Gauntlet Gallery — Cope2 Print Index
Pure Royalty
Work Summary & Collector Notes
Pure Royalty, from 2012, is a 14 x 12 inch archival pigment print on 330gsm fine art paper in an edition of 40. Released alongside Loyalty as one of the first prints in a run with Cope2, it shares that launch context. The small format and edition of 40 mark it as an accessible early series entry.
Collector notes: The saved release record describes: Edition Size: 40. 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
Pure Royalty and Loyalty together open Cope2's early edition program, making this a foundational piece for collectors of that sequence. The regal title extends his lettering into a self-styled statement of stature, fitting for a writer who built an all-city reputation in New York.
Collector Perspective
Edition of 40 keeps this among the scarcer prints in the program, and its launch status adds appeal. The compact format is easy to place. Confirm signature and numbering, and consider pairing it with Loyalty, its sibling release, for collectors assembling the complete early run.
Historical Context
Issued in 2012 as a launch title, Pure Royalty reflects the start of Cope2's structured print collaboration. The early-2010s saw many veteran graffiti writers convert their street authority into collectible editions, and this pairing marks his entry into that model.
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 12 x 14 inches; 14 x 12 Inches Archival Pigment Print on 330gsm Fine Art Paper.
- Edition details
- The saved release record describes: Edition Size: 40.
- 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: Issued in 2012 as a launch title, Pure Royalty reflects the start of Cope2's structured print collaboration. 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. The saved description also notes: "Both of these pieces were created in 2011 for my Art Basel Miami show "Rise To The Occasion.
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 was Pure Royalty released with?
It launched alongside Loyalty as one of the first prints in the run with Cope2.
How large is the edition?
The edition is 40, among the tighter runs in this early program.
What are the dimensions?
It measures 14 x 12 inches on 330gsm fine art paper.
