Gauntlet Gallery — Sandra Chevrier Print Index
La Cage À L’Unisson
Summary
"La Cage, à l'unisson" ("in unison") is a 2020 work where each piece is a unique 1/1: a giclée overlaid with a 27-colour screen print on Somerset 300gsm paper at 100 x 75 cm. All examples are unique, and the release included one special variant.
Why It Matters
Combining a giclée base with an extraordinary 27-colour screen print, and making each example a unique 1/1, places this among Chevrier's most ambitious hybrid works. The high colour count is one of the highest in her catalogue, and the unique-per-example approach means no two prints are alike despite sharing a composition.
Collector Perspective
Unique 1/1 hybrid works command premium interest because each is singular, blending the reproducibility of printing with the individuality of an original. The 27-colour screen-print overlay signals exceptional production complexity. The large 100 x 75 cm format and the existence of a special variant add further layers of desirability for dedicated collectors.
Historical Context
Dating to 2020, this work shows Chevrier pushing the technical limits of the screen print, with a 27-colour build layered over a giclée base and each piece finished as a unique object. It exemplifies the top end of her hybrid production, where print technique and singularity converge to blur the boundary between edition and original.
FAQ
What makes each piece unique?
Every example is a 1/1, a giclée with a 27-colour screen print, so no two are identical despite the shared image.
How complex is the screen print?
It uses 27 colours on Somerset 300gsm paper, among the highest colour counts in her catalogue.
What size is it?
It measures 100 x 75 cm.
Was there a special version?
Yes, the release included one special variant alongside the unique 1/1 pieces.
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.