
Mohammed Ali
2011
Russell Young's *Mohammed Ali* (2011) is a bold and arresting work that combines acrylic, enamel, diamond dust, and silkscreen on linen to immortalize the iconic boxer with a sense of glamour and raw power. The diamond dust lends a shimmering, almost ethereal quality to the surface, elevating the image beyond portraiture into the realm of mythology. Young's technique draws on the visual language of pop art while infusing it with a luxurious materiality that reflects Ali's larger-than-life status as a cultural and sporting legend.
- Medium
- acrylic, enamel, diamond dust and silkscreen on linen
- Dimensions
- Signed
- Yes
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
Notes
Execution: Executed in 2011, in the United States.
🔨 Auction Lot
Modern & Contemporary Art: Online Auction
March 3, 2026
Estimate: $7,000 – $10,000
Sold: $10,320
Lot 112
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