Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Faile Print Index
Faile Love
Summary
"Faile Love" is a 2005 screen print signed and numbered by the artist, measuring 50 x 35 cm in an edition of 60. It belongs to a group of compact, uniform-run Faile screen prints from that year, presenting the studio's love-themed imagery in an accessible standard-edition format.
Why It Matters
As a straightforward signed-and-numbered screen print in an edition of 60, "Faile Love" is one of the more attainable entry points into the studio's editions. It captures Faile's core love/romance motif in a clean single-format print, making it a natural starting acquisition for collectors building toward the rarer hand-finished works.
Collector Perspective
Value here rests on condition, signature, and edition number rather than uniqueness, since this is a uniform run. Confirm it is hand-signed and numbered, verify the 50 x 35 cm metric format, and look for impressions free of fading, foxing, or handling creases. Clean, well-preserved copies are the ones worth prioritizing in a larger edition.
Historical Context
By 2005 Faile was producing accessible screen-print editions alongside their larger hand-finished pieces, broadening access to the studio's imagery. The love motif is central to Faile's vocabulary, drawn from pulp-romance sources. This edition reflects the collective's early gallery-print output as they transitioned from primarily street-based work.
FAQ
What is the edition size?
It is an edition of 60, signed and numbered by the artist.
What are the dimensions?
It measures 50 x 35 cm.
Is it hand-finished?
No — it is a standard screen print, not one of Faile's hand-painted multiples.
Why is it a good entry point?
Its uniform edition of 60 and compact format make it more accessible than Faile's tiny hand-finished runs.
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.