Gauntlet Gallery — Sandra Chevrier Print Index
La Cage Et L'Esprit Fertile De La Chauve-Souris
Summary
La Cage et l'esprit fertile de la chauve-souris is a 2014 extra-large giclée on Moab 300 g paper measuring 120.5 x 60 cm, signed, numbered and stamped in an edition of 10. Its title — "the fertile spirit of the bat" — nods to the Batman iconography woven through the composition.
Why It Matters
The bat reference makes the superhero-deconstruction theme explicit, linking the cage portrait directly to Batman's visual mythology. At XL scale in an edition of 10, this sheet is both scarce and pointed in its engagement with comic-book source material, one of the clearest examples of Chevrier's deconstructive approach.
Collector Perspective
An edition of 10 at 120.5 x 60 cm makes this a scarce, large-format collector's piece. The stamp alongside signature and numbering provides layered authentication. The overt Batman association gives it added narrative appeal; as with all her XL giclées, condition and careful framing of the large sheet are key value factors.
Historical Context
This 2014 XL sheet shares its composition with a panel in Chevrier's triptych of the same year. The bat motif situates it within her broader project of dismantling and recombining Golden Age superhero imagery — here Batman — beneath the female portrait, a defining strategy of her early editioned work.
FAQ
What does the bat reference mean?
The title nods to Batman iconography layered into the composition, making the superhero theme explicit.
How rare is it?
The edition is only 10, signed, numbered and stamped.
Is it related to the triptych?
Yes, this composition also appears as a panel in Chevrier's 2014 triptych.
What are its dimensions?
120.5 x 60 cm, a giclée on Moab 300 g 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.