#728 • Marilyn Monroe's Fur Trimmed Sweater

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

Starting at $1.00

Status: Sold

Est. $15,000-$17,500 Marilyn Monroe's Personally Owned Fur Trimmed Sweater Acquired from Kent Warner W/Letter of Provenance - This elegant creme colored knit sweater was personally owned by iconic American actress, Marilyn Monroe. The sweater has a cropped design, fur trimmed collar and decorative satin buttons. The piece acquired by a collector from Hollywood costumer Kent Warner, who worked for MGM Studios and is known for 'liberating' props such as the iconic ruby red slippers of "The Wizard of Oz" and Humphrey Bogart's trenchcoat from "Casablanca". The pearls will be accompanied by a typeset letter of provenance signed by Warner and dated '1/24/1979' which states in part, "When she found out that I collected items from all the celebrities I worked with, she gave me this creme colored sweater with fur trimmed collar to add to my collection from her personal wardrobe."