The original Marilyn Monroe photo that inspired Andy Warhol

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The original Marilyn Monroe photo that inspired Andy WarholAn original 20th Century Fox publicity photo for Marilyn Monroe's 1953 film Niagara. Captured by celebrated photographer Frank Powolny. Andy Warhol appropriated this image for his celebrated 1960s Marilyn Monroe artworks. Andy Warhols Marilyn Monroe artworks are the 21st Century's Mona Lisa. Instantly recognisable. The original Pop Art. Warhol used this publicity image for all his Monroe artworks. Warhol's Shot Sage Blue Marilyn sold for $195 million

This date is often referred to as “The Day the Music Died”

In good condition for its age

A very fine imperforate block of four plate proofs

he received over 50 letters from the comedian

A 1953 John F Kennedy typed and signed letter as US senator

A very scarce cancellation on this printing plate and lovely quality

James Bonecrusher Smith

Handwritten and signed by Charles in crisp black ink

The photograph measures 8" by 10" and is in excellent condition

and a thin strip of tape on the reverse

inserts and bill of purchase only enhances its desirability still further

Signed in right margin 'D