The snapshots were taken by Joseph Jasgur when the actress was just 19 years old and was in the early stages of his career, even under the name of Jeane Dougherty.
He told Efe the executive director of Julien's Auctions, Martin Nolan, it was a bid unusual since in addition to photos of the day were auctioned negative and the right of ownership of images, some of which were acquired by more than $ 21,000.
The bidders found especially interesting perching made by Monroe in swimsuit at Zuma Beach, north of Los Angeles, where the model was not yet beginning sexual myth which became the 1950's.
"It's been 50 years since his death but people still have an affair with Marilyn Monroe, have this vision of this explosive blonde is a part of who want to keep their memories alive. Marilyn Monroe is very collectible, is a great investment " Nolan told Efe.
The auction, however, it failed to find a buyer for the most valuable pieces who attended an arabesque style dress worn by the actress in 1958 for a photo shoot in which emulated the star of the film mute Theda Bara in the role of Cleopatra in 1917, and a brochure created for Monroe for photographer Cecil Beaton.
The suit was valued at between 200,000 and $ 300,000 and represented the Marilyn Monroe attempts to run for the Egyptian pharaoh's role in the film that was being developed in Hollywood and eventually starred Elizabeth Taylor in 1963.
The triptych, with an estimated price of between 80,000 and $ 100,000, had been in the room of the house of the actress until her death and was a gift and included Monroe's favorite photo and a letter from the author, Beaton, in which described his friend.
The object that hit more value in the event was a dress that sent more than $ 79,000 and led Monroe in the film "The Seven Year Itch" (1955).
Julien's Auctions will continue the auction during the weekend with memorabilia dedicated to icons of music and sports, such as The Beatles , Elvis, Michael Jackson or Joe DiMaggio.
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