Gauntlet Gallery — Sandra Chevrier Print Index
La Cage Et La Trace Du Crayon (Small)
Summary
La Cage Et La Trace Du Crayon (Small), 'the trace of the pencil,' is a 2019 etching on Fabriano Rosapina Bianco 285 gsm paper, measuring 36 by 30.5 cm and signed by the artist. As an etching rather than a giclee, it represents a more traditional printmaking process within Chevrier's output.
Why It Matters
Etchings are comparatively uncommon in Chevrier's catalog, which leans toward giclee and screenprint, making this a distinctive medium choice. The intaglio process and Fabriano stock connect her to classical printmaking. The title's reference to 'the trace of the pencil' aptly foregrounds the hand and line of the technique.
Collector Perspective
As an etching, this piece offers medium diversity for a Chevrier collection built mostly on pigment prints. Confirm the signature and the Fabriano Rosapina Bianco stock. At 36 by 30.5 cm it is intimate in scale. Collectors valuing process and printmaking tradition will find the etching format especially appealing.
Historical Context
Etching ties Chevrier to a centuries-old intaglio lineage, a departure from the digital and screen processes dominating her editions. Produced in 2019 on Fabriano paper, 'the trace of the pencil' emphasizes drawn line and hand-work, reflecting the draftsmanship underlying her layered Cages compositions.
FAQ
What is the medium?
It is an etching on Fabriano Rosapina Bianco 285 gsm paper.
How does it differ from her other prints?
It uses traditional intaglio etching rather than the giclee or screenprint processes common in her catalog.
What are the dimensions?
It measures 36 by 30.5 cm.
Is it signed?
Yes, it is signed 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.