Gauntlet Gallery — Ron English Print Index
Pot Of Gold
Summary
"Pot Of Gold" is a mixed-media, steel-reinforced vinyl-and-metal sculpture, 18 x 10 x 8 inches, finished in Purple Haze and Sour Diesel Green with a gold grin and pot, and limited to 250 worldwide. Hand-numbered under the vase, it upgrades the Haze Bob form with metallic gold accents.
Why It Matters
Pot Of Gold is the gold-accented tier of English's strain-named sculpture family, its gold grin and pot distinguishing it from the base Haze Bob colorway. At 250 worldwide, half the run of Haze Bob, the gold treatment and cannabis wordplay make it a step up in both scarcity and finish within the same sculptural line.
Collector Perspective
The 250-piece run and premium gold finish position Pot Of Gold above its 500-edition sibling in scarcity terms. Metallic accents can show wear, so inspect the gold grin and pot closely. Confirm the under-vase numbering out of 250. Collectors assembling a colorway set will prize the crisp, unblemished gold detailing.
Historical Context
English's 2018 sculpture program used tiered colorways, base, gold, and platinum, to create collectible hierarchies within a single form. Pot Of Gold occupies the gold tier, pairing the strain-named palette with metallic accents. The steel-reinforced, under-vase-numbered construction is shared across these hand-numbered editions.
FAQ
How does this differ from Haze Bob?
It adds a gold grin and gold pot and is limited to 250 versus Haze Bob's 500.
How large is the edition?
Limited to 250 worldwide.
How is it authenticated?
It is hand-numbered under the vase.
What are the materials?
Mixed media, steel-reinforced vinyl and metal, 18 x 10 x 8 inches.
About the Artist
Ron English is an American contemporary artist born in 1959, widely regarded as a founding figure of the "POPaganda" movement, which fuses pop art with political and cultural satire. He is known for subverting corporate advertising and cultural icons, creating characters such as MC Supersized and the three-eyed "Temper Tot," and reimagining figures like Ronald McDonald and cartoon mascots. English has worked across billboards, canvas, murals, and collectible art toys, and his imagery has appeared in films and album covers. His work critiques consumerism, mass media, and branding through a bright, hyper-pop visual language.
Collecting Ron English at Gauntlet Gallery
Where should I begin with Ron English?
Signed, numbered screenprints and giclees featuring his signature characters are strong entry points, while hand-embellished editions and originals sit at the top. His art toys and figures also draw dedicated collectors. Gauntlet Gallery prioritizes clean, well-registered impressions with complete signing.
How is authenticity documented?
Ron English works are sold with documented studio provenance and the artist's signature and numbering. We photograph the exact piece you receive, including the signature and edition details, so you can confirm authenticity before purchase.
What drives Ron English's value?
Iconic characters, edition size, hand-embellishment, condition, and documented provenance are the main value drivers. Low-numbered, embellished, and original works consistently outperform open or larger editions.