Gauntlet Gallery — D*Face Print Index
Street Improvements 3
Summary
"Street Improvements 3" belongs to D*Face's 2008 Black Rat Press series that reinterprets urban signage and streetscape motifs. A nine-colour screenprint measuring 79 x 40.5 cm in an edition of 150, it forms the third instalment of the artist's satirical print suite.
Why It Matters
Sitting at the centre of the numbered series, this print anchors D*Face's exploration of the city as a canvas. It exemplifies how he translated a street-level sensibility into a disciplined studio edition, appealing to collectors who read the Street Improvements works as an interconnected body.
Collector Perspective
The edition of 150 makes this an approachable acquisition with genuine series appeal. Demand often strengthens when collectors pursue consecutive entries. As with the rest of the suite, confirm the pencil signature, edition number, and the vertical 79 x 40.5 cm format before purchase.
Historical Context
Created in 2008 during D*Face's prolific Black Rat Press period, the series reflects the era's momentum as street art moved into galleries. Its subject of urban signage draws on a wider artistic interest in reappropriating the everyday visual environment of the modern city.
FAQ
Which entry is this in the series?
It is the third print in D*Face's Street Improvements suite from Black Rat Press.
What is the medium?
A nine-colour screenprint measuring 79 x 40.5 cm.
What is the edition size?
It was issued in an edition of 150 in 2008.
Is it better as part of a set?
Yes, many collectors assemble multiple entries, which can enhance the value and reading of each individual print.
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.