Gauntlet Gallery — Sandra Chevrier Print Index
Triptych (2022)
Summary
This 2022 triptych comprises three giclées: "La Cage béatitude ravageuse," "La Cage comme des chansons qui meurent," and "La Cage et la fin d'une histoire." Each panel measures 19 x 14.5 inches, issued in an edition of 100 as a three-part set.
Why It Matters
Structured as three linked images, this triptych builds a narrative sweep, from "ravaging bliss" through "songs that die" to "the end of a story." The sequencing gives it a lyrical, melancholic arc that a single print cannot achieve, showing Chevrier using multi-panel format to stage an emotional progression.
Collector Perspective
Triptychs reward display as a unified set, and this three-panel format at 19 x 14.5 inches per sheet suits collectors with horizontal wall space. An edition of 100 for the set keeps it accessible relative to her large diptychs. The intimate panel size and narrative structure make it an engaging centrepiece without demanding oversized dimensions.
Historical Context
Multi-panel works recur throughout Chevrier's catalogue as vehicles for narrative and emotional pacing. This 2022 triptych, with its titles evoking bliss, dying songs, and endings, demonstrates the poetic, literary sensibility underlying the Cages series and its interest in storytelling across a sequence of images.
FAQ
How many panels are in this work?
It is a triptych of three giclée panels, each with its own title.
What size is each panel?
Each measures 19 x 14.5 inches.
What is the edition size?
The set is issued in an edition of 100.
Should the panels be shown together?
Yes, the triptych is conceived as a narrative sequence best displayed as a set.
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.