Gauntlet Gallery — D*Face Print Index
Love Bites
Summary
Love Bites is a 2018 screen print by D*Face, published by Treason Gallery in an edition of 150. Printed on heavyweight 380gsm paper and measuring roughly 70 x 100cm, it belongs to the artist's ongoing series interrogating romance and desire. The title's double meaning captures his signature blend of affection and menace.
Why It Matters
Love Bites sits within D*Face's most recognisable thematic territory, the collision of love and violence drawn from comic-book and pop-romance sources. The Treason Gallery publication and edition of 150 make it a widely available but studio-vetted release, printed on substantial 380gsm stock for durability.
Collector Perspective
At 150 copies, Love Bites is one of the more accessible pieces in this group, offering the artist's core romantic-subversion theme at large scale. The heavy 380gsm paper is a quality marker. Collectors should confirm the signature and numbering that accompany a legitimate Treason Gallery impression.
Historical Context
Treason Gallery in Seattle published several D*Face editions in the late 2010s, and Love Bites is emblematic of his career-long preoccupation with the darker underside of romantic imagery, a lineage traceable to his early adaptations of vintage comic panels and advertising.
FAQ
How large is the edition?
The edition is 150 impressions.
What paper is used?
It is printed on 380gsm paper, a heavyweight stock.
Who published it?
Treason Gallery in Seattle published the print in 2018.
What is the format?
The sheet measures roughly 70 x 100cm, a large portrait 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.