#687 • Marilyn Monroe Earrings Worn During "Last Sitting"

Part of Artifacts of Hollywood & Music (timed auction by GWS Auctions)

Starting at $1.00

Status: Sold

Est. $37,000-$40,000 Marilyn Monroe's 12mm Faux Pearl Screw-Back Earrings Worn During "Last Sitting" W/Letter of Provenance - These 12mm faux pearl earrings were worn by Marilyn Monroe during her "Final Sitting" photoshoot with legendary fashion photographer Bert Stern commissioned by Vogue Magazine in June, 1962, just six weeks before her unfortunate passing. The earrings will be accompanied by a letter of provenance from a gentleman who states that his father worked for Bert Stern and was gifted the earrings on his 59th birthday from Stern. The earrings will also be accompanied by a second typed letter of provenance from John Taylor (please note that the letter is typed and is not signed with a signature) detailing the story of how he received the earrings from Stern.