Sold for:
$19,200
$19,200
Original vintage black and white photograph of Marilyn Monroe atop an elephant at the 1955 Ringling Bros. benefit for Arthritis & Rheumatism Foundation at Madison Square Garden. Inscribed to Peter Leonardi, "Thanks Peter, I couldn't have done it without you. Marilyn." The benefit was Marilyn's reintroduction to the spotlight after a years hiatus. Photograph is glued to cardboard. 10 1/4 by 8 inches PROVENANCE From the Estate of Peter Leonardi Categories: Marilyn Monroe
Auctioneer:
Juliens Auctions
Date:
2009-06-26
