Gauntlet Gallery — Sandra Chevrier Print Index
La Cage Et Le Cœur De La Bête
Work Summary & Collector Notes
"La Cage et le coeur de la bête" ("the heart of the beast") is a 2021 rug rather than a print: an edition of 100, numbered, measuring 152 cm wide by 200 cm tall. It is made from 100% polyester microfibre with a non-slip rubber backing and includes a certificate of authenticity.
Collector notes: The saved release record describes: Edition of 100, numbered. The saved release record describes: numbered. Verify each feature against a documented example of this edition.
Why It Matters
Translating a Cages composition into a large woven rug marks a notable expansion of Chevrier's practice into functional and dimensional objects. At 200 x 152 cm it is a substantial floor or wall piece, and the "heart of the beast" theme carries the superhero and creature imagery of the series into a domestic, tactile medium.
Collector Perspective
As a rug, this appeals to collectors seeking Chevrier's imagery in a format beyond framed prints, whether for floor use or wall hanging.
Historical Context
Contemporary artists increasingly extend their imagery into rugs and textiles as collectible design objects, and Chevrier's 2021 rug follows that trend. It broadens the Cages series beyond paper into the realm of functional art, offering a different relationship to the work, one that is tactile, dimensional, and integrated into living space.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned print or object
- Release date
- 2021
- Release-date note
- Catalog-listed release year from the saved secondary record; primary release-page confirmation remains pending.
- Medium and materials
- Rug; catalog dimensions 200 x 152 cm.
- Edition details
- The saved release record describes: Edition of 100, numbered.
- Signature and marks
- The saved release record describes: numbered. Verify each feature 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: Contemporary artists increasingly extend their imagery into rugs and textiles as collectible design objects, and Chevrier's 2021 rug follows that trend. 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 2021 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
Is this a print?
No, it is a woven rug reproducing a Cages composition, made from 100% polyester microfibre.
What are its dimensions?
It measures 152 cm wide by 200 cm tall, with a non-slip rubber backing.
What is the edition size?
Can it be hung on a wall?
Yes, collectors often display artist rugs as wall pieces as well as on the floor.
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