Marilyn Monroe sold for $170 million at a Christie’s charity auction Monday night. The piece was expected to make made history as the most expensive piece of American art ever sold but fell just short.
Pablo Picasso’s 1955 painting “Les Femmes d’Alger (Version ‘O’)” holds that record and was sold for $179.4 million in 2015.The auction house estimated Warhol’s 1964 painting at $200 million before the event.
The identity of the winning bidder was not immediately revealed.All proceeds from Lot 36A will go to the Thomas and Doris Ammann Foundation Zurich, which put the painting up for auction.
The foundation aims to help children with health care and educational programs.Against a blue background with popping red lips, the beloved actress’ image has been displayed in museums around the world.
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