Gauntlet Gallery — Sandra Chevrier Print Index
La Cage Et Le Sang De La Famille
Summary
La Cage et le sang de la famille — English "The Cage: Family Blood" — is a 2014 giclée on Moab natural 300 g paper at 23 x 28 inches, signed, numbered and stamped in an edition of 125. It ships with a certificate of authenticity, reinforcing its documentation trail.
Why It Matters
The "family blood" title brings a theme of lineage and kinship into the cage series, deepening its emotional stakes. Its inclusion of a certificate of authenticity alongside the stamp, signature and numbering gives this sheet an unusually complete documentation package for a Chevrier print.
Collector Perspective
At an edition of 125, this is a moderately limited giclée with strong documentation — the certificate plus stamp, signature and numbering make provenance straightforward. The Moab natural paper's warm tone is a distinguishing feature; collectors should keep the certificate with the work to preserve its full paper trail.
Historical Context
This 2014 release exemplifies Chevrier's practice of pairing her giclées with certificates of authenticity, part of the professionalized documentation that accompanied her prints as demand grew. The familial theme adds to the series' expanding emotional vocabulary during her prolific mid-2010s period.
FAQ
Does it come with authentication?
Yes, it ships with a certificate of authenticity in addition to being signed, numbered and stamped.
What is the edition size?
The edition is 125 on Moab natural 300 g paper.
What is the English title?
"The Cage: Family Blood."
What size is the sheet?
23 x 28 inches.
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.