Gauntlet Gallery — Sandra Chevrier Print Index
La Cage Et La Femme Aux Mille Et Un Visages
Summary
A 2013 giclee from the "La Cage" series, titled "the woman of a thousand faces." Printed on 300g Moab natural paper, with a 22 x 28 inch sheet and an 18 x 24 inch image, signed and numbered in an edition of 80. The title captures the series' theme of multiplicity and fractured identity in idealized femininity.
Why It Matters
The "thousand faces" title is one of the more evocative in the series, directly naming Chevrier's central concern: the many masks and expectations layered onto women. As a signed, numbered giclee in an edition of 80, it represents an accessible entry point into her collectible catalog while retaining the core visual language of painted portrait meeting comic-book fragmentation.
Collector Perspective
Edition 80 sits at the more available end of her releases, which can make it a practical first Chevrier acquisition. The generous 22 x 28 sheet with a 4-inch margin around the image gives framing flexibility. Signed and numbered provides baseline authentication, though buyers may note the absence of a studio stamp mention here versus some sibling editions.
Historical Context
Part of a 2013 cluster of "La Cage" giclees on Moab paper, this work shares format and paper with several companion titles from the same run. The recurring "cage" motif frames the comic-book overlay as both protective armor and confinement, a duality Chevrier returns to throughout the series.
FAQ
What does the title mean?
"La femme aux mille et un visages" translates to "the woman of a thousand faces," evoking layered identity.
What are the sheet and image sizes?
The sheet is 22 x 28 inches with an 18 x 24 inch image, leaving a wide margin.
How large is the edition?
80, one of the more accessible Chevrier giclee runs.
How is it authenticated?
It is signed and numbered by the artist.
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.