figurine of Marilyn in a famous pose atop a decorated base with her signature.
Collage portrait of Marilyn Monroe made from maps, in a black frame.
A vintage handwritten check from Bank of America, signed by Marilyn Monroe, dated December 20, 1952, for $23.30 to Gift Service Unlimited.
The back of a Musée Rodin postcard with a handwritten message in blue ink from "Lovely Claude" to "Marilyn Miller" at the Mapes Hotel in Reno, Nevada, dated July 3, 1969, featuring three French postage stamps and a postmark.

1. Lot #23. Marilyn Monroe | 1961 Color Slides by Noted Magnum Photographers from "The Misfits", 2. Lot #75. Marilyn Monroe | 1953/2008 Barbie Doll, 3. Lot #26. Marilyn Monroe-Related | 1959 'File Copy' Script from "Let's Make Love", 4. Lot #129. Marilyn Monroe | 1953/1990s Colorized Poster by Bert Reisfeld, 5. Lot #62. Marilyn Monroe | 1954 Vintage "Monroe Scent" Merchandising Display, 6. Lot #70. Marilyn Monroe | 1953/1990s Black and White Photograph by Frank Worth, 7. Lot #93. Marilyn Monore | 1971 Poster from the "Warhol" Exhibit at The Tate Gallery, 8. Lot #126. Marilyn Monroe | 2007 Christmas Ornaments by The Ashton-Drake Galleries, 9. Lot #114. Marilyn Monroe | Circa 2020 Large 'Dimensional Art' Collage by the Artist Alex Zeng, 10. Lot #1. Marilyn Monroe | 1952 Handwritten Check, 11. Lot #2. Marilyn Monroe | 1960 Postcard Received from Norman Rosten,

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