This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/29/2021
Original 8'' x 10'' silver-gelatin photograph of the iconic Marilyn Monroe, taken by Andre de Dienes at the Bel Air Hotel in 1953, ''her big year'' according to de Dienes when ''success, fame, was coming to her''; both ''Gentlemen Prefer Blondes'' and ''How to Marry a Millionaire'' premiered in 1953. Marilyn's joy is palpable in this photo, doing a Bugs Bunny impersonation. Half-glossy double-weight photograph has de Dienes' backstamps, as well as stamp of noted photo collector and Marilyn doll designer Kim Goodwin. Light buckling, otherwise near fine condition.