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10 Ways (Vaidade)
Work Summary & Collector Notes
10 Ways: Vaidade is a varied-edition print of 23, combining acrylic and silkscreen ink on Lenox 100 paper at 23 x 38 inches. Signed, stamped, and numbered in 2010, the Portuguese title Vaidade (vanity) situates it within a themed set exploring variations on a single conceptual thread.
Collector notes: Black & White; saved release record states an edition size of 23. The saved release record describes: signed; numbered. Verify each feature against a documented example of this edition.
Why It Matters
As a varied edition, each of the 23 sheets carries individual hand-painting, so the run functions as a family of related-but-distinct works rather than identical prints. The Vaidade theme ties it to a broader 10 Ways conceptual series, giving collectors a narrative hook beyond the image itself.
Collector Perspective
Twenty-three hand-finished sheets is a genuinely small, scarce run, and the varied-edition format means the specific painterly treatment of a given copy is central to its appeal. Confirm the 2010 signature, stamp, and number, and evaluate the acrylic passages on the tall 23 x 38 sheet for stability.
Historical Context
The 10 Ways framing reflects Faile's interest in thematic variation, and the Vaidade subtitle nods to vanity as a recurring undercurrent in their romantic, pulp-derived imagery. The hand-painted acrylic-over-silkscreen method typifies the labor-heavy studio approach the duo favored in 2010.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned screenprint
- Release date
- 2010
- Release-date note
- Catalog-listed release year from the saved secondary record; primary release-page confirmation remains pending.
- Medium and materials
- Screen Print | Hand Finished | Hand Painted Multiple; catalog dimensions 38 x 23 inches; Acrylic and Silkscreen Ink; Lenox 100 Paper.
- Edition details
- Black & White; saved release record states an edition size of 23.
- Signature and marks
- The saved release record describes: signed; numbered. Verify each feature against a documented example of this edition.
Documented History and Meaning
History note: This page treats Faile'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 2010 and attributes the edition to Faile Shop.
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 Faile Shop. 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.
- FAILE — official site — FAILE studio · primary artist source · Accessed 2026-07-13 · Official studio site; career context, not an individual-edition record.
- FAILE (artist collaboration) — Wikipedia · reference encyclopedia · Accessed 2026-07-13 · General artist-level biographical and career reference.
FAQ
What does the title mean?
Vaidade is Portuguese for vanity, tying the work to the 10 Ways thematic set.
What is a varied edition?
Each of the 23 prints is individually hand-finished, so no two copies match exactly.
What is the edition size?
The edition is 23.
What media and paper were used?
Acrylic and silkscreen ink on Lenox 100 paper at 23 x 38 inches.
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