Gauntlet Gallery — D*Face Print Index
Unfollow
Summary
"Unfollow" 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 title nods to social-media culture, and the steel format sets it apart from D*Face's paper editions, casting a contemporary consumer theme as a durable collectible object.
Why It Matters
Where much of D*Face's work critiques consumer and celebrity culture, "Unfollow" extends that satire into the era of social media. Produced on steel at an edition of five, it pairs a timely subject with an unusual material, marking it as a crossover object from a jewellery-house collaboration rather than a standard print run.
Collector Perspective
Five examples make this a scarce acquisition, and the social-media reference gives it a distinct contemporary hook within D*Face's catalogue. The steel disc demands object-appropriate care. Collectors should verify the condition of the metal, finish, and printed surface, treating it as an edition object rather than a paper print.
Historical Context
D*Face has long targeted media saturation and celebrity worship; "Unfollow" updates that critique for the platform age. Released in 2014 by Stephen Webster Gallery, it sits within a crossover series that reimagined his motifs through the materials and sensibility of fine jewellery in very small editions.
FAQ
What is the piece commenting on?
The title "Unfollow" extends D*Face's consumer- and media-culture satire into the social-media age.
What is the substrate and size?
An oil-based screen print on a 14 x 14 inch (35.5 cm) steel disc.
How many exist?
The edition is five, making it a very scarce release.
Who published it?
Stephen Webster Gallery, in 2014, as part of a jewellery crossover.
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.