Gauntlet Gallery — D*Face Print Index
Time Flies
Summary
"Time Flies" is a 2014 oil-based screen print on a 14 x 14 inch steel disc, issued in an edition of five through Stephen Webster Gallery. The circular steel format and the title's memento-mori suggestion connect it to D*Face's enduring interest in mortality, rendered here as a durable object rather than a paper edition.
Why It Matters
The phrase "time flies" carries a memento-mori charge that dovetails with D*Face's skull and death iconography. Realized on steel at an edition of five, the work fuses a characteristic theme with an uncharacteristic material, marking it as a crossover object made for a jewellery-house context rather than a print publisher.
Collector Perspective
Five examples make this a scarce acquisition, and the steel disc distinguishes it from paper works in both presentation and care. Collectors interested in the mortality thread of D*Face's output will value the concentrated theme; due diligence should center on the metal surface, finish, and printed ink condition.
Historical Context
Skulls and the passage of time have been central to D*Face's visual vocabulary since his early street work. Produced in 2014 for Stephen Webster Gallery, "Time Flies" reflects a period when his motifs were reinterpreted through the materials and object-sensibility of fine jewellery, yielding tiny, materially distinctive editions.
FAQ
What does the title suggest?
"Time Flies" carries a memento-mori tone, aligning with D*Face's recurring skull and mortality themes.
What is it printed on?
An oil-based screen print on a 14 x 14 inch (35.5 cm) steel disc.
What is the edition size?
Five, making it a scarce object edition.
Who issued it?
Stephen Webster Gallery, in 2014, as part of a jewellery-adjacent crossover 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.