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By Carly Stern For Dailymail. Gentleman who prefer blondes have long gone wild for an iconic nude photo of Marilyn Monroe, in which the actress poses nude, her legs curled beneath her and her arm raised up on a red velvet sheet. Several other photos of the stunning blonde bombshell are also on display, and all of the originals can be purchased by private buyers who have a few million bucks lying around. Scroll down for video. Pre-Photoshop: The 'touch plates' used in the color separation can amplify color - like the red of Marilyn's lips or the golden hue of her hair - or add additional layers of clothing.

Nowadays, it is really hard to discern something natural and real from the edited, altered and photoshopped. It has been speculated that the famous actress did have some plastic surgery performed on her chin and possibly her nose, despite popular belief. Either way, every talk of her photos stirs up controversy and much attention to this day, proving that some stars shine bright even long after they are gone.

By Marisa Dellatto. May 27, am Updated May 27, am. The Hungarian photographer was known for his work with the bombshell actress and sex symbol. Hosted online by Nate D. Sanders , the auction ends May 28 at 5 p.