$1,280
An opaque glass oil lamp base from Marilyn Monroe's New York home, located at 444 East 57th Street, gifted to her friend and personal masseur, Ralph Roberts. In a letter to the consignor, Roberts states Monroe won the lamp at a country auction and used it as a flower vase, usually placed on a round table in front of a window looking toward the river. Accompanied by a copy of a letter from Roberts. Height, approximately 11 inches PROVENANCE Lot 340, “Film and Television Memorabilia,” Christie's East, New York, Sale number 7821, December 18, 1995 Categories: Marilyn Monroe
Auctioneer:
Juliens Auctions
Date:
2016-11-17