Gauntlet Gallery — D*Face Print Index
No Joke (Hand Painted Multiple)
Summary
"No Joke" is a 2013 hand-painted multiple by D*Face, merging screen printing and hand painting on 410gsm paper at a large 128.5 x 134.5 cm. Issued by StolenSpace in an HPM edition of five, each example is individually hand-finished and therefore unique.
Why It Matters
As one of only five hand-painted multiples, "No Joke" occupies the rarefied, near-original tier of D*Face's catalogue. Its large, near-square format and the hand-applied painting on top of the print make it a substantial, one-of-five statement rather than a standard reproducible edition.
Collector Perspective
HPM works command attention precisely because each is unique; the edition of five here means very limited availability. At 128.5 x 134.5 cm this is a wall-dominating piece requiring careful framing and display planning. Collectors should catalogue the specific hand-painted details of their example as part of its provenance.
Historical Context
StolenSpace, co-founded by D*Face, regularly produced small hand-finished editions alongside its standard print runs. "No Joke," released there in 2013, exemplifies that model, an HPM aimed at collectors who want the uniqueness of an original with the graphic clarity of D*Face's screen-print language.
FAQ
What does HPM mean here?
Hand-painted multiple, a screen-printed base individually hand-finished so each of the five is unique.
What are the dimensions?
128.5 x 134.5 cm on 410gsm paper, a large near-square format.
How exclusive is it?
The HPM edition is five, one of D*Face's most limited tiers.
Where was it published?
StolenSpace, D*Face's 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.