Gauntlet Gallery — D*Face Print Index
Her Royal Hideous (First edition)
Summary
"Her Royal Hideous" is a 2007 lenticular work from Black Rat Press, issued in a tight edition of 70 at 43 x 60 cm. As a lenticular, the image shifts as the viewer moves, a technical departure from D*Face's flat screenprints. The title telegraphs his recurring irreverence toward British monarchy and establishment iconography.
Why It Matters
Lenticulars are comparatively rare in D*Face's catalogue, making this a technically distinctive entry. The animated, morphing effect turns a static portrait into a small kinetic object, aligning with his skull-and-decay motifs where beauty curdles into something ghoulish. It rewards in-person viewing in a way flat prints cannot.
Collector Perspective
At just 70 examples, this is among the scarcer 2007 releases and the lenticular medium adds handling considerations, as the ridged surface can scuff and is difficult to restore. Collectors drawn to unusual formats and monarchy-themed D*Face works will find this a natural target. Verify the signature and that the lenticular effect reads cleanly across the full image.
Historical Context
D*Face repeatedly parodied the Queen and royal iconography across his 2005–2007 output, echoing punk's anti-establishment stance. Black Rat Press supported his experiments with less conventional media during this period. The lenticular format situates the work within a wider mid-2000s appetite for interactive, object-like editions among street artists.
FAQ
What makes this piece unusual?
It is a lenticular, so the image appears to shift or morph as the viewer changes angle, unlike D*Face's flat screenprints.
How rare is it?
The edition is only 70, making it one of the scarcer 2007 releases in his catalogue.
What is the subject?
The title parodies British monarchy, consistent with D*Face's recurring anti-establishment and decay themes.
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.