Gauntlet Gallery — Sandra Chevrier Print Index
La Cage Quand Le Vent Se Met à Tourner
Summary
La Cage quand le vent se met à tourner is a 2015 vertical screen print with paper size 125 x 34.5 cm and image 120 x 29.75 cm, produced in 14 colours plus varnish on Stonehenge 250 gsm paper. Editioned at 150 and printed by master printer Robert Bellemare Jr., it stands out for its tall panoramic format.
Why It Matters
The elongated vertical format is unusual in Chevrier's catalogue and lends the composition a scroll-like presence. The 14-colour-plus-varnish process and the named master printer signal a carefully produced fine-art silkscreen, with the varnish adding surface depth uncommon in editioned prints.
Collector Perspective
At 150 impressions, this is a moderately limited screen print whose distinctive tall proportions make it a talking point. The master-printer attribution to Robert Bellemare Jr. adds production provenance. Collectors should preserve the varnish surface and plan framing around the narrow, elongated sheet.
Historical Context
Working with master printer Robert Bellemare Jr., Chevrier produced this 2015 silkscreen on Stonehenge paper during a period when she was refining her screen-print craft. The panoramic vertical format reflects experimentation with composition beyond the standard portrait proportions of the cage series.
FAQ
What is unusual about the format?
It is an elongated vertical sheet, 125 x 34.5 cm, uncommon among Chevrier's prints.
Who printed it?
Master printer Robert Bellemare Jr. produced the 14-colour-plus-varnish screen print.
What is the edition size?
The edition is 150 on Stonehenge 250 gsm paper.
Does it have special surface treatment?
Yes, a varnish layer over the 14 printed colours adds surface depth.
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.