Gauntlet Gallery — D*Face Print Index
Feels So Good (First edition)
Work Summary & Collector Notes
Released in 2009 through Black Rat Press, "Feels So Good" is among the most ambitious prints in D*Face's early catalogue. Combining a single-colour etching with a nine-colour screenprint on heavyweight 410 gsm Somerset Satin, the large-format work (138.5 x 84 cm) marries fine-art plate technique with the artist's signature pop-graphic language.
Collector notes: The saved release record describes: Description : Signed edition of 48. The saved release record describes: signed. Verify each feature against a documented example of this edition.
Why It Matters
This is a technically demanding piece that signalled D*Face's move from street-derived imagery toward gallery-grade printmaking. The etching-plus-screenprint hybrid and imposing scale set it apart from his standard editions, making it a benchmark for the artist's crossover into serious collectible printmaking during the late-2000s urban art boom.
Collector Perspective
With a signed edition of just 48, this sits at the low end of D*Face's run sizes, appealing to collectors who prioritise scarcity and technical merit. The combined intaglio and screenprint process and large format make condition and framing critical. Buyers should confirm the pencil signature and numbering against the stated edition of 48.
Historical Context
Black Rat Press was a pivotal London publisher for urban and street-derived artists in the late 2000s, and this 2009 release came as D*Face was consolidating his reputation alongside peers in that scene. The use of Somerset Satin and hand-etched plates reflects the era's push to legitimise street art through traditional print craftsmanship.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned screenprint
- Release date
- 2009
- Release-date note
- Catalog-listed release year from the saved secondary record; primary release-page confirmation remains pending.
- Medium and materials
- Etching | Screen Print; catalog dimensions 138.5 x 84 cm; Medium : 1 colour etching with 9 colour screenprint on Somerset Satin textured paper 410 gsm.
- Edition details
- The saved release record describes: Description : Signed edition of 48.
- Signature and marks
- The saved release record describes: signed. 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: Black Rat Press was a pivotal London publisher for urban and street-derived artists in the late 2000s, and this 2009 release came as D*Face was consolidating his reputation alongside peers in that scene. 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 2009 and attributes the edition to Black Rat Press.
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 Black Rat Press. 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
What printing techniques were used?
It combines a one-colour etching with a nine-colour screenprint, printed on 410 gsm Somerset Satin textured paper.
How large is the print?
The sheet measures 138.5 x 84 cm, making it one of the larger works in D*Face's print catalogue.
How many were made?
It was issued as a signed edition of 48 through Black Rat Press in 2009.
What should a buyer verify?
Confirm the hand signature and edition number, and inspect the large sheet closely for handling creases or surface abrasion given its scale.
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