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Marilyn Monroe Signed Photo

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Marilyn Monroe Signed Photo
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Exquisite Marilyn Monroe signed and inscribed Cecil Beaton photograph, ''To Eddie / Love & Kisses / Marilyn Monroe''. An astonishingly large piece with Marilyn's inscription alone measuring over 10'' x 2.5''. Original silver gelatin Cecil Beaton photo measures 9.25'' x 9'', which has been mounted to linen cardstock measuring 14'' x 15''. Upon this mat Marilyn inscribed the photo in blue ball point pen to Eddie, the brother of actor Ray Foster who appeared with Marilyn in the 1960 film ''Let's Make Love.'' Top right triangular portion of mat has been cut away though not affecting photograph. Additionally, there is uniform oval toning on the mat from a previous framing. A proper framing will conceal the variation in color between this portion and the rest of the mat. Marilyn's signature remains bold and vibrant and the photograph is still in near fine condition. This photo, incidentally, is known to be Marilyn's very favorite image of herself and a similar signed photo from her collection sold at Christie's for nearly $150,000. With PSA/DNA COA.