A rare photograph of legendary actress Marilyn Monroe, taken before she shot to stardom, was sold at an auction here for 4,250 pounds.
The black and white image, taken by agency photographer Joseph Jasgur in 1946, is believed to have been shot during her first ever modelling gig at Zuma Beach in California, reports contactmusic.com.
However, the negative and copyright of the image were expected to fetch between 5,000-8,000 pounds when it went up for sale in Wiltshire, England, Sep 20.
Despite the lower figure, auctioneer Andrew Aldridge said he was "quite happy" with the result.
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app