Gauntlet Gallery — D*Face Print Index
Kiss Of Death (Venom)
Work Summary & Collector Notes
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.
Collector notes: The saved release record describes: "Kiss Of Death" Venom & Steel are an edition of 25 each, measures 65x65cm, 6 colour hand pulled screen print on somerset satin 410gsm, signed, numbered, stamped and priced. The saved release record describes: signed; numbered. Verify each feature against a documented example of this edition.
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.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned print or object
- Release date
- 2011
- Release-date note
- Catalog-listed release year from the saved secondary record; primary release-page confirmation remains pending.
- Medium and materials
- catalog dimensions 65 x 65 cm; "Kiss Of Death" Venom & Steel are an edition of 25 each, measures 65x65cm, 6 colour hand pulled screen print on somerset satin 410gsm, signed, numbered, stamped and priced.
- Edition details
- The saved release record describes: "Kiss Of Death" Venom & Steel are an edition of 25 each, measures 65x65cm, 6 colour hand pulled screen print on somerset satin 410gsm, signed, numbered, stamped and priced.
- Signature and marks
- The saved release record describes: signed; numbered. 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: Paired-colourway small editions were a hallmark of D*Face's 2011 Stolen Space releases. 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 2011 and attributes the edition to Stolen Space.
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 Stolen Space. 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 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.
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