🖼️ Bert Stern (1929-2013) – Marilyn Monroe “Pink Scarf”

Edition 1/6 | Last Sitting 1962 | signed • COA • framed

For sale is an extremely rare and original work by Bert Stern , one of the most important American photographers of the 20th century. The photograph shows Marilyn Monroe in the legendary "Last Sitting" (1962) – one of the last and most iconic series of images ever taken of the screen legend.

The image " Pink Scarf " is among the most sought-after photographs in this series. It is a pigmented fine art edition from 2010–2012, hand-signed by Bert Stern and numbered 1/6 . The work is accompanied by an official Certificate of Authenticity (COA) .

✅ Factory details

• Artist: Bert Stern (1929–2013)
• Title: Marilyn Monroe – Pink Scarf
• Series: Last Sitting, 1962
• Technique: Pigment print on fine art paper
• Year of publication: 2010–2012
• Numbering: 1/6
• Signature: Hand-signed and numbered by Bert Stern, additionally stamped on the reverse.
• Dimensions: approx. 74 × 61 cm (including borders)
• Framing: White solid wood frame with anti-reflective museum glass
• Provenance: With original certificate (COA), dated and signed
• Condition: Slight crease on the right side

🎞️ About the artist

Bert Stern is considered one of the most influential fashion and portrait photographers of his time. He became particularly well-known for his collaborations with stars such as Elizabeth Taylor, Audrey Hepburn, and Sophia Loren. However, his greatest fame came from the photoshoot with Marilyn Monroe just weeks before her death: the famous " Last Sitting ," which has become immortal in the history of art and photography.

The series portrays Monroe in a blend of vulnerability and glamour – an icon poised between myth and humanity. The images featuring the sheer pink scarf are among the most sought-after collector's items of this era.

💎 Uniqueness & Rarity

Only six copies of this image exist worldwide. The photograph offered here is number 1/6 – an absolute highlight for collectors and Marilyn Monroe enthusiasts. The combination of an iconic image, a limited edition, and a signature makes this work an extremely stable art investment.

📦 Shipping & Information

• Secure shipping with insurance & tracking
• Personal collection possible upon request
• Sale on behalf of the customer (consignment sale)
• Private sale – no returns or warranty

ℹ️ Disclaimer

The information provided is to the best of our knowledge and belief. The photos in the item description, which are considered part of the description, are definitive. Color variations may occur depending on your monitor. This is a consignment sale on behalf of the client. The sale is final and excludes any warranty or returns.

🖤 Conclusion

Bert Stern – Marilyn Monroe “Pink Scarf” (Last Sitting, 1962) is not only an iconic piece of photographic history, but also an extremely rare opportunity to acquire a work from one of the most important series of the 20th century. With only six copies existing worldwide, this work is among the most valuable Marilyn Monroe collector's items.

Secure this unique work of art now – 1/6, signed, COA, framed.