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Warhol's portrait of Marilyn Monroe auctioned for $195 million

An iconic 1964 portrait of Marilyn Monroe by American pop artist Andy Warhol was sold at Christie's for a record $195 million (€185 million) on Monday.

Radio France Internationale · May 10, 2022

Warhol portrait of Marilyn Monroe fetches record $195m: Christie's

NEW YORK: An iconic portrait of Marilyn Monroe by American pop art visionary Andy Warhol went under the hammer for $195 million Monday at Christie's, becoming the most expensive 20th century artwork ever sold at public auction.

Bangkok Post · May 10, 2022

Warhol Monroe Portrait Set to Smash Records at New York Sales

An Andy Warhol portrait of Marilyn Monroe worth an estimated $200 million headlines this month's spring sales in New York that collectors say are among the most anticipated ever. Christie's expects Warhol's 1964 "Shot Sage Blue Marilyn" to become the priciest 20th century artwork when the auction house puts it…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 7, 2022