Film at Lincoln Center’s online fundraiser auction, in celebration of Marilyn Monroe’s 100th birthday, launches tomorrow, July 21, at 10:00am ET.

This special fundraiser auction features Marilyn Monroe-themed art, memorabilia, an exclusive trip to Champagne, France, featuring an behind-the-scenes Piper-Heidsieck experience, and a 64th New York Film Festival Opening Night experience. This auction is tied to FLC’s one-night-only special event, presented in partnership with Piper-Heidsieck Champagne, featuring an archival 35mm print of Howard Hawks’s classic, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. Click here to read more about the event.

Proceeds from this auction support Film at Lincoln Center’s mission to celebrate cinema as an essential art form and foster a vibrant home for film culture.

Special thanks to Folio Fine Wine Partners, Russell Young, Taglialatella Galleries, and Authentic Brands Group. 

Explore auction items below, with bidding open from July 21 at 10:00am ET through July 28 at 11:55pm ET.

Piper-Heidsieck Champagne Marilyn Monroe Centennial Jeroboam

A true collector’s piece, this one-of-a-kind Piper-Heidsieck Champagne Marilyn Monroe Centennial bottle was created by internationally acclaimed artist Russell Young to honor the 100th anniversary of Marilyn Monroe’s birth.

Featuring Young’s signature diamond-dusted portrait of Monroe in a custom-blended pink hue, the bottle is individually signed by the artist and encased within his custom linen artwork. Part of an ultra-limited series of just six magnums and six jeroboams worldwide, this extraordinary collaboration celebrates the enduring connection between Marilyn Monroe and Piper-Heidsieck—her famously declared favorite Champagne. Blending fine art, luxury, and cultural history, this rare piece stands as a tribute to one of the world’s most iconic figures.

Piper-Heidsieck Champagne Experience for 2 in Reims, France

This exclusive experience for two offers a rare opportunity to discover the world of Piper-Heidsieck, one of Champagne’s most celebrated houses, in its historic hometown of Reims, France.

The experience includes a two-night stay at the luxurious Résidence Eisenhower, roundtrip airfare aboard La Compagnie’s all-business-class service, as well as first-class rail transportation between Paris and Reims.

Whether savoring world-class Champagne, exploring the charming streets and vineyards of the region, or touring the magnificent Notre-Dame de Reims Cathedral—one of France’s most treasured Gothic landmarks—this extraordinary experience promises memories to last a lifetime.

Marilyn Crying (2025) by Russell Young

Acrylic and hand-pulled oil based ink screenprint with diamond dust on Somerset paper in black-and-white. Framed, signed and numbered, and stamped “Marilyn 100” and authorized by the Estate of Marilyn Monroe and Authentic Brands Group. Edition of 20 plus 2 artist’s proofs (#3/20)

NYFF64 Opening Night Experience & FLC Patronage

Experience the best of cinema with Film at Lincoln Center (FLC) all year round. This package combines an unforgettable night at the upcoming 64th New York Film Festival featuring Opening Night selection James Gray’s Paper Tiger, with a one-year, benefit-packed Supporter-level FLC Patron Membership ($1,000 value).

Marilyn Monroe & Piper-Heidsieck Champagne Collection

This auction lot includes six (6) bottles of the limited-edition Marilyn Monroe Piper-Heidsieck Cuvée Brut, featuring the striking commemorative label created in her honor.

Also included is a vintage Piper-Heidsieck champagne bucket inspired by Marilyn Monroe, featuring her name etched on one side and her former New York City address etched on the other. Combining rare commemorative bottles with a distinctive Marilyn-themed presentation piece, this collection offers an exceptional opportunity for collectors of Hollywood memorabilia, Champagne enthusiasts, and admirers of Marilyn Monroe alike.

An extraordinary tribute to one of Hollywood’s most enduring icons, this unique collection celebrates Marilyn Monroe’s well-documented affection for Piper-Heidsieck Champagne. Monroe famously inscribed a photograph to the house with the words, “To Piper, My Favorite,” cementing her association with the legendary Champagne producer.

Marilyn Monroe Centennial Gift Set

Celebrate Marilyn Monroe’s enduring style and boundary breaking legacy with an exclusive collection that captures the duality of Marilyn Monroe—the dazzling Hollywood icon of the silver screen and the fiercely independent, intellectually curious woman off screen. This set includes: a pair of Dita ‘MM.100’ sunglasses, a Montblanc Muses Marilyn Monroe Special Edition Ballpoint Pen, and an Aurate Yellow Canary Pendant.

Marilyn Monroe™; Rights of Publicity and Persona Rights are used with permission of The Estate of Marilyn Monroe LLC.