$1,536
A colossal seven-and-a-half-foot blow-up poster of the iconic Marilyn Monroe photograph showing her posed nude on red velvet, taken by Tom Kelley in 1949. Titled "A New Wrinkle," the image was famously used in the first issue of Playboy . This blow-up comes from the estate of William Travilla, Monroe's costume designer, and was created from an original photograph inscribed to Travilla "To Billy, my love- Please dress me forever, I love You, Marilyn Monroe." Also includes a vintage 20 by 15 inch photographic reprint of the same image. Not examined outside of frame. PROVENANCE From the Estate of William Travilla 103 by 82 inches, overall Categories: William Travilla
Auctioneer:
Juliens Auctions
Date:
2013-11-08
