Marilyn Monroe Airplane — Bert Stern (American, 1929-2013)

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Sale: Heritage Auctions — 2024 June 12 Depth of Field: Photographs Showcase Auction · 12 June 2024
Dimensions: 34-1/2 x 50 inches (87.6 x 127 cm) (image)
Record ID: TB-2026-13488419
Record: first seen 6 Aug 2026 · updated 7 Aug 2026 · source ↗
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Bert Stern, Marilyn Monroe Airplane. Heritage Auctions, 12 Jun 2024, lot 39098. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-13488419.

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Bert Stern, Marilyn Monroe Airplane. Heritage Auctions, 12 Jun 2024, lot 39098. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-13488419.

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