Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953) Auction Results
61 Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953) sales recorded since 1999 across 7 auction houses. Sales volume over the last 12 months: $25,121 across 6 lots. Top sale: $22,500 (Dec 2025). Record sale: $1,200,000 (Jun 2011). Median price: $844, down 79% over the last 24 months.
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- Gentlemen Prefer Blondes & Other Lot (20th Century Fox, 1953). Folded & Unfolded, Fine+. Window Cards (13" X 20" & 14" X 22"). Musical. (Total: 2 Items)
- Gentlemen Prefer Blondes & Other Lots (20th Century Fox, 1953). Fine/Very Fine. Lobby Cards (9) (11" X 14") Musical. (Total: 9 Items)
- Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (20th Century Fox, 1953). Fine+ on Linen. One Sheet (27" X 41.5").
- Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (20th Century Fox, 1953). Folded, Fine/Very Fine. Insert (14" X 36").
- Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (20th Century Fox, 1953). Rolled, Very Fine. British Quad (30" X 40").
- Bracelet from "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" by Joseff
- Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (MGM, 1953), Jane Russell "Dorothy Shaw" Showgirl Leotard.
- Set of (2) Books Owned by Orson Welles, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (Total: 2 Items)
- A Chair from Gentlemen Prefer Blondes and All About Eve
- Marilyn Monroe “Diamonds are a Girl’s Best Friend” lobby card from Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
- Gentlemen Prefer Blondes partial wardrobe bible of designer William Travilla with (24) costume test photographs
- Marilyn Monroe British quad poster for Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
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Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953) auction results
- Marilyn Monroe “Lorelei Lee” signature red-sequined “Two Little Girls from Little Rock” showgirl gown with feathered hat by Travilla for Gentlemen Prefer Blondes · Profiles in History · 2011 · estimate USD 200,000–300,000
- A Marilyn Monroe suit from Gentlemen Prefer Blondes · Bonhams · 2015
- Marilyn Monroe pink gown from Gentlemen Prefer Blondes · Profiles in History · 2010 · estimate USD 150,000–200,000
- Marilyn Monroe “Lorelei Lee” aubergine gray evening dress and Bolero jacket by Travilla from Gentlemen Prefer Blondes · Profiles in History · 2011 · estimate USD 150,000–200,000
- Marilyn Monroe “Lorelei Lee” gold pleated halter gown by Travilla worn during filming and promotion of Gentlemen Prefer Blondes · Profiles in History · 2018 · estimate USD 100,000–150,000
- Marilyn Monroe showgirl dress worn during promotion of Gentlemen Prefer Blondes · Profiles in History · 2018 · estimate USD 80,000–120,000
- Jane Russell Gentlemen Prefer Blondes Embellished Gown and Magazine Covers · Julien's · 2016
- Marilyn Monroe’s personally hand-annotated script from Gentlemen Prefer Blondes · Profiles in History · 2014 · estimate USD 40,000–60,000
- Travilla historic vintage original costume sketch of Marilyn Monroe’s iconic pink satin dress for the “Diamonds are a Girls Best Friend” number in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes · Profiles in History · 2015 · estimate USD 20,000–30,000
- Marilyn Monroe and Jane Russell Matching Screen-Worn Sequin Dance Costumes with Hats from Gentlemen Prefer Blondes · Profiles in History · 2004 · estimate USD 35,000–55,000
- Gorgeous Marilyn Monroe Signed Photo Measuring 11'' x 14'' -- Given by Marilyn to One of the Dancers in the Famous Dance Scene From ''Gentlemen Prefer Blondes'' · Nate Sanders · 2018
- "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" · Christie's · 1999
- Marilyn Monroe Personally Hand Annotated Script from Gentlemen Prefer Blondes · Profiles in History · 2017 · estimate USD 20,000–30,000
- Bracelet from "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" by Joseff · Julien's · 2025
- Bill Travilla original costume design sketch of Marilyn Monroe for the “Diamonds are a Girl’s Best Friend” number in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes · Profiles in History · 2006 · estimate USD 8,000–10,000
- Travilla Original Costume Sketch for Marilyn Monroe as “Lorelei Lee” in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes · Profiles in History · 2016 · estimate USD 12,000–15,000
- Marilyn Monroe exhibition “Lorelei Lee” pink gown from the “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend” number from Gentlemen Prefer Blondes · Profiles in History · 2014 · estimate USD 20,000–30,000
- Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (MGM, 1953), Jane Russell "Dorothy Shaw" Showgirl Leotard. · Heritage · 2024
- Bill Travilla Costume Sketch of Marilyn Monroe’s Pink Satin Dress for “Diamonds Are a Girls Best Friend” in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes · Profiles in History · 2005 · estimate USD 6,000–8,000
- Jane Russell Gentlemen Prefer Blondes Costume · Julien's · 2016
- Jane Russell Gentlemen Prefer Blondes Bustier · Julien's · 2017
- Jane Russell “Dorothy Shaw” black hat from Gentlemen Prefer Blondes · Profiles in History · 2011 · estimate USD 2,000–3,000
- Marilyn Monroe and Jane Russell Gentlemen Prefer Blondes record album inscribed to Walter Winchell · Profiles in History · 2006 · estimate USD 4,000–6,000
- Bill Travilla’s Personal Touring Dress of Marilyn Monroe’s Pink Satin Gown for “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend” in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes · Profiles in History · 2005 · estimate USD 4,000–6,000