Rare Marilyn Monroe Hair Lock w COA autograph photo art Custom Framed Submit Best Offer Start Price USD 399.00 Current Price USD 399.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Wednesday, August 20, 2008 End Time Saturday, August 30, 2008 Location Seattle See more about 'Rare Marilyn Monroe Hair Lock w COA autograph photo art' Description MARILYN MONROE (1926-1962): She is one of the most recognized faces in the world. Over forty years after her death, Marilyn Monroe is still a household name. Authentic Marilyn Monroe memorabilia is hard to come by and is sure to increase in value as time goes on. The item up for bid is an elaborately custom framed “short lock” of Monroe’s hair, comprised of a few strands (frame alone is several hundred dollars). This magnificent item is guaranteed 100% authentic and documentation will be provided to the highest bidder. The Authentic lock of Monroe’s hair was cut from her hairdresser, Kenneth Battelle on June 14, 1959. According to one site, "Weight per Weight historical and celebrity hair is thought to be the most valuable commodity in the world.” According to this site the price for TWO ¼” strands of Authentic Marilyn Monroe hair is $1400.00. The item up for bid consists of a FEW STRANDS of Authentic Monroe hair and is elaborately custom framed. Hair will last forever and can be handed down to future generations where autographs fade through the years. You will have an actual piece of an admired historic person in this very special framed display. You will own one of the most historic artifacts of this person to ever be made available. The strands of Monroe hair have been custom framed in silver leaf and black laminate (approx. Framed Dimensions: 22 ¼” X 20”) and matted with a photo of Marilyn Monroe and her hairstylist, Kenneth Batelle, along with an excellent Facsimile signature in blue ink (The Signature was scanned from Monroe’s first Agency Contract dated 1/10/1947 and signed “Marilyn Monroe”), and a presentation plate inscribed with the following, “Marilyn Monroe (1926 – 1962) Authentic Strands of Hair cut by famous celebrity hairdresser Kenneth Battelle on June 14, 1959. Marilyn Monroe is Hollywood’s most beloved and glamorous female icon.” Authentic pieces of hair from Marilyn Monroe are extremely rare since he died so young and unexpectedly. The presentation looks spectacular in person! This is an extraordinary opportunity to purchase a piece of Authentic Marilyn Monroe memorabilia. Please e-mail me with any questions and view my other auctions. I accept money orders, personal checks and credit card payments via BidPay and Paypal. I will also ship this item internationally. On Jan-08-07 at 14:51:42 PST, seller added the following information: Get reliable image hosting and storage services with Andale Images. Place a Bid!