Gauntlet Gallery — Sandra Chevrier Print Index
La Cage; Ces Yeux Pleins De Lumiere
Summary
La Cage; Ces Yeux Pleins De Lumiere, 'these eyes full of light,' is a 2018 archival inkjet print on Moab 300 gsm paper measuring 35.5 by 29 inches. Signed and numbered in an edition of 100, its title turns attention to the gaze at the emotional center of Chevrier's masked female portraits.
Why It Matters
An edition of 100 makes this one of Chevrier's more available signed prints while remaining a limited work. The focus on the eyes speaks to the series' recurring theme of an inner life peering through the comic-panel mask, giving the image a direct emotional address at a generous 35.5-by-29 scale.
Collector Perspective
With 100 impressions, this is an accessible entry into large-format Chevrier without single-digit scarcity pricing pressure. Verify signature, numbering out of 100, and the Moab 300 gsm stock. Its 2018 date places it earlier in the catalog, useful for collectors mapping the evolution of the Cages series.
Historical Context
The eyes recur throughout Chevrier's work as the point where the human subject breaks through the superhero collage. Dated 2018, this print belongs to an earlier phase of the Cages series, when she was consolidating the visual language that would define her international reputation.
FAQ
What is the edition size?
It is a signed and numbered edition of 100.
What does the title mean?
'Ces yeux pleins de lumiere' translates as 'these eyes full of light.'
What are the dimensions?
It measures 35.5 by 29 inches.
What is the medium?
An archival inkjet print on Moab 300 gsm paper.
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.