ICONIC ANDY WARHOL SIGNED MARILYN MONROE PRINT

Huge and colorful 36 x 36 print of Warhol’s “Marilyn Monroe,” signed in black felt tip. Framed and in fine condition. A fantastic oversized piece of one of Warhol’s most famous and instantly recognizable subjects.

His Marilyn Monroe series, created shortly after her death, served as both a celebration and critique of society’s obsession with fame and materialism. By humanizing celebrities through his art, Warhol challenged the public’s perception of fame and glamour.

Sunday B. Morning occupies a unique and intriguing place in the art world as a producer of Andy Warhol’s iconic prints, continuing the artist’s legacy in a complex and often debated way. Originally, Warhol collaborated with two anonymous Belgian associates to create new editions of his most famous works, such as the “Marilyn,” “Flowers,” and “Campbell’s Soup Cans” series. Using original negatives provided by Warhol himself, these prints were intended to be a commentary on mass production—a central theme in Warhol’s art. However, the collaboration dissolved for reasons that remain unclear, and Sunday B. Morning continued producing the prints independently, raising questions about their authenticity and status.

Despite Warhol’s decision to revoke his official authorization of the prints, Sunday B. Morning editions remain highly sought after, reflecting Warhol’s own explorations of fame, replication, and image commodification. The 1970 editions were marked with a black stamp on the back reading “Fill In Your Own Signature,” which aligns with Warhol’s ideas about mass production and the fleeting nature of fame. Interestingly, Warhol himself added to the intrigue by signing some of these prints with the phrase, “This is not by me. Andy Warhol,” a gesture that only increased their desirability.

Today, the 1970 black-stamped Sunday B. Morning prints are recognized as part of Warhol’s print raisonné, validating their place in art history.