$5,000
A round metal and glass serving tray that Marilyn Monroe used to deliver food to a party at the home of Ralph Roberts. The event was a Bon Voyage gala for May Reis and Maureen Stapleton in April 1961, both of whom were headed to Europe: Reis for vacation and Stapleton to work on the European film production of A View from the Bridge (Vu du pont). According to Roberts, guests at the party included Gloria Vanderbilt, Walter and Carol Matthau, Clifford David, and Sidney Lumet. Accompanied by a copy of a letter from Roberts. Diameter 12 1/2 inches PROVENANCE Partial 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
