Gauntlet Gallery — D*Face Print Index
A Wing And A Prayer
Summary
"A Wing & A Prayer" (2014) is an oil-based screen print rendered on a steel disc, 14 x 14 inches (35.5 x 35.5cm), from an edition of just 5, issued through Stephen Webster Gallery. Printing onto a circular steel substrate makes it a rare object-based work rather than a conventional paper print.
Why It Matters
An edition of 5 makes this one of the scarcest D*Face releases in this group, and the steel-disc format sets it apart entirely. Oil-based ink on metal is an unusual, sculptural approach that turns a print into a hybrid object, appealing to collectors who prize physical rarity and material experimentation.
Collector Perspective
With only five in existence, this is a trophy-tier acquisition where availability is the defining constraint. The steel substrate demands different handling and display considerations than paper — hanging hardware, corrosion protection, and surface care all matter. The extreme rarity and unique medium anchor its standing among serious D*Face collectors.
Historical Context
Released in 2014 through Stephen Webster Gallery, "A Wing & A Prayer" reflects D*Face's willingness to push print media beyond paper into object-making. Printing onto a steel disc aligns with a broader street-art impulse toward unconventional surfaces, producing a piece that reads as much as artifact as edition.
FAQ
What makes this piece unusual?
It is an oil-based screen print on a circular steel disc rather than paper, making it an object-based work.
How large is the edition?
The edition is just 5, among the scarcest D*Face releases here.
What are its dimensions?
It measures 14 x 14 inches (35.5 x 35.5cm).
How should it be handled?
As a steel-substrate work, it needs display and care considerations different from paper prints, including protection against surface damage.
About the Artist
D*Face is the working name of Dean Stockton (born 1978, London), a British street artist and a leading figure in the UK urban-contemporary scene. Drawing on comic books, pop art, skate graphics, and consumer iconography, he developed a signature cast of characters — winged "D*Dog" motifs, skull-faced pin-ups, and subverted Americana — rendered in bold, Lichtenstein-indebted lines. From stickers and street work in the early 2000s, he built a substantial studio practice of paintings, sculpture, and signed prints, founded the StolenSpace Gallery in London, and has collaborated widely across music and fashion.
Collecting D*Face at Gauntlet Gallery
Which D*Face works should I collect?
His signed, numbered screenprints — especially hand-finished and low-edition works — are the collectible core, prized for bold pop imagery. Look for clean condition and the artist's signature. Gauntlet Gallery prioritizes complete, well-documented impressions.
How is a D*Face piece authenticated?
We sell his works with documented provenance and the edition's signature and numbering. Each piece is photographed as-is, including signature and edition details, so you can verify before purchase.
What drives value?
Edition size, hand-embellishment, iconic imagery, condition, and provenance all shape value. Low-numbered, hand-finished, and larger works command the strongest premiums.