Gauntlet Gallery — Cope2 Print Index
Pure Bliss
Work Summary & Collector Notes
Pure Bliss, from 2012, is a 20 x 17 inch archival pigment print on 330gsm fine art paper in an edition of 60. Framed as the third holiday-season release in a run with Cope2, it comes with the artist's own reflection. The premium stock and compact format make it an accessible, well-produced catalog piece.
Collector notes: The saved release record describes: Edition Size: 60. 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
Positioned as the third release in an ongoing series, Pure Bliss demonstrates the momentum of Cope2's early edition program. The holiday-release framing and accompanying statement give it a specific context, helping collectors place it within the sequence that also includes Loyalty and Pure Royalty.
Collector Perspective
Edition of 60 on 330gsm stock keeps this approachable, and its series placement appeals to collectors assembling the full run. The documented artist quote adds narrative. Confirm signature and numbering, and cross-check against sibling releases if pursuing the complete set from this program.
Historical Context
Released in 2012 during a holiday run, Pure Bliss belongs to the early wave of Cope2's structured print editions. This period marks his transition into a consistent studio and publishing rhythm, decades after establishing himself on the Bronx and downtown scenes.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned print
- Release date
- 2012
- 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 17 x 20 inches; 20 x 17 Inches Archival Pigment Print on 330gsm Fine Art Paper; I also used acrylics and an old original news paper clipping from the 1800's that I got from Billy's Antique Shop on Houston, which is closed down now.
- Edition details
- The saved release record describes: Edition Size: 60.
- 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 2012 during a holiday run, Pure Bliss belongs to the early wave of Cope2's structured print editions. 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 2012 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
Where does Pure Bliss fall in the series?
It is described as the third release in a run of prints with Cope2, following earlier titles.
What paper and size?
It is a 20 x 17 inch print on 330gsm fine art paper.
How large is the edition?
The edition is 60.
