Gauntlet Gallery — D*Face Print Index
Rear View
Summary
"Rear View" (2014) is an unusually layered Stolen Space release: a three-layered, 17-colour screen print at 48 x 100cm in an edition of 150. Each set arrives with a die-cut foreground 'driver' plus two interchangeable backgrounds — London and California — letting the collector reconfigure the scene.
Why It Matters
The 17-colour count and three-layer, interchangeable-component construction make this one of D*Face's most technically elaborate prints. The die-cut driver and dual-background system turn a flat print into an interactive object, a rare degree of production complexity for a screen print at this scale.
Collector Perspective
Completeness is critical: the value proposition rests on having the die-cut driver and both London and California backgrounds intact. Missing components materially diminish the set. The layered, panoramic format demands thoughtful framing choices, and collectors must decide whether to display one configuration or preserve all elements.
Historical Context
Released in 2014 by Stolen Space, "Rear View" reflects D*Face's fascination with car culture and the mythology of the open road, split between his British roots (London) and his adopted American iconography (California). The modular format literalizes that transatlantic tension.
FAQ
What makes this print unusual?
It is a three-layered, 17-colour print that ships with a die-cut foreground driver and two interchangeable backgrounds, London and California.
How many colours were used?
The print uses 17 colours across three layers.
What should I check when buying?
Confirm the set is complete with the die-cut driver and both background sheets, as missing parts reduce its value.
What is the edition size?
The edition is 150 at 48 x 100cm.
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.