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Bunny Boy Sculpture (Bronze - Deep Cherry Patina)
Summary
The Bunny Boy sculpture is a bronze limited edition, here rendered in a Deep Cherry patina, measuring roughly 4.5 x 3.5 x 3 inches. Produced in a run of 10, it follows earlier Chocolate Brown and British Racing Green patina variations of the same figure, each iteration limited to the same tight quantity.
Why It Matters
Bunny Boy is one of Faile's signature characters translated into cast bronze, and the patina-by-patina release strategy makes each finish its own miniature edition. This is Faile working in a fine-art sculptural medium, a meaningful departure from the paper and wood works that dominate their catalog.
Collector Perspective
With only 10 in this Deep Cherry finish, the piece is very scarce, and the patina variant materially affects which collectors pursue it. Bronze weathers handling well, but authenticity of the numbering and provenance across the distinct patina runs is the key due-diligence point.
Historical Context
Faile expanded into bronze editions around this period, releasing the Bunny Boy figure in successive patinas including Chocolate Brown and British Racing Green documented in studio visits. Deep Cherry was the newest of these finishes, extending a small but deliberate sculptural line within the duo's practice.
FAQ
How many were made in this patina?
The Deep Cherry patina was produced in a run of 10.
Are there other versions?
Yes. Earlier patinas include Chocolate Brown and British Racing Green, each in comparably small runs.
What material is it?
It is cast bronze with an applied Deep Cherry patina.
How large is the sculpture?
Approximately 4.5 x 3.5 x 3 inches, a compact tabletop scale.
About the Artist
FAILE is a Brooklyn-based artistic collaboration founded in 1999 by Patrick McNeil and Patrick Miller. Known for a distinctive collage aesthetic that blends comic-book imagery, pulp advertising, religious iconography, and street-poster typography, FAILE built its reputation through wheat-pasted works and stencils in cities worldwide. The duo is celebrated for reviving printmaking and woodblock techniques, and for immersive installations such as their prayer-wheel and temple environments. Their work has been exhibited internationally, including projects with the New York City Ballet, bridging street practice and fine-art institutions.
Collecting Faile at Gauntlet Gallery
Which FAILE works are best to collect?
FAILE's signed, numbered silkscreen editions and their hand-finished wood and mixed-media pieces are the core of the market. Screenprints from their studio releases offer an accessible entry, while unique wooden "blocks" and painted works sit at the higher end. Gauntlet Gallery focuses on complete, well-preserved impressions with strong color registration.
How is a FAILE piece authenticated?
We sell FAILE works with documented studio provenance, backed by the edition's signature and numbering. Every piece is photographed as-is, including the signature, edition number, and any studio markings, so you can confirm details before purchase.
What makes one FAILE piece worth more?
Edition size, medium (unique wood pieces over open prints), iconic imagery, condition, and provenance from a known release all drive value. Hand-embellished and one-of-a-kind works consistently outperform standard editioned prints.