Sale 1697
New York
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8 September 2006
Price realised
USD 1,920
Estimate
This lot is offered without a reserve
PHILIPPE HALSMAN (1906-1979) Marilyn Monroe, 1955 gelatin silver print, printed later number '219/250' and portfolio stamp (on the verso) 14 x 11in. (35.5 x 28cm.)
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