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Mirror Mirror (In Silver)
Work Summary & Collector Notes
"Mirror Mirror (In Silver)" is a 2006 Faile varied-edition print of just 5, combining silkscreen and mixed media on archival 100 lb Lenox paper at a large 46 x 34 inches. Stamped, numbered, and signed, it is a physically imposing work with a silver treatment and fairy-tale-derived title.
Collector notes: First Edition; saved release record states an edition size of 5. The saved release record describes: signed; numbered. Verify each feature against a documented example of this edition.
Why It Matters
At an edition of only 5 and a scale approaching four feet, this is one of Faile's rarest and largest hand-worked editions of the period. The mixed-media, varied-edition construction makes each impression unique, and the silver colorway with its "Mirror Mirror" fairy-tale reference gives it a distinctive presence among the studio's output.
Collector Perspective
An edition of 5 at this scale is exceptional — request impression-specific images to assess the mixed-media surface, which differs across copies. Confirm the stamp, number, and signature, verify the Lenox 100 stock and the 46 x 34 inch dimensions, and factor in that large sheets demand careful framing and are more prone to handling issues.
Historical Context
Faile frequently mined fairy-tale and pulp narratives; "Mirror Mirror" invokes the Snow White refrain, reframed through their collage aesthetic. The silver treatment and large format signal an ambitious gallery edition. Produced in 2006 on archival stock, it exemplifies the studio's low-edition, mixed-media works that blur the line between print and unique object.
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 46 x 34 inches; Silkscreen and Mixed Media; Archival 100 LB Lenox Paper.
- Edition details
- First Edition; saved release record states an edition size of 5.
- 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 small is the edition?
It is a varied edition of only 5, among Faile's rarest.
How large is the print?
It measures 46 x 34 inches, a notably large format for the studio.
What makes each one unique?
It combines silkscreen and mixed media in a varied edition, so every impression differs.
How is it authenticated?
It is stamped, numbered, and signed by Faile, dated 2006.
