The popular men’s magazine Playboy plans to part with one of its relics: in December 2010, it will auction off a photo of the American movie star Marilyn Monroe, who appeared on the first Playboy cover almost 60 years ago.
© RIA Novosti . Larisa SaenkoThe popular men’s magazine Playboy plans to part with one of its relics: in December 2010, it will auction off a photo of the American movie star Marilyn Monroe, who appeared on the first Playboy cover almost 60 years ago.

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© RIA Novosti . Larisa Saenko
The popular men’s magazine Playboy plans to part with one of its relics: in December 2010, it will auction off a photo of the American movie star Marilyn Monroe, who appeared on the first Playboy cover almost 60 years ago.
© RIA Novosti . Larisa SaenkoThe auction is set for December 8, just before the start of 2011, which is the Year of the White Rabbit according to Chinese astrology. The profile of a rabbit wearing a tuxedo bowtie is the symbol of Playboy.

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The auction is set for December 8, just before the start of 2011, which is the Year of the White Rabbit according to Chinese astrology. The profile of a rabbit wearing a tuxedo bowtie is the symbol of Playboy.
© RIA Novosti . Larisa SaenkoThis light and flirtatious logo was created by famous designer Art Paul.

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This light and flirtatious logo was created by famous designer Art Paul.
© RIA Novosti . Larisa SaenkoThe magazine’s editors decided to take advantage of this coincidence and sell a part of their collection, and Christie’s experts confirm that these really are works of art.

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The magazine’s editors decided to take advantage of this coincidence and sell a part of their collection, and Christie’s experts confirm that these really are works of art.
© RIA Novosti . Larisa SaenkoThe auction will feature 80 photos and about a dozen works by modern artists, many of which were previously published in the magazine.

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The auction will feature 80 photos and about a dozen works by modern artists, many of which were previously published in the magazine.
© RIA Novosti . Larisa SaenkoA total of 124 items will be auctioned off.

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A total of 124 items will be auctioned off.
© RIA Novosti . Larisa SaenkoOne of the masterpieces is the 1949 photo of Marilyn Monroe in red velvet by Tom Kelly. Monroe was just starting her career as an actress.

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One of the masterpieces is the 1949 photo of Marilyn Monroe in red velvet by Tom Kelly. Monroe was just starting her career as an actress.
© RIA Novosti . Larisa SaenkoThis portrait of Marilyn Monroe was published on the cover of Playboy’s first issue in December 1953.

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This portrait of Marilyn Monroe was published on the cover of Playboy’s first issue in December 1953.
© RIA Novosti . Larisa SaenkoObjects of art from Playboy’s collection put up for auction.

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Objects of art from Playboy’s collection put up for auction.
© RIA Novosti . Larisa SaenkoPlayboy’s editor-in-chief Hugh Hefner is regarded as a trendsetter of fashion and high style in the New World.

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Playboy’s editor-in-chief Hugh Hefner is regarded as a trendsetter of fashion and high style in the New World.
© RIA Novosti . Larisa SaenkoIn over half a century the men’s magazine grew into the Playboy Enterprises publishing house, which is involved in various areas of media business for adults.

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In over half a century the men’s magazine grew into the Playboy Enterprises publishing house, which is involved in various areas of media business for adults.