Gauntlet Gallery — D*Face Print Index
Dog Save The Queen (Hand Painted Flag Edition)
Summary
"Dog Save The Queen (Hand Painted Flag Edition)" is a 2005 Pictures On Walls work in a signed edition of 32, at 50 x 70 cm. As a hand-painted flag edition, each piece carries unique hand-worked elements, making this one of D*Face's earliest and most object-like index entries.
Why It Matters
Dating to 2005, this is among the earliest works in the index and predates much of his gallery print output. The hand-painted flag treatment turns each of the 32 into a near-unique object rather than a uniform edition. It is the flag counterpart to his later "Canis Servo Regina" screenprint, sharing the same subversive title.
Collector Perspective
An edition of 32 with hand-painting places this firmly in the scarce, individually variable category prized by early-D*Face collectors. The hand-applied elements mean condition and the specific character of a given piece are decisive. Its 2005 date and Pictures On Walls provenance make careful authentication especially worthwhile.
Historical Context
2005 marks an early point in D*Face's editioned career, when Pictures On Walls was central to the London street-art surge. The "Dog Save The Queen" theme echoes punk's anti-monarchist provocations. Hand-painted flag editions connect to the movement's appetite for unique, hand-touched objects over purely mechanical reproduction.
FAQ
Why is this called a flag edition?
It is a hand-painted flag edition, meaning each of the 32 pieces carries unique hand-worked elements on a flag format.
How does it relate to 'Canis Servo Regina'?
Both share the "Dog Save The Queen" theme; this 2005 flag edition is an earlier counterpart to the later screenprint.
How early is it?
Dated 2005, it is among the earliest D*Face works in this index.
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.