$48,000
A costume worn by Marilyn Monroe as Lillian Russell for a pictorial feature in the December 22, 1958 issue of Life magazine, photographed by Richard Avedon. The lavender satin, boned leotard has a décolletage neckline trimmed with bouquets of fabric flowers and pink, lavender and cream draped chiffon sashes across the front, embellished with pink satin bows and trimmed in lavender, pink and cream chiffon. The costume has minor post-photoshoot alterations. Monroe also dressed as Theda Bara, Clara Bow, Jean Harlow, and Marlene Dietrich for this series of photographs. Accompanied by a copy of the magazine. PROVENANCE Lot 748, “Collectibles & Hollywood Entertainment,” Christie's East, New York, Sale number 7513, December 18, 1993 Categories: Marilyn Monroe
Auctioneer:
Juliens Auctions
Date:
2016-11-17
