Gauntlet Gallery — Cope2 Print Index
Classic Woodcut Throw-Up (Gold 35th Anniversary Edition)
Work Summary & Collector Notes
This 2014 Gold 35th Anniversary Edition is a hand-finished multiple: aerosol on a laser-cut wood panel measuring 24 x 10 x 0.25 inches, in an edition of 35. It renders Cope2's classic throw-up in three dimensions, with each piece individually sprayed. The gold treatment and anniversary framing mark it as a milestone object rather than a flat print.
Collector notes: The saved release record describes: Edition Size: 35. Edition-specific signature, numbering, and stamp details were not stated in the saved release record. Verify signing and numbering against a documented example of this edition.
Why It Matters
Cope2's note ties this throw-up to a form handed down to him in 1982, rooting the object in graffiti lineage and personal history. Rendering that heritage tag as a hand-sprayed, laser-cut wood multiple bridges street authenticity and collectible craft, and the 35th anniversary framing underscores its commemorative weight.
Collector Perspective
Edition of 35, hand-finished aerosol, and a sculptural wood format make this a premium tier object well above his flat prints. The gold anniversary designation and individual spraying add uniqueness per piece. Confirm signature, edition number, and aerosol authenticity; the three-dimensional format demands careful condition assessment.
Historical Context
Released in 2014 to mark 35 years, this edition looks back to 1982, when Cope2 says the classic throw-up was handed down to him. That inheritance narrative connects the work to the earliest days of Bronx graffiti and the mentorship traditions that shaped the movement's founding generation.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned print or object
- Release date
- 2014
- Release-date note
- Catalog-listed release year from the saved secondary record; primary release-page confirmation remains pending.
- Medium and materials
- Hand Finished | Hand Painted Multiple; catalog dimensions 10 x 24 x 0.25 inches.
- Edition details
- The saved release record describes: Edition Size: 35.
- Signature and marks
- Edition-specific signature, numbering, and stamp details were not stated in the saved release record. Verify signing and numbering against a documented example of this edition.
Documented History and Meaning
History note: This page treats Cope2'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: Released in 2014 to mark 35 years, this edition looks back to 1982, when Cope2 says the classic throw-up was handed down to him. 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 1xRUN.
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 1xRUN. 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.
- Cope2 — official site — Cope2 studio · primary artist source · Accessed 2026-07-13 · Official artist site; career context, not an individual-edition record.
- Cope2 — Wikipedia · reference encyclopedia · Accessed 2026-07-13 · General artist-level biographical and career reference.
- Cope2 (Q3480203) — Wikidata · reference knowledge base · Accessed 2026-07-13 · Structured identifier used for the artist across catalog metadata.
FAQ
What makes this a multiple rather than a print?
It is aerosol hand-sprayed on laser-cut wood panels, so each of the 35 pieces is individually finished rather than mechanically printed.
What does the 35th anniversary mark?
It commemorates 35 years, referencing the 1982 origin of the classic throw-up Cope2 says was handed down to him.
Is each piece unique?
Each is individually hand-sprayed, so subtle variation is expected across the edition of 35.
