Gauntlet Gallery — D*Face Print Index
Street Improvements 4
Summary
"Street Improvements 4" is part of D*Face's 2008 Black Rat Press series that reimagines urban signage and streetscape imagery. A nine-colour screenprint measuring 79 x 40.5 cm, it was issued in an edition of 150, extending the artist's playful intervention into the visual furniture of the city.
Why It Matters
The Street Improvements series translates D*Face's street practice into a coherent print suite, framing the everyday environment as a canvas for subversion. As the fourth entry, this print rewards collectors who appreciate sequential bodies of work and the conceptual thread running through the numbered set.
Collector Perspective
At an edition of 150, this is an accessible way into a recognisable D*Face series. Collectors often seek multiple entries to assemble a fuller set, which can lift the appeal of any individual sheet. Verify signature, numbering, and the vertical 79 x 40.5 cm format when assessing an example.
Historical Context
Produced in 2008 through Black Rat Press during D*Face's most active gallery period, the Street Improvements suite reflects the era's fascination with reclaiming public space through art. The series echoes a broader street-art impulse to reinterpret signage, advertising, and the overlooked textures of the urban environment.
FAQ
Is this part of a series?
Yes, it is the fourth print in D*Face's Street Improvements series from Black Rat Press.
What is the print process?
It is a nine-colour screenprint measuring 79 x 40.5 cm.
How many were produced?
It was released in an edition of 150 in 2008.
Should I collect the whole series?
Many collectors pursue multiple entries, as an assembled set can enhance the appeal 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.