Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Mr Brainwash Print Index
Charlie
Summary
Charlie is a 2015 ten-color screen print on hand-torn archival art paper, issued in an edition of 125 at 30 by 22.5 inches. Each sheet is signed, numbered, and carries Mr. Brainwash's signature thumbprint verso, the artist's personal mark of authentication that recurs across his editioned works.
Why It Matters
The ten-color build is unusually rich for a mid-edition MBW print, giving Charlie a layered, near-collage density that rewards close viewing. As a first-edition release at a modest print size, it represents the accessible, high-volume end of the artist's output while still bearing the hand-finished hallmarks collectors seek.
Collector Perspective
An edition of 125 places Charlie in familiar MBW territory: available enough to acquire, tight enough to matter. Collectors should confirm the verso thumbprint and pencil numbering, verify sheet dimensions against the 30 x 22.5-inch standard, and inspect the hand-torn deckle edges, which are integral to the work and should never be trimmed.
Historical Context
By 2015 Mr. Brainwash was firmly established following his Banksy-linked emergence in Exit Through the Gift Shop. Charlie sits within a productive run of pop-portrait editions from that period, extending the artist's habit of layering iconography and color over a torn-paper ground.
FAQ
How large is the Charlie edition?
It was released in an edition of 125, each sheet signed and numbered in pencil.
What authenticates a Charlie print?
Each print is signed and numbered, with Mr. Brainwash's thumbprint applied to the back as his personal mark of authentication.
How many colors are in the print?
Charlie is a ten-color screen print, a comparatively rich color build for the artist.
What are the dimensions?
The sheet measures 30 by 22.5 inches on hand-torn archival art paper.
About the Artist
Mr. Brainwash is the pseudonym of Thierry Guetta, a French-born, Los Angeles-based street artist who rose to prominence through Banksy's 2010 documentary Exit Through the Gift Shop. Originally a videographer who filmed street artists including Shepard Fairey and Banksy, Guetta reinvented himself as an artist, staging his ambitious 2008 debut show "Life Is Beautiful" in Los Angeles. His work draws heavily on pop-art appropriation, remixing icons such as Warhol, Einstein, Charlie Chaplin, and spray-paint splatters. He has produced album art and large-scale exhibitions across the U.S. and Europe.
Collecting Mr Brainwash at Gauntlet Gallery
What Mr. Brainwash prints should I buy first?
Start with hand-finished screenprints and stencil works from his named exhibitions, where each impression is signed, numbered, and often uniquely embellished with spray-paint or stamps. Smaller editions and show-related pieces from "Life Is Beautiful" and later gallery runs are the most recognizable entry points. At Gauntlet Gallery we prioritize pieces with clean condition and complete signing.
How is authenticity documented?
Gauntlet Gallery sells Mr. Brainwash works with documented studio provenance and the artist's own signature, numbering, and thumbprint or stamp where present. We photograph the exact piece you receive, including signature and edition details, so what you verify is what ships.
What drives value?
Value is driven by edition size, whether the piece is hand-embellished versus a flat print, subject popularity, condition, and provenance tied to a documented exhibition. Signed, low-numbered, and uniquely finished impressions command the strongest premiums.