Gauntlet Gallery — D*Face Print Index
Love Her Hate Him (Hand Painted Multiple)
Summary
"Love Her, Hate Him" is a 2013 hand-painted multiple by D*Face, combining screen printing with hand painting on 410gsm paper at a large 115 x 128.5 cm. Published by StolenSpace in an HPM edition of five, each example is individually finished, so no two are identical.
Why It Matters
As a hand-painted multiple (HPM), every one of the five is a unique object built on a shared printed base, blurring the line between edition and original. The large scale and the title's love-and-hate duality make it a centrepiece-scale statement of one of D*Face's signature thematic tensions.
Collector Perspective
An HPM edition of five is among the most exclusive tiers of D*Face's output, each piece unique through its hand-applied elements. The 115 x 128.5 cm format is substantial and framing-dependent. Collectors should document the specific hand-painted variations of their example, as these individual differences define the work's uniqueness.
Historical Context
The love-and-hate motif is a defining strand of D*Face's practice, drawn from pulp-romance and pop sources he subverts. Released in 2013 through his own StolenSpace gallery, this HPM reflects the studio's practice of issuing tiny, hand-finished editions alongside larger standard prints, aimed at collectors seeking near-unique works.
FAQ
What is a hand-painted multiple?
An HPM is a printed base individually hand-finished, so each of the five is a unique variation.
How large is it?
115 x 128.5 cm on 410gsm paper, a large-format work.
How many were made?
An HPM edition of five, one of D*Face's most exclusive tiers.
Who published it?
StolenSpace, D*Face's own gallery, in 2013.
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.