Early Marilyn Monroe photos headed to auction

AP Photo/Julien's Auctions, Joseph Jasgur

This 1946 image taken by photographer Joseph Jasgur and released by Julien's Auctions shows Norma Jean Dougherty who eventually changed her name to Marilyn Monroe.

A bankruptcy judge in Florida ruled that photos taken of Monroe will be sold at auction to settle the debts of the photographer. Jasgur's photos, negatives and image copyrights will be sold in December by Julien's Auctions.

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Early Monroe photos to sell at auction

This 1946 image, taken by photographer Joseph Jasgur and released by Julien's Auctions, shows Norma Jean Dougherty, who eventually changed her name to Marilyn Monroe.

The copyrights to be sold with the photos are important, because they allow the buyer to make money by licensing the photos.

Julien's Auctions
Early Monroe photos to sell at auction

Norma Jean Dougherty, who eventually changed her name to Marilyn Monroe, is shown in this 1946 image taken by photographer Joseph Jasgur. The photo was released by Julien's Auctions.

According to the auction house president and chief executive officer, the photos will be sold at their "Icons & Idols" auction in Beverly Hills, Calif., on December 2, 3 and 4.

Julien's Auctions
Early Monroe photos to sell at auction

Norma Jean Dougherty, who eventually changed her name to Marilyn Monroe, is shown in this 1946 image taken by photographer Joseph Jasgur. The photo was released by Julien's Auctions.

Julien's Auctions
Early Monroe photos to sell at auction

This 1946 model release form has Norma Jean Dougherty's signature. Dougherty eventually changed her name to Marilyn Monroe.

This image was released by Julien's Auctions.

Julien's Auctions
Early Monroe photos to sell at auction

This 1946 model release form shows Norma Jean Dougherty's signature. Dougherty eventually changed her name to Marilyn Monroe. This document, released by Julien's Auctions, was for a photo shoot with photographer Joseph Jasgur.

Julien's Auctions
Early Monroe photos to sell at auction

The signature of Norma Jean Dougherty, who eventually changed her name to Marilyn Monroe, is clearly seen on this 1946 model release form for a photo shoot with photographer Joseph Jasgur.

A bankruptcy judge in Florida ruled earlier this week that the photos taken of Monroe will be sold at auction to settle the debts of the photographer. Jasgur's photos, negatives and image copyrights will be sold in December by Julien's Auctions.

Julien's Auctions
Early Monroe photos to sell at auction