Gauntlet Gallery — D*Face Print Index
Statue Of Liberty (First Edition)
Work Summary & Collector Notes
"Statue of Liberty," published by Black Rat Press in 2008, is an eight-colour screenprint including varnish on 310 gsm Somerset Satin. With a sheet of 75 x 93 cm and image of 55 x 75 cm, it applies D*Face's subversive pop sensibility to one of America's most recognisable icons, released as a signed edition of 150.
Collector notes: The saved release record describes: Description : signed edition of 150. The saved release record describes: signed. Verify each feature against a documented example of this edition.
Why It Matters
Reworking the Statue of Liberty places this print squarely within D*Face's ongoing critique of American iconography and consumer myth-making. The added varnish layer gives the surface depth and sheen, elevating an accessible edition of 150 into a considered gallery object that engages directly with a loaded national symbol.
Collector Perspective
At an edition of 150, this is one of D*Face's more available 2008 prints, offering an entry point into his catalogue without sacrificing the Black Rat Press pedigree. The varnish surface is prone to scuffing, so condition matters. Collectors should check that the signature and number are present and legible.
Historical Context
2008 was a productive year for D*Face at Black Rat Press, coinciding with his aPOPcalypse and related exhibition activity. His treatment of American symbols during this period reflected a broader current in urban art that repurposed patriotic and commercial imagery to question consumer culture and national mythology.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned screenprint
- Release date
- 2008
- 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 75 x 93 cm; Medium : 8 colour screenprint including varnish on 310 gsm somerset satin paper.
- Edition details
- The saved release record describes: Description : signed edition of 150.
- Signature and marks
- The saved release record describes: signed. Verify each feature 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: 2008 was a productive year for D*Face at Black Rat Press, coinciding with his aPOPcalypse and related exhibition activity. 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 2008 and attributes the edition to Black Rat Press.
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 Black Rat Press. 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
How many colours were used?
Eight colours including a varnish layer, printed on 310 gsm Somerset Satin paper.
What are the dimensions?
The sheet is 75 x 93 cm with an image size of 55 x 75 cm.
What is the edition size?
It was released as a signed edition of 150 by Black Rat Press in 2008.
Does the varnish affect handling?
Yes. The varnish gives a glossy finish that can show scuffs, so careful storage and framing are recommended.
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