1980 Vintage Original 35mm Slide Ava Monet Bob Guccione Penthouse Magazine

Description: This auction features a very rare 35mm mounted color negative slide capturing Ava Monet in a stunning vintage pose from the 1980. Photographed by Bob Guccione. Ava Monet, who also went by the name Willoughby, was a notable figure in the adult entertainment industry, particularly recognized for her appearances in Penthouse magazine. Born in Detroit, Michigan, she grew up singing in the local church choir. In 1961, she moved to New York with her mother and older sister Jacqueline, who was pursuing a career as a singer. Ava is of Polish and Italian descent. She chose the surname “Willoughby” for her professional work after someone described her as “willowy.” Following in her sister Jacqueline Carol’s footsteps, Ava pursued a career in show business. She made her mark in experimental Off-Off-Broadway plays such as Che! by Lennox Raphael, where she portrayed both a nymphomaniacal nun and Fidel Castro. She also appeared in Dracula Sabbat and Keepers of the Hippo Horn. Ava’s mainstream acting roles included appearances in No Place to Hide (1970), Up the Sandbox (1972), I, the Jury (1982), and Trading Places (1983). She also ventured into softcore films like Voices of Desire (1972) and While the Cat’s Away… (1972). After retiring from pornography, she appeared in the mainstream film Married to the Mob (1988). Ava was known for delivering her acting performances in a tongue-in-cheek manner. She began her career in 1975, with notable appearances in films such as The Opening of Misty Beethoven (1976), The Farmer’s Daughters (1976), Outlaw Ladies (1981), and Foxtrot. Ava also featured in many adult magazines, most notably in the December 1980 issue of Penthouse. Besides acting, she wrote columns for magazines like High Society and Velvet, arranged film release parties, and toured as a burlesque dancer. Throughout her career, Ava Monet was an activist, speaking out in favor of the porn industry. This slide is part of the OG Collection, directly from General Media and Bob Guccione's archive, the founder of Penthouse magazine, ensuring its authenticity and provenance. Our mission is to preserve this significant American art form, pinup erotica. These original negatives and slides are on vintage film and are capable of producing exceptionally stunning photographs. This one-of-a-kind (OOAK) 1st edition slide is an original and not a licensed reprint, making it a valuable addition to any collection. Please note, the age of these negatives ranges from 30 to over 100 years old and may have some imperfections. Additional Information: Thank you for looking! Please see our other auctions for more negatives of beautiful erotica from the 1900s through the 1990s. Private Listing: This is a private listing and your identity will not be disclosed to anyone except the seller. Legal Age Notice: All models are of legal age (18+ years old) and are fully compensated for professional modeling work. Rights Notice: Buying any prints is not a transfer of rights. Photography is purchased through collectors and sold on a collectors basis with no transfer of rights. Age Restriction: This item and all items in this store are solely intended for use by individuals over the age of 21. Compliance Notice: This listing complies with eBay policies regarding nudity:Nude art listings that do not contain sexually suggestive poses or sexual activity are allowed but must include the item-specific attribute Subject: Nudes.They can only be listed in the following categories: Art Categories, Collectibles > Paper > Pin Up > Vintage (Pre-1970), Collectibles > Postcards > Risqué, Collectibles > Photographic Images > Risqué > Vintage & Antique (Pre-1940)

Price: 135 USD

Location: Fort Lee, New Jersey

End Time: 2024-12-02T22:31:33.000Z

Shipping Cost: 8.99 USD