Gauntlet Gallery — D*Face Print Index
D*Dog x Grin Skull
Summary
'D*Dog x Grin Skull' is a 2019 self-released collaborative vinyl art sculpture between D*Face and Ron English, produced with Made By Monsters. Standing 15 inches, it fuses D*Face's iconic D*Dog form with Ron English's signature Grin skull, launched as an exclusive colourway at DesignerCon in an edition of 250.
Why It Matters
This piece merges two distinct artist iconographies, D*Dog and the Grin skull, into a single object, uniting the followings of D*Face and Ron English. As an exclusive DesignerCon colourway self-released by the artist, it carries convention-launch significance within the designer-toy and street-art crossover scene.
Collector Perspective
Art-toy collectors track exclusive-colourway launches and artist collaborations closely. The Ron English pairing, the 15-inch vinyl format from Made By Monsters, and the DesignerCon exclusivity all support desirability. The edition of 250 is moderate for a designer toy; original packaging and paint condition are key to appraisal.
Historical Context
DesignerCon is the premier gathering for the designer-toy world, and exclusive convention colourways are a defining ritual of that market. Ron English's Grin skull is one of the most recognisable images in the field. This 2019 collaboration situates D*Face's D*Dog within the vinyl-art-toy tradition alongside a peer of comparable stature.
FAQ
Who is the collaborator?
Ron English, known for his Grin skull imagery, with production by Made By Monsters.
What two motifs does it combine?
D*Face's iconic D*Dog and Ron English's signature Grin skull.
What is the edition size?
250, an exclusive colourway launched at DesignerCon.
How tall is it?
15 inches, a vinyl art sculpture.
About the Artist
D*Face is the working name of Dean Stockton (born 1978, London), a British street artist and a leading figure in the UK urban-contemporary scene. Drawing on comic books, pop art, skate graphics, and consumer iconography, he developed a signature cast of characters — winged "D*Dog" motifs, skull-faced pin-ups, and subverted Americana — rendered in bold, Lichtenstein-indebted lines. From stickers and street work in the early 2000s, he built a substantial studio practice of paintings, sculpture, and signed prints, founded the StolenSpace Gallery in London, and has collaborated widely across music and fashion.
Collecting D*Face at Gauntlet Gallery
Which D*Face works should I collect?
His signed, numbered screenprints — especially hand-finished and low-edition works — are the collectible core, prized for bold pop imagery. Look for clean condition and the artist's signature. Gauntlet Gallery prioritizes complete, well-documented impressions.
How is a D*Face piece authenticated?
We sell his works with documented provenance and the edition's signature and numbering. Each piece is photographed as-is, including signature and edition details, so you can verify before purchase.
What drives value?
Edition size, hand-embellishment, iconic imagery, condition, and provenance all shape value. Low-numbered, hand-finished, and larger works command the strongest premiums.