Marilyn Monroe: The Last Sitting, Folio of (10) Color Prints by Bert Stern. ...

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Marilyn Monroe: The Last Sitting, Folio of (10) Color Prints by Bert Stern. Vintage original (10) color photographs of Marilyn Monroe from so-called "The Last Sitting", shot by Bert Stern in 1962 for Vogue Magazine, and printed later by Shorewood Atelier for Woodbine Books, 1978. Each of the 10 chromogenic prints is signed and numbered by Stern 231/250 in ink in the margin. Each measuring 20" x 24" from a limited edition of 250 with 20 artist's proofs and 20 publisher's proofs. Also includes original matching portfolio colophon, plus 22.5" x 26" point-of-purchase gallery poster, displaying all ten images: "Feeling Good", "Playful", "What's It All About?", "Flirtatious", "Teasing", "I Beg of You", "Aroused", "Rhythm", "Here's to You" and "Not Bad For 36". Original portfolio housing box not present. (7) prints are mounted to 22" x 26" foam core for display, remaining (3) are unmounted. All items show minor signs of handling from storage, display, and transport. Comes with a COA from Heritage Auctions.

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