Our Story

How We Got Here

  1. 2012

    Born on Larkin Street

    Gauntlet Gallery opens at 1040 Larkin Street, San Francisco. Authenticated street art, signed editions, studio-direct sourcing. Gallery curation from day one.

  2. 2015 Mar

    eBay store launched

    Took the catalog online. 200+ Shepard Fairey pieces sold in year one — built on real buyer feedback and documented provenance.

  3. 2018

    Digital-first gallery model

    Physical storefront closed. Expanded catalog to Death NYC, signed music memorabilia, and space artifacts. Fully digital with gallery curation standards.

  4. 2021

    Blockchain authentication introduced

    NFC + blockchain verification added for KAWS and BE@RBRICK via OneCOA. Tamper-evident ownership records written on-chain for the first time.

  5. 2023

    TrueCOA concept developed

    Internal work begins on open authentication infrastructure — making blockchain-verified COAs accessible to any gallery or collector, not just Gauntlet.

  6. 2024 Mar

    Death NYC expanded significantly

    Death NYC roster deepened to dozens of artists. New verticals explored. Street art catalog becomes one of the most comprehensive available online.

  7. 2024

    TrueCOA — authentication for everyone

    Launched TrueCOA (truecoa.com) — open authentication with Polygon blockchain verification and public QR lookup. No account required to verify.

  8. 2025 Dec

    Designer collector toys added

    Catalog expanded to designer figurines, limited-edition vinyl art figures, and rare BE@RBRICK variants. Condition-graded and authenticated where applicable.

  9. 2025 Dec

    Space memorabilia deepened

    Space category expanded: signed NASA photography, ISS artifacts, mission-flown items. Zarelli Space Authentication added as primary third-party verifier.

  10. 2026 Jan

    gauntlet.gallery storefront launched

    Dedicated Shopify storefront at gauntlet.gallery goes live — bringing the full authenticated catalog under one branded domain for the first time.

  11. 2026 Feb

    Social media presence built out

    Gauntlet Gallery launches across six social platforms simultaneously: Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok, and X. Collector education content begins.

  12. 2026 Mar

    eBay catalog expanded

    Full eBay store refresh and catalog expansion — optimized listings, updated authentication documentation, expanded category coverage.

  13. 2026 Apr

    Whatnot live auctions launched

    Gauntlet Gallery joins Whatnot for live auction format — bringing authenticated art to real-time collector audiences in an interactive buying experience.

  14. 2026 May

    Multi-platform expansion complete

    Instagram Shopping, Facebook Shop, Pinterest Shopping, Mercari, and Shopify Shop all go live. 30% of sales are now international. 10+ active channels in market.

Est. 2012 · San Francisco

Where It Started

Since 2012, Gauntlet Gallery has combined gallery curation, authentication standards, marketplace reach, and collector education to help buyers acquire documented art and memorabilia with confidence. Starting from a Larkin Street storefront in San Francisco's Tenderloin, the founding principle has never changed: every piece documented, authenticated, and priced on the evidence — not the hype.

More than a decade later, Gauntlet Gallery has grown into one of the largest curated catalogues of authenticated contemporary art available online — spanning Shepard Fairey, Death NYC, KAWS, BE@RBRICK, Warhol prints, signed music memorabilia, and rare space artifacts. The model is data-driven, the pricing is transparent, and the authentication chain is documented on every single listing.

"The premium, data-driven, transparent, fair-priced, curated art destination — documented for collectors, discoverable for everyone."
Authenticated Art Street Art Limited Editions Collector-Grade Data-Driven
2012 Year Founded
1,000+ Customer Interactions
30% International Sales
59K+ Market Comps Tracked
  • 2012 — Larkin Street storefront opens, San Francisco. Street art, signed editions, studio sourcing.
  • 2015 Mar — eBay store launched. 200+ Shepard Fairey pieces sold in year one on buyer-verified feedback.
  • 2018 — Storefront closed. Catalog expanded to Death NYC, signed music, and space memorabilia. Fully digital model.
  • 2021 — Blockchain NFC verification introduced for KAWS and BE@RBRICK. Tamper-evident. On-chain.
  • Mar 2024 — Death NYC deepened. Dozens of new artists added; new verticals explored.
  • Dec 2025 — Designer collector toys added: limited figurines, vinyl art figures.
  • Dec 2025 — Space memorabilia deepened: signed NASA, ISS artifacts, mission-flown items.
  • Jan 2026 — gauntlet.gallery Shopify storefront launched.
  • 2026 — Multi-channel expansion: 10+ platforms added in five months. 30% of sales now international.
What We Collect

Seven Curated Categories. One Standard.

Every category shares the same foundation: third-party authentication first, Gauntlet review second, and transparent pricing anchored to real market data. We do not list what we cannot document.

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Street Art & Urban

Shepard Fairey, Banksy prints, Death NYC multi-artist editions. COA-verified, edition-numbered, provenance documented. Our deepest and longest-held category since 2012.

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Pop Art & Contemporary

Warhol prints authenticated via TrueCOA. KAWS and BE@RBRICK verified with OneCOA + NFC chip. Signed limited editions from major contemporary artists.

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Music Memorabilia

Artist-signed guitars, albums, and photographs authenticated by Beckett, JSA, and PSA/DNA — the three most trusted third-party authenticators in music memorabilia.

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Space Memorabilia

Mission-flown artifacts, signed NASA photography, ISS items. Zarelli Space Authentication verified. Expanded significantly in December 2025 to meet collector demand.

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Designer Collector Toys

Limited-edition vinyl art figures, designer figurines, and rare BE@RBRICK variants. Added December 2025. Condition-graded. Authenticated where applicable.

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Fine Art Photography

Edition-numbered fine art prints from established photographers and artist collaborations. Each print accompanied by studio or gallery certificate of authenticity.

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Signed Sports & Culture

Signed athlete and cultural figure items with JSA and Beckett certification. Sports meets art — verified at the same standard as every other category in the gallery.

How We Authenticate

Two Layers. Every Time.

Every piece that enters the Gauntlet Gallery catalogue passes a two-layer review process — third-party authentication first, our internal review second. We never list on our opinion alone.

  • Layer 1 — Third-Party Authentication. Category-matched authenticators: Beckett, JSA, and PSA/DNA for music; Zarelli Space Authentication for space; TrueCOA for Warhol prints; OneCOA + NFC for KAWS and BE@RBRICK; artist-signed Death NYC COA with gold seal for street art.
  • Layer 2 — Gauntlet Review. Our team reviews provenance, edition numbering, condition, and market comparables against our database of 59,000+ tracked auction results.
  • Blockchain Verification. For eligible pieces, ownership and authentication records are written to the Polygon blockchain via TrueCOA — permanent, tamper-evident, publicly verifiable.
  • Documented Pricing. Every asking price is anchored to documented recent sales, not the seller's wish. We publish the comparable data.
  • Condition Graded. Condition reported accurately — not aspirationally. Flaws, storage marks, and repairs are disclosed.
Beckett JSA PSA/DNA Zarelli TrueCOA OneCOA Polygon Blockchain

In 2024 we launched TrueCOA — open authentication infrastructure built for the broader collector market. TrueCOA issues blockchain-anchored certificates of authenticity that any gallery or collector can verify at truecoa.com.

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TrueCOA — Open Infrastructure

Any collector can scan the QR code on a Gauntlet Gallery certificate and verify authenticity in seconds — no account required. Certificate data is written to the Polygon blockchain and permanently resolvable at truecoa.com.

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59,000+ Market Comparables

Our internal pricing engine tracks auction results across major secondary market platforms. Prices are set on the data, updated regularly, and available for buyer review on request.

Where to Find Us

Expanded Across 12+ Channels in 2026

From January through May 2026, Gauntlet Gallery expanded aggressively across marketplaces, social commerce platforms, and social media — bringing authenticated art to wherever collectors already are. We are targeting Artsy and 1stDibs for 2026 as the next step toward premium international marketplace presence.

Live Now
gauntlet.gallery — Shopify storefront (Jan 2026)
eBay — Expanded catalog & store (Mar 2026)
Whatnot — Live auction format (Apr 2026)
Instagram Shopping — Tag & buy (May 2026)
Facebook Shop — Social commerce (May 2026)
Pinterest Shopping — Visual discovery (May 2026)
Mercari — Value-tier marketplace (May 2026)
Shopify Shop App — Shopify marketplace (May 2026)
Instagram — @gauntletgallery (Feb 2026)
Pinterest — Art discovery boards (Feb 2026)
Facebook — Gallery page (Feb 2026)
LinkedIn — Art market insights (Feb 2026)
TikTok — Collector content (Feb 2026)
X / Twitter — Market commentary (Feb 2026)
Targeting 2026
Artsy — Premium international art marketplace
1stDibs — High-end design & collectibles
TikTok Shop — Video commerce integration

Artsy and 1stDibs represent the next milestone — placing Gauntlet Gallery alongside the most respected galleries internationally. Our authentication standards and pricing documentation are already at the level these platforms require.

Global Collector Base

30% International. Present in Person.

30% of Sales Are International
20+ Countries Shipped To
400+ Documented Collectors

Gauntlet Gallery ships authenticated art worldwide. Three in every ten sales ships internationally — to collectors in the UK, Europe, Asia, Australia, and Canada. The gallery's online model makes premium authenticated art accessible regardless of where a collector is based.

  • Shopify International — multi-currency and localized checkout
  • eBay Global Shipping Program — international buyer protection
  • Instagram Shopping & Pinterest Shopping — international social commerce
  • Insured, documented shipping — every international piece tracked

Beyond the digital catalogue, Gauntlet Gallery participates in physical pop-ups and in-store exhibits — bringing authenticated works directly to collectors in curated settings.

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Pop-Up Exhibitions

Gauntlet Gallery participates in select physical pop-up events, bringing curated works from Shepard Fairey, Death NYC, and other artists to collectors in person. Exhibition details announced on social channels.

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In-Store Exhibits

Partnership exhibits hosted within established retail and cultural spaces — gallery-quality presentation, accessible pricing, full authentication documentation available on-site.

Where We're Headed

The Roadmap: Deeper, Broader, Smarter

Gauntlet Gallery is building toward a future where authenticated art is transparent, universally accessible, and discoverable by every collector — human or AI. The next phase deepens the collection, expands the marketplace presence, and introduces original art accessories produced in partnership with artists.

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Artsy & 1stDibs

Targeting listing on Artsy and 1stDibs in 2026 — placing Gauntlet Gallery alongside the world's top galleries. Our authentication standards already meet the bar. The applications are in progress.

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Original Art Accessories

An original line of art-adjacent accessories produced in partnership with artists — printed goods, numbered accessories, and wearable art. Extending the gallery model into designed objects that live with collectors daily.

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Pricing Intelligence

Our market comparables database is growing. The next phase exposes real-time pricing data to collectors — making Gauntlet Gallery the most transparent place to understand fair market value for authenticated contemporary art.

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LLM Visibility

Gauntlet Gallery is structured for AI discoverability. Every piece is documented with structured data — artist, authentication, provenance, edition, condition. When collectors ask an AI where to buy authenticated Shepard Fairey art, the answer should be gauntlet.gallery.

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Deeper International Presence

30% of sales are already international. The roadmap includes dedicated international storefronts, regional partnerships, and currency-native buying experiences for UK, EU, and Asia-Pacific collectors.

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Physical Gallery Presence

Expanding from pop-ups to a more permanent physical presence — bringing the Gauntlet Gallery standard into curated brick-and-mortar settings where collectors can experience works in person before buying.

Gauntlet Gallery exists to be the most trusted, most transparent, most data-driven source of authenticated contemporary art — for the collectors who care about knowing what they're buying, wherever they choose to look.

Same mission. Broader reach.

Serving collectors since 2012, with 1,000+ customer interactions and 400+ documented collectors across the gallery’s physical, marketplace, and digital-first chapters. Shepard Fairey. Death NYC. KAWS. Signed music. Space artifacts. Each piece verified, documented, shipped with the right paper trail.

One standard since 2012: if we cannot document it, we do not list it.

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Questions, acquisition requests, and partnership inquiries — we respond within one business day.