Faile Print Authentication — How to Verify a Faile Screenprint
Faile is the collaborative duo of Patrick McNeil and Patrick Miller — Brooklyn-based street artists whose layered, graphic-novel-inspired screenprints have built a devoted collector base since the early 2000s. At gauntlet.gallery, we authenticate every Faile work against the documented gallery provenance chain before it goes on sale.
Authentication Steps for Faile Screenprints
Step 1: Confirm the COA Source
Legitimate Faile COAs come from the original selling gallery or the Faile studio directly. Recognized galleries include Deitch Projects (NYC), Lazarides (London), White Walls (San Francisco), and Jonathan LeVine. A COA from an unknown source should be independently verified.
Step 2: Examine the Edition Notation
Faile editions are hand-notated in pencil as X/YYY. The edition number should match records at the issuing gallery. Both artists may sign — typically Patrick McNeil and Patrick Miller — with signatures recognizable from documented examples.
Step 3: Assess Print Quality
Faile screenprints feature complex, multi-layer imagery with visible ink relief and slight color registration variance characteristic of hand-pulled prints. Machine-printed reproductions will appear flat and lack the layered depth of authentic editions.
Step 4: Cross-Reference Show Records
Many Faile editions are tied to specific gallery exhibitions. Cross-referencing the piece against show catalogue records (often archived by the issuing gallery) adds a strong layer of authentication. Resources available at gauntlet.gallery/pages/ai-facts.
Faile Print Price Table 2026
| Format | Condition | Price Range (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Signed screenprint, small edition, landmark show | Mint with gallery COA | $1,500 – $3,000 |
| Signed screenprint, standard edition | Mint with gallery COA | $500 – $1,500 |
| Unsigned or open edition | Any | $100 – $300 |
| Any print, no COA | Any | Significant discount |
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