Gauntlet Gallery — D*Face Print Index
Sweet Nothings (Hand Painted Multiple)
Summary
"Sweet Nothings" is a 2013 hand-painted multiple by D*Face, combining screen printing with hand painting on 410gsm paper at a large 115 x 148.5 cm. Published by StolenSpace in an HPM edition of five, each example is individually finished and therefore one of a kind.
Why It Matters
The tender, romance-tinged title places "Sweet Nothings" within D*Face's love-and-hate thematic territory, executed here as a rare hand-painted multiple. With only five made and each uniquely finished, it sits in the near-original tier of his work, elevated further by its large landscape-leaning format.
Collector Perspective
As an HPM edition of five, availability is minimal and each piece is unique through its hand-applied elements. The 115 x 148.5 cm scale is significant and needs considered framing and wall space. Collectors should record the individual hand-painted variations of their example, which distinguish it from the other four.
Historical Context
D*Face's romance-and-disillusionment motifs derive from the pulp and pop imagery he subverts. Released in 2013 by StolenSpace, his own gallery, "Sweet Nothings" reflects the studio's practice of pairing standard editions with tiny hand-finished multiples aimed at collectors seeking unique, statement-scale works.
FAQ
What theme does the title evoke?
"Sweet Nothings" ties into D*Face's love-and-hate and romance-subversion motifs.
What is a hand-painted multiple?
A screen-printed base individually hand-finished, so each of the five is a unique piece.
How large is it?
115 x 148.5 cm on 410gsm paper.
How many were made?
An HPM edition of five, among D*Face's most exclusive tiers.
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.