Gauntlet Gallery — D*Face Print Index
Airborne Cavalry (First Edition)
Summary
Airborne Cavalry is a 2005 screen print issued by Pictures On Walls, measuring 100 x 70 cm, and stands among D*Face's early large-format editions. The composition reflects the artist's fascination with military iconography reworked through a subversive street-art lens, translating the language of insignia and squadron imagery into a graphic, poster-scale statement.
Why It Matters
This print dates from a pivotal window when D*Face and Pictures On Walls were shaping the early UK urban-art print market. A documented variant exists with red streaks across the background, meaning collectors encounter two distinct treatments. That variant history makes the standard first edition a reference point for anyone tracing the release's production and its place in POW's catalogue.
Collector Perspective
For collectors, the appeal lies in provenance and format: a large 100 x 70 cm sheet from a recognized POW release carries the imprint of a formative era. The existence of a red-streak alternate means condition, treatment, and edition details should be confirmed against the sheet itself. Well-kept early D*Face screen prints reward buyers who prioritize documentation over assumption.
Historical Context
By 2005, D*Face had emerged from London's sticker-and-poster scene into gallery-facing editions, with Pictures On Walls acting as the print house that carried much of that first wave. Airborne Cavalry belongs to this moment, when street artists were formalizing their imagery into limited screen prints and building the collector culture that now surrounds the medium.
FAQ
Who published Airborne Cavalry and when?
It was published by Pictures On Walls (POW) in 2005 as a screen print measuring 100 x 70 cm.
Is there more than one version of this print?
Yes. Alongside the standard treatment, a version exists with red streaks across the background, so collectors should confirm which variant a given sheet represents.
What size is the print?
The sheet measures 100 x 70 cm, placing it among D*Face's larger-format editions from this period.
What should I check before acquiring one?
Confirm the medium (screen print), the POW attribution, the variant treatment, and the physical condition of the sheet, since documentation and treatment vary across this release.
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.