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Fantasie (Timed Edition)
Summary
Fantasie is a 2021 timed-edition print drawn from a painting shown in Faile's Off The Walls exhibition in Paris. Issued at 30 x 24 inches as an archival pigment print on heavyweight archival paper, its edition size was determined by a fixed sales window rather than a preset number, a release model that ties scarcity to demand during the offer period.
Why It Matters
The timed-edition format is the defining feature, the final run size is set by how many sell within a limited window. Fantasie also carries provenance value as a print of a painting from the Paris Off The Walls show, linking the edition directly to a documented exhibition and the studio's French-inflected title play.
Collector Perspective
Because it is a timed edition, the eventual run size may be unknown until the window closes, which shapes its scarcity profile. Collectors should verify studio marks and note the connection to the Off The Walls exhibition. Its exhibition lineage adds a layer of context beyond a standard numbered print.
Historical Context
Faile's Off The Walls show in Paris translated their layered imagery into gallery paintings, several of which were later editioned. Fantasie, a French-tinged spelling of Fantasy, reflects that context. The timed-edition model reflects a broader print-market trend the studio adopted for this 2021 release.
FAQ
What is a timed edition?
The run size is set by how many sell within a fixed window rather than a preset number.
What is Fantasie based on?
A painting from Faile's Off The Walls exhibition in Paris.
What are the print details?
An archival pigment print at 30 x 24 inches on heavyweight archival paper.
Why the spelling Fantasie?
It is a French-inflected take on Fantasy, tied to the Paris exhibition context.
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.