Gauntlet Gallery — Sandra Chevrier Print Index
La Cage Et La Dignite
Summary
La Cage et la dignité is a giclée on Moab 300 g paper measuring 63 x 75 cm, signed and numbered by the artist and dated 2015. Released for a defined purchase window, it renders the cage portrait at a mid-size format under a title that foregrounds "dignity."
Why It Matters
The title's emphasis on dignity reframes the cage motif from confinement toward self-possession, a nuance that sets this sheet apart thematically. Its release through a fixed timed window is characteristic of how Chevrier distributed certain giclées, with availability limited to a short on-sale period.
Collector Perspective
Because it was sold during a defined window rather than as an open stock item, the effective supply reflects orders placed in that period. Signature and numbering authenticate the sheet. Collectors should note the 2015 date on the work despite the 2016 catalogue placement, and confirm the Moab paper's condition.
Historical Context
Chevrier used timed release windows for several cage giclées, a distribution method popular among print publishers in the mid-2010s. This Moab-paper sheet, dated 2015, belongs to that practice, offering collectors a defined opportunity to acquire the image before the window closed.
FAQ
What does the title mean?
"La Cage et la dignité" translates as "The cage and dignity," reframing the motif toward self-possession.
How was it sold?
It was offered during a defined purchase window rather than as ongoing open stock.
What is the date on the work?
The print itself is dated 2015 and is signed and numbered by the artist.
What are its materials?
A giclée on Moab 300 g paper at 63 x 75 cm.
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.