Gauntlet Gallery — D*Face Print Index
Sadamned
Summary
"Sadamned" is a 2006 self-released, hand-finished screenprint in a tight edition of 25, at 35 x 85 cm. Self-published directly by D*Face and individually hand-worked, its elongated horizontal format and pun title point to a pointed political subject rendered in his caustic style.
Why It Matters
Self-released works occupy a special place in an artist's catalogue, produced outside gallery structures and often in tiny numbers, here just 25. The hand-finishing makes each impression semi-unique, and the panoramic 35 x 85 cm format is unusual. Together these traits mark it as a personal, directly issued statement.
Collector Perspective
With only 25 impressions and hand-finishing, this is among the scarcer and more idiosyncratic entries in the index. The self-released provenance and wide format demand careful authentication and framing respectively. Because each is hand-worked, collectors should assess the individual character and condition of a given impression rather than expect uniformity.
Historical Context
D*Face self-released a number of works alongside his gallery editions, reflecting the DIY ethos carried over from street and skate culture. 2006 sits early in his editioned career. The panoramic format and topical pun align with his broader practice of turning news-cycle figures into grotesque satirical portraits.
FAQ
Who released this print?
It was self-released directly by D*Face rather than through a gallery, in an edition of 25.
Is it hand-finished?
Yes, it is a hand-finished screenprint, so each impression is individually worked.
What is unusual about the format?
It has an elongated horizontal format of 35 x 85 cm, distinct from his more common square and portrait sheets.
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.