BEVERLY HILLS, CA.- Julien's Auctions unveiled “The Estate of Anna Strasberg”, a deeply personal sale celebrating the legacy and extraordinarily personal collection of the Strasberg family. Following its commemoration of Marilyn Monroe's centennial birthday with the landmark “100 Years of Marilyn” auction, this sale offers a rare opportunity to explore the objects and memories preserved by some of Monroe's most devoted champions at no reserve.

“The Estate of Anna Strasberg” unfolds in three distinct chapters, tracing both Marilyn Monroe’s career and Anna Strasberg's remarkable life. The sale begins with never-before-seen personal property belonging to Marilyn Monroe, inherited by her acting coach, mentor, and the legendary co-founder of the Actors Studio, Lee Strasberg, before turning to a curated selection of Monroe collectible merchandise personally approved by Anna for public release. Concluding with furnishings, decorative arts, and personal belongings from Anna's Los Angeles and New York homes.

“The Estate of Anna Strasberg” offers an intimate portrait of the woman whose dedication helped shape one of Hollywood's most iconic legacies.

The online auction will take place August 4th online at juliensauctions.com. Registration to bid is now open.

Never-Before-Seen Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe

Few figures have shaped popular culture as profoundly as Marilyn Monroe. Preserved by the Strasberg family for generations, these remarkable artifacts offer an extraordinary window into the life, career, and legacy of one of the most influential women in the history of film.

Marilyn Monroe | Circa 1962 Letter Received from Joe DiMaggio (Est. $4,000–$6,000)





A rare personal letter received by Marilyn Monroe from Joe DiMaggio during the final year of her life, offering a poignant connection to one of the most closely followed relationships in American popular culture.

Marilyn Monroe | 1960 Annotated The Misfits Script Change Pages (Est. $4,000–$6,000)

Annotated production pages from The Misfits, Monroe's final completed film, documenting the evolution of one of the most significant performances of her career.

Marilyn Monroe | 1949 Signed Contract with the William Morris Agency (Est. $3,000–$5,000)

A signed agency contract dating to the pivotal early years of Monroe's ascent in Hollywood, capturing the foundations of a career that would redefine cinematic stardom.

Marilyn Monroe | 1949 Signed Agreement with the William Morris Agency (Est. $3,000–$5,000)

An additional signed agreement from Monroe's earliest professional years, representing a formative chapter in the making of a global icon.

Marilyn Monroe | 1956 Lightly Annotated Bus Stop Script (Est. $2,000–$3,000)

A script from Monroe's acclaimed performance in Bus Stop, featuring her annotations that offer rare insight into her thoughtful approach as an actress.

Marilyn Monroe | 1959 Original Jon Whitcomb Gouache Painting for the Cover of Cosmopolitan (Est. $2,000–$3,000)

The original artwork created by celebrated illustrator Jon Whitcomb for a Cosmopolitan magazine cover featuring Marilyn Monroe, highlighting her lasting influence across film, publishing, and popular culture.

The Estate of Anna Strasberg

Beyond Marilyn Monroe, the auction reflects Anna Strasberg's own life as a distinguished collector and steward of Hollywood history.

The Estate of Anna Strasberg celebrates a lifetime devoted to the preservation of Hollywood history while offering collectors an unprecedented opportunity to acquire artifacts connected to Marilyn Monroe, Lee Strasberg, and Anna Strasberg herself. More than an auction, it is the closing chapter of an extraordinary legacy of stewardship, friendship, and cultural preservation.