Gauntlet Gallery — D*Face Print Index
All City Raiders (First Edition)
Summary
All City Raiders is a 2005 screen print from Pictures On Walls, sized at 100 x 70 cm. Its title draws on graffiti vernacular, where 'all city' denotes a writer whose work appears across an entire metropolis. The piece channels that street-culture ethos into a large-format edition characteristic of D*Face's mid-2000s printmaking.
Why It Matters
The work sits in the same 2005 Pictures On Walls output that helped define the early UK street-art print market. Its graffiti-rooted title signals D*Face's grounding in writing and tagging culture, distinguishing it within his catalogue as a piece that foregrounds subcultural language rather than the pop or skull motifs he is often associated with.
Collector Perspective
Collectors value All City Raiders as a large 100 x 70 cm POW screen print from a formative year. Because it leans into graffiti heritage, it appeals to those building a themed collection around street-writing culture. As with any early edition, buyers should verify the medium, publisher attribution, and sheet condition directly rather than relying on catalogue listings alone.
Historical Context
In 2005, Pictures On Walls was the primary conduit for a generation of street artists moving into editioned prints. All City Raiders reflects that transition, taking the raw idiom of graffiti and rendering it as a collectible screen print. This period established the collector infrastructure and vocabulary that still frames how D*Face's early works are understood today.
FAQ
What does the title 'All City Raiders' refer to?
'All city' is graffiti slang for a writer whose work spans an entire city, tying the print to street-writing culture and its ethos of ubiquity.
When and by whom was it published?
It was released in 2005 by Pictures On Walls as a screen print measuring 100 x 70 cm.
How does it fit within D*Face's body of work?
It belongs to his mid-2000s POW output and leans on graffiti heritage rather than the pop or skull imagery seen elsewhere in his catalogue.
What should a buyer confirm?
Verify the screen-print medium, the Pictures On Walls attribution, the 100 x 70 cm dimensions, and the physical condition of the sheet before acquiring.
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.