Andy Warhol’s Marilyn sells for $281 million, most ever for US artist - Sydney Morning Herald

With the stroke of a gavel, it became the most expensive 20th century artwork to ever sell at auction. Dealer Larry Gagosian, who was in the room, was the winning bidder.

On Monday night, a 58-year-old silkscreen by Andy Warhol sold at Christies for a record $US195 million ($281 million). With the stroke of a gavel, it became the most expensive 20th century artwork t… [+2057 chars]

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