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D.B. Faile
Summary
D.B. FAILE is a 2018 screen print in a 7-color silkscreen on the front and 1-color on the back, sized 18 x 24 inches, in an edition of 300. Each impression is signed, embossed, and numbered, and accompanied by a PJ holographic number sticker. The two-sided print offers a distinct verso alongside the primary image.
Why It Matters
The PJ holographic number sticker adds a documented anti-counterfeiting and provenance element that not all FAILE prints carry, giving D.B. FAILE an extra layer of verifiable authentication. The 7-color front and 1-color back construction makes it a fully two-sided edition rather than a single-face print.
Collector Perspective
Offered at $225 in an edition of 300, D.B. FAILE is an accessible screen print whose holographic sticker provides an added confidence marker for buyers. Collectors should confirm the signature, embossing, numbering, and matching holographic number, and appreciate the single-color verso as part of the complete object.
Historical Context
Holographic authentication stickers became a favored tool for print studios and collaborators seeking to combat forgery in the growing street-art print market. Its presence on D.B. FAILE reflects the studio's 2018-era attention to verifiable provenance across its editioned releases.
FAQ
What is the PJ holographic number sticker?
A holographic authentication sticker carrying a number, providing an added anti-counterfeiting and provenance marker on the print.
Is the print two-sided?
Yes. The front is a 7-color silkscreen and the back is a 1-color silkscreen, making it a double-sided edition.
What is the edition size?
300 impressions, each signed, embossed, and numbered.
What should I verify when authenticating?
Confirm the signature, embossing, hand-numbering, and the presence of the matching PJ holographic number sticker.
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.