Gauntlet Gallery — Sandra Chevrier Print Index
Box Set - Les Cages; L'Espace Entre Les Barreaux
Summary
The Box Set - Les Cages; L'Espace Entre Les Barreaux, 'the space between the bars,' is a 2017 assortment of 10 C-print giclees on Moab 300 gram paper in an edition of 15. Each print measures 10.5 by 8.25 inches with a 9-by-6.875-inch image, and every print and the box is signed and numbered.
Why It Matters
An edition of just 15 for a complete 10-print box set makes this one of the scarcest offerings in Chevrier's catalog. Presenting a curated suite in a signed, numbered box, it functions as a comprehensive collector's object, with the title, 'the space between the bars,' framing the series' central metaphor.
Collector Perspective
Completeness is paramount: value depends on all 10 prints plus the signed, numbered box remaining together and in fine condition. With only 15 sets, availability is very limited. Confirm each print and the box are signed and numbered, and that the Moab 300 gram stock is unmarked across the full suite.
Historical Context
Box sets let artists present a cohesive body of work as a single collectible, and this 2017 suite gathers ten Cages compositions under the title 'the space between the bars.' The phrase distills the series' theme, the narrow gap of freedom within confinement, into a portable, editioned survey of Chevrier's language.
FAQ
How many prints are in the set?
It is an assortment of 10 C-print giclees.
What is the edition size?
The box set is an edition of 15.
What is signed and numbered?
Each of the 10 prints and the box itself is signed and numbered by the artist.
What does the title mean?
'L'espace entre les barreaux' translates as 'the space between the bars.'
About the Artist
Sandra Chevrier is a Canadian contemporary artist based in Montreal, best known for her ongoing series La Cage, in which she paints delicate female portraits partially overlaid with comic-book imagery. The superhero panels function as a metaphorical "cage," exploring the pressures, expectations, and idealized roles imposed on women. Her mixed-media works combine painting, drawing, and vintage comic collage, and she has exhibited internationally and collaborated on projects including a notable series with Hendrik Beikirch. Chevrier's editioned prints translate her intimate, layered originals to a wider collector audience.
Collecting Sandra Chevrier at Gauntlet Gallery
How do I start collecting Sandra Chevrier?
Signed, numbered giclee and screenprint editions from her La Cage series are the primary entry point, with hand-embellished editions and unique paintings at the higher end. Look for strong facial detail and clean comic-collage layering. Gauntlet Gallery prioritizes well-preserved impressions with complete signing.
How is authenticity documented?
Chevrier 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 authenticity can be verified before purchase.
What drives Sandra Chevrier's value?
Medium (originals and hand-embellished editions over open prints), edition size, iconic imagery from La Cage, condition, and documented provenance are the key value drivers. Unique and low-numbered embellished works carry the strongest premiums.