The Dec. 11, 1999, Premier Beverly Hills Collectible Sale, Sale 4

Selections From the Edward Weston Collection

   

383   King, Mark. "Arthur Ashe/ Jimmy Connors". English painter. Canvas Stretched Transfer. c.1980s. 10 x 13".
Estimated Value $250-500.
Featured in Palm Springs Life Magazine.

   

384   Lambert, Georges. "Sax Musician". Ecole de Paris artist. Original Limited Edition Color Lithograph. #68/200, matted and framed to 16½ x 18½". Signed in pencil. Fine.
Estimated Value $300-600.

   

385   Lautrec, Toulouse. "Yvette Guilbert". Legendary French artist. Limited Edition Color Lithograph. 1307/1500. Pulled by Jacomet 1950. Matted and framed to 17 x 21". Fine.
Estimated Value $300-600.

   

386   Lautrec, Toulouse. "Yvette Guilbert Portfolio". Limited Edition Lithograph. 1308/1500. Matted and framed to 18½ x 22½". Fine.
Estimated Value $250-300.

   

387   Leal, Steve. "Purple Earrings". Original Mixed Media. 15 x 20". Bold signature in ink. Fine.
Estimated Value $500-1,000.

   

388   Loretta Young & Tyrone Power by George Hurrell. The Master Photographer during the Golden Age of Hollywood. Limited Edition Photograph. #31/190 Black and white, 11 x 14", matted, and framed in plexiglass to 16 x 20". A breathtakingly dramatic image of two of classic Hollywood's stars. Signed by Hurrell in black ink. Fine.
Estimated Value $1,000-2,000.

   

389   Marilyn by Bert Stern. Limited Edition Color Photograph. #136/250. 1962. Image 18 x 19½", matted and framed to overall 25½ x 27½". Signed by Stern. Fine.
Estimated Value $1,250-2,500.

   

390   Marilyn by Milton Greene. One the great photographers of the 20th century, Greene was featured in Norman Mailer's book "Of Women and Their Elegance" and "Milton's Marilyn." He was co-producer with Marilyn on the film "The Prince and the Showgirl" and had special shooting sessions with her known as the Red and the Black Sittings. Limited Edition Photograph. #242/250. Famous "Bowler Hat" shot from black sitting. 15½ x 19½ image museum matted and framed to 22 x 26". Hand signed and dated 1979 with M.G. stamp. Fine.
Estimated Value $2,500-4,000.

   

391   Marilyn by Milton Greene. Limited Edition Photograph. "High Kick" Black and white. Image 17 x 22", matted and framed to 22 x 26". From the "Black Sitting." Fine.
Estimated Value $2,000-3,000.
Obtained from photographer.

   

392   Marilyn by Milton Greene. Limited Edition Color Photograph "Peek-A-Boo" #7/99. Featured on the cover of Playboy January, 1997. Matted and framed to 17 x 20". Fine.
Estimated Value $750-1,500.

   

393   Marilyn by Milton Greene. Limited Edition Photograph. "Shoulder Shot" Black and white. Image 10½ x 13½", matted and framed to 23 x 26½". From the "Black Sitting." Fine.
Estimated Value $750-1,500.

   

394   Marilyn by Milton Greene. Limited Edition Photograph. "Resting" Black and white. Image 12 x 16", matted and framed to 22 x 26". From the "Black Sitting." Fine.
Estimated Value $750-1,500.

   

395   Marilyn by Milton H. Greene. Limited Edition Photograph. "Black Sitting Double Image" Black and white. Limited Edition #7/99, image 11 x 14", matted and framed to 17 x 20". Fine.
Estimated Value $700-1,400.

   

396   Marilyn by Milton H. Greene. Limited Edition Photograph. "Tutu at the Bar" Black and white. Limited Edition #7/99, image 11 x 14", matted and framed to 17 x 20". Fine.
Estimated Value $600-1,200.

   

397   Marilyn by Milton H. Greene. Limited Edition Photograph. "Black Sitting" Black and white. Limited Edition #2/99, image 10½ x 11", matted and framed to 17 x 17". Fine.
Estimated Value $500-1,000.

   

398   Marilyn by Vargas. As an artist, Albert Vargas repeatedly delighted tens of millions of admirers for over six decades with his incomparable and varied paintings of the American girl. His fame spread across the continent and beyond; eventually he received the attention of the world. His legacy of art has gained him a preeminent role in the history of American illustration. Original Color Lithograph. 20 x 26". Limited Edition 444/500, pencil signed. Rare image of Monroe, exquisitely matted and framed to 30 x 37". Fine.
Estimated Value $1,200-2,500.

   

399   Marilyn "Feeling Good" by Bert Stern. Original Color Photograph. Limited Edition 136/250, 1962. Image 18½ x 19", matted and framed to 22 x 27". Fine. Hand signed.
Estimated Value $1,250-2,500.

   

400   Marilyn "Here's to You" by Bert Stern. Original Photograph. Limited Edition Color Proof from "The Last Sitting" at the Bel Air Hotel (six weeks prior to her death). These are period prints from the 1960s of the Limited Edition Portfolio of 250. Artist Proof. Matted and framed to 26 x 26". Fine. Mr. Stern's photos of Marilyn command $4000-$17,000.
Estimated Value $750-1,500.

   

401   Marilyn "I Beg of You" by Bert Stern. A stunning Limited Edition Color Photograph from the famed "Last Photo Session" taken at the Bel Air Hotel six weeks prior to her tragic death. This period print is from a Limited Edition of 250. Artist Proof. Image is 18 x 19½", matted and framed to 25½ x 27½". Fine.
Estimated Value $600-1,200.

   

402   Marilyn in Korea. A beautiful black and white Limited Edition Photograph of "the Blonde One" with thousands of camera holding G.I.'s. 11 x 14 image on blind embossed paper and matted to 18 x 24". Fine.
Estimated Value $300-600.

   

403   Marilyn Monroe by Bob Martin. Limited Edition Photograph. Black and white. Matted and framed to 16 x 20". Captures the sex symbol signing her name in the cement in front of Grauman's theater. Signed in silver ink by Martin. Very Good.
Estimated Value $300-600.

   

404   Marilyn Monroe by George Barris. Limited Edition Photo Lithograph Signed. "Warm Up", Black and white 19 x 20", image matted and framed to approximately 28 x 30". Artist Proof, hand signed. 1962. Featuring the famous sweater up for auction at Christies. Fine.
Estimated Value $750-1,500.
The Last Photo Ever Taken of the Century's Greatest Sex Symbol.

   

405   Marilyn Monroe by George Barris. Limited Edition Photograph Signed. Black and white, 11 x 14", Original 1962 Proof "Lite Up with Champagne". Signed by Barris. Fine.
Estimated Value $500-1,000.

406   Marilyn Monroe by George Barris. Limited Edition Photograph Signed. Black and white, 11 x 14", Original 1962 Proof "Hair Spray". Signed by Barris. Fine.
Estimated Value $500-1,000.

407   Marilyn Monroe by George Barris. Limited Edition Photograph Signed. Black and white, 11 x 14", Original 1962 Proof "Phone Call". Signed by Barris. Fine.
Estimated Value $500-1,000.