Marilyn, On the Block
Personal items belonging to Marilyn Monroe, including clothing and makeup, are being auctioned to mark what would have been her 100th birthday. High-value items like her evening purse and home gates are drawing significant interest from collectors.
Why it matters
The auction highlights the enduring cultural and commercial value of celebrity memorabilia and the secondary market for historical artifacts.
It s the most famous bust in America, and it s for sale. No, not the ones on Mt. Rushmore, but Marilyn Monroe s bras, two of which are being auctioned off by Julien s on June 4 - already bid up to $5K apiece, more than double their $1K-$2K estimates - as part of a sale marking what would have been her 100th birthday on June 1.
The article provides a factual account of an auction event without taking a stance on the commercialization of the items.
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