Up for auction

As ever, lots of interesting items are coming up for auction at Heritage Auctions in the US,

Marilyn Monroe, Unfiltered: Her Intimate Letters, Acting Notes, Relationship Struggles and Personal Treasures from Her Closest Friends, Hedda and Norman Rosten, in Heritage’s Landmark June 1 Hollywood Auction. Timed to the 100th anniversary of Monroe’s birth, this extraordinary trove—unseen for more than six decades—spans 1955–1962 and reveals a profoundly personal portrait of the woman behind the legend. The collection includes handwritten letters, private notes, poetry, watercolors, documents and personal effects—many previously unknown and never before offered at auction.

These materials capture Monroe in her own voice: candid, searching, witty and vulnerable. Her writings reflect deeply on love and loss, including her devotion to Arthur Miller and heartbreak following her marriage to Joe DiMaggio. She confronts subjects ranging from a lost pregnancy to emotional fragility and mortality, while also revealing her creative life through poetry, artwork, humor and intimate correspondence.

For collectors and historians, this archive represents a rare primary source—an unfiltered window into one of the 20th century’s most mythologized figures—forming a powerful narrative of Monroe’s final years in her own words.

Marilyn Monroe checked pants=

Marilyn Monroe Personal Iconic Black and White Checkered Capri Pants by Jax. Vintage original pair of checkered capri pants by Jax from Marilyn Monroe's personal wardrobe collection. Constructed of black-and-white gingham checkered cotton with front zipper closure, ending in an elegant, tapered capri cut. Checkered capri pants, including these from one of Monroe's preferred designers, were worn frequently by the actress throughout her life, and remain an iconic staple of Monroe's leisure and evening wardrobe. Retaining internal maker's label reading, "Designed by Jax". Currently standing at $16,500

Seven Year itch exhibition dress

The Seven Year Itch (TCF, 1955), Marilyn Monroe "The Girl" Bill Travilla-Created Exhibition Subway Dress. Vintage Bill Travilla-recreated ivory rayon "Subway" dress with plunging halter neckline, crossover ribbon detailing at bust, bow at front waist, bias-cut sunburst pleated skirt, and zipper and hook-and-eye closure at back, retaining original internal bias label that reads "Travilla." Legendary Marilyn Monroe costume designer Travilla recreated this iconic dress in the 1970s for display in museum exhibitions. The design of this instantly-recognizable garment is showcased in one of the most memorable scenes in movie history, as Monroe stands over a subway grate trying to hold down her billowing dress. The original screen-worn dress, famously owned by Debbie Reynolds, was sold by Profiles in History on June 18, 2011 for a then-record-setting $5.52 million. To this day, the original "Subway" dress holds the record as the third most valuable piece of movie memorabilia of all time, surpassed only by Citizen Kane's Rosebud sled and Judy Garland's ruby slippers from The Wizard of Oz. Exhibits minor signs of age and wear, including slight discoloration and loose threads. Provenance: Originally from the collection of William Sarris, Travilla's business partner; acquired by Planet Hollywood in 1996; Biding for this exhibition dress

currently stands at $6,000.

Friends script

Friends (NBC TV, 1994-2004), "The Last One: Part 1" Script Signed by the Cast. Original 45-page (as paginated) bound and bradded Final Draft dated January 15, 2004, with revised pages dated 1/16/04. Signed on the yellow cover page in black felt tip by Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, Matthew Perry, and David Schwimmer. Measures 8.5" x 11". Part 1 of the final episode of Friends features Monica (Courteney Cox) and Chandler (Matthew Perry) discovering at the birth that the baby they adopted is actually a set of twins. Meanwhile, Ross (David Schwimmer) decides to stop Rachel (Jennifer Aniston) from getting on the plane to move to Paris. In his memoir, Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing, Matthew Perry reflected on filming the final episode of Friends: "But there was no fourth wall to break; there never had been, in fact. We had been in people's bedrooms and living rooms for a decade; in the end, we were an integral part of so many people's lives that what we'd missed was that there had never been a fourth wall to break in the first place. We'd just been six close friends in an apartment that was seemingly way too big, when in fact it was just the size of a TV set in a living room." Exhibits very minimal handling wear and age. Provenance: Donated by Warner Bros.

The Matthew Perry Foundation works to end the stigma of addiction through collective commitment and investment in the people, programs and partnerships that make recovery possible.

“Matthew Perry was someone people felt they truly knew. Through his work and his honesty, he built a connection with audiences around the world that went far beyond the screen,” says Joe Maddalena, Executive Vice President at Heritage Auctions. “This auction brings together the personal items and passions that shaped his life, offering fans a meaningful way to connect with his story. More importantly, it allows that connection to do real good, supporting the Matthew Perry Foundation and continuing his mission to help others facing addiction. It’s a powerful way for his legacy to live on and bring people together in support of something that mattered deeply to him.”

Net proceeds from the auction, featuring personal items from Perry’s estate, will advance Matthew’s most meaningful legacy: building a future free from addiction stigma, where every person seeking recovery has access to the care, resources and the community they need to thrive. Proceeds will support key Foundation initiatives, including the Matthew Perry Foundation Fellowship in Addiction Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital, Grassroots Recovery Grants for frontline organizations, and Healing Appalachia, the nation’s largest recovery-focused sober music festival.

“Matthew believed addiction should be met with compassion and science, not stigma and silence,” says Lisa Kasteler Calio, CEO of the Matthew Perry Foundation. “This auction fuels the Foundation’s work to expand access to evidence-based care and confront stigma. It is one more way we ensure that no one has to fight this disease alone.”

Bansky girl with a balloon

Banksy (b. 1974). Girl with Balloon (diptych), 2005. Spray paint on two canvases Currently $525,000

The Matthew Perry Estate Auction features a range of items Matthew collected and treasured through meaningful chapters of his personal and professional journeys, together offering a thoughtful glimpse into his beloved sense of humor and the passions and influences that shaped him. The sale provides a respectful opportunity for supporters to contribute to a cause that mattered profoundly to Perry while honouring his enduring compassion and commitment to helping others