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Lot # 23: 1955 Marilyn Monroe, "White Dress Over Air Vent" Iconic Studio Photo from "Seven Year Itch"

Category: Entertainment

Starting Bid: $25.00

Bids: 44 (Bid History)

Time Left: Auction closed
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Item was in Auction "July Collectors Auction 2024",
which ran from 7/21/2024 3:00 PM to
8/10/2024 8:00 PM



One of the most famous scenes in the history of film is that of Marilyn Monroe as she enjoys the cool breeze coming from an air vent on a hot summer day as it sends her dress flying in the air. It sent fans and critics crazy (for different reasons) and it has been seen a million times and imitated a million more. The offered studio photograph for the film "The Seven Year Itch" captures this iconic moment as Marilyn laughs and holds her dress down. The photo is a perfect example with all the appropriate markings on the front. The photograph has some really light crazing from age and the photo does not fluoresce under a black light, both indicators of the age of the piece which we feel is absolutely from the 1950's. We have no idea how PSA will treat the image without a date stamp, but we are confident this is a 1950's example and as such it ranks among the best images of Marilyn we have ever handled!

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

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