This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/27/2026
Original and scarce photo from Marilyn Monroe's personal collection, showing Marilyn at her first modeling job, as a trade show hostess for Holga filing cabinets. Glossy silver gelatin photo measures 8'' x 10'', with photographer's stamp of ''K.C.I. Photograph'' on verso. This photo is perhaps the only such image actually owned by Marilyn, with an LOA from the daughter of Doc Goddard - husband of Marilyn's guardian Grace McKee, accompanying. Letter of Authenticity reads in part, ''This picture of Norma Jeane (Marilyn Monroe) is from her first modeling job with the Blue Book Model Agency...The picture was taken by a photographer and given to her afterwards. They have never been published. She kept it for her portfolio. / It was stored with other possessions of hers, which I found at my fathers ('Doc' Goddard) house after his death.'' Moderate creasing, especially to upper left, overall in very good condition.