Gauntlet Gallery — D*Face Print Index
Popping Tops - Riot
Work Summary & Collector Notes
Popping Tops - Riot is a 2018 wall-hung sculpture by D*Face, published by Stolen Space in an edition of 10. Hand-painted with enamel on metal and measuring 35.5 x 35.5 x 5cm, it is a three-dimensional object rather than a print. The hand-painted finish means each of the ten pieces carries individual variation.
Collector notes: The saved release record describes: Wall Hung Sculpture, Hand Painted Enamel Paint on Metal, Edition of 10. Edition-specific signature, numbering, and stamp details were not stated in the saved release record. Verify signing and numbering against a documented example of this edition.
Why It Matters
Sculpture editions are far scarcer than prints in D*Face's output, and an edition of only 10 places this among his most limited formats. Working in enamel on metal translates his flat pop vocabulary into a physical, low-relief object, a rarer proposition that draws collectors seeking dimensional work.
Collector Perspective
With just ten in existence and a hand-painted enamel surface, Popping Tops - Riot is a genuine scarcity play. The metal substrate and wall-hung format give it object presence beyond a framed print. Because each is hand-painted, collectors should examine surface finish and confirm the Stolen Space edition of 10.
Historical Context
The Riot bottle motif recurs across D*Face's 2018 work, appearing in both prints and objects, and reflects his ongoing riffs on consumer packaging and soft-drink branding. Producing it as a Stolen Space sculpture extends his practice of moving a single image across print, canvas and three-dimensional media.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned sculpture / object
- Release date
- 2018
- Release-date note
- Catalog-listed release year from the saved secondary record; primary release-page confirmation remains pending.
- Medium and materials
- Sculpture | Hand Finished; catalog dimensions 35.5 x 35.5 x 5 cm.
- Edition details
- The saved release record describes: Wall Hung Sculpture, Hand Painted Enamel Paint on Metal, Edition of 10.
- Signature and marks
- Edition-specific signature, numbering, and stamp details were not stated in the saved release record. Verify signing and numbering 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: The Riot bottle motif recurs across D*Face's 2018 work, appearing in both prints and objects, and reflects his ongoing riffs on consumer packaging and soft-drink branding. 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 2018 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
Is this a print?
No, it is a wall-hung sculpture, hand-painted enamel on metal.
How many were made?
The edition is just 10, one of the artist's most limited formats.
What are the dimensions?
It measures 35.5 x 35.5 x 5cm, a low-relief object roughly square.
Who published it?
Stolen Space published the sculpture in 2018.
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