Marilyn Monroe 1962 "Last Photo" Framed Limited Edition 5x7 Lithograph from Original George Barris Photo

Lithograph measures 5" x 7" and has been matted and framed to an overall size of 13.25" x 15.25". From the Edward Weston Collection.

 

Six photos taken by photographer and friend George Barris are the last known pictures of Monroe. The shots were taken in July of 1962 a few weeks before her death. Each photo that is set to be auctioned by Heritage New York is authentic and signed. According to Barris the photo on the beach showing a kissy faced Monroe was the last shot ever taken of the bombshell.

Monroe was found dead in her home on August 5th 1962 of a drug overdose -- the coroner's report listed her death as 'probable suicide' but over the years several conspiracy theorists suggested that the actress was murdered. She was just 36 years old. The photographer says he was so distraught over Monroe's passing that he didn't publish the images for several years.

Marilyn Monroe 1962 original  negative limited edition lithograph and stamped on the back with date and copyright

The Edward Weston Collection is one of the world's premiere archives of classic Hollywood glamour photography.  This famed art publisher built his holdings over five decades through his personal and business relationships with George Hurrell, Lazlo Willinger, Jeannie Bull (Clarence Sinclair Bull's widow), John Kobal, Milton Greene, Ted Allan, George Barris, Bert Stern and many others.

 

Edward Weston pioneered the emergence of Hollywood glamour photography into the fine art market over 50 years ago while exhibiting these works throughout the United States and Europe.  Featuring his Marilyn Monroe Collection, the collection traveled throughout the United States titled "From Harlow to Monroe".

 

Mr. Weston collaborated with John Kobal (now the John Kobal Foundation in London, England) publishing photographs of Greta Garbo taken from the original camera negatives by Clarence Sinclair (C.S.) Bull, who is considered one of the most important photographers of his time.

The Edward Weston Collection is one of the world’s premiere archives of classic Hollywood glamour photography.  This famed art publisher built his holdings over five decades through his personal and business relationshipts with George Hurrell, Lazlo Willinger, Jeannie Bull (Clarence Sinclair Bull’s widow), John Kobal, Milton Greene, Ted Allan, George Barris, Bert Stern and many others.

Edward Weston pioneered the emergence of Hollywood glamour photography into the fine art market over 50 years ago while exhibiting these works throughout the United States and Europe.  Featuring his Marilyn Monroe Collection, the collection traveled throughout the United States titled “From Harlow to Monroe”. 

Mr. Weston collaborated with John Kobal (now the John Kobal Foundation in London, England) publishing photographs of Greta Garbo taken from the original camera negatives by Clarence Sinclair (C.S.) Bull, who is considered one of the most important photographers of his time.

In 1987, with photographer George Barris, he published what came to be known as “The Last Photos” from the original camera negatives.  Taken in 1962 in Santa Monica, CA, these photos were taken just two weeks before her untimely death.

Along with the classic Hollywood glamour photography, Edward Weston has published and/or distributed many other artists such as Salvador Dali, Amleto Della Costa, Henri Matisse, G.H. Rothe, Louis Icart, Norman Rockwell, Phillipe Noyer, LeRoy Neiman and Andy Warhol.

In 2012 Andrew Weiss purchased the entire Edward Weston Collection consisting of the Picasso ceramic collection, the Hollywood glamour photographic works and other published works from the estate of Edward Weston.

Due to the uniqueness of each item, please refer to the photos provided in this auction. We offer high resolution images of each item rather than a written description of condition.

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