#8255 • Marilyn Monroe's Sunglasses & Carrying Case

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

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Status: Sold

Est. $17,000-$20,000 Marilyn Monroe's Personally Owned Sunglasses & Carrying Case From the Estate of Dennis Roberts W/Copy of Letter of Authenticity - These sunglasses were personally owned and used by the iconic Hollywood starlette, Marilyn Monroe. The glasses are constructed of an ivory white plastic and have an oval shape with black striped details and green lenses. They will come in a hard carrying case. The sunglasses originally come from the estate of world famous glass maker to the stars Dennis Roberts, and have never been previously offered at auction. The glasses will be accompanied by a copy of the letter of authenticity from a previous employee of Roberts. Marilyn Monroe (1926-1962) was an American actress and model, who became one of the most popular sex symbols of the 1950s. Monroe's few rivals in popularity include Elvis Presley and Mickey Mouse, and no other star has ever inspired such a wide range of emotions from lust to pity, from envy to remorse. The American Film Institute has named her the sixth greatest female screen legend in American film history, and the Smithsonian Institution has included her on their list of "100 Most Significant Americans of All Time". Marilyn Monroe remains a sex symbol, beauty icon, and one of the most famous stars of classical Hollywood cinema.