Gauntlet Gallery — Sandra Chevrier Print Index
La Cage Et La Battement Du Coeur Noir (Black)
Summary
Known in English as "The Cage: Dark Heart," this 2015 screen print measures 73 x 54 cm and was produced in an exceptionally rich 30 colours on 300 gsm Somerset paper. Issued in a tight edition of 15, its Black variant designation marks it as a darker-toned rendering of the cage composition.
Why It Matters
Thirty colours is an unusually high count for a screen print of this size, making it one of the most technically demanding sheets in Chevrier's catalogue. Combined with an edition of only 15, the intensive colour build and small run place it firmly in the connoisseur's tier of her editioned work.
Collector Perspective
An edition of 15 with a 30-colour build is both scarce and technically prized. The "Black" variant designation is important to record, as Chevrier issued colour variants of certain compositions. Signature and numbering authenticate the sheet; the dense ink layering rewards close inspection and careful conservation.
Historical Context
The 2015 "Dark Heart" print exemplifies Chevrier pushing screen-print complexity, layering 30 colours on Somerset stock in a micro-edition. Releasing distinct colourways such as this Black variant let her explore tonal moods within a single cage composition, a strategy that produced some of her scarcest sheets.
FAQ
How many colours were used?
An unusually rich 30 colours on 300 gsm Somerset paper.
How rare is it?
The edition is only 15, making it one of Chevrier's scarcer screen prints.
What does the Black designation mean?
It marks this as a darker-toned variant of the composition, distinct from other colourways.
What is the English title?
It is known as "The Cage: Dark Heart."
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.