Gauntlet Gallery — D*Face Print Index
Romance 2020 (First Edition)
Summary
'Romance 2020' is a 2020 StolenSpace screen print built from 16 colours plus varnish on archival 370gsm Lambeth Drawing Cartridge at roughly 70 x 74cm. Signed, numbered, and blind-stamped in an edition of 130, it draws directly on D*Face's romance-comic vocabulary of glamorous, subverted couples.
Why It Matters
The 16-colour-plus-varnish specification is technically rich, and the added varnish layer gives the surface a distinct finish uncommon in standard editions. The romance-comic subject is core to D*Face's identity, making 'Romance 2020' a representative image of his signature theme in a well-produced, tightly editioned form.
Collector Perspective
Collectors value the low edition of 130, the signed-and-numbered-and-blind-stamped triple authentication, and the varnish finish. The description notes a 2mm excess that could be trimmed, so buyers should confirm whether an example retains full margins. StolenSpace provenance supports the authentication chain.
Historical Context
The romance-comic couple is D*Face's most enduring motif, borrowed from mid-century pulp romance and twisted with skulls or dark undertones. Released in 2020 through StolenSpace on the gallery's standard Lambeth cartridge, 'Romance 2020' places this signature theme within his consistent large-format print program of that year.
FAQ
How many colours were used?
Sixteen colours plus a varnish layer.
How is it authenticated?
Signed, numbered, and blind-stamped by the artist.
What is the edition size?
130 impressions.
What is the 2mm excess mentioned?
The print has a small 2mm margin excess that could optionally be trimmed, though many collectors prefer it left intact.
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.