Gauntlet Gallery — D*Face Print Index
Better Than Never (Sepia)
Work Summary & Collector Notes
'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.
Collector notes: The saved release record describes: Edition of 75. The saved release record describes: signed; numbered. Verify each feature against a documented example of this edition.
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.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned screenprint
- Release date
- 2022
- Release-date note
- Catalog-listed release year from the saved secondary record; primary release-page confirmation remains pending.
- Medium and materials
- Screen Print; catalog dimensions 87 x 70 cm; Screen print by D*Face.
- Edition details
- The saved release record describes: Edition of 75.
- Signature and marks
- The saved release record describes: signed; numbered. Verify each feature against a documented example of this edition.
Documented History and Meaning
History note: This page treats D*Face'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 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. 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 2022 and attributes the edition to Corey Helford Gallery.
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 Corey Helford Gallery. 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.
- D*Face — official site — D*Face studio · primary artist source · Accessed 2026-07-13 · Official artist site; career context, not an individual-edition record.
- D*Face — Wikipedia · reference encyclopedia · Accessed 2026-07-13 · General artist-level biographical and career reference.
- D*Face (Q5203218) — Wikidata · reference knowledge base · Accessed 2026-07-13 · Structured identifier used for the artist across catalog metadata.
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.
