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Russell Young Marilyn Glamour (B&W) For Sale
Russell Young
Marilyn Glamour (B&W), 2011
Enamel screen print on black Somerset paper with diamond dust in Silver
35 x 30 Inches
Edition
Edition of 45
About this work
This striking enamel screen print captures Marilyn Monroe in an iconic glamorous pose, rendered in luminous silver tones against rich black Somerset paper. Young employs his signature diamond dust technique, which catches and reflects light to create an ethereal, shimmering surface that transforms the image depending on viewing angle. The monochromatic palette emphasizes the sculptural qualities of Monroe's features while the glittering medium adds a contemporary edge to this timeless Hollywood icon. The contrast between the deep black paper and brilliant silver creates a dramatic visual impact that commands attention. Russell Young's work bridges pop art legacy with modern luxury aesthetics, making pieces like this highly sought after by contemporary collectors. His distinctive diamond dust application elevates screen printing into something precious and tactile, blurring boundaries between fine art and glamour. This 2011 work represents Young's mature period, when his exploration of celebrity iconography had firmly established him in major collections worldwide. The intimate scale makes it ideal for sophisticated residential or corporate settings. Available for purchase — enquire for price and availability.
Price on Application
Auction History
Marilyn Glamour, from Dirty Pretty Things · Russell Young · Christie's · 2013-10 · $4,375
Marilyn Glamour · Russell Young · Heritage Auctions · 2024-11 · $1,875
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About the Marilyn Monroe Series
Marilyn Monroe Prints | Russell Young | Guy Hepner, New York
Market Performance
Russell Young's Marilyn Monroe series is among his most commercially significant bodies of work, with auction results at Christie's, Phillips, and Bonhams confirming sustained collector demand. Works in the series have achieved prices from £3,000 for smaller editions to over £20,000 for large-format diamond dust and metallic works in excellent condition.
About the Series
In his Marilyn Monroe series, Russell Young engages with the most reproduced face in the history of celebrity — an image so over-familiar that it has become almost invisible, and which his practice renders startling again. Working from photographic source material and using his signature combination of silkscreen, diamond dust, metallic inks, and enamel on canvas, Young transforms Monroe's face into something simultaneously iconic and intimate.
The series spans multiple colourways, scales, and surface treatments. Works such as Marilyn Crying, Marilyn Portrait, Marilyn Hope, and Marilyn in Korea deploy different aspects of Monroe's public image — the glamorous Hollywood star, the vulnerable private person, the historical figure — with Young's characteristic graphic precision and surface richness.
The Marilyn Crying images are perhaps his most emotionally resonant: Monroe photographed in a moment of visible distress, the diamond dust and metallic surface treatments amplifying rather than softening the emotional charge. These works sit in a direct line from Warhol's Monroe prints while establishing a distinctly different emotional register.
Collecting Marilyn Monroe Works
Guy Hepner has been a primary source of Russell Young's Marilyn Monroe editions in New York. We maintain inventory across colourways and sizes, with direct access to new releases. Contact us for current availability, pricing, and condition reports.
About Russell Young
Russell Young is a British artist known for his bold screenprinted paintings of cultural icons — Marilyn Monroe, Elvis, Diana, and others — overlaid with dripping enamel and glitter. Working in the tradition of Pop Art, Young investigates celebrity, image, and the gap between icon and reality. His work is represented by Guy Hepner in New York.