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The famous image, created in 1964, is a close-up portrait of actress Marilyn Monroe, depicted in vibrant block colours

The famous image of Marilyn Monroe was created in 1964.

Shot Sage Blue Marilyn is one of the many paintings Warhol made after Monroe died in 1962

Andy Warhol’s 1964 silk-screen “Shot Sage Blue Marilyn” fetched $195 million at a Christie’s New York auction on Monday, marking the highest such amount paid for both an American and a 20th-century artwork.

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.

Andy Warhol’s “Shot Sage Blue Marilyn” has sold for a cool $195 million

On Monday night, a 58 year-old silkscreen by Andy Warhol sold at Christie’s for a record $195 million.

The price was the highest ever at auction for an American artwork. The portrait was auctioned by Christie's in New York.

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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…