Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Faile Print Index
Excaliber
Summary
Excaliber is a 2015 stencil print produced as hand-painted multiples in an edition of just 10, at 25 x 38 inches. Each impression combines silkscreen with hand-cut stencil and hand-painting, so every one carries its own unique character — a hallmark of FAILE studio practice.
Why It Matters
An edition of only 10 makes Excaliber one of the scarcest FAILE prints in this group. The hand-painted stencil-and-silkscreen construction means each is effectively a unique work, blurring the line between print and original — a combination that draws serious FAILE collectors.
Collector Perspective
Extreme scarcity and per-piece uniqueness define Excaliber's appeal. With only ten in existence and each hand-worked differently, the specific impression matters enormously. This is a piece where inspecting the individual work — its stencil character and hand-painting — is essential before acquisition.
Historical Context
Hand-cut stencils and hand-painting connect directly to FAILE's street-art methodology, where stencil work and layered painting were foundational. Bringing those techniques into a tiny studio edition preserves the raw, improvisational quality of the duo's public work in a collectible format.
FAQ
How small is this edition?
Just 10 hand-painted multiples, each unique.
What techniques are combined?
Silkscreen, hand-cut stencil, and hand-painting on each impression.
What are the dimensions?
25 x 38 inches.
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.