Gauntlet Gallery — Sandra Chevrier Print Index
La Cage Et Le Poids Du Bonheur (First Edition)
Summary
La Cage Et Le Poids Du Bonheur, whose title means 'the weight of happiness,' is a 2020 archival pigment print on Moab paper measuring 46 by 36 inches. Signed and numbered in an edition of 5, it is a large-format work produced in a very small run within Chevrier's Cages series.
Why It Matters
An edition of 5 at nearly four feet tall makes this a rare, statement-scale Chevrier print. The combination of monumental size and minimal run positions it as a centerpiece work. Collectors seeking impact and scarcity in a single acquisition will find this tier particularly compelling.
Collector Perspective
With only five impressions, the print sits firmly in Chevrier's collector-grade category. Verify signature and numbering out of 5. Its 46-by-36 dimensions require significant wall space and careful framing on the Moab stock. The scarcity and scale together support strong long-term desirability.
Historical Context
The title's meditation on the 'weight of happiness' reflects the emotional undercurrents Chevrier layers beneath her comic-masked portraits. Issued in 2020 during a productive phase, it belongs to the large-format, micro-edition strand of the Cages project that she reserves for her most ambitious compositions.
FAQ
What is the edition size?
It is a signed and numbered edition of 5.
How large is the print?
It measures 46 by 36 inches.
What does the title mean?
'Le poids du bonheur' translates as 'the weight of happiness.'
What is the medium?
An archival pigment (giclee) print on Moab paper.
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.