Gauntlet Gallery — D*Face Print Index
Turn Coat (HPM - Lilac)
Summary
Turncoat Lilac is a 2019 unique hand-painted multiple by D*Face, produced exclusively for Paddle8. Made with hand-printed enamel and emulsion at 100 x 70cm, it is designated an edition of 1 and signed and numbered on the recto. As a one-off HPM, it occupies the space between print and original painting.
Why It Matters
An edition of one is the scarcest possible format, and the combination of enamel and emulsion applied by hand makes this a genuinely unique object. The exclusive Paddle8 commission gives it a specific provenance thread, distinguishing it from open studio editions and appealing to collectors seeking singular works.
Collector Perspective
Uniqueness is the entire proposition here. There is only one Turncoat Lilac, so it carries none of the supply concerns of a numbered run. The lilac colourway, enamel-and-emulsion surface and recto signature are the defining features. Collectors should confirm the Paddle8 exclusivity in any accompanying documentation.
Historical Context
Paddle8 was an online auction platform active in the 2010s that commissioned exclusive artist works, and this HPM is a product of that model. The Turncoat imagery continues D*Face's fascination with dual identities and betrayal, themes he has explored across his skull and portrait work.
FAQ
How many exist?
It is an edition of 1, a unique hand-painted multiple.
What materials were used?
Hand-printed enamel and emulsion on the sheet, giving it a painted surface.
Who commissioned it?
It was made exclusively for the online auction platform Paddle8 in 2019.
Where is it signed?
It is signed and numbered on the recto, the front of the sheet.
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.