Gauntlet Gallery — D*Face Print Index
United State Of America
Summary
"United State Of America" is a signed 2007 screenprint issued by Black Rat Press in an edition of 200. Printed in three colours across a tall 42 x 98 cm sheet, the format lends itself to D*Face's flag-derived, stars-and-stripes iconography. It sits among his mid-period London prints that skewer American power through the visual language of consumer branding.
Why It Matters
The title's deliberate singular "State" flags D*Face's political register, collapsing a plural nation into one homogenised whole. As one of his larger three-colour editions of the period, it demonstrates the artist working at scale with a graphic economy inherited from punk and street art. It anchors any survey of his flag and Americana motifs.
Collector Perspective
An edition of 200 makes this one of the more available D*Face prints from 2007, so condition and margins are the differentiators between examples. The elongated 42 x 98 cm sheet demands careful framing and can be prone to handling creases along the long edge. Signed status and a clean, untrimmed sheet are the qualities collectors should prioritise here.
Historical Context
Black Rat Press was a key London publisher and gallery for urban-contemporary artists in the mid-2000s, and D*Face was among its central figures. 2007 was a prolific year for him, bracketed by gallery shows that translated his street output into editioned prints. This work belongs to that surge of British street-art printmaking.
FAQ
Who published this print?
Black Rat Press, a London gallery and publisher closely associated with D*Face and other urban-contemporary artists in the mid-2000s.
How large is the edition?
It is a signed edition of 200, screenprinted in three colours.
What are the dimensions?
The paper measures 42 x 98 cm, an unusually tall format that suits the flag-derived composition.
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.