The original Marilyn Monroe photo that inspired Andy Warhol

An original 20th Century Fox publicity photo for Marilyn Monroe's 1953 film Niagara. Captured by celebrated photographer Frank Powolny. Andy Warhol appropriated this image for his celebrated 1960s Marilyn Monroe artworks.

Andy Warhol’s Marilyn Monroe artworks are the 21st Century's Mona Lisa.

Instantly recognisable. The original Pop Art. Warhol used this publicity image for all his Monroe artworks.

Warhol's Shot Sage Blue Marilyn” sold for $195 million in 2022: a 21st century art record. The first Marilyn that Warhol ever created was “Gold Marilyn Monroe”. Produced in 1962, just weeks after her death. MoMA in New York owns it today.

This is an original gelatin silver print. Published by Fox for use by the press in 1953.

Rare: No other has come up for sale this century.

A publicity portrait for Monroe's 1953 thriller Niagara.

It is in very good condition, with just one very small crease in the top centre, and some small pin holes (mostly to top) that can easily be framed out. It has aged beautifully.