$21,250
A vintage black and white photograph signed by Marilyn Monroe in blue ink and inscribed to her makeup artist, Allan "Whitey" Snyder. In full, "To White, (What about tonight?!)/ I never looked like this/ until I met you./ My love,/ Marilyn." Snyder was Monroe's makeup artist throughout her career, including for the films Niagara (20th Century Fox, 1953 ), Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (20th Century Fox, 1953) , How to Marry a Millionaire (20th Century Fox, 1953) , River of No Return ( 20th Century Fox, 1954) , There’s No Business Like Show Business, The Seven Year Itch (20th Century Fox, 1955) , Bus Stop (20th Century Fox, 1956) , Some Like It Hot (United Arists, 1959) , Let’s Make Love (20th Century Fox, 1960), and The Misfits (United Artists/Seven Arts, 1961). Snyder also did Monroe’s makeup for her funeral in 1962. 14 by 11 inches; 19 1/2 by 16 inches, framed PROVENANCE From the Estate of Allan "Whitey" Snyder Categories: Marilyn Monroe
Auctioneer:
Juliens Auctions
Date:
2012-03-31
