Audrey Hepburn
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Russell Young Apache Chief Geronimo For Sale
Russell Young
Apache Chief Geronimo, 2010
Acrylic and enamel screenprint on linen with diamond dust in Black and White
62 x 48 in 157.5 x 121.9 cm
About this work
This striking screenprint portrays the legendary Apache leader Geronimo, rendered in Young's signature high-contrast aesthetic. The work employs a dramatic black and white palette, with acrylic and enamel creating bold tonal contrasts across the linen surface. The artist's distinctive use of diamond dust adds a subtle shimmer and texture, elevating the historical photograph into a contemporary icon. At over five feet tall, the scale commands attention while the monochromatic treatment lends the portrait a timeless, almost mythic quality. Young's reinterpretation of Geronimo exemplifies his ongoing exploration of American cultural icons and historical figures. By applying techniques borrowed from pop art and street culture, he transforms archival imagery into collectible contemporary works that bridge fine art and popular culture. This piece represents an important intersection of Young's interests in rebellion, resistance, and the American experience, making it a compelling addition to collections focused on contemporary portraiture or revisionist American history. Available for purchase — enquire for price and availability.
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Auction History
AUDREY HEPBURN, "IN MY LIFE, WHY DO I SMILE AT PEOPLE WHO I'D MUCH RATHER KICK IN THE EYE?" · Russell Young · Sotheby's · 2020-03 · $8,750
Bardot on Motorcycle (Yellow), from Fame + Shame · Russell Young · Bonhams · 2025-07 · $1,871
Bardot on Motorcycle (Yellow), from Fame + Shame · Russell Young · Bonhams · 2025-04 · $0
Che Guevara · Russell Young · Swann · 2024-06 · $2,080
Brando On Bike · Russell Young · Christie's · 2022-10 · $0
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About the Western Series
Russell Young's Western series showcases his distinctive pop art interpretation of iconic American frontier figures and mythology. This collection reimagines legendary subjects including The Cowboy Monumental, the Magnificent Seven, and historical Native American leaders such as Siksika Chief Curley Bear and Apache Chief Geronimo through Young's signature high-impact visual language.
Young's approach to the Western canon merges contemporary art sensibilities with historical portraiture, creating works that resonate with collectors interested in both American cultural heritage and modern artistic practice. His technique combines bold graphic elements with vivid color palettes, resulting in pieces that command attention while inviting deeper engagement with their subjects.
The Western series represents a significant body of work within Young's broader exploration of fame, heroism, and cultural iconography. These pieces appeal to serious collectors seeking substantial artworks that bridge fine art and popular culture, while maintaining investment potential within the contemporary art market.
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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.