Marilyn Series VI (Black)

Steve Kaufman (1960 – 2010, American) “Marilyn Series VI” (Black) (1995) Embellished mixed media silkscreen on canvas (stretched, not framed) measures 39 x 39 inches. On the verso, the limited-edition work of art is hand-signed ‘SAK’ by the artist, designated number 76/99 (there are an additional 50 Artist Proofs), stamped with the Martin Lawrence Galleries and Marilyn Monroe Estate stamp, and also signed “Peace & Respect SAK” by Steve Kaufman. Featured is a red Marilyn with platinum hair set against a modern dramatic black backdrop. It is from one of Kaufman's greatest series of images paying homage to the legendary sex symbol and Hollywood goddess.

Steven Alan Kaufman was an American pop artist, fine artist, sculptor, stained glass artist, filmmaker, photographer, and humanitarian. His entry into the world of serious pop art began in his teens when he became an assistant to Andy Warhol at The Factory studio. He was nicknamed "SAK" by Warhol. In 1995, he began working with Martin Lawrence Gallery creating hand-embellished, limited editions of Marilyn Monroe, which broke all gallery sales records for a new artist.