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Bernard of Hollywood (1912-1987), Marilyn Monroe
Bernard of Hollywood (1912-1987), Marilyn Monroe
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Description
Silver gelatin print
USA, 1954; printed later
Bruno Bernard aka „Bernard of Hollywood“ (1912-1987) – US-American pinup photographer
Inscribed with black felt tip lower right ‘from the estate of Bernard of Hollywood’
Numbered with black felt tip lower left ‘90/500’
Estate stamp on the verso ‘From the estate of Bernard of Hollywood Executor’; signed ‘Sue Bernard’ (artist’s daughter)
Signature lower right ‘Bernard of Hollywood’
Image size: 33.4 x 26.6 cm
Good condition
Bruno Bernard had a very close relationship with Marilyn Monroe and accompanied her even before the rise of her career; the auction record for a Monroe portrait currently sets at €15,000
Object is regular taxed. 19% VAT is added to the purchase price for deliveries within the EU.

The present silver gelatin print depicts a glamorous portrait of the world star Marilyn Monroe. Bernard of Hollywood started to photograph her, when she was still launched under her girl’s name Norma Jeane, and took some of the most iconic pictures in the course of her entire career. The present portrait was made during a charity event in Hollywood.



The silver gelatin print is inscribed with black felt tip lower right ‘from the estate of Bernard of Hollywood’ and respectively numbered lower left ‘90/500’. The portrait is signed lower right ‘Bernard of Hollywood’. The work is verso fitted with the estate stamp ‘From the estate of Bernard of Hollywood Executor’, signed by Sue Bernard, acting as the executor. The photograph is in good condition considering its age. The edges are only slightly wavy and the upper right corner is a bit creased. The work has been framed under a mat using photo corners. The image size is 33.4 x 26.6 cm and the size of the sheet is 36 x 28.2 cm. The framed work measures 63 x 53 cm.



Bruno Bernard (1912-1987)

Bruno Bernard was born in Berlin and received a doctor’s degree in criminal law from Kiel University. Bernard became a Jewish leader in the underground movement. In 1937, he had the opportunity to emigrate to America. As he had no formal training in photography, Bernard moved to Hollywood, where he became an apprentice for Max Reinhardt’s acting studio. The young photographer opened his first studio at Sunset Blvd. and soon came to the attention of agents and Hollywood professionals who deliberately called him ‘Bernard of Hollywood’. His characteristic ‘pinup’ style is regarded as his most important photographic achievement. He portrayed some of the most famous stars of his time, including Rita Hayworth, Elvis Presley and Clark Gable. Bernard also had a very close relationship with a young girl that was initially called Norma Jeane and later became Marilyn Monroe, one of the most iconic women in the world. Bernard continuously supported Marilyn’s career and produced some of the most famous pictures of her. In the 1960s, Bernard became active as a photojournalist in Berlin, before he returned for his retirement to Palm Springs and L. A. (cbo)


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Bernard of Hollywood (1912-1987), Marilyn Monroe

Estimate €800 - €1,000
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Starting Price €500
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