Gauntlet Gallery — D*Face Print Index
Unamerican Graffiti
Summary
Unamerican Graffiti is a 2009 Jet Set Graffiti screen print built from twenty-one colours with two varnishes, measuring 34 x 48 inches. The main edition numbers 100, supplemented by 10 artist proofs, 8 printer's proofs and 10 publisher proofs, making it one of the most technically elaborate prints in D*Face's catalogue.
Why It Matters
A twenty-one colour separation with two varnish layers is a substantial technical undertaking, marking this as a showcase of printmaking ambition. The large 34 x 48 inch scale and pointed, politically loaded title reflect D*Face's engagement with American iconography and consumer culture at the height of his late-2000s output.
Collector Perspective
The regular edition of 100 makes the standard print reasonably available, while the various proof categories, artist, printer's and publisher, offer scarcer alternatives prized by collectors who value proof designations. The elaborate colour and varnish build, plus the imposing size, give it strong wall presence as a centrepiece work.
Historical Context
The title riffs on American cultural iconography, a frequent target for D*Face's pop-critical eye. Jet Set Graffiti's 2009 release reflects the ambitious, high-colour screen printing that defined premium urban-art editions of the period, when publishers competed on technical complexity to distinguish flagship releases.
FAQ
How many colours were used?
Twenty-one, plus two varnishes, making it a highly complex screen print.
What proofs exist?
10 artist proofs, 8 printer's proofs and 10 publisher proofs, alongside the regular edition of 100.
What are the dimensions?
34 x 48 inches, a large-format work.
Who published it?
Jet Set Graffiti, in 2009.
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.