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MARILYN MONROE

1953 VINTAGE PINUP

LITHOGRAPH

PHOTOGRAPHER

ANDRE DE DIENES

THE SHAPE II

ANTHONY BEAUCHAMP

THE BEACH SITTING

VERY GOOD TO EXCELLENT

VINTAGE AUTHENTIC ORIGINAL

EXTREMELY RARE!!!


AUTHENTIC: This is a vintage original litho pinup. See front and back photos. Not an unauthorized cheap photo copy or worthless digital reprint. Originals continue to skyrocket in value while copies remain undesirable for investment purposes.

PINUP: Marilyn Monroe - The Shape II - This was the morning sitting at the Bel Air Hotel. VERSO: The Beach Sitting by photographer Anthony Beauchamp. The B&W litho was published by Maco in 1953.

PHOTOGRAPHER: Andre De Dienes - Anthony Beauchamp

PROMO: Pinup

BACKSIDE STATES: As you can see, one of Marilyn’s favorite combinations is a beach and a non-restricting swimsuit. This, naturally, is also practically any photographer’s favorite combination.

Just as important, she is one of the most graceful, co-ordinated girls ever to stand on her head or turn a cartwheel She has an astonishing bitty to relax-and it makes no difference if a camera and its owner is in the neighborhood or not. 

Plus, three additional photos from The Beach Sitting by Anthony Beauchamp.

PUBLISHER: Maco Corporation

DATE: 1953

TYPE: Lithograph B&W

APPROX. SIZE: 8x11”

CONDITION: Very good to Excellent

* PLEASE SEE: Cool Collectibles Condition Chart below for complete details...

* INCLUDES COA: Certificate of Authenticity issued by Cool Collectibles™ provided to winner.

SECURE PROTECTED SHIPPING: In a Polypropylene sleeve with over sized backing boards.

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* CELEBRITY INFORMATION: MARILYN MONROE - BORN NORMA JEANE MORTENSON - June 1, 1926 – August 5, 1962 was an American actress and model. Famous for playing comedic characters, she became one of the most popular sex symbols of the 1950s and was representative of the era's attitudes towards sexuality. Although she was a top-billed actress for only a decade, her films grossed $200 million by the time of her unexpected death in 1962. Marilyn continues to be considered a major pop culture idol and is ranked #1 as the world's most famous celebrity icon.


* PHOTOGRAPHER INFORMATION: ANDRE DE DIENES - December 18, 1913 - April 11, 1985 - Andre de Dienes was born in Transylvania now Romania. Andre studied art & photography in Paris & by 1938 he emigrated to the USA & settled in New York to work for Esquire, Vogue, Life & Montgomery Ward. Andre moved to California to pursue his real passion photographing nudes & outdoor scenes. Andre became one of Hollywood's most acclaimed photographers & for his beautiful photographs of Marilyn Monroe. De Dienes captured Marilyn on film throughout her entire career, from Norma Jean to the Hollywood legend. From Marilyn's first photo session in 1945 until her death in 1962, the star & her photographer shared a unique & loving relationship. 


PINUP CONDITION CHART


* MINT - MT: Like new, vivid colors and no markings.

* NEAR MINT - NM: Like new, vivid colors, no markings and may have minor crease, bend or dent.

* EXCELLENT - EX: Appears like new, vivid colors, may have marking(s), may have minor creases, bends or dents, edge wear, rubs and toning.

* VERY GOOD - VG: May have marking(s) with general creases, bends or dents, edge wear, rubs, scuffs, chips, tears, toning, foxing, fading and soiling.

* GOOD - G: May have marking(s) with major creases, bends, dents, edge wear, rubs, scuffs, chips, tears, toning, foxing, fading and soiling.

* FAIR: Major everything, marking(s) with major creases, bends, dents, edge wear, rubs, scuffs, chips, tears, toning, foxing, fading, soiling and repairs.

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