Nude Marilyn, Madonna Pics for Auction
May 8, 2012 4:13pm
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(Image Credit: Bonhams)
Nude photographs of American icons Marilyn Monroe and Madonna are up for auction today at Bonhams in New York.
The images of the topless beauties hit the auction block today along with more than 150 other items.
(Image Credit: Bonhams)
Marilyn Monroe is seen in thispicture from her final photo shootwith only a sheer scarf to hold over her breasts. The photograph of the blonde bombshellisjust one of several images included in the collection, which is estimatedto be worth$24,000. The picture was taken by U.S. photographerBert Stern.
(Image Credit: Bonhams)
An image of another topless beauty will be sold at the Bonhams auction. This black-and-white photograph of Madonna, taken by U.S. photographerSteven Meisel in 1990, has an estimated value of $10,000. The music icon, known for her often racy outfits, poses here naked, cigarette in hand, with only a sheet to cover herself.