Monroe’s pink silk jersey dress with a rope and crystal tassel belt, which she, is estimated to fetch up to $60, 000- with the current highest bid at $20, 000.
Among the most recognized treasures are Hefner’s specialty- made outfit, including his purple smoking coat, silk pajamas, and slippers with a copy of the Time Magazine edition featuring the Playboy founder,.
Hefner’s attire and then publication were tipped to sell for $3, 000, but the highest bid has now
An initial copy of the first issue of Playboy magazine from 1953, with Marilyn Monroe on the handle, is up for auction along with apparel products.
A color pin-up of Monroe taken by Tom Kelley during the 1949 Red Velvet treatment is published on page 19, and Monroe even appears on the inside of Hugh Hefner’s popular magazine in an essay on websites 17 and 18.
‘Monroe is called’ Sweetheart of the Month,’ which evolved into Playmate of the Month.’
‘The publication hit bookstores in December 1953 and sold for 50 percent a backup.’
The most expensive piece of the whole auction is Marilyn Monroe’s black hair lined clothing that she wore in the 1955 picture’ The Seven Year Ache,’ which is estimated between$ 100, 000 to$ 200, 000.
The outline of the gown designed by William Travilla on Julien’s read, ‘A wonderful, Mae West- encouraged evening gown with a touch of dark magic and cellophane glamour!’
A feather boa in brilliant black and white is included in this gown, which has an additional twist (not found in the original movie).
‘Imagine Marilyn swaying in it during a dream sequence that was, alas, cut from the movie.
‘In this enchanting scene, Richard Sherman, played by Tom Ewell, daydreams about his neighbor, the lovely Girl, played by none other than Marilyn herself, channeling her inner Mae West in this unforgettable gown.’
Some of Hefner’s paintings from his collection will also be up for auction, such as a 1985 Andy Warhol silkscreen titled ‘Playboy Bunny.’
A lavender satin leotard Monroe wore in a photo shoot for a 1958 LIFE magazine and in honor of late actress Lillian Russell is also up for auction.
‘This auction is more than an event, it’s a celebration of the cultural impact, elegance, and sophistication embodied by Playboy, Hugh Hefner, and Marilyn Monroe,’ Julien’s said.
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