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Ron English

Mona Lisa Grin

2019

A limited-edition sculpture,produced in a run of 500 numbered vinyl pieces,each hand-painted.

23 × 15 cm

Ed. /500

Location: Paris, France

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About the artwork

“Mona Lisa Grin” by Ron ENGLISH (1959) (us) is documented as A limited-edition sculpture,produced in a run of 500 numbered vinyl pieces,each hand-painted.. It measures 23 × 15 cm. The sculpture combines the seated pose and folded hands of the Mona Lisa with a bright yellow smiley head bearing an exaggerated row of teeth. Green,yellow and dark painted passages cover the clothing and base,creating a deliberately hybrid and satirical object. The description follows the supplied main image and is limited to elements that are visible at that scale; it does not assume the presence of reverse inscriptions,labels,certificates or other details unless these are separately recorded in the documentation. No signature is treated as confirmed beyond what is explicitly recorded or visible. The catalogue records the work as dating from 2019. The edition information supplied is: édition de 500 numérotées avec certificat d'authenticité. The support and technique are particularly important to the object’s reading. Printed areas,marker lines,aerosol passages,collage elements,paint layers,cut edges or three-dimensional components remain visually distinct and allow the construction of the image to be understood. Where the record mentions hand-finishing,signing,numbering or an artist’s proof,these elements should be checked against the corresponding detail photographs during final physical cataloguing. Condition comments are restricted to the supplied note and visible evidence; normal variations associated with handmade,recycled or previously used supports should not automatically be described as damage without direct examination.

Expert opinion

From a cataloguing perspective,“Mona Lisa Grin” occupies a position within Sculpture / art object. The work’s relevance lies primarily in the relationship between its recorded date,2019,its medium—A limited-edition sculpture,produced in a run of 500 numbered vinyl pieces,each hand-painted.—and the degree of manual intervention visible in the object. The market category should not be determined by the artist’s name alone: the support,edition structure,signature,date,provenance and condition all materially affect how the work should be compared with other examples. The recorded edition information—édition de 500 numérotées avec certificat d'authenticité—is central to classification. Numbering,signature,proof status and any hand-finished variations should be verified together,because these details distinguish the present example from the standard edition. The supplied record does not establish a separate certificate unless otherwise noted in the original documentation. Any condition assessment should consider the particular support,including deckled paper,recycled cardboard,used currency,vinyl,skateboard wood or unstretched canvas,since these materials may carry intentional or inherent surface characteristics. For an informed assessment,the image should be examined alongside close views of the signature,numbering,reverse inscriptions,publisher or gallery marks and any certificate. The available material is sufficient for a cautious catalogue positioning,but it does not provide verified auction comparisons,institutional exhibition history or market-performance data. No estimate,investment conclusion or claim of rarity is therefore made. The work is best evaluated as a documented object within its specific medium and production context,with emphasis on authenticity,completeness and physical condition.

About the artist

Ron English, born in 1959 in Decatur, Illinois, is an American contemporary artist known for his "POPaganda" style, which merges pop culture imagery with social and political commentary. He studied fine arts at the University of North Texas and earned an MFA from the University of Texas at El Paso. English initiated his career in the 1980s through unauthorized billboard alterations, transforming commercial messages into subversive statements. English is recognized for his use of iconic characters, such as Ronald McDonald and the Marlboro Man, which he reinterprets to critique consumerism, politics, and media influence. His notable works include "MC Supersized," an obese Ronald McDonald figure featured in the documentary "Super Size Me," and "Abraham Obama," a blend of two U.S. presidents. He has exhibited in various cities globally, including London, Los Angeles, and New York, and has also designed album art for musicians and produced designer toys.

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