Gauntlet Gallery — Cope2 Print Index
Natural
Work Summary & Collector Notes
Natural, from 2013, is a large 24 x 25.5 inch archival pigment print on 290gsm cotton paper, hand-signed and numbered by Cope2. Published by DirtyPilot Editions in an edition of 50 with 5 artist proofs, it pairs quality cotton stock with a generous scale that gives the lettering real presence.
Collector notes: The saved release record describes: This archival pigment print on 290 gms cotton paper, from an edition of 50, 5 artists proofs, Published by DirtyPilot Editions. The saved release record describes: signed; numbered. Verify each feature against a documented example of this edition.
Why It Matters
The DirtyPilot Editions imprint links Natural to a publisher known for working with street and graffiti artists, adding a layer of provenance. Its large format and cotton substrate signal a fine-art production standard, positioning Cope2's raw vocabulary within a serious print-publishing framework.
Collector Perspective
Edition of 50 plus 5 artist proofs, hand-signed and numbered on 290gsm cotton, makes this a solid mid-tier collectible with clear publication provenance. The large size is a plus for display. Confirm the DirtyPilot attribution, signature, and edition fraction; artist proofs, if offered, may carry a premium.
Historical Context
Published in 2013 by DirtyPilot Editions, Natural reflects the period when dedicated street-art publishers helped translate graffiti writers' work into collectible prints. Cope2's participation situates him among the New York veterans whose gallery careers matured through such editions.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned print
- Release date
- 2013
- 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 25.5 x 24 inches; This archival pigment print on 290 gms cotton paper, from an edition of 50, 5 artists proofs, Published by DirtyPilot Editions.
- Edition details
- The saved release record describes: This archival pigment print on 290 gms cotton paper, from an edition of 50, 5 artists proofs, Published by DirtyPilot Editions.
- 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 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: Published in 2013 by DirtyPilot Editions, Natural reflects the period when dedicated street-art publishers helped translate graffiti writers' work into collectible prints. 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 2013 and attributes the edition to Dirty Pilot. The saved description also notes: This archival pigment print on 290 gms cotton paper, from an edition of 50, 5 artists proofs, Published by DirtyPilot Editions.
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 Dirty Pilot. 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
Who published this print?
It was published by DirtyPilot Editions in an edition of 50 with 5 artist proofs.
Is it signed and numbered?
Yes, it is hand-signed and numbered by Cope2.
What are the dimensions and paper?
It measures 24 x 25.5 inches on 290gsm cotton paper, a large fine-art format.
