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Bad Seed (III)
Work Summary & Collector Notes
Bad Seed (III) is a 2008 hand-finished work in acrylic, spray paint, and silkscreen ink on Lenox 100 paper, in a smaller 19 x 25 inch format, from an edition of 29. Signed, stamped, and numbered Faile, it revisits the recurring Bad Seed femme-fatale character in a third iteration.
Collector notes: The saved release record describes: Edition of 29. The saved release record describes: signed; numbered. Verify each feature against a documented example of this edition.
Why It Matters
The Bad Seed is a returning figure in Faile's cast, and numbered iterations let collectors follow a character across releases. At 29 examples with a compact 19 x 25 format, this is one of the more accessible entry points into the studio's hand-finished spray-paint editions, without sacrificing the unique-surface appeal.
Collector Perspective
The larger edition of 29 and smaller sheet size make this a friendlier acquisition for newer Faile collectors. Spray paint still ensures each example varies, so inspect the stencil and painted passages. Confirm signature, stamp, and numbering, and note the (III) designation to place it correctly within the Bad Seed sequence.
Historical Context
Faile's recurring femmes fatales, including the Bad Seed, draw on pulp and noir archetypes reworked through street-art technique. The spray-paint layering in this 2008 iteration keeps the work tied to the duo's wall practice even as it circulates as a collectible edition.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned screenprint
- Release date
- 2008
- 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; catalog dimensions 19 x 25 inches; Acrylic, Spraypaint & Silkscreen Ink; Lennox 100 Paper.
- Edition details
- The saved release record describes: Edition of 29.
- 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 2008 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
Who is the Bad Seed?
A recurring femme-fatale character in Faile's iconography, here in a third iteration.
What size is this print?
A compact 19 x 25 inches, smaller than the studio's standard sheets.
How many were made?
An edition of 29, hand-finished with spray paint and silkscreen.
Is it a good entry point?
Its larger edition and smaller format make it relatively accessible for newer collectors.
