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Faile Girl (II)
Work Summary & Collector Notes
Faile Girl (II) is a 2007 hand-finished varied-edition print of 10, in acrylic and silkscreen on Lenox 100 paper, 18 x 24 inches. Stamped, numbered, and signed by Faile, it presents a second iteration of the studio's central Faile Girl figure, a defining character in its iconography.
Collector notes: I; saved release record states an edition size of 10. The saved release record describes: signed; numbered. Verify each feature against a documented example of this edition.
Why It Matters
The Faile Girl is one of the studio's signature femme figures, and numbered iterations let collectors follow her evolution. A varied edition of 10 means each sheet differs by design, combining scarcity with uniqueness. As a self-referential character piece, it sits at the core of the Faile visual mythology.
Collector Perspective
Because it is a varied edition, collectors should note how their specific example differs from others in the run of 10. The Faile Girl's enduring appeal makes this a natural collection anchor. Verify signature, stamp, and numbering, confirm the (II) iteration, and inspect the Lenox 100 sheet for condition and handling.
Historical Context
The Faile Girl emerged from the studio's blend of romance-comic and pin-up sources, becoming a recurring emblem of the duo's practice. Its 2007 varied-edition format reflects Faile's early hand-finished approach, where each example was worked individually before larger, more uniform editions became routine.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned screenprint
- Release date
- 2007
- Release-date note
- Catalog-listed release year from the saved secondary record; primary release-page confirmation remains pending.
- Medium and materials
- Screen Print | Hand Finished; catalog dimensions 24 x 18 inches; Acrylic & Silkscreen on paper; Lenox 100 Paper.
- Edition details
- I; saved release record states an edition size of 10.
- Signature and marks
- The saved release record describes: signed; numbered. Verify each feature against a documented example of this edition.
Documented History and Meaning
History note: This page treats Faile's broader career as background context, not proof that this specific edition belongs to any single exhibition or event. Release-level facts here come from a saved secondary catalog record.
Meaning / interpretation: No per-work artist statement is recorded for this edition. Any thematic reading should be treated as interpretation of the imagery, not a documented statement of the artist's intent. This interpretive note follows the cited artist or publisher context.
Release context: The saved catalog lists 2007 and attributes the edition to Faile Shop.
Authentication, Presentation and Provenance
- Original presentation
- Original packaging or presentation was not documented in the release sources reviewed.
- Authentication note
- Compare the support, dimensions, edition number, and signature against a documented example of this edition. Gauntlet Gallery does not authenticate works purchased from third parties.
- Provenance note
- Edition origin is attributed in the saved record to Faile Shop. That does not establish the ownership history of an individual copy: retain the original invoice, reseller or gallery paperwork, labels, correspondence, and condition photographs.
Sources and Verification
Verification status: Secondary catalog snapshot; artist-level context added
- Saved release record — Art Collectorz · secondary catalog snapshot · Accessed 2026-07-13 · Starting record for title, year, edition, dimensions, medium, and release description. Primary confirmation against the original release page remains pending.
- FAILE — official site — FAILE studio · primary artist source · Accessed 2026-07-13 · Official studio site; career context, not an individual-edition record.
- FAILE (artist collaboration) — Wikipedia · reference encyclopedia · Accessed 2026-07-13 · General artist-level biographical and career reference.
FAQ
Who is the Faile Girl?
A recurring signature female figure central to Faile's iconography, here in a second iteration.
How many were made?
A varied edition of 10, each hand-finished to differ.
What are the dimensions?
18 x 24 inches on Lenox 100 paper.
Is it signed?
Yes, stamped, numbered, and signed by Faile, 2007.
