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Lot # 18: 1952 Marilyn Monroe, "The Ultimate Sex Symbol" Seductive Studio Photo by Frank Powolny

Category: Entertainment

Starting Bid: $25.00

Bids: 30 (Bid History)

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Item was in Auction "April Collectors Auction 2021",
which ran from 4/8/2021 8:00 PM to
4/24/2021 8:00 PM



Large 1952 seductive studio photograph of the ultimate sex-symbol Marilyn Monroe. Taken as her career really started to take off, this was part of a sitting for her upcoming film "Monkey Business" and done by noted photographer Frank Powolny. Bold and beautiful, this is a completely vintage studio photo that dates to 1952 and presents beautifully with a small rip at the top right corner area and some editorial marks from publication in a newspaper. 90% of the examples of this image out there are reproductions or restrikes, with this one being original to 1952 and dated from 1953 on the back by a newspaper. One of her most famous studio sessions and a rare original in nice condition makes this a special offering!

Size: 8x10
Designation: Vintage 1
Condition: 2.5/5
Quality: 5/5
Overall Grade: 7.5/10

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