Featured image of post Warhol's Marilyn Monroe painting sold for record-breaking $195m

Warhol's Marilyn Monroe painting sold for record-breaking $195m

The record-breaking sum is the highest ever paid for either an American or 20th Century work of art.

· 481 points

The record-breaking sum is the highest ever paid for either an American or 20th Century work of art.

Highlights

  • The record-breaking sum is the highest ever paid for either an American or 20th Century work of art.
  • “Marilyn the woman is gone; the terrible circumstances of her life and death are forgotten,” Mr Frei said.
  • “All that remains is the enigmatic smile that links her to another mysterious smile of a distinguished lady, the Mona Lisa,” he said.
  • The record breaking sum is the highest paid for a 20th century American or an American work of work by artist or artist.