Gauntlet Gallery — Sandra Chevrier Print Index
La Cage Et L'instant Tragique (XL)
Work Summary & Collector Notes
La Cage et l'instant tragique (XL) 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. It is the standalone XL treatment of a composition that also appears within Chevrier's 2014 triptych.
Collector notes: Hand-Finished; saved release record states an edition size of 10. The saved release record describes: signed; numbered. Verify each feature against a documented example of this edition.
Why It Matters
Rendering the "tragic instant" composition at over 120 cm in an edition of only 10 gives this sheet both scale and scarcity. As a hand-finished XL, it represents the elevated tier of the composition, distinct from its smaller triptych-panel counterpart, and delivers the presence of Chevrier's large paintings in print form.
Collector Perspective
An edition of 10 at XL scale places this among Chevrier's scarcer and more impactful prints. The stamp plus signature and numbering give a robust authentication trail. The large Moab sheet requires careful flat storage and framing; condition on such a big giclée is central to value.
Historical Context
Chevrier issued several 2014 cage compositions in micro-edition XL formats alongside their appearance in the triptych. This hand-finished sheet belongs to that practice, offering wall-scale versions of key images in runs of just ten for collectors seeking maximum impact.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned print
- Release date
- 2014
- Release-date note
- Catalog-listed release year from the saved secondary record; primary release-page confirmation remains pending.
- Medium and materials
- Giclee Print; catalog dimensions 60 x 120.5 cm; La cage et l'instant tragique; Giclée on Moad 300 g. paper.
- Edition details
- Hand-Finished; saved release record states an edition size of 10.
- 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: Read as documented context rather than stated intent: Chevrier issued several 2014 cage compositions in micro-edition XL formats alongside their appearance in the triptych. This is an interpretive reading of the release context, not a statement of the artist's intent for this specific work. This interpretive note follows the cited artist or publisher context.
Release context: The saved catalog lists 2014 and attributes the edition to C.O.A. Gallery.
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 C.O.A. Gallery. 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 XL indicate here?
An extra-large format, 120.5 x 60 cm, larger than the triptych-panel version of the same image.
How rare is it?
The edition is only 10, signed, numbered and stamped.
How does it relate to the triptych?
It is the standalone XL treatment of a composition that also appears in Chevrier's 2014 triptych.
What paper is used?
A giclée on Moab 300 g paper.
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