Gauntlet Gallery — Sandra Chevrier Print Index
La Cage Et Le Commencement
Work Summary & Collector Notes
A 2013 giclee titled "The Beginning," from the "La Cage" series. Printed on 300g Moab natural paper with a 24 x 29 inch sheet and a 20 x 25 inch image, signed and numbered in an edition of 80. The title suggests origin and emergence, a counterpoint within the series' recurring meditation on identity.
Collector notes: First Edition; saved release record states an edition size of 80. The saved release record describes: signed; numbered. Verify each feature against a documented example of this edition.
Why It Matters
"Le Commencement" frames the portrait around beginnings and emergence, adding narrative range to the 2013 group. Sharing paper, dimensions, and edition size with its companion titles, it slots cleanly into a collector's series set while standing on its own through its distinct imagery and thematic framing of the comic-panel-over-portrait device.
Collector Perspective
Edition 80 keeps this in the more available tier, attractive for those assembling a matched suite of 2013 "La Cage" giclees where consistent format aids uniform framing. The 24 x 29 sheet matches its siblings. Signed and numbered gives standard authentication. As with the run, careful condition review of the natural-paper sheet is advisable.
Historical Context
One of several 2013 "La Cage" giclees produced on Moab natural paper at matching sizes, this work reflects Chevrier's systematic approach to the series. The comic-book overlay recurs as both mask and armor, while the poetic French titles thread individual pieces into a larger conceptual narrative about womanhood.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned print
- Release date
- 2013
- 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 29 x 24 inches; Giclée print; on moad natural paper 300g; paper size:24'' x 29''.
- Edition details
- First Edition; saved release record states an edition size of 80.
- Signature and marks
- The saved release record describes: signed; 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: One of several 2013 "La Cage" giclees produced on Moab natural paper at matching sizes, this work reflects Chevrier's systematic approach to the series. 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 2013 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
What does the title mean?
"La Cage Et Le Commencement" translates to "The Cage: The Beginning," evoking origin and emergence.
What are the dimensions?
A 24 x 29 inch sheet with a 20 x 25 inch image.
How large is the edition?
80, matching several companion 2013 titles.
How is it authenticated?
It is signed and numbered by the artist.
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