Gauntlet Gallery — D*Face Print Index
Street Improvements 5 (First edition)
Summary
"Street Improvements 5" continues D*Face's 2008 Black Rat Press series exploring the visual language of the street. A nine-colour screenprint measuring 79 x 40.5 cm in an edition of 150, it applies the artist's satirical eye to urban signage as the fifth instalment of the numbered suite.
Why It Matters
As the fifth entry, this print helps complete the arc of the Street Improvements series, a body of work that codifies D*Face's habit of intervening in the everyday cityscape. For collectors, sequential prints like this carry added meaning when read alongside their siblings in the set.
Collector Perspective
The edition of 150 keeps this within reach for newer collectors while retaining the Black Rat Press provenance. Interest often rises when buyers assemble consecutive entries in the series. Confirm the hand signature, edition number, and the tall 79 x 40.5 cm orientation before committing.
Historical Context
Released in 2008 at the height of D*Face's Black Rat Press activity, the series channels the period's enthusiasm for street-derived art entering the gallery. Its focus on urban signage reflects a wider movement of artists mining the overlooked visual clutter of the city for creative material.
FAQ
Where does this sit in the series?
It is the fifth print in D*Face's Street Improvements suite from Black Rat Press.
What are the technical details?
A nine-colour screenprint measuring 79 x 40.5 cm, editioned at 150.
What year was it made?
It was produced in 2008 through Black Rat Press.
Does owning the full set matter?
Sequential entries gain interpretive and display value when shown together, so many collectors pursue the complete series.
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.