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Marilyn Monroe
1926–1962
Biography
The defining screen icon of the 1950s, whose image remains one of the most recognisable in popular culture.
Signature characteristics
A rounded, looping signature whose form changed noticeably over her career.
Autograph history
Studio secretaries signed many fan photos on her behalf, and forgeries are rampant. Authentic signatures are among the most valuable in the hobby.
Collector notes
- 🎣 Only buy with top-tier third-party authentication.
- 🎣 Cancelled cheques are a strong source of authentic exemplars.
- 🎣 Secretarial signatures are extremely common — learn the tells.