Lot 45: RICHARD AVEDON (1923–2004) Marilyn Monroe, actress, New York City, May 6, 1957 signed and numbered '5/25' in ink, stamped copyright credit, title, date and edition (flush mount, verso) image: 13 x 10 5/8 in. (33 x 27.1 cm.) sheet/flush mount: 13

RICHARD AVEDON (1923–2004)
Marilyn Monroe, actress, New York City, May 6, 1957
gelatin silver print, flush-mounted on linen, printed 1980
signed and numbered '5/25' in ink, stamped copyright credit, title, date and edition (flush mount, verso)
image: 13 x 10 5/8 in. (33 x 27.1 cm.)
sheet/flush mount: 13 7/8 x 10 7/8 in. (35.1 x 27.4 cm.)
This work is number five from an edition of twenty-five

Acquired directly from the artist by the present owner, 1980.