Late 1940s-late 1950s, various photographers, to include the following prints and negatives:

(5) b&w and color negatives of close-ups of Monroe, attributed to Milton Greene, in envelope, (1 1/2 x 1 1/2 in.), Feb. 1955.

(2) Some Like it Hot b&w publicity photographs by Robert Coburn of Monroe (as 'Sugar Kane') along with Jack Lemmon (as Jerry in disguise as 'Daphne') and Tony Curtis (as Joe in disguise as 'Josephine'), (8 x 10 in.), ca. 1958, both stamped "PHOTO BY COBURN" on verso, one labeled "G157" and the other "G112."

(1) color negative of Richard Avedon's image of "Marilyn Monroe as Clara Bow" for Life Magazine, (8 x 10 in.), 1958, unmarked.

(1) b&w negative closeup in Gepe slide mount, (2 3/4 x 2 3/4 in.), after 1955.

(2) b&w negatives of Monroe in a dress, (5 x 7 in.; 8 x 10 in.), one marked with date "DEC 22 49" on film.

(1) color negative of Monroe with a man seated on the beach, (5 x 7 in.), unmarked.


Milton Greene (American, 1922-1985) worked as a fashion photographer early in his career and then became well known for his portraits of celebrities. He was close friends with Monroe in the 1950s and even produced some of her movies.

Robert Coburn (American, 1900-1990) was an important Hollywood photographer known for capturing film stars such as Cary Grant, Kim Novak, Rita Hayworth, Marilyn Monroe, and many others. In addition to his famous portraits, he worked on movie sets such as For Whom the Bell Tolls and The Birds.

Richard Avedon (American, 1923-2004) is known for his work for both Harper's Bazaar and later in his career, The New Yorker, his work for companies such as Calvin Klein, and his photographs of actors, musicians, models, and politicians. Monroe was photographed by Avedon in the guise of five different actresses (including 1920s silent film start Clara Bow), in a series titled "The Fabulous Enchantresses," for the December 22, 1958 special issue of Life Magazine.


Several negatives with wear and inconsistencies, including (1) b&w with patches of residue and damage, "Monroe as Clara Bow" with scratches, light residue, and slight waviness, slide with moderate overall grime; the b&w prints have creases, light marks, some corners bent, mildly toned, (1) with light stain and (1) with a 1 in. tear and pencil mark on verso. Copyright information not included with lot.