MEISSEN X Michael Moebius Bust Marilyn Hollywood

Masterfully handcrafted, this extraordinary bust of Marilyn Monroe fuses the finest porcelain artistry with contemporary pop culture. Created over a period of 15 months at the esteemed MEISSEN porcelain manufactory, the piece evolved from an initial clay model into a finished porcelain sculpture. Each bust is a one-of-a-kind original, meticulously hand-painted and adorned with a special detail: on the reverse, the iconic word "HOLLYWOOD" is inscribed, beneath which Marilyn appears in an elegant evening gown-a hidden highlight for the observant viewer.

The sculpture was brought to life by Maximilian Hagstotz, a gifted sculptor at MEISSEN known for his meticulous attention to detail. For Hagstotz, the true beauty of a piece reveals itself through careful observation, unfolding its full meaning and charm only to those who take the time to look deeper.

Adding a distinctive, playful touch is the iconic bubblegum bubble-a nod to Michael Moebius's famous Bubblegum Series. This delicate element was specially handcrafted and mouth-blown by the renowned Moser Glass Manufactory in Karlovy Vary, creating a unique fusion of porcelain and glass, tradition and irony.

The inspiration behind the sculpture draws from the global success story of Michael Moebius, whose Bubblegum Series-featuring cultural icons like Marilyn Monroe and Audrey Hepburn-has become a worldwide phenomenon. Today, his works are among the most reproduced images in modern art and have set new standards in both artistic impact and copyright law. Moebius became the first artist in history to win over $100 million in damages in a landmark legal battle against hundreds of international companies that unlawfully used his artwork. His victory marked a turning point in the global conversation about intellectual property and the protection of creative originality.