Julien’s Auctions is marking what would have been Marilyn Monroe’s 100th birthday by offering 100 artifacts from the star’s life for sale on June 4. The collection spans everything from the wooden gates of her Brentwood home to a 1950s Jeanne Lanvin ivory silk gown,with estimates ranging from a few hundred dollars to $50,000.

The $30,000‑$50,000 Brentwood gates headline the sale

The most valuable lot is the wooden front gates from Monroe’s Brentwood residence, which the auction house expects to fetch between $30,000 and $50,000 . Martin Nolan, executive director and co‑founder of Julien’s Auctions, highlighted the gates as a tangible piece of Hollywood history, noting that they symbolize the private world behind Monroe’s public persona.

Iconic 1950s Lanvin gown priced at $1,000‑$2,000

Among the high‑profile garments is Monroe’s 1950s Jeanne Lanvin ivory silk evening dress ,a staple of the image that cemented her as a sex symbol. The auction lists the gown at $1,000 to $2,000, reflecing both its rarity and the market’s appetite for celebrity fashion.

Never‑seen photos of Monroe and DiMaggio fetch $4,000‑$6,000

A signed 1954 photograph of Monroe with husband Joe DiMaggio, taken on a “working” honeymoon in Japan, is expected to sell for $4,000‑$6,000. A second,previously unreleased 1962 snapshot taken a month before her death carries a similar estimate, underscoring collectors’ hunger for intimate, unpublished imagery.

Broader trend: celebrity memorabilia hitting premium prices

According to the auction house, the range of items—from home fixtures to personal clothing—illustrates a growing market for celebrity memorabilia, a sector that has seen record‑breaking sales for figures like Michael Jackson and Princess Diana.. This auction follows that pattern, positioning Monroe’s artifacts as both culltural touchstones and investment pieces.

Who will verify authenticity of the handwritten notes?

The catalogue includes handwritten notes and scripts, yet the source does not specify which experts have authenticated these documents. Without third‑party verification, potential buyers may face uncertainty about provenance, a common concern in high‑stakes memorabilia sales.