Gauntlet Gallery — D*Face Print Index
Better Than Never (Sepia)
Summary
'Better Than Never (Sepia)' is a 2022 screen print in an edition of just 75, sold at D*Face's 'Painting Over The Cracks' solo show at Corey Helford Gallery on 8 June 2022. Signed and numbered by the artist and sized at 87 x 70cm, the sepia palette gives this variant a distinct, muted register.
Why It Matters
With only 75 impressions and a signature, this is a far scarcer release than the show's giclee event print. The sepia colourway marks it as a specific variant, appealing to collectors who track palette variations. Its direct sale at the exhibition opening ties it tightly to a documented gallery date.
Collector Perspective
The edition of 75, signed status, and large 87 x 70cm format make this a genuinely collector-grade StolenSpace-era release, published here via Corey Helford. The sepia designation signals it as one of multiple colour variants, which can matter for completists. Scarcity and the signature give it a clear edge over the show's unsigned giclee.
Historical Context
Issued for the same 2022 Corey Helford solo show as 'Painting Over The Cracks,' this screen print represents the higher-tier, artist-signed offering that typically accompanies a D*Face exhibition. The documented 8 June 2022 sale date anchors it firmly within his Los Angeles gallery program of that year.
FAQ
How many were produced?
An edition of 75, signed and numbered by the artist.
What does 'Sepia' refer to?
It denotes a specific muted, brown-toned colour variant of the 'Better Than Never' image.
Where was it sold?
At D*Face's 'Painting Over The Cracks' solo show at Corey Helford Gallery, Los Angeles, on 8 June 2022.
Is it signed?
Yes, signed and numbered, unlike the show's numbered-only giclee event print.
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.