Marilyn Monroe Portrait "Golden Goddess" 86 Merlot Wine Start Price USD 4,500.00 Current Price USD 4,500.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price USD 5,500.00 Reserve Price - Start Time Thursday, September 04, 2008 End Time Thursday, September 11, 2008 Location Stateline, NV See more about 'Marilyn Monroe Portrait "Golden Goddess" 86 Merlot Wine' Description  "Golden Goddess" Giclee Life Size Portrait of Marilyn MonroeI posted this for the original asking price, then I lowered the price by $1000.00, now I am willing to start at offers $4,500.00 and up.  This has to get out for Marilyn fans to see.  This portrait is amazing and the photos I have posted can not begin to have the impact of the art itself in front of you.  Only those who are true Monroe fans will have the opportunity to buy this portrait at this price.  Once this has been seen by enough Marilyn Monroe fans (the price will go up!)Brian Babinski is among one of the worlds finest living academic painters.  His subjects are primarily landscapes and portraits.  Babinski has a natural instinct and knowledge of contour. The eurhythmies of the human body preoccupy him.  Babinski has spent many years studying the technics of the old masters such as William Bouguereau, Thomas Moran, and Albert Bierstadt.      Many have mistaken Babinski paintings as photographs because he surpasses the limitations of photography, incorporating his talent to breath life into his work.  Collectors around the world including many celebrities treasure his work in their private collections. Babinski is a rare and wonderful artist born with a natural gift and we are proud to represent his talent by offering "Golden Goddess".The original oil painting was done over 25 years ago and is part of a private collection.  The dress itself was painted with 14 karat gold leaf and is truly spectacular.  The owner has consented to this fine art reproduction of the original, available now because of modern technology.  Golden Goddess is available to collectors as a Giclee on UV protected canvas in the original size of 36” X 72” (True to life size).  This portrait is so detailed you will feel as though you are standing face to face with Marilyn herself.  Without a doubt “Golden Goddess” is one of the finest portraits of the iconic star ever done by an artist.  Your portrait will be individually made to order on fine art canvas, then shipped to you unframed.  Each one is being produced and numbered as ordered beginning with the first one and that is what this purchase will be: NUMBER 1  Please allow 2 to 3 weeks for production and shipping.  When you receive your portrait; it will be up to you to stretch and frame it as you like.  Each Giclee will come with a certificate of authenticity signed and numbered by the artist himself.  To commemorate her birth and her passing there will only be 626 pieces produced signed and numbered by Mr. Babinski. I know a collector who has the Tom Kelley pose of Marilyn nude on red velvet with the Marilyn Merlot wine that matches it.  It made for a very beautiful display in his home. I have included a couple photos of the 1986 Marilyn Merlot wine just to give collectors something to think about.  My intention is to find a collector who might wish to display it with this magnificent portrait of Marilyn.  (The bottle of wine is not for sale).If you have questions about the artist or his body of work please feel free to direct your questions to TahoeQueen@Charter.net I will get back to you promptly.  If you are in the Lake Tahoe area and would like to see a final artist proof before you buy a numbered/signed edition let me know and I will make arrangements for it to be seen at one of our local fine art galleries by appointment.  Thank you for your consideration, let me know if I can be of service.Ramona Allen / Personal assistant Brian Babinski / Artist Place a Bid!