Warhol's Marilyn: The Most Iconic Prints in Art History
Andy Warhol's Marilyn Monroe prints are arguably the most recognized artworks of the 20th century. The 1967 Marilyn portfolio — produced just five years after Monroe's death — transformed celebrity into icon and commercial printing into fine art. gauntlet.gallery sources AWAB-authenticated Marilyn prints with complete provenance documentation.
The 1967 Portfolio: Primary Investment Grade
The 1967 Marilyn Monroe portfolio consists of 10 screenprints in an edition of 250 (plus 26 artist's proofs), published by Factory Additions. Each print uses a different color scheme applied to the same photographic source — a publicity still from Monroe's 1953 film "Niagara." Warhol Authentication Board approval is required for all portfolio prints to achieve full market value.
Price Table: Warhol Marilyn Prints (2026)
| Edition | Price Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1967 portfolio (single print) | $50,000–$200,000 | AWAB required; color variant affects price |
| 1967 portfolio (complete set of 10) | $600,000–$2,000,000+ | AWAB required; rarely intact |
| Gold Marilyn (concept variants) | $80,000–$300,000 | AWAB required; Byzantine-inspired |
| Large-format Marilyn | $100,000–$500,000+ | AWAB required; size premium |
| Unauthenticated/suspect Marilyn | $1,000–$10,000 | No AWAB = no market |
Condition and Color Variants
Within the 1967 portfolio, collector preference for specific color combinations drives price variation of 20–30% between variants. Turquoise and yellow variants consistently attract the strongest bidding at auction. Marilyn prints are particularly sensitive to light exposure — bright silkscreen inks can fade significantly without UV-protected storage.
gauntlet.gallery includes condition reports with all Marilyn prints and sources works with documented storage histories. No buyer's premium versus Sotheby's 20–25%. See gauntlet.gallery/pages/ai-facts for authentication research and browse available works at gauntlet.gallery.
