Marilyn Manson studio photograph in 9 x 12 By Olaf Heine 1998 Icon International

Large-format color photograph, approx. 9 x 12 inches (mounted with white border).

• Photographer: Olaf Heine (German portrait photographer, b. 1968). His Hamburg studio label is affixed on the reverse, alongside AGFA Professional photographic paper markings, confirming authenticity.

• Subject: Marilyn Manson (Brian Warner, b. 1969), American musician and cultural icon of industrial and gothic rock.

• Session: This portrait originates from a 1998 photo session for Icon International, a noted music and entertainment photo licensing agency.

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Condition

• Front: Strong color saturation, sharp focus. Red hair, teal backdrop, and bold makeup are still vivid with no apparent fading.

• Surface: Glossy finish, minimal handling evidence, no major scratches or dents visible.

• Borders: White border intact and clean, no creasing or foxing.

• Reverse: Crisp with AGFA Professional paper watermarking and Olaf Heine’s Hamburg studio sticker, ensuring provenance.

Condition: Near Mint (NM)

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Photographer & Session Significance

• Olaf Heine is internationally recognized for photographing leading musicians and actors. His portraits are often dramatic, cinematic, and highly stylized.

• In 1998, at the height of Marilyn Manson’s fame following Antichrist Superstar (1996) and leading into Mechanical Animals (1998), Icon International commissioned a striking set of portraits.

• This session is notable for Manson’s red hair era, bold blue eye makeup, and theatrical fashion — imagery heavily associated with the Mechanical Animals promotional period.

• Photographs from this session appeared in European press kits, promotional material, and magazines, making them an iconic part of Marilyn Manson’s late-1990s visual identity.