12038/21

Unknown photographer: An original American b/w offset pin-up photography of Marilyn Monroe (1926–1962). C. 1954. Photo size 25.5×20 cm. Frame size 43×33 cm.

Marilyn Monroe's public success had its contradistinction in her turbulent personal life. She was married three times - her first marriage was with her teenage boyfriend James (Jim) Dougherty (1921–2005), the second time with the baseball star Joe DiMaggio (1914–1999) and the third time with the playwright Arthur Miller (1915–2005). Marilyn Monroe is buried in Westwood Memorial Park Cemetery, Los Angeles.

Condition

This is an original American b/w pin-up offset photography from c. 1954, which shows normal signs of age and handling. Furthermore slightly yellowed due to ageing.

Auction

Art, antiques & collector's items, 17 September 2020