Gauntlet Gallery — Ron English Print Index
African Elephant (First Edition)
Work Summary & Collector Notes
"African Elephant" (2015) is a six-color lithograph by Ron English, printed on 270gsm BFK Rives paper at 60.5 x 87 cm in an edition of 99. As a true lithograph in a larger format, it stands among the more technically involved prints in his celebrated elephant series.
Collector notes: The saved release record describes: Edition size : 99. Edition-specific signature, numbering, and stamp details were not stated in the saved release record. Verify signing and numbering against a documented example of this edition.
Why It Matters
Genuine multi-color lithography sets this apart from English's giclee output, giving it added value for collectors who prize traditional printmaking. The African Elephant is a signature subject, and the six-color process on BFK Rives underscores its craftsmanship.
Collector Perspective
Lithographs on heavyweight BFK Rives paper carry a printmaking pedigree that many collectors weight heavily. At an edition of 99 and a substantial size, this print balances relative availability with the gravitas of a hand-pulled process and a marquee English motif.
Historical Context
The elephant recurs throughout English's career; this 2015 African Elephant lithograph is a cornerstone of that series. Its use of six-color stone-style lithography on archival French paper reflects a commitment to traditional print methods alongside his digital editions.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned lithograph
- Release date
- 2015
- Release-date note
- Catalog-listed release year from the saved secondary record; primary release-page confirmation remains pending.
- Medium and materials
- Lithograph; catalog dimensions 87 x 60.5 cm; 6 Colors lithograph; Paper : 270 gr BFK Rives.
- Edition details
- The saved release record describes: Edition size : 99.
- Signature and marks
- Edition-specific signature, numbering, and stamp details were not stated in the saved release record. Verify signing and numbering against a documented example of this edition.
Documented History and Meaning
History note: This page treats Ron English's broader career as background context, not proof that this specific edition belongs to any single exhibition or event. Release-level facts here come from a saved secondary catalog record.
Meaning / interpretation: Read as documented context rather than stated intent: The elephant recurs throughout English's career; this 2015 African Elephant lithograph is a cornerstone of that series. This is an interpretive reading of the release context, not a statement of the artist's intent for this specific work. This interpretive note follows the cited artist or publisher context.
Release context: The saved catalog lists 2015 and attributes the edition to Print Them All.
Authentication, Presentation and Provenance
- Original presentation
- Original packaging or presentation was not documented in the release sources reviewed.
- Authentication note
- Compare the support, dimensions, edition number, and signature against a documented example of this edition. Gauntlet Gallery does not authenticate works purchased from third parties.
- Provenance note
- Edition origin is attributed in the saved record to Print Them All. That does not establish the ownership history of an individual copy: retain the original invoice, reseller or gallery paperwork, labels, correspondence, and condition photographs.
Sources and Verification
Verification status: Secondary catalog snapshot; artist-level context added
- Saved release record — Art Collectorz · secondary catalog snapshot · Accessed 2026-07-13 · Starting record for title, year, edition, dimensions, medium, and release description. Primary confirmation against the original release page remains pending.
- POPaganda — official site — Ron English studio · primary artist source · Accessed 2026-07-13 · Official artist site; career context, not an individual-edition record.
- Ron English (artist) — Wikipedia · reference encyclopedia · Accessed 2026-07-13 · General artist-level biographical and career reference.
- Ron English (Q582475) — Wikidata · reference knowledge base · Accessed 2026-07-13 · Structured identifier used for the artist across catalog metadata.
FAQ
What is the medium?
A six-color lithograph.
What paper is used?
270gsm BFK Rives paper.
What is the edition size?
Edition of 99.
What are the dimensions?
60.5 x 87 cm.
