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H.R.H. Prince Charles (In Black)
Summary
H.R.H. Prince Charles (In Black) is a Faile varied edition of 20, dated 2006 in the artist's note, made in acrylic and silkscreen on Lenox 100 paper at 25 x 32.5 inches. Backgrounds vary across the run, and the black colorway references British royalty within Faile's appropriation of establishment iconography. Signed and stamped.
Why It Matters
The Prince Charles image sees Faile turning their collage lens on British royalty and establishment imagery, an unusual subject that broadens their thematic reach beyond pulp and pop. The In Black colorway and varying backgrounds make each of the 20 sheets distinct, and the royal reference gives the work a satirical, culturally pointed edge.
Collector Perspective
At an edition of 20, this is scarce but among the larger runs in this group. The In Black colorway and varying backgrounds are the defining variables. Note the piece is signed and stamped, and Faile dates it 2006 despite the 2007 catalog listing — a detail worth confirming. The Lenox 100 substrate is standard for the period.
Historical Context
Dated 2006, H.R.H. Prince Charles reflects Faile's willingness to appropriate establishment and royal iconography alongside their usual pulp and devotional sources. Issuing the image in a named colorway with varying backgrounds is consistent with the collective's variant-based release practice of the mid-2000s.
FAQ
What year was it made?
Faile's note dates it 2006, though it is catalogued under 2007. The signature and stamp should be checked against this.
What distinguishes the In Black version?
In Black is a named colorway of the composition, released with varying backgrounds so that each of the 20 sheets differs.
Is it numbered?
The artist's note specifies it is signed and stamped; it is a varied edition of 20 on Lenox 100 paper.
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.