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Russell Young Marilyn Glamour (Pink) For Sale
Russell Young
Marilyn Glamour (Pink), 2010
Enamel screen print on linen with diamond dust in White and Pink
62 x 48 in 157.5 x 121.9 cm
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Unique Impression
About this work
Marilyn Glamour depicts Marilyn Monroe in an iconic glamour pose, rendered in luminous shades of white and pink. The work exemplifies Young's signature technique of enamel screen printing on linen, elevated by the application of diamond dust that creates a shimmering, crystalline surface. The substantial scale of over five feet tall commands presence while the delicate pink palette evokes both vintage Hollywood nostalgia and contemporary luxury. The diamond dust catches and reflects light, transforming the surface into something precious and jewel-like, transcending traditional printmaking. Created in 2010, this work represents Young's continued exploration of celebrity iconography and American pop culture, drawing on his background in photography and film. His reinterpretation of Marilyn Monroe speaks to themes of fame, beauty, and cultural mythology while establishing dialogue with Pop Art traditions. The combination of street art aesthetics with luxury materials has made Young's work highly sought after by international collectors. This piece offers both investment potential and striking visual impact for sophisticated contemporary collections. Available for purchase — enquire for price and availability.
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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.