Gauntlet Gallery — Ron English Print Index
Shocking Sun Flower (Gold Teeth)
Summary
"Shocking Sun Flower (Gold Teeth)" is a mixed-media, steel-reinforced vinyl-and-metal sculpture from the Ron English x FLOE x APPortfolio x Made By Monsters collaboration, measuring 42 x 26 x 21 cm in a limited edition of 170. This colorway features gold teeth on English's grinning sunflower and is hand-numbered under the vase.
Why It Matters
The Shocking Sun Flower is one of English's most recognizable sculpture forms, a grinning anthropomorphic flower that anchors an ongoing series of colorways. The four-way collaboration with FLOE, APPortfolio, and Made By Monsters reflects the international designer-art-toy network, and the gold-teeth variant is a distinct, sought-after finish within that lineup.
Collector Perspective
Colorway identity drives value across the Sun Flower series, and the gold-teeth detail makes this variant immediately identifiable. The under-vase hand-numbering out of 170 is the authentication anchor, verify it. Steel-reinforced construction aids durability, but paint chips and the metal elements remain the condition-sensitive points to inspect before purchase.
Historical Context
The Sun Flower sculpture became a defining three-dimensional English work in the late 2010s, produced through APPortfolio's Asia-based art-toy platform and Made By Monsters' fabrication. Multiple colorways, from Shocking Pink to gold- and platinum-accented editions, turned the form into a collectible series across international drops.
FAQ
What distinguishes this colorway?
The gold teeth on the grinning sunflower set it apart within the Shocking Sun Flower series.
Who produced it?
A collaboration between Ron English, FLOE, APPortfolio, and Made By Monsters.
How is authenticity marked?
It is hand-numbered under the vase; this edition is limited to 170.
What are the materials?
Mixed media, steel-reinforced, using vinyl and metal, measuring 42 x 26 x 21 cm.
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.