USA: A SIGNED PHOTO OF A NUDE MARILYN MONROE WAS EXPECTED TO BE ONE OF THE TOP PRICED ITEMS AT AN AUCTION OF RARE HOLLYWOOD MEMORABILIA

Record ID: 862399

  • Title: USA: A SIGNED PHOTO OF A NUDE MARILYN MONROE WAS EXPECTED TO BE ONE OF THE TOP PRICED ITEMS AT AN AUCTION OF RARE HOLLYWOOD MEMORABILIA
  • Date: 8th December 2004
  • Summary: MV: SOUNDBITE (English) BRIAN CHANES, PORTFOLIO MANAGER, PROFILES IN HISTORY, SAYING: "That is regarded as being the keystone costume design of all time. I mean everyone knows the Marilyn Monroe subway dress."
  • Embargoed: 23rd December 2004 12:00
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  • Location: LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES AND VARIOUS FILM LOCATIONS
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  • Country: USA
  • Topics: Entertainment,Light / Amusing / Unusual / Quirky
  • Reuters ID: LVA9UMPI2B48S9J0GREIUU94HXBH
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  • Story Text: Signed nude photo of Marilyn Monroe among the rare Hollywood memorabilia to be auctioned off.
    An autographed nude photo of Marilyn Monroe, is among the rare items to be auctioned off in Los Angeles.
    The photo, which was thought to have been lost in a devastating fire, is believed to be the only one of its kind, signed by the star herself. The picture was taken by photographer Tom Kelly and is inscribed, "To Billy, My love - Please dress me forever. I love you, Marilyn."
    Brian Chanes, portfolio manager at the auction house, Profiles in History, said that the photo is expected to bring as much as $30,000 (USD).
    "What's so special about this," explained Chanes, "it's actually, authentically, inscribed photograph by Marilyn Monroe of this nude. I've never seen in all our years in business another signed Marilyn Monroe authentic."
    Also to be auctioned off is Bill Travilla's original design sketch for the dress Monroe wore in the film "The Seven Year Itch." It's expected to sell for over $100,000.
    "That is regarded as being the keystone costume design of all time," said Chanes. "I mean everyone knows the Marilyn Monroe subway dress."
    Among the other items on the auction block, include a costume worn by pop princess Britney Spears, a costume from the film "The Planet of the Ape's" and a model of "E.T."
    The auction is set to take place December 10. Bidding can be done on eBay.
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