10 Never-Before-Seen Marilyn Monroe Photos Go Up For Auction
They've been hiding in a box for 55 years — until now.
At this point, photos of Marilyn Monroe are so commonplace that having one on your dorm room wall is something of a cliche. But a new auction from Paddle8, titled Platinum Blonde, showcases ten never-before-seen photos from the actress's last professional photoshoot.
Taken by George Barris in 1962, you've probably seen various images from this shoot before — the famous image of Marilyn frolicking on the beach with a sweater and a green blanket, for one — but not these.
In the 1980s, a lucky collector received three boxes directly from Barris himself. The contents of these packages, including the never-released pictures, are all up for auction. Also included in the Platinum Blonde auction are various prints of iconic Marilyn photographs, as well as ephemera, including a telegram from 20th Century Fox to Monroe.
The auction closes August 11, 2017, at 12 p.m. EST.
Beach Daze
Marilyn brushes away strands of hair from her face.
Taking a Break
A candid shot of Marilyn resting her eyes.
Perfect Portrait
And she's back again looking flawless.
Beach Girl
Marilyn gives a charming smile.
On the Sand
Marilyn takes a few shots while down on the sand.
Enjoying the Sun
Marilyn plays with the sun's rays through her coup glass.
The Staredown
The look of a seasoned professional.
Makeup Moment
You can almost hear her charming laugh!
Beauty Shot
Could she look any more gorgeous?
Mirror Fun
You can see Barris in the left hand corner of the mirror, taking the picture.
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