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Fight Vanity
Summary
Fight Vanity is a 2008 two-color screen print on archival 140 lb art paper with deckled edges, 22.5 x 30 inches, from an edition of 160. Part of Faile's Boxers series, it uses acrylic and silkscreen ink and was released as a classic edition of the studio's pugilist imagery.
Why It Matters
The Boxers are among Faile's most recognizable subjects, tying vintage sporting imagery to themes of struggle and self-mastery. A clean two-color treatment on deckled archival paper gives this release a refined, poster-classic quality. At 160 examples it is one of the more available Boxers works, making it a strong representative of the series.
Collector Perspective
The deckled edges are a defining feature and should be preserved intact, so avoid trimming or over-matting. As a two-color screen print, registration and ink evenness distinguish strong examples across the edition of 160. Confirm this is the classic Boxers release, and inspect the archival stock for clean margins and undisturbed deckling.
Historical Context
Faile's Boxers draw on early 20th-century pugilism imagery and vintage advertising, recast through the studio's collage sensibility. Released in 2008 as a classic edition, Fight Vanity extends the duo's fascination with archetypes of struggle, discipline, and vanity that recur throughout their print catalog.
FAQ
What series does this belong to?
Faile's Boxers series, released here as a classic edition.
How many colors?
Two colors, screen printed on archival 140 lb art paper.
What is distinctive about the paper?
It has deckled edges, a defining feature to preserve intact.
How large is the edition?
An edition of 160, among the more available Boxers works.
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.