Gauntlet Gallery — D*Face Print Index
Cry Baby (First Edition)
Summary
Cry Baby (First Edition, 2023) is a StolenSpace collaboration, a six-colour screen print on Somerset Radiant White 410gsm at 85 x 71cm with a hand-deckled bottom edge. Signed and numbered by both artists, the edition runs to 150. The deckled edge and premium cotton stock give it a fine-art finish.
Why It Matters
The hand-deckled bottom edge is a distinctive, artisanal touch that separates this from a machine-cut sheet and appeals to collectors who value handmade character. Dual signatures mark it as a collaboration, and the 410gsm Somerset stock signals archival intent. Together these details lift Cry Baby above a standard drop despite its 150 edition.
Collector Perspective
Collectors should preserve the hand-deckled edge, as it is intrinsic to the work's presentation and value. Confirm both artists' signatures and the numbering against the 150-run. The large 85 x 71cm format on heavy cotton needs careful, flat storage, and the deckled edge argues for float-mounting rather than a tight window mat that would conceal it.
Historical Context
Cry Baby engages the tearful, doe-eyed iconography that D*Face has revisited throughout his career, here shaped by a collaborative hand. Somerset paper with a deckled edge has a long fine-art pedigree, and StolenSpace's use of it for this edition places the work within a tradition of elevated, gallery-grade street-art printmaking.
FAQ
What is the deckled edge?
The print has a hand-deckled bottom edge, a torn, feathered finish that gives it a handmade fine-art character.
Is this a collaboration?
Yes. It is signed and numbered by both artists as a joint StolenSpace edition.
What paper is used?
It is printed on Somerset Radiant White 410gsm, a premium cotton archival stock.
What is the edition size?
The edition is 150 impressions.
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.