Gauntlet Gallery — D*Face Print Index
Kiss Of Death (Venom)
Summary
Kiss Of Death (Venom) is a 2011 Stolen Space six-colour hand-pulled screen print on Somerset Satin 410gsm, sized 65 x 65 cm. Signed, numbered and stamped, the Venom colourway is limited to 25, released alongside a companion Steel edition of the same size and count. The title distils D*Face's love-and-death iconography.
Why It Matters
The Kiss Of Death theme sits at the core of D*Face's visual identity, fusing romantic and morbid imagery. Issued as paired Venom and Steel colourways, each just 25 strong, the release rewards collectors who track both. The square format and heavyweight Somerset Satin stock give it a refined, gallery-grade finish.
Collector Perspective
An edition of 25 makes the Venom variant genuinely scarce. The signed, numbered and stamped authentication, plus the premium Somerset Satin substrate, appeal to collectors focused on condition and provenance. Pairing potential with the Steel edition adds a completist dimension that can enhance long-term interest.
Historical Context
Paired-colourway small editions were a hallmark of D*Face's 2011 Stolen Space releases. Somerset Satin 410gsm was a favoured archival stock for fine-art screen prints of the era, reflecting the movement's push toward museum-quality materials as urban art matured into a collected medium.
FAQ
What is the edition size?
25 for the Venom colourway, with a separate Steel edition also numbering 25.
How is it authenticated?
Each print is signed, numbered and stamped by the artist.
What paper was used?
Somerset Satin 410gsm, a heavyweight archival fine-art stock.
What are the dimensions?
65 x 65 cm, a square format.
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.