Auction alert: fancy owning Marilyn Monroe’s lipstick?

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  An alligator men’s accessory case, owned by Marilyn Monroe’s second husband, American baseball player, Joe DiMaggio, with monogrammed “JDim” on the bottom. The combination lock closure is set to 555, a nod to DiMaggio’s Yankee jersey number five. Courtesy Julien's Auctions

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  An art deco platinum and diamond cocktail watch from Blancpain. The watchcase is stamped KO 900 Plat 100 Irid, while the bracelet is set with 71 round diamonds and two marquise diamonds. Courtesy Julien's Auctions

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  The check Marilyn Monroe wrote her mother, Grace Goddard for US$50 in 1952. Courtesy Julien's Auctions

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  A gold metal minaudière with a citrine crystal floret embellishment features three compartments, including one for loose powder with a cotton buffer, mirror and comb. Courtesy Julien’s Auctions

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  A receipt, left, from Maximilian Fur Company in New York for the storage and service of two fur coats and one fur stole, all owned by Monroe. The company also provided Monroe with a recommendation of services for the mink coat and fox stole, right. Courtesy Julien's Auctions

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  A chocolate brown 1950s alligator handbag features gold metal hardware and burgundy leather interior with purpose-built pockets to accommodate matching accessories. Courtesy Julien's Auctions

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  Marilyn Monroe's white wool cardigan with lace and tulle lining. A removable two-tone mink shawl collar lapel attaches with small snaps. Courtesy Julien's Auctions

Here are some key pieces from an upcoming auction, which will go under the hammer at Julien’s Auctions in Los Angeles on November 19.

Read this and other stories in Luxury magazine, out with The National on Thursday, September 8.