Description:
Philippe Halsman (American, 1906-1979)
Marilyn Monroe, Life Magazine Cover (Variant), 1952, printed 1978. Embossed signature l.r., titled and dated in pencil on the verso, numbered "35/500" in pencil within the artist's copyright stamp on the verso. Gelatin silver print, image size 13 3/8 x 8 7/8 in. (34.0 x 22.5 cm),framed.
Condition: Left edge of sheet fraying, small area of white spot toning l.c.
Provenance: Acquired from Nicholas Vahlkamp, Conservator, St. Louis, Missouri, by the current owner, in 1982. A copy of the purchase receipt accompanies the lot.
Estimate $800-1,200
Sheet measures 14 x 9 3/4 in. (35.5 x 24.7 cm). Linen tape hinge remnant on the verso u.r., area of thinning where hinge was removed on the verso u.l. corner. Framed with glass. No additional issues to report.
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Marilyn Monroe, Nicholas Vahlkamp, St. LouisRobin S.R. Starr
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