Gauntlet Gallery — Sandra Chevrier Print Index
La Cage Immunisée à Ses Charmes
Summary
La Cage immunisée à ses charmes (2015) is a giclée on 300 gsm smooth cotton archival rag at a paper size of 23 x 28 inches. It was released as an edition of 50, with the first 10 impressions offered as hand-embellished versions — a two-tier structure typical of Chevrier's giclée releases.
Why It Matters
The archival cotton rag substrate distinguishes this sheet from her Moab-paper releases, signaling premium fine-art handling. The title — "immune to its charms" — adds a note of resistance to the cage narrative, and the hand-embellished sub-edition of 10 offers a more exclusive tier of the same image.
Collector Perspective
The standard run of 50 is the accessible tier; the first 10 hand-embellished impressions carry the artist's added handwork at a premium. Buyers should confirm which tier applies. The smooth cotton rag is condition-sensitive to surface marks, so handling and framing care are important value factors.
Historical Context
This 2015 release follows Chevrier's established model of pairing a standard giclée edition with a small hand-embellished run. Its printing on cotton archival rag rather than Moab reflects the range of premium substrates she used across her mid-2010s giclée output.
FAQ
What are the edition tiers?
An edition of 50, with the first 10 offered as hand-embellished versions.
What substrate is it printed on?
300 gsm smooth cotton archival rag, a premium fine-art paper.
What does the title mean?
Roughly "the cage immune to its charms," adding a note of resistance to the series.
How large is the sheet?
The paper size is 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.