Andy Warhol Marilyn Monroe portrait sells at auction for a record $195 million

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An iconic Andy Warhol portrait of Marilyn Monroe just sold at auction for an eye-popping amount of money, setting a new record.

Warhol's 1964 silkscreen of Monroe, "Shot Sage Blue Marilyn," sold at auction in New York on Monday night for $195 million, the highest price tag for a piece of American art sold at auction in history, The New York Times reports.

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Brendan Morrow

Brendan worked as a culture writer at The Week from 2018 to 2023, covering the entertainment industry, including film reviews, television recaps, awards season, the box office, major movie franchises and Hollywood gossip. He has written about film and television for outlets including Bloody Disgusting, Showbiz Cheat Sheet, Heavy and The Celebrity Cafe.