Andy Warhol Foundation Lithograph Print Framed Large Pop Art Exhibition Poster " Shot Sage Blue Marilyn " 1964

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This Andy Warhol Foundation rare vintage iconic lithograph print custom framed collector's large Pop Art exhibition poster " Shot Sage … more This Andy Warhol Foundation rare vintage iconic lithograph print custom framed collector's large Pop Art exhibition poster " Shot Sage Blue Marilyn " 1964, is an incredibly special and unique piece to add to your collection.

The Pop Art poster print is published by The Fondation Beyeler Museum in Basel Switzerland, printed in 2000 in an unnumbered limited edition on the occasion of the Warhol " Series and Singles " exhibition. It features an iconic portrait artwork image of Hollywood actress Marilyn Monroe originally created by Warhol in 1964 titled " Shot Sage Blue Marilyn ", private collection, copyright The Andy Warhol Foundation for Visual Arts Inc., New York / Prolitteris, Zurich 2000.

This is a rare opportunity for true Andy Warhol and Marilyn Monroe fans and collectors both as this coveted image Pop Art exhibition poster is long out of print and very scarce to find.

Andy Warhol ( 1928 - 1987 ) is one of the singularly most well known Contemporary artists of all time. His imagery is recognized worldwide. His infamous life, art works, and creative endeavors are like no other artist. He is credited as the very first artist to use common everyday objects and view them in a completely different way while paying homage to their role in our society. Glorifying the common as the beautiful. His technique utilizing a silkscreen method combined with hand finishing in a signature palette of vibrant color hues make the work stand on its own and loved by millions.

Warhol's " Shot Sage Blue Marilyn " 1964, is from one of the artist's most sought after acclaimed portfolio series. Set against a background of vibrant blue, this Pop Art portrait is feminine, bold and iconic. The image is based on Gene Korman's photograph pf the starlet, a promotional photos for the 1953 film noir Niagara. The bold coloration of the artwork recalls the saturated hues of the technicolor world in which Marilyn Monroe's career skyrocketed. The result is an inspiring exploration of the symbol of Marilyn Monroe as a Pop icon and cultural figure.

In May 2022 the original painting " Shot Sage Blue Marilyn " 1964, by Warhol sold at Christies New York for $195 million, making it the most expensive work by an American artist ever sold at auction.

The rare out of print framed large format Pop Art exhibition poster measures 29" W X 40 1/2" H X 1 1/2" D. It is custom framed with UV protective plexiglass in a Contemporary Modern charcoal gray matte eggshell finish museum box style wood frame molding, with an attached hanging wire on the reverse back side for easy wall installation.

It is in excellent " like new " condition. The poster print is in excellent " like new " very clean condition consistent with age and very light signs of handling. It is brand newly custom framed and has never been displayed. Please see photos for condition reference. It is now being offered here for an excellent price. less