Gauntlet Gallery — D*Face Print Index
Popping Tops - Riot
Summary
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.
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.
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.
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.