Gauntlet Gallery — D*Face Print Index
Street Improvements Box Set
Summary
The 'Street Improvements Box Set' is a 2020 StolenSpace portfolio gathering six D*Face screen prints on hand-aged, archival deckled-edge paper, spanning work from 2006 to 2020. Sized at 84 x 44.5cm and housed in a customised wooden crate, the set is limited to just 30, making it one of his scarcest paper releases.
Why It Matters
A six-print box set surveying 2006 to 2020 functions as a career retrospective in portfolio form, a format reserved for an artist's more significant editions. The wooden crate, hand-aged deckled paper, and edition of only 30 elevate it well beyond a single print, appealing to serious collectors seeking depth.
Collector Perspective
At an edition of 30 with six prints and a custom crate, this is a premium collector object where completeness is everything: all six prints, the crate, and any documentation must be present and intact. The 2006 to 2020 span adds historical breadth. Scarcity at this level makes condition and set integrity paramount.
Historical Context
Box sets and portfolios are a long-standing tradition in printmaking, used to package a curated survey of an artist's imagery. This 2020 StolenSpace release draws on 14 years of D*Face's work, from his mid-2000s emergence through his established gallery era, presented on deliberately hand-aged paper to evoke the street origins of the imagery.
FAQ
How many prints are in the set?
Six screen prints on hand-aged deckled-edge paper.
What years does the set span?
The imagery ranges from 2006 to 2020.
What is the edition size?
Just 30 sets, each packaged in a custom wooden crate.
Why is completeness important?
As a portfolio, its value depends on all six prints, the crate, and documentation being present and intact.
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.