This is part of my new, ongoing series of YouTube video previews of upcoming auctions that take a look at events that feature original props, costumes and other production material from film and television. This first look is for three Profiles in History auction events taking place in the month of December: “Essentially Marilyn: The Auction” on December 11th, “Hollywood Auction 96” on December 11th, 12th, 13th, and 14th, and “Once Upon A Time: The Auction” on December 17th.
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Below are official press releases from Profiles in History about each of the three upcoming auction events:
Essentially Marilyn: The Auction
Celebrating Marilyn Monroe, Hollywood’s greatest and most enduring icon of American pop culture.
This extraordinary 136-page full color catalog features over 170 lots of Marilyn Monroe’s personal property, movie costumes and memorabilia, personal wardrobe, and more.
The name and image of Marilyn Monroe personifies glamour and sex appeal. Despite being a top-billed actress during the decade of the 1950s, today – more than half a century later – her popularity transcends time. This sale represents a “last chance” opportunity. We know of no other private collection containing the breadth and scope presented here. From iconic screen worn costumes from Marilyn’s greatest titles, like Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, How to Marry a Millionaire, The Prince and the Showgirl, and The Seven Year Itch, to personal wardrobe worn in her everyday life. Also present are deeply personal childhood photographs with her handwritten notes, including her baby photo with the note, “Me when I was very small,” another bearing the note, “First boyfriend. Lester Bolender and Norma Jeane, both age 5”. From later in life, are images of Norma Jeane from her wedding to first husband Jim Dougherty, followed by a selection of rare photographs from her first modeling jobs. The finest artifact documenting the discovery and transformation of Norma Jeane into megastar Marilyn Monroe is the oversize photograph on which she inscribes to actor/studio executive Ben Lyon, “Dear Ben, You found me, named me and believed in me when no one else did. My thanks and love forever. Marilyn”. Perhaps the greatest artifact exemplifying how seriously Marilyn studied her craft, we have her personal working shooting script from The Seven Year Itch featuring well over 500 words in her hand, plus hundreds of minor edits to hone her character as “The Girl”.
Hollywood Auction 96
Profiles in History’s Hollywood Auction 96
December 11, 12, 13 and 14th, 2018
This monumental 600-page full color catalog features over 2100 lots of the entertainment industry’s most treasured props, costumes, set dec, memorabilia and studio relics.
From the silent era up through Hollywood’s Golden Age, we have artifacts spanning all the major stars and covering all genres. Highlights include Noel Langley’s handwritten first draft 86-page screenplay for The Wizard of Oz, being part of a production archive covering the creation and development of the most beloved film in cinema history, Greta Garbo Adrian-designed coronation cape from Queen Christina, Irving Thalberg’s “Best Picture” Academy Award for Mutiny on the Bounty, Margaret Hamilton “Wicked Witch of the West” witch’s hat from The Wizard of Oz, Gloria Swanson “Norma Desmond” evening jacket and “Best Actress” Golden Globe trophy from Sunset Boulevard, hero Nautilus crewman “baldy style” dive helmet from 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, screen used “Lawgiver” statue from Dr. Zaius’ office in The Planet of the Apes, Sean Connery “James Bond 007” signature suit from You Only Live Twice, Type-2 Phaser pistol from Star Trek: The Original Series, Mark Hamill “Luke Skywalker” production used lightsaber from the first Star Wars from the collection of set decorator Roger Christian, Screen used Stormtrooper helmet from Star Wars: The Force Awakens signed by Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, and other cast members, with Lucasfilm letter of authenticity, Sigourney Weaver “Ripley” signature combat costume ensemble from Aliens and much, much more!
Once Upon a Time: The Auction
Profiles in History is Proud to Announce: Once Upon a Time: The Auction
Relive the magic, adventure and romance with over 500 lots of costumes and props from the beloved TV series in this exclusive, online only sale.
The Disney-ABC television series Once Upon a Time captured the hearts and minds of audiences around the world, tying characters from the Disney universe with popular Western literature, fairy tales and folklore. The iconic characters interact in the modern “real world” and numerous fantasy realms throughout the show’s seven seasons. Rarely does a collector or fan have the opportunity to acquire costumes and props of timeless characters that transcend the actual production.
From the Evil Queen to Snow White, Rumplestiltskin to Prince Charming, Zelena to Robin Hood – all the favorite characters are represented. The attention to detail and craftsmanship of these costumes, props and set decoration is extraordinary.
Jason DeBord