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de la FAILE
Summary
Part of FAILE's 150 Series, de la FAILE is a varied edition of 250 combining acrylic and silkscreen ink on Lenox 100 paper, at 12.5 x 19 inches. Dated 2016 and released within the 2017 window, each impression is signed, stamped, and numbered, with hand-applied acrylic making every piece individually varied.
Why It Matters
The 150 Series is FAILE's format for hand-finished, varied editions, where painting and print merge. de la FAILE exemplifies this: no two impressions are identical, so the edition-of-250 count understates the uniqueness of any single sheet within it.
Collector Perspective
Varied editions reward collectors who can inspect the specific impression, since acrylic hand-work creates real differences across the run. The Lenox 100 paper and combined giclee-and-silkscreen process make this a hybrid object that sits between print and unique work — a distinction worth confirming before purchase.
Historical Context
FAILE's 150 Series builds on the duo's long practice of stained, hand-worked surfaces drawn from their street-poster roots. Applying acrylic over silkscreen echoes the weathered, layered aesthetic of their public work, brought into an intimate archival format.
FAQ
Why is this called a varied edition?
Each of the 250 impressions is hand-finished with acrylic, so color and surface differ from piece to piece — no two are identical.
What is the medium?
Acrylic and silkscreen ink on Lenox 100 paper, described as a combined silkscreen and giclee process.
How is it authenticated?
Each piece is signed, stamped, and numbered, dated FAILE 2016.
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.