Gauntlet Gallery — Sandra Chevrier Print Index
La Cage, Bénédiction ou Malédiction
Work Summary & Collector Notes
La Cage, Bénédiction ou Malédiction is documented in this catalog as a 2023 Screen Print. The saved release record lists dimensions of 73 x 95.5 cm. The saved record attributes the release to Graffiti Prints. The cataloged edition information is 150.
Collector notes: The saved release record describes: Edition of 150. The saved release record describes: signed; numbered. Verify each feature against a documented example of this edition.
Why It Matters
The "Blessing or Curse" title crystallizes the central ambivalence of the Cages series, the question of whether the comic-panel veil protects or imprisons. At 26 colours, this is one of Chevrier's most technically demanding screen prints, and the full authentication package underscores its standing as a main-edition release.
Collector Perspective
The edition of 150 is moderate, and the large 73 x 95.5 cm format makes an impact when framed. The high colour count is a strong indicator of production value relative to comparable editions.
Historical Context
This piece was released with a stated retail price of £495, situating it in Chevrier's accessible main-edition tier for screen prints. The thematic framing of blessing versus curse ties it directly to the philosophical core of the Cages series, making it representative of the ideas that have defined her practice since its inception.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned screenprint
- Release date
- 2023
- Release-date note
- Catalog-listed release year from the saved secondary record; primary release-page confirmation remains pending.
- Medium and materials
- Screen Print; catalog dimensions 73 x 95.5 cm; 26 colour screen print on 330 gsm Somerset paper.
- Edition details
- The saved release record describes: Edition of 150.
- 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 2023 and attributes the edition to Graffiti Prints.
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 Graffiti Prints. 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 does the title mean?
"Bénédiction ou Malédiction" translates to "Blessing or Curse," reflecting the central tension of the Cages series.
How is it authenticated?
How many colours are in the screen print?
It uses 26 colours on 330gsm Somerset paper, among her more complex screen prints.
What size is it?
It measures 73 x 95.5 cm.
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