Gauntlet Gallery — Sandra Chevrier Print Index
La Cage Suppliant Les Dieux (XL)
Summary
La Cage suppliant les dieux (XL) is a 2014 extra-large giclée on Moab 300 g paper measuring 120.5 x 60 cm, signed, numbered and stamped in an edition of 10. It is the standalone XL version of the "pleading to the gods" composition also found in Chevrier's 2014 triptych.
Why It Matters
The title's plea to the gods gives this cage composition an overtly mythic charge, delivered here at wall scale in an edition of only 10. As a hand-finished XL, it is the elevated presentation of the image, offering the drama of Chevrier's large-format work in a tightly limited print.
Collector Perspective
With just 10 impressions at over 120 cm, this is a scarce statement piece. The stamp, signature and numbering form a strong authentication set. Given the sheet's size, buyers should prioritize flat storage and museum-grade framing, as condition heavily influences the value of large giclées.
Historical Context
Part of Chevrier's 2014 practice of releasing key cage compositions as micro-edition XL sheets, this print parallels its appearance in the triptych. The runs of ten made her most dramatic images available at scale to a small circle of collectors during her formative editioned period.
FAQ
What is the edition size?
Only 10, signed, numbered and stamped by the artist.
What does the title mean?
"La Cage suppliant les dieux" translates as "The cage pleading to the gods."
How does it relate to the triptych?
It is the standalone XL version of a composition that also appears in the 2014 triptych.
How large is it?
120.5 x 60 cm, a wall-scale giclée on Moab 300 g paper.
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.