Gauntlet Gallery — D*Face Print Index
Riot
Summary
Riot is a 2009 serigraph from Jet Set Graffiti, printed on 320gsm Coventry archival rag paper at 24 x 32 inches. The regular edition numbers 50, accompanied by a special hand-aged edition of 10 that the artist sanded, burnished, airbrushed and finished with a heavy antique varnish for a distressed, weathered surface.
Why It Matters
The dual-edition structure, a clean serigraph run alongside ten hand-touched, artificially aged prints, gives collectors two distinct experiences of the same image. The hand-aged treatment, involving sanding, burnishing and antique varnish, makes those ten effectively unique works and reflects D*Face's interest in decay and the passage of time.
Collector Perspective
The regular edition of 50 is moderately scarce, while the hand-aged edition of 10 is genuinely rare and commands separate attention for its unique, artist-manipulated surfaces. Coventry archival rag paper supports longevity. Collectors should confirm which edition a given print belongs to, as the two differ markedly in treatment and scarcity.
Historical Context
Jet Set Graffiti published D*Face editions in the late 2000s, and the 2009 Riot release was noted as highly anticipated. The hand-aging technique, sanding and antique varnishing, echoes a broader street-art fascination with weathering and impermanence, translating the transience of outdoor work into a controlled studio process.
FAQ
What are the two editions?
A regular serigraph edition of 50 and a special hand-aged edition of 10 finished by the artist.
How were the hand-aged prints treated?
They were sanded, burnished, airbrushed and coated with a specially formulated heavy antique varnish.
What paper was used?
320gsm Coventry archival rag paper.
What are the dimensions?
24 x 32 inches.
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.