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Sold at Christie’s in New York for $195 million (Hammer price plus buyer’s premium),

Andy Warhol, ‘Shot Sage Blue Marilyn,’ 1964,

40-square-inch Acrylic and Silk screen on linen,

(“Shot Sage Blue Marilyn” is part of a five-painting series, four of which are referred to as the “Shot Marilyns”)

The iconic Artwork set a new record Monday night as the most expensive 20th century artwork ever to sell at auction! The buyer, who is Larry Gagosian.

The Monroe work was offered for auction by the Thomas and Doris Ammann Foundation, a newcharity formed after Doris Ammann passed away last year. More than 100 works from their private collection are being sold during two live auctions (the second is a day sale on May 13). 

One hundred percent of the proceeds from both sales, minus the buyers’ premiums, will go to the foundation’s efforts dedicated to healthcare and education for underprivileged children internationally.

@Christie’s