Gauntlet Gallery — D*Face Print Index
Riot
Work Summary & Collector Notes
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.
Collector notes: The saved release record describes: Edition: Regular Edition of 50, Hand-Aged Edition of 10, printed on 320gsm Coventry archival rag paper. 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
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.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned screenprint
- Release date
- 2009
- Release-date note
- Catalog-listed release year from the saved secondary record; primary release-page confirmation remains pending.
- Medium and materials
- Screen Print; catalog dimensions 32 x 24 inches; Title: Riot on Paper; Edition: Regular Edition of 50, Hand-Aged Edition of 10, printed on 320gsm Coventry archival rag paper; Description: The highly anticipated “Riot” edition on paper.
- Edition details
- The saved release record describes: Edition: Regular Edition of 50, Hand-Aged Edition of 10, printed on 320gsm Coventry archival rag paper.
- 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: Jet Set Graffiti published D*Face editions in the late 2000s, and the 2009 Riot release was noted as highly anticipated. 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 2009 and attributes the edition to Jet Set Graffiti.
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 Jet Set Graffiti. 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
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.
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