Auction Item: Marilyn Monroe Relic Card – Eternal Cuts – Compelling Handwriting Fragment ("day, called")

This is a visually stunning relic card from the 2024 Eternal Cuts series featuring a handwriting fragment attributed to Marilyn Monroe. The card presents an elegant black-and-white portrait of Marilyn alongside a cut from a handwritten note that appears to read “day, called” — possibly the end of the phrase “yesterday, called”.

The style of the handwriting — notably the tall looped "l", rounded "a", and slanted flow — closely resembles verified Monroe samples, including a Beckett-authenticated letter that sold July 13, 2022 at auction for $8,500.

While this card has not been authenticated, it makes a strong visual case and could be a prime candidate for third-party verification.

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🔹 Card Details:

Series: Eternal Cuts (2024 release)

Relic: Handwriting fragment on cream paper (blue ink)

Subject: Marilyn Monroe

Condition: Excellent; sealed in tamper-evident acrylic case

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❗️Please Note: This item is sold as-is with no authentication guarantee. It is offered as a speculative for collectors. Buyer assumes all responsibility for further verification or grading.

Whether you're a Monroe enthusiast, a relic card collector, or someone who appreciates mystery and potential — this piece is a standout.

This handwriting shows:

Large loops on the "l" letters

Wide spacing between letters

Slight right slant (classic American cursive)

Rounded, open characters especially in "c" and "e"

Looks like it says something like "(yester..)day, called."

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About Marilyn Monroe's real handwriting:

Marilyn’s writing was:

Round and almost childlike, especially early in life

Fairly big letters, especially open "a," "e," and "o"

Some shakiness (especially later in life), not a tight or sharp pen style

Often personal and expressive — lots of notes, personal letters, etc.

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Comparison:

Letter Style:
The roundedness and spacing are similar to Marilyn Monroe's style

Scale:
Marilyn tended to write a little larger on the page — this seems to match that.

Tone:
The simple, casual tone could fit — Marilyn often wrote in a casual style.

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✅ Optional Grading & Authentication:

Third-party grading and/or authentication services (e.g., PSA/DNA, JSA, Beckett) are available as an add-on. These services can confirm provenance and increase the card’s resale potential and buyer confidence.
📬 Please message to discuss turnaround time, available providers, and pricing prior to purchase.

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