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Faile Dog (Black / Gold Offset)
Summary
Faile Dog (Black / Gold Offset) is a 2022 holiday-release offset lithograph in the studio's Gold Foil Faile Dog series, sized 28 x 22 inches. Rendered in classic gold and black, it was issued as an open edition available for a limited time, making it one of the more democratically distributed images built around the studio's recurring Faile Dog motif.
Why It Matters
The Faile Dog is one of the studio's signature recurring characters, and the gold-foil series gives it a celebratory, collectible holiday identity. As an offset open edition, this release prioritizes accessibility, letting a broad audience own an iconic Faile motif in its classic black-and-gold treatment.
Collector Perspective
Because it is an open edition, scarcity is low and the value proposition is the iconic imagery rather than rarity. Collectors should treat it as an accessible, series-driven acquisition. The gold foil and offset process define its look; verify it as a genuine studio holiday release rather than assuming a numbered limited run.
Historical Context
The Faile Dog recurs across the duo's street work, prints, and objects as a mascot-like emblem. The gold-foil holiday series turned it into an annual collectible tradition. This 2022 black-and-gold offset continues that lineage, extending one of Faile's most recognizable characters to a wide audience.
FAQ
Is Faile Dog (Black / Gold Offset) a limited edition?
No, it was released as an open edition available for a limited time.
What is the Faile Dog?
A recurring signature character in the studio's work, here in the gold-foil holiday series.
How was it printed?
As an offset lithograph in black and gold, sized 28 x 22 inches.
When was it released?
It was a 2022 holiday release.
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.