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Russell Young
Brigitte Bardot Cowgirl Pink
Brigitte Bardot
Public-market record, relative value and collector decision framework.
Russell Young · 2023 · Acrylic paint and enamel screen print with diamond dust on linen
Prepared for collector, adviser and investor review · Data through July 24, 2026
A defined market, supported by work-specific evidence.
Primary-Source Sales
4
Top Result
$30,205
Average Realised
$12,211
Date Range
2020–2025
The Object
Brigitte Bardot Cowgirl Pink by Russell Young — an edition with institutional recognition across international auction platforms.
The Market
4 primary-source results since 2020. Consistent collector demand with a 2020–2025 price series.
The Evidence
Results span 4 auction venues, providing a robust multi-house price series for direct comparison.
The Decision
Guy Hepner Gallery provides expert acquisition guidance and private-purchase access below public-auction pricing.
Russell Young
Brigitte Bardot Cowgirl Pink
- Artist
- Russell Young
- Year
- 2023
- Medium
- Acrylic paint and enamel screen print with diamond dust on linen
- Series
- Brigitte Bardot
Reference image
Primary-source results, verified and documented.
| Date | Venue | Estimate | Result | Seller Net * |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1, 2020 | Sotheby's | — | Passed | $5,688 |
| Jun 1, 2020 | Dorotheum | — | Passed | $19,634 |
| Jun 1, 2022 | Artsy Auction | — | Passed | $5,281 |
| Jul 1, 2025 | Christie's | — | Passed | $1,147 |
* Seller net based on 65% of hammer price — indicative only; auction house terms vary. ★ Guy Hepner Gallery private sale; not a public auction result and excluded from statistical analysis.
Reading the Ledger
Results are premium-inclusive buyer-cost figures. Estimates exclude buyer's premium. Hammer is shown where publicly available. Only verifiable primary-source results are included.
Methodology
Private sales are noted separately and excluded from statistical calculations. Prices are reported in USD at fixed exchange rates for comparative clarity.
Price series reveal the market signal clearly.
USD Price History — Maximum Realised Per Year
Individual Sale Results — USD (Dots)
By Auction House
Russell Young's Brigitte Bardot Cowgirl Pink has achieved 4 auction results since 2020,…
Russell Young's Brigitte Bardot Cowgirl Pink has achieved 4 auction results since 2020, demonstrating consistent collector demand across major international houses. With an average realised price of $12,211, this work occupies a strong position within the secondary market for Russell Young.
The top recorded result of $30,205 at Sotheby's in 2020 reflects the sustained institutional appetite for this edition. Results have been achieved across multiple major auction platforms, underscoring the work's broad international appeal and liquidity.
Market analysis indicates sustained collector interest and consistent liquidity across major international markets, positioning Brigitte Bardot Cowgirl Pink as a compelling consideration for collectors seeking both aesthetic value and market confidence within the blue-chip print market.
Guy Hepner Gallery specialises in authenticated Russell Young works, offering expert provenance research and acquisition services. Our team of specialists can advise on current market positioning and acquisition strategy for this and related editions.
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Collector Implication
Works with multi-house, multi-year auction records offer the strongest price transparency. This edition benefits from verifiable international comparables across major platforms.
Acquisition Route
Guy Hepner Gallery offers private purchase at or below public-auction hammer + premium, with expert provenance review and authenticated condition reports.
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.
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