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Mao (III)
Work Summary & Collector Notes
"Mao (III)" is a 2006 Faile varied-edition print of just 6, combining acrylic and silkscreen on Lenox 100 paper at 18 x 24 inches. Signed, stamped, and numbered, it revisits the Mao portrait subject within Faile's practice of appropriating political iconography through a graphic, hand-finished lens.
Collector notes: I; saved release record states an edition size of 6. The saved release record describes: signed; numbered. Verify each feature against a documented example of this edition.
Why It Matters
An edition of 6 is among the smallest Faile ever issued, and the varied-edition format means each impression is individually unique. The Mao subject situates the work within the Pop-art tradition of political-portrait appropriation, while the tiny run and full authentication markers make it a genuine rarity for focused collectors.
Collector Perspective
With only 6 impressions, this is a piece where availability alone is exceptional. Confirm all three markers — signature, stamp, and number — and study the acrylic hand-finishing, which distinguishes each copy. The Lenox 100 stock and 18 x 24 inch size should be verified; prioritize impressions in pristine condition given the run's scarcity.
Historical Context
The "III" designation places this among Faile's Mao variations, part of a broader body of work sampling political portraiture. Faile's Mao pieces echo Pop appropriations of the same subject while filtering it through their street-derived collage aesthetic. Produced in 2006 on archival stock, it reflects the studio's small-run, hand-finished gallery editions.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned screenprint
- Release date
- 2006
- 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 6.
- 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 2006 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
How rare is this edition?
It is a varied edition of only 6, one of Faile's smallest runs.
Is each impression the same?
No — as a varied edition, each of the 6 was hand-finished individually and differs.
How is it signed?
It is signed, stamped, and numbered by Faile, dated 2006.
What are the materials?
Acrylic and silkscreen on Lenox 100 paper, measuring 18 x 24 inches.
