Gauntlet Gallery — Sandra Chevrier Print Index
La Cage, Le Remède Et Le Poison (First Edition)
Summary
La Cage, Le Remède Et Le Poison is a 2020 limited-edition archival pigment print on 300 gram Moab paper, measuring 26 by 48 inches. Signed and numbered in an edition of just 3, it is an exceptionally small run. The title, 'the remedy and the poison,' captures the dualities that animate Chevrier's Cages series.
Why It Matters
An edition of 3 places this among the rarest tiers in Chevrier's print output. The panoramic 26-by-48 format is dramatic and unusual, and the vanishingly small run makes each impression nearly a unique object. For serious collectors, this scarcity level is the defining draw.
Collector Perspective
With only three impressions in existence, availability is extremely limited and each carries outsized significance. Confirm the signature, the number out of 3, and the heavyweight 300 gram Moab stock. The large horizontal format demands wall space but delivers presence commensurate with its rarity.
Historical Context
Part of the ongoing Cages body of work, this 2020 print channels the series' recurring tension between protection and confinement, healing and harm. The tiny edition reflects Chevrier's practice of reserving certain large-format compositions for micro-editions, distinct from her broader signed runs.
FAQ
How rare is this print?
It is an edition of only 3, among the smallest runs in Chevrier's catalog.
What are the dimensions?
It measures 26 by 48 inches in a panoramic horizontal format.
What paper is it printed on?
300 gram Moab archival paper.
Is it signed?
Yes, it is signed and numbered by the artist.
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.