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George Barris (1922-2016) American, Artist Proof Photolithograph of Marilyn Monroe

Sold for $400 at Sarasota Estate Auction on Apr 18, 2026.

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George Barris (1922-2016) American, Artist Proof Photolithograph of Marilyn Monroe. The image, titled "Feelin' the Surf," is part of his iconic series known as "The Last Photos," taken shortly before the star's death in 1962. The matting around it has been made to expose the pencil signature of the photographer bottom right, as well as the letters "A.P." in pencil bottom left. Comes with labels and a certificate of authenticity attached to the back with significant information about the piece. Overall Size: 33 1/4 x 27 1/2 in. Sight Size: 24 3/4 x 19 1/4 in. George Barris (1922-2016) was a prominent American photographer and photojournalist celebrated for capturing iconic images of Hollywood’s biggest stars. After getting his start documenting General Dwight D. Eisenhower for the U.S. Army, he moved to Hollywood and photographed legends like Elizabeth Taylor, Frank Sinatra, and Marlon Brando. He is most famously associated with Marilyn Monroe, whom he began photographing in 1954 on the set of The Seven Year Itch. Their close professional relationship culminated in a 1962 series known as "The Last Photos," taken just weeks before Monroe’s death.

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