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Lot #399
Marilyn Monroe Signed Photograph to Bit-Part Actor Dick Ryan: "It's a pleasure to work with you"

"It's a pleasure to work with you"—Marilyn presents her portrait to a bit-part actor

Estimate: $20000+

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"It's a pleasure to work with you"—Marilyn presents her portrait to a bit-part actor

Vintage circa 1953 glossy 7.75 x 9.75 photo of Marilyn Monroe laughing in a low-cut top, as captured by 20th Century Fox photographer Frank Powolny, nicely signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint to bit-part actor Dick Ryan, "To Rick, It's a pleasure to work with you, Marilyn Monroe.” In fine condition. Encapsulated in a PSA/DNA authentication holder. The recipient, Dick Ryan, who sometimes went by 'Rick,' worked in Hollywood from the 1940s to the 1980s.

The Marc and Mary Perkins Collection.

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