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As Andy Warhol’s iconic portrait of Marilyn Monroe sells for $195 million, Amy Francombe charts the world’s other record-breaking works of art

An iconic 1964 portrait of Marilyn Monroe by American pop artist Andy Warhol was sold at Christie's for a record $195 million (€185 million) on Monday.

A near three-century-old instrument lauded as a Leonardo da Vinci of violins could fetch as much as 10 million euros ($10.6 million) when it is auctioned next month, the French house overseeing the sale said. Crafted in 1736 by revered Italian luthier Giuseppe Guarneri, it is owned by virtuoso Regis…

'Those blurred lines make great art, there's a level of magic.'

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This glorious show suggests that the painter’s adoring Madonnas are more than just geometric wonders – they contain memories of his own lost mother

The painter’s serene works will soon be on display in a blockbuster show in London

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The southern French city of Marseille is hosting an immersive entirely digital exhibition that gives enthusiasts the chance to explore the world of Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa and unravel her mysteries. In the 600m2 hall of the Palais de la Bourse, visitors will take a journey through six stages…