{"id":1240,"date":"2010-05-04T15:00:07","date_gmt":"2010-05-04T19:00:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.moviepropcollectors.com\/magazine\/?p=1240"},"modified":"2010-05-11T00:19:38","modified_gmt":"2010-05-11T04:19:38","slug":"profiles-in-history-will-auction-marilyns-gentleman-prefer-blondes-dress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.moviepropcollectors.com\/magazine\/profiles-in-history-will-auction-marilyns-gentleman-prefer-blondes-dress\/","title":{"rendered":"Marilyn Monroe’s Gentleman Prefer Blondes dress to be auctioned!"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u00a0From Profiles in History<\/span> *\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

<\/a><\/a>\"\"<\/a>MARILYN MONROE\u2019S \u201cDIAMONDS ARE A GIRL\u2019S BEST FRIEND\u201d PINK SATIN GOWN\u2014THE MOST IMPORTANT FILM DRESS TO EVER COME TO AUCTION\u2014WILL HIGHLIGHT PROFILES IN HISTORY\u2019S JUNE 10-12 SUMMER AUCTION EVENT<\/p>\n

The Iconic Dress from Gentleman Prefer Blondes<\/em>, Marilyn Monroe\u2019s test footprints and signature set in cement from Grauman\u2019s Chinese Theatre, The Wicked Witch of the West\u2019s Hat, Johnny Depp\u2019s Scissorhands from Edward Scissorhands <\/em>and \u201cJack Sparrow\u201d jacket from Pirates of the Caribbean<\/em>, Darth Vader\u2019s light saber from Star Wars: Episode VI \u2013 Return of the Jedi<\/em>, <\/em>a screen-used \u201cJeannie\u201d bottle from I Dream of Jeannie <\/em>and Bruce Lee\u2019s signature \u201cKato\u201d hat from The Green Hornet<\/em> Among The Highlights of Profiles in History\u2019s Three Million Dollar Auction Featuring Over 1,500 Lots<\/p>\n

Calabasas, CA\u2014 Marilyn Monroe\u2019s iconic pink satin gown from the \u201cDiamonds are a Girl\u2019s Best Friend\u201d sequence in <\/em><\/strong>Gentlemen Prefer Blondes<\/em><\/strong> and an incredible collection from <\/em><\/strong>The Wizard of Oz<\/em><\/strong> will highlight Profiles in History\u2019s $3 Million Dollar Hollywood Auction 40, June 10-12, 2010.<\/em><\/strong> <\/em>The gown was worn by Marilyn as the gold-digging \u201cLorelei Lee\u201d in one of cinema\u2019s most memorable song and dance sequences as she performed \u201cDiamonds Are a Girl\u2019s Best Friend\u201d and is estimated to sell for between $150,000-$250,000. (Complete description below).<\/p>\n

\u00a0Among The Wizard of Oz<\/em> items is Margaret Hamilton\u2019s \u201cWicked Witch of the West\u201d hat which is estimated to sell between $100,000-150,000.\u00a0 Also included is an extensive collection of Elvis Presley clothing, jewelry and personal effects, including his stage used guitar he gave to Norman Taurog (who directed Elvis in numerous films) $60,000-80,000.\u00a0 Also being offered is an unprecedented collection of stop-motion puppets and props from Tim Burton\u2019s A Nightmare Before Christmas.\u00a0 <\/em>In addition, <\/em>from the collection of Academy Award-nominated Star Wars <\/em>producer Gary Kurtz are Darth Vader\u2019s light saber $60,000-80,000, Princess Leia\u2019s blaster $20,000-30,000 and Yoda\u2019s hero cane $12,000-15,000\u2014all three from Star Wars: Episode VI \u2013 Return of the Jedi.<\/em> \u00a0<\/p>\n

Worldwide bidding begins at 12:00pm (noon) PST each day. Bids can be placed in person, via mail, phone, fax or live on the Internet by visiting Profiles in History<\/span> <\/a>\u00a0or LiveAuctioneers<\/span><\/a>\u00a0.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Additional highlights from this massive summer auction include Johnny Depp\u2019s signature scissorhand gloves from Edward Scissorhands<\/em> $15,000-20,000 and a \u201cJack Sparrow\u201d jacket from Pirates of the Caribbean <\/em>$8,000-12,000;\u00a0 Fess Parker\u2019s iconic coon skin cap from Daniel Boone <\/em>$10,000-12,000; Clayton Moore\u2019s trademark \u201cLone Ranger\u201d mask with gloves from The Lone Ranger; <\/em>Marilyn Monroe test footprints and signature set in cement from Grauman\u2019s Chinese Theatre $30,000-50,000; an original screen-used \u201cJeannie\u201d bottle from I Dream of Jeannie\u00a0<\/em>$15,000-20,000; Steve McQueen rifle from The Magnificent Seven<\/em> $12,000-15,000; Bruce Lee\u2019s signature \u201cKato\u201d hat from The Green Hornet <\/em>$12,000-15,000; an H.R. Giger hero screen-used Alien creature head from Alien<\/em> $40,000-50,000; a screen-used animatronic Predator mask and costume from Predator 2 <\/em>$55,000-75,000; Wayland Flowers\u2019 original Madame puppet with fainting couch $25,000-30,000; a hero Colonial Warrior helmet from Battlestar Galactica<\/em> $8,000-12,000; a Michael Keaton\u2019s Batsuit from Batman Returns <\/em>$30,000-50,000; a hero illuminating laser rifle from the original Lost in Space TV<\/em> series $25,000-30,000; a production made X-Wing Fighter filming miniature from Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope<\/em> $60,000-80,000; a production made Y-Wing Fighter filming miniature from Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope<\/em> $40,000-60,000 and Harrison Ford\u2019s personal script for Raiders of the Lost Ark <\/em>with over 1,300 words penned by Ford $50,000-70,000.<\/p>\n

Please visit \u00a0<\/span>http:\/\/www.profilesinhistory.com<\/span><\/a>\u00a0\u00a0as additional items will be announced soon.<\/p>\n

In addition to this auction, Profiles in History\u2019s upcoming events include a special Star Trek<\/em> auction, followed by the highly anticipated auction of the props, costumes and set pieces from ABC\u2019s LOST<\/em> television series after the series finale.<\/p>\n

* Prices are auction estimates<\/p>\n

Complete description of Marilyn Monroe dress<\/span>:<\/p>\n

Marilyn Monroe iconic pink satin gown from the \u201cDiamonds are a Girl\u2019s Best Friend\u201d sequence in <\/em><\/strong>Gentlemen Prefer Blondes.<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0 <\/em>(TCF, 1953)\u00a0 This pink satin gown was worn by Marilyn Monroe as the gold-digging \u201cLorelei Lee\u201d in one of cinema\u2019s most memorable song and dance sequences as she performed \u201cDiamonds Are a Girl\u2019s Best Friend\u201d.\u00a0 This Travilla-designed pink silk taffeta strapless gown features black satin lining with oversized bow attached at back.\u00a0 Features integral brassier with rear zipper closure (concealed with bow overlay) and interior Fox cleaning tag.\u00a0 Also comes with the original pair of screen-worn opera-length tubes worn over Marilyn\u2019s arms (gloves are shown for display only) and pink taffeta belt with \u201cM. Monroe A-698 1-27-3-7953\u201d written on the inner leather lining.\u00a0 Originally designed to be a two-piece garment, this lot features an additional bonus having the original top made for this dress (featuring interior bias label handwritten \u201c1-27-3-7971 M. Monroe A 698-74\u201d) that was not used in the production.\u00a0 This design was discarded due to the top and skirt separating when Marilyn raised her arms during the number.\u00a0 The gown exhibits slight toning in areas, common in silk garments from this era; otherwise in fine condition.\u00a0 The leather backing on the belt is cracked and missing in areas and silk exhibits fraying on edges.\u00a0 Marilyn\u2019s public appearance dress worn at President John F. Kennedy\u2019s birthday tribute sold at auction in 1999 for an astounding $1,267,500.00.\u00a0 This remains as the single most important screen-worn gown in film history to ever reach the auction block.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Indeed, Marilyn Monroe\u2019s \u201cDiamonds Are a Girl\u2019s Best Friend\u201d performance has reached such an iconic status that several notorious entertainers have copied it\u2014right down to the pink strapless gown!\u00a0<\/p>\n

Auction estimate: $150,000-250,000<\/p>\n

*Photo courtesy of Profiles in History.<\/p>\n