Gauntlet Gallery — D*Face Print Index
Untitled (Wings) (Red)
Work Summary & Collector Notes
This 2008 "Untitled (Wings) (Red)" is a hand-painted multiple in aerosol on cardboard, measuring 13 x 18 inches. Released through Fifty24SF in an edition of 13, each is signed, numbered, dated, and inscribed in ink on the verso. It originated as a gift given in return for a homeless-charity donation.
Collector notes: The saved release record describes: Edition of 13. The saved release record describes: signed; numbered; dated. Verify each feature against a documented example of this edition.
Why It Matters
Unlike D*Face's screenprints, this is a hand-painted aerosol work on humble cardboard, bringing his spray practice directly onto a collectible object. The charitable origin gives it a distinctive backstory, and the fully inscribed verso makes each example a uniquely documented artefact rather than a uniform print.
Collector Perspective
With only 13 in the edition and hand-applied aerosol, this is one of the rarest and most personal items in D*Face's output. Cardboard is fragile, so condition and structural integrity are paramount. The ink inscriptions on the verso are central to authenticity and should be examined carefully.
Historical Context
Fifty24SF, the gallery arm associated with San Francisco's Upper Playground, was a key West Coast platform for urban artists in the 2000s. Producing hand-painted multiples tied to a charitable cause reflected the community-minded ethos that ran through much street-derived art of the period.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned print or object
- Release date
- 2008
- Release-date note
- Catalog-listed release year from the saved secondary record; primary release-page confirmation remains pending.
- Medium and materials
- Hand Painted Multiple; catalog dimensions 13 x 18 inches.
- Edition details
- The saved release record describes: Edition of 13.
- Signature and marks
- The saved release record describes: signed; numbered; dated. Verify each feature against a documented example of this edition.
Documented History and Meaning
History note: This page treats D*Face's broader career as background context, not proof that this specific edition belongs to any single exhibition or event. Release-level facts here come from a saved secondary catalog record.
Meaning / interpretation: No per-work artist statement is recorded for this edition. Any thematic reading should be treated as interpretation of the imagery, not a documented statement of the artist's intent. This interpretive note follows the cited artist or publisher context.
Release context: The saved catalog lists 2008 and attributes the edition to Fifty24SF.
Authentication, Presentation and Provenance
- Original presentation
- Original packaging or presentation was not documented in the release sources reviewed.
- Authentication note
- Compare the support, dimensions, edition number, and signature against a documented example of this edition. Gauntlet Gallery does not authenticate works purchased from third parties.
- Provenance note
- Edition origin is attributed in the saved record to Fifty24SF. That does not establish the ownership history of an individual copy: retain the original invoice, reseller or gallery paperwork, labels, correspondence, and condition photographs.
Sources and Verification
Verification status: Secondary catalog snapshot; artist-level context added
- Saved release record — Art Collectorz · secondary catalog snapshot · Accessed 2026-07-13 · Starting record for title, year, edition, dimensions, medium, and release description. Primary confirmation against the original release page remains pending.
- D*Face — official site — D*Face studio · primary artist source · Accessed 2026-07-13 · Official artist site; career context, not an individual-edition record.
- D*Face — Wikipedia · reference encyclopedia · Accessed 2026-07-13 · General artist-level biographical and career reference.
- D*Face (Q5203218) — Wikidata · reference knowledge base · Accessed 2026-07-13 · Structured identifier used for the artist across catalog metadata.
FAQ
Is this a print or a painting?
It is a hand-painted multiple made with aerosol on cardboard, not a screenprint.
How small is the edition?
Only 13 were made, each signed, numbered, dated, and inscribed in ink on the verso.
What is its origin story?
It was originally given as a gift in return for a homeless-charity donation.
What condition concerns apply?
The cardboard support is delicate, so buyers should assess surface, edges, and the verso inscriptions closely.
