$125,000
Hooded terry cloth robe with zipper and belt closure, two exterior pockets, label reads, “Catalina/ Beach Blotter/ M,” discoloration from age. Robe can be seen in 1962 photographs taken by George Barris. This is purported to be the last item of clothing Monroe wore before her death. PROVENANCE Partial Lot 143, “The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe,” Christie’s, New York, Sale number 9216, October 27–28, 1999. Categories: Marilyn Monroe
Auctioneer:
Juliens Auctions
Date:
2009-06-26