Gauntlet Gallery — Sandra Chevrier Print Index
Cage Study: When It's Too Late
Summary
A 2013 four-color CMYK process screen print from the "Cage Study" series, titled "When It's Too Late." Printed by Station 16 on Crane's Lettra 100% cotton paper at 20 x 26 inches, signed, numbered, and stamped in an edition of 45, the smallest of the "Cage Study" screen prints noted here.
Why It Matters
Sharing the Station 16 construction and premium Lettra stock of its siblings, this print stands apart through its tighter edition of 45, roughly half the size of the companion "Cage Study" screen prints. That lower run gives it a scarcity edge within the group, while the title "When It's Too Late" adds a note of finality to the series' emotional arc.
Collector Perspective
The edition of 45 is the standout factor: it is meaningfully scarcer than the runs of 100 in the same series, which can heighten collector interest. Full authentication markers and the Station 16 imprint support confidence. For collectors assembling a "Cage Study" set, this is the harder-to-find piece, and worth prioritizing while available.
Historical Context
Part of the Station 16 "Cage Study" collaboration, this print applies the same CMYK screen process to Chevrier's cage-and-comics imagery. Its smaller edition size within an otherwise uniform series reflects the variable runs common to artist print projects, and gives the title added weight within her 2013 output.
FAQ
Why is this print scarcer than its siblings?
Its edition of 45 is roughly half the size of the companion "Cage Study" screen prints, which run to 100.
Who printed it?
Station 16, the Montreal studio behind the "Cage Study" series.
What is the printing process?
A four-color CMYK screen print on Crane's Lettra 100% cotton paper.
How is it authenticated?
It is signed, numbered, and stamped by the artist.
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.