Gauntlet Gallery — Sandra Chevrier Print Index
Grondement Du Tonnerre
Work Summary & Collector Notes
Released in 2020, Grondement Du Tonnerre is an archival pigment print in a signed and numbered edition of 50, measuring 30 by 24 inches. The hand-deckled edge signals Chevrier's fine-art sensibility, treating a giclee as a considered object rather than a reproduction. The title translates as 'rumble of thunder,' hinting at the emotional turbulence beneath her serene female portraits.
Collector notes: The saved release record describes: signed and numbered edition of 50 copies. The saved release record describes: signed; numbered. Verify each feature against a documented example of this edition.
Why It Matters
At an edition of 50 with a deckled edge, this print occupies Chevrier's accessible-yet-scarce tier. It offers collectors an entry into her signature Cages language without the commitment of a large-format work. The hand-finished edge and modest run make it a considered choice for those building a focused Chevrier holding.
Collector Perspective
Collectors should confirm the pencil signature and numbering, and inspect the deckled edge, which is intentional and part of the value rather than damage. At 24 by 30 inches, it frames readily. As one of 50, it balances availability against the scarcity that supports long-term desirability within Chevrier's print catalog.
Historical Context
Chevrier, a Montreal-based painter, built her reputation on the Cages series, layering comic-book panels across women's faces to probe identity, expectation, and the mask of the feminine ideal. This 2020 giclee extends that inquiry into an evocatively titled work, arriving during a prolific period as her market matured.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned print
- Release date
- 2020
- Release-date note
- Catalog-listed release year from the saved secondary record; primary release-page confirmation remains pending.
- Medium and materials
- Giclee Print; catalog dimensions 24 x 30 inches; archival pigment print with hand-deckled edge.
- Edition details
- The saved release record describes: signed and numbered edition of 50 copies.
- Signature and marks
- The saved release record describes: signed; numbered. Verify each feature against a documented example of this edition.
Documented History and Meaning
History note: This page treats Sandra Chevrier's broader career as background context, not proof that this specific edition belongs to any single exhibition or event. Release-level facts here come from a saved secondary catalog record.
Meaning / interpretation: No per-work artist statement is recorded for this edition. Any thematic reading should be treated as interpretation of the imagery, not a documented statement of the artist's intent. This interpretive note follows the cited artist or publisher context.
Release context: The saved catalog lists 2020 and attributes the edition to Hashimoto Contemporary.
Authentication, Presentation and Provenance
- Original presentation
- Original packaging or presentation was not documented in the release sources reviewed.
- Authentication note
- Compare the support, dimensions, edition number, and signature against a documented example of this edition. Gauntlet Gallery does not authenticate works purchased from third parties.
- Provenance note
- Edition origin is attributed in the saved record to Hashimoto Contemporary. That does not establish the ownership history of an individual copy: retain the original invoice, reseller or gallery paperwork, labels, correspondence, and condition photographs.
Sources and Verification
Verification status: Secondary catalog snapshot; artist-level context added
- Saved release record — Art Collectorz · secondary catalog snapshot · Accessed 2026-07-13 · Starting record for title, year, edition, dimensions, medium, and release description. Primary confirmation against the original release page remains pending.
- Sandra Chevrier — official site — Sandra Chevrier studio · primary artist source · Accessed 2026-07-13 · Official artist site; career context, not an individual-edition record.
- Sandra Chevrier (Q96473212) — Wikidata · reference knowledge base · Accessed 2026-07-13 · Structured identifier used for the artist across catalog metadata.
FAQ
What is the edition size?
It is a signed and numbered edition of 50 archival pigment prints.
What does the deckled edge mean?
The hand-deckled edge is an intentional fine-art finish, not damage, and part of what distinguishes the print as a considered object.
What are the dimensions?
The print measures 30 by 24 inches.
Is this an original painting?
No. It is an archival pigment (giclee) print, though signed and numbered by the artist.
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