Gauntlet Gallery — Sandra Chevrier Print Index
La Cage Et Le Battement De Cœur
Work Summary & Collector Notes
La Cage Et Le Battement De Cœur , 'the heartbeat,' is a 2020 giclee print on 300 gram Moab paper in XL format, measuring 44.4 by 36 inches. Signed and numbered in an edition of 25, it shares the large scale and Moab stock of Chevrier's premier statement prints from this period.
Collector notes: The saved release record describes: Edition of 25. 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 an edition of 25 in a commanding 44.4-by-36 format, this print offers scale and scarcity in balance. The intimate 'heartbeat' theme humanizes the comic-masked portrait, giving the work an emotional pull that complements its physical size and appeals to collectors seeking a centerpiece.
Collector Perspective
The edition of 25 sits in Chevrier's mid-scarcity, large-format tier. Verify the pencil signature, numbering out of 25, and the 300 gram Moab paper. Its XL dimensions call for generous wall space and archival framing. The pairing of intimate title and bold scale supports lasting collector interest.
Historical Context
The 'heartbeat' motif reflects the living, feeling presence Chevrier locates beneath the superhero panels obscuring her subjects' faces. Issued in 2020 as part of the XL giclee strand of the Cages series, it exemplifies her large-format editions produced for collectors during a peak period of output.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned print
- Release date
- 2020
- Release-date note
- Catalog-listed release year from the saved secondary record; primary release-page confirmation remains pending.
- Medium and materials
- Giclee Print; catalog dimensions 44.4 x 36 inches; Giclée print on Moab paper 300gr.
- Edition details
- The saved release record describes: Edition of 25.
- 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: No per-work artist statement is recorded for this edition. Any thematic reading should be treated as interpretation of the imagery, not a documented statement of the artist's intent. This interpretive note follows the cited artist or publisher context.
Release context: The saved catalog lists 2020 and attributes the edition to Sandra Chevrier (Self Released).
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 Sandra Chevrier (Self Released). 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
What is the edition size?
It is a signed and numbered edition of 25.
What are the dimensions?
It measures 44.4 by 36 inches in XL format.
What does the title mean?
'Le battement de cœur' translates as 'the heartbeat.'
What is the medium?
A giclee print on 300 gram Moab paper.
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