Gauntlet Gallery — D*Face Print Index
D*Tail (Grey)
Summary
"D*Tail (Grey)" is a 2013 three-colour screen print with two hits of spot varnish, measuring 70 x 70 cm, published by StolenSpace. The grey colourway forms an edition of 75 within a blind-packaged release that also included smaller orange, blue, and gold artist-proof variants, all hand-pulled by D*Face himself.
Why It Matters
The blind-package format, buyers received a random colourway sight-unseen, made this a distinctive gallery release, gamifying acquisition across four variants of very different edition sizes. The grey is the most available at 75, while orange and blue (15 each) and the gold AP (10) are far scarcer, creating a built-in variant hierarchy.
Collector Perspective
D*Face's note that the prints were hand-pulled and "imperfectly perfect" means minor nuances are inherent to the work, not defects. The grey colourway is the accessible entry point at an edition of 75; collectors chasing the rarer orange, blue, or gold variants should expect materially lower availability and verify which colourway they hold.
Historical Context
StolenSpace, the East London gallery co-founded by D*Face, has been a primary outlet for his editions. This 2013 release exemplifies the gallery's playful approach to distribution, blind packaging combined with hand-pulled production, positioning the print as both a collectible and a nod to the labour-intensive craft of screen printing.
FAQ
How many colourways exist?
Four: grey (edition of 75), orange and blue (15 each), and a gold artist-proof edition of 10.
What was the blind-package release?
Buyers purchased without knowing which colourway they would receive, so the variant was a surprise on arrival.
Why are there imperfections?
D*Face hand-pulled the prints, so individual nuances are inherent and described by him as "imperfectly perfect."
What is the size and technique?
70 x 70 cm, a three-colour screen print with two hits of spot varnish.
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.