Gauntlet Gallery — Ron English Print Index
Little Italian Temper Tot (First Edition)
Work Summary & Collector Notes
"Little Italian Temper Tot" (2014) is a hand-finished archival giclee from Ron English, edition of 50 at 22 x 30 inches, released through Freshly Baked Gallery. Billed as a genuine "hybrid" reproduction and the first in a series of its kind, it reworks the Temper Tot character in an Italianate variation.
Collector notes: The saved release record describes: Edition of 50. 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
As the first in a new series of hybrid reproductions from Freshly Baked Gallery, this print holds a milestone position. It combines English's flagship Temper Tot character with hand-finishing, giving each of the 50 impressions a unique, painterly touch on a substantial sheet.
Collector Perspective
Hand-finished editions carry a uniqueness premium, and the "first in a series" framing adds narrative appeal for collectors. At 22 x 30 inches in an edition of 50, this is a large, characterful Temper Tot work with clear gallery provenance.
Historical Context
Temper Tot, English's muscular-toddler avatar of American id, anchors much of his 2010s output. This 2014 Freshly Baked Gallery release positioned itself as a pioneering hybrid reproduction, blending archival printing with hand embellishment to launch a distinct series.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned print
- Release date
- 2014
- Release-date note
- Catalog-listed release year from the saved secondary record; primary release-page confirmation remains pending.
- Medium and materials
- Giclee Print | Hand Finished; catalog dimensions 30 x 22 inches; The archival grade Giclée prints have been hand-stenciled by Ron English before master printer Donald Sheridan has added a silkscreen gloss - each print is a unique artwork referencing the iconic mural.
- Edition details
- The saved release record describes: Edition of 50.
- 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: 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 2014 and attributes the edition to Freshly Baked Gallery.
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 Freshly Baked Gallery. 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 character is depicted?
Ron English's Temper Tot, in an Italian variation.
Who published it?
Freshly Baked Gallery.
What is the edition size?
Edition of 50, hand-finished.
What are the dimensions?
22 x 30 inches.
