Gauntlet Gallery — D*Face Print Index
Ho Ho Oh
Summary
"Ho Ho Oh" is a 2012 hand-finished print by D*Face, executed in oil-based ink with acrylic washes in an edition of 25. The added acrylic washes mean each impression carries hand-applied elements over the printed base, giving the small edition an individualised quality.
Why It Matters
The acrylic washes make this a hand-finished release rather than a straight print, so examples vary and each is partly unique. At an edition of 25 it is tightly limited, and the wordplay title, a twist on a festive refrain, is characteristic of D*Face's darkly humorous, subversive take on familiar cultural cues.
Collector Perspective
An edition of 25 with hand-applied acrylic washes offers scarcity plus the appeal of individual variation between impressions. Because the washes differ, collectors should examine the specific hand-finishing of their example and confirm condition of both the oil-based ink and acrylic layers. Signature and numbering should be verified as issued.
Historical Context
D*Face built his reputation subverting pop-cultural and consumer imagery with dark humour, a sensibility the punning title reflects. This 2012 hand-finished edition of 25 sits within his output of small, embellished runs that reward close viewing and blur the boundary between reproducible print and unique work.
FAQ
What makes each impression different?
Hand-applied acrylic washes over the oil-based ink base mean examples vary and each is partly unique.
What is the edition size?
It is a tightly limited edition of 25.
What is the medium?
Oil-based ink with acrylic washes, a hand-finished print.
What year was it made?
2012.
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.