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Bunny (Unsigned)
Summary
"Bunny (Unsigned)" is a 2003 Faile screen print measuring 71 x 51 cm. The source describes an edition of 750, with numbers 1–100 signed by the artist and the remainder unsigned, indicating this is an unsigned example from one of Faile's larger early screen-print runs featuring their Bunny imagery.
Why It Matters
As an early 2003 work in a large run, "Bunny" documents Faile's transitional period between street practice and editioned prints. The split edition — a signed subset and a larger unsigned body — is a notable structure, and the unsigned examples represent the most accessible tier of an important early Faile motif.
Collector Perspective
Note the source figures differ (an edition of 650 versus 750, with 1–100 signed), so confirm the exact edition structure and whether a given example is signed before purchase. As an unsigned impression, value rests on condition and the strength of the image; verify the 71 x 51 cm format and look for clean, unfaded sheets.
Historical Context
Dated 2003, this is among Faile's earlier editioned screen prints, produced as the Brooklyn collective was expanding from wheatpaste street work into gallery multiples. The Bunny motif recurs throughout their later output, and this large early run reflects the accessible, higher-volume editions the studio issued in its formative gallery years.
FAQ
Is this print signed?
This is the unsigned tier; the source notes only numbers 1–100 of the run were signed by the artist.
Why do the edition figures differ?
The source lists both 650 and 750; confirm the exact edition size and signing structure with the seller before buying.
What are the dimensions?
It measures 71 x 51 cm.
Why is this an accessible piece?
As an unsigned example from a large early run, it is among the more attainable ways to own the Faile Bunny motif.
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.