Gauntlet Gallery — Sandra Chevrier Print Index
La Cage Quand La Nuit Abrite 1000 Peurs
Work Summary & Collector Notes
A 2014 giclee from Sandra Chevrier's signature "La Cage" series, printed on 300g Moab natural paper at a commanding 48 x 24 inches. The title translates to "the cage when night shelters a thousand fears," pairing a painterly female portrait with fragmented comic-book panels. Signed, numbered, and stamped in an edition of 100.
Collector notes: First Edition; saved release record states an edition size of 100. The saved release record describes: signed; numbered. Verify each feature against a documented example of this edition.
Why It Matters
The oversized 48 x 24 vertical format is unusual within Chevrier's print output, which skews smaller. That scale lets the comic-panel collage read at full impact, showing the tension between painted portraiture and superhero fragments that defines her practice. As a fully signed, numbered, and stamped edition, it carries the standard authentication markers collectors expect from her studio releases.
Collector Perspective
At edition 100, this sits in the mid-range of accessibility for the series. The large scale is the differentiator here, appealing to buyers who want a statement wall piece rather than an intimate work on paper. The full signature-number-stamp trio matters for resale confidence. Condition on a large sheet of natural paper is worth close inspection, since edges and corners are more vulnerable at this size.
Historical Context
By 2014 Chevrier's "La Cage" concept was well established: portraits of women whose faces are partly obscured by comic-book imagery, questioning idealized identity and the "cages" society imposes. The French titles function as short poetic statements rather than mere labels, a recurring device across her editions of this period.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned print
- Release date
- 2014
- 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 48 x 24 inches; Giclee print; on moad natural paper 300g.
- Edition details
- First Edition; saved release record states an edition size of 100.
- 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: By 2014 Chevrier's "La Cage" concept was well established: portraits of women whose faces are partly obscured by comic-book imagery, questioning idealized identity and the "cages" society imposes. 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 2014 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 quand la nuit abrite 1000 peurs" translates roughly to "the cage when night shelters a thousand fears," typical of Chevrier's poetic French titling for the series.
How is it authenticated?
It is signed, numbered, and stamped by the artist, the standard trio of studio markers for her giclee editions.
What makes this print stand out?
Its 48 x 24 inch scale is large for a Chevrier print, giving the comic-panel collage unusual presence.
What paper is it printed on?
300g Moab natural paper, a heavyweight archival stock suited to fine-art giclee reproduction.
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