Gauntlet Gallery — Sandra Chevrier Print Index
La Cage Et La Piqure D'Une Larme
Work Summary & Collector Notes
Titled in English "The Cage: Tears Sting his eyes for her world," this 2015 screen print measures 72 x 52 cm and was produced in just 3 colours on 300 gsm Somerset paper. Issued in an edition of 30, its restrained palette contrasts sharply with Chevrier's more colour-dense silkscreens.
Collector notes: First Edition; saved release record states an edition size of 30. Edition-specific signature, numbering, and stamp details were not stated in the saved release record. Verify signing and numbering against a documented example of this edition.
Why It Matters
At only 3 colours, this print is a study in economy, relying on composition and tonal restraint rather than the layered saturation of her 21- or 30-colour sheets. The poetic English subtitle deepens the emotional register, framing the cage motif around themes of empathy and sorrow.
Collector Perspective
The edition of 30 keeps this relatively limited, and its minimalist 3-colour approach makes it visually distinct from Chevrier's more elaborate screen prints — a point of interest for collectors seeking range within her output. Somerset paper and hand signature are the quality and authentication markers.
Historical Context
Produced in 2015, this print shows Chevrier working at the opposite end of the colour spectrum from her 30-colour "Dark Heart" sheet of the same year. The pared-back palette reflects her willingness to vary technical approach dramatically across the cage series while retaining its signature imagery.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned screenprint
- Release date
- 2015
- Release-date note
- Catalog-listed release year from the saved secondary record; primary release-page confirmation remains pending.
- Medium and materials
- Screen Print; catalog dimensions 72 x 52 cm; Screen print on 300 gsm Somerset; 3 colors.
- Edition details
- First Edition; saved release record states an edition size of 30.
- Signature and marks
- Edition-specific signature, numbering, and stamp details were not stated in the saved release record. Verify signing and numbering 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: Produced in 2015, this print shows Chevrier working at the opposite end of the colour spectrum from her 30-colour "Dark Heart" sheet of the same year. 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 2015 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
How many colours are in this print?
Only 3 colours, a notably restrained palette on 300 gsm Somerset paper.
What is the edition size?
The edition is 30, signed by the artist.
What is the English title?
"The Cage: Tears Sting his eyes for her world."
How does it differ from her other 2015 screen prints?
Its 3-colour minimalism contrasts with color-dense sheets like the 30-colour "Dark Heart."
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