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Rare Marilyn Monroe photos from her final shoot to be auctioned

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Briefings

A rare series of photographs from Marilyn Monroe's final shoot at the Hotel Bel-Air in June and July 1962 is being auctioned at Gros & Delettrez in Paris. The collection, held by photographer Bert Stern, includes 'The Last Sitting' and other images from the private archive, marking the first sale of Stern's personal archives. The photos were taken just weeks before Monroe's death in December 1962.

Key points

• The 'Last Sitting' series was taken in June and July 1962 at the Hotel Bel-Air in Los Angeles, just weeks before Monroe's death.
• The photos are part of Bert Stern's personal collection and will be auctioned at Gros & Delettrez in Paris.

Context

This auction marks the first sale of photographer Bert Stern's private archives, featuring his celebrated series 'The Last Sitting of Marilyn Monroe'. The photos were taken in June and July 1962 at the Hotel Bel-Air in Los Angeles, just weeks before Monroe's death in December 1962.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to the article's report on the auction details and the specific series 'The Last Sitting'. No additional context regarding Stern's career, the specific contents of the archive beyond the named series, or the auction's financial results is provided.

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