Yesterday, March 31st, numerous items belonging to American singer and model Marilyn Monroe and “Playboy” magazine founder Hugh Hefner were sold at auction, including a pink dress once worn by the actress, as well as Hefner’s tuxedo and slippers. This was reported by “The Hollywood Reporter.”
It was noted that the “Pierce Brothers Memorial Park” in Los Angeles sold various items belonging to Hugh Hefner and Marilyn Monroe. According to “Julien’s Auctions,” the historic dress was sold for $325,000, breaking previous auction records.
Additionally, the weathered tombstone from Monroe’s grave was valued at $88,900. Hefner’s colored tuxedo, slippers, pajamas, and pipe were sold for $13,000, and his custom-ordered circular bed was sold for $13,000.
The customer who bought Hefner’s circular bed and Monroe’s bathing suit remarked that a long-held dream had come true.
“I want to spend the rest of my life next to Marilyn Monroe,” they said.
It should be noted that one of the portraits of actress Marilyn Monroe, created by American artist Andy Warhol in the 1960s, was previously sold at Christie’s auction for $195 million.