Gauntlet Gallery — Sandra Chevrier Print Index
La Cage Du Corps Jusqu'à L'âme (First Edition)
Summary
La Cage du corps jusqu'à l'âme is a 2016 giclée C-print on Moab 300 g paper at 26 x 34.5 inches, signed and numbered in an edition of 200. The title — "from the body to the soul" — situates it among the more introspective works in the cage series, released as a First Edition sheet.
Why It Matters
The larger 200-run edition made this an accessible entry point into Chevrier's cage imagery for a wider collector base in 2016. The evocative title deepens the series' central tension between physical containment and inner life, a theme Chevrier renders through comic panels masking the female portrait.
Collector Perspective
At an edition of 200, this is one of Chevrier's more available giclées, positioning it as an approachable first acquisition. Signature and numbering are the authentication essentials. Collectors should confirm the sheet is the standard giclée C-print rather than a hand-embellished variant, and inspect the Moab paper for even tone.
Historical Context
2016 was a productive year for Chevrier's editioned giclées, with several cage titles released on Moab stock in varying edition sizes. This 200-count sheet reflects the artist meeting rising demand while keeping the work hand-signed and numbered, a hallmark of her print releases from this period.
FAQ
What is the edition size?
The edition is 200, each signed and numbered by the artist.
What type of print is it?
A giclée C-print on Moab 300 g paper, dated 2016.
What does the title mean?
Roughly "the cage, from the body to the soul," emphasizing the series' body-versus-inner-life theme.
Is this a good starter piece?
Its larger edition of 200 makes it one of the more accessible Chevrier cage giclées.
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.