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  2026-05-21 12:00:00 2026-05-21 12:00:00 America/New_York Williamson Auction Williamson Auction : 62 - Collectors Auction May 21st Edition https://bid.williamsonauctiongallery.com/auctions/williamson-auction/62---collectors-auction-may-21st-edition-23180
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Lot 180

"Marilyn Monroe in 'The Prince and the Showgirl'" by Unknown Artist (United States, 1926-1962) Silver Gelatin Print

Estimate: $1,800 - $2,800
Starting Bid
$500

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A vintage sepia-toned silver gelatin publicity photograph of Marilyn Monroe from the 1957 Warner Bros. production "The Prince and the Showgirl." The scene depicts Monroe as Elsie Marina, elegantly seated on a tufted sofa and holding a champagne coupe, with co-star Richard Wattis visible in the background. The interior set is richly detailed with period furniture and statuary. The lower left corner features a hand-etched or stamped studio negative code. The reverse shows a small area of surface skinning and adhesive residue from previous archival handling.

Specs:

  • Size: 8 x 10 in.

  • Classification: Type 1 original photograph.

  • Verso: Features a central patch of adhesive residue and paper loss (skinning).

  • Recto: Negative code "SP/P/A-7" in white in the lower left corner.

Marilyn Monroe, The Prince and the Showgirl, Warner Bros, 1957, vintage Hollywood photography, Type 1 photo, silver gelatin print, sepia tone, Elsie Marina, cinema history, celebrity portrait, 1950s film.

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