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Marilyn Monroe posing as Lillian Russell-original painting

Item# ArtNudeMisc.C-009 [ArtNudeMisc.C-009] Categories: Art, Nudes, Cheesecakes & Pinups relating to Bicycles,


Since Howie Cohen's passing, no items are for sale.
THIS ITEM IS AVAILABLE TO SELL! Richard Avedon (1923~2004), the famous photographer, photographed Marilyn Monroe posing as four (4) of the 19th century `vamps`. This original painting by *Cal Baily* is of the photograph of Marilyn Monroe posing as Lillian Russell. Acquired by Howie in the 1960`s during the Bicycle Trade Show held in downtown Los Angeles at the Baltimore Hotel. The dimensions of the frame are 45 x 56 inches, the painting is approximately 36 x 48 inches. The photograph has been widely exposed in various publications including the front cover of *LIFE* Magazine. I have three (3) T-Shirts with a reproduction heat transfer of this art and some additional memorabilia relating to this painting. Mesinger Mfg Co (bicycle seats) used this image on a commemorative ashtray for their 85th Anniversary (see the picture gallery).

Picture Gallery for this Item (click images to enlarge)
more details A letter dated January 10, 1952 from *LIFE Magazine* addressed to renown bicycle collector & historian Roland Geist in response to Roland's letter regarding the Lillian Russell bicycle.	more details A full page article in *LIFE Magazine* about *Marilyn Monroe's* impersonations of her fabled enchantresses predecessors; Lillian Russell (who took spins in the park on a gold-plated bicycle), Theda Bara, Clara Bow, Marlene Dietrich & Jean Harlow. The reverse side of this page has an article introducing the Christmas Package staring *Fred Astaire* & *Gene Kelly*.	more details A full page from LIFE Magazine with an article introducing the Christmas Package staring *Fred Astaire* & *Gene Kelly. On the reverse side is a full page article about Marilyn Monroe's* impersonations of her fabled enchantresses predecessors; Lillian Russell (who took spins in the park on a gold-plated bicycle), Theda Bara, Clara Bow, Marlene Dietrich & Jean Harlow.
more details The ashtray produced to commemorate Mesinger Seats (*Mesinger Mfg Co) 85th Anniversary. Mesinger* was one of the leading bicycle seat manufacturers in the American bicycle industry in the 20th Century.	more details A key chain (fob) in this collection with the image of the *Marilyn Monroe* photo of her posing as Lillian Russell.	more details A 1961 article from a London publication.
more details Lillian Russell's bio

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