Gauntlet Gallery — D*Face Print Index
Street Improvements 3
Work Summary & Collector Notes
Street Improvements 3 is documented in this catalog as a 2008 Screen Print. The saved release record lists dimensions of 79 x 40.5 cm. The saved record attributes the release to Black Rat Press. The cataloged edition information is 150.
Collector notes: The saved release record describes: Edition of 150 priced at. 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
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.
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 79 x 40.5 cm; 79 x 40.5 cm, 9-colour screen print.
- Edition details
- The saved release record describes: Edition of 150 priced at.
- 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: 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. 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
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.
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