Gauntlet Gallery — Ron English Print Index
Combrat Boy
Work Summary & Collector Notes
"Combrat Boy" (2015) is a 3D lenticular print by Ron English, using archival ink on acrylic at 36 x 24 inches in an edition of 10, signed and numbered on the verso. The lenticular process gives the large-format image a shifting, dimensional quality as the viewer moves.
Collector notes: The saved release record describes: Edition of 10. The saved release record describes: signed; numbered. Verify each feature against a documented example of this edition.
Why It Matters
Lenticular acrylic works are among the most technically ambitious and scarce formats in English's output. At an edition of 10 and a large 36 x 24-inch scale, Combrat Boy is a standout for collectors seeking his most experimental, optically dynamic pieces.
Collector Perspective
The combination of a 3D lenticular surface, acrylic substrate, and an edition of just 10 places this firmly in the premium tier of English's editions. Its motion effect and large presentation make it a centerpiece-quality acquisition rather than a supporting print.
Historical Context
English has periodically explored lenticular and dimensional printing to push his imagery beyond the flat page. Released in 2015 in a tiny edition, Combrat Boy reflects that experimental streak, applying cutting-edge print technology to his characteristic character-driven work.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Lenticular edition
- Release date
- 2015
- Release-date note
- Catalog-listed release year from the saved secondary record; primary release-page confirmation remains pending.
- Medium and materials
- Giclee Print | Lenticular; catalog dimensions 36 x 24 inches; 3D Lenticular Archival Ink on Acrylic.
- Edition details
- The saved release record describes: Edition of 10.
- Signature and marks
- The saved release record describes: signed; numbered. Verify each feature 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: No per-work artist statement is recorded for this edition. Any thematic reading should be treated as interpretation of the imagery, not a documented statement of the artist's intent. This interpretive note follows the cited artist or publisher context.
Release context: The saved catalog lists 2015 and attributes the edition to Gregg Shienbaum Fine Art.
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 Gregg Shienbaum Fine Art. 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 format?
A 3D lenticular archival ink print on acrylic.
What is the edition size?
Edition of 10, signed and numbered on the verso.
What are the dimensions?
36 x 24 inches.
Why is it special?
The lenticular acrylic process creates a shifting, dimensional image.
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