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Monster (III)
Work Summary & Collector Notes
Monster (III) is a Faile varied edition of 12, dated 2006 in the artist's note, produced in acrylic and silkscreen on Lenox 100 paper at 25 x 35 inches. The (III) variant designation places it within the Monster series, carrying the collective's pulp-comic monster iconography across a large horizontal sheet. Signed, stamped, and numbered.
Collector notes: II; saved release record states an edition size of 12. The saved release record describes: signed; numbered. Verify each feature against a documented example of this edition.
Why It Matters
Monster belongs to Faile's pulp-comic and horror-adjacent thematic vein, drawing on lurid vintage imagery. The (III) designation marks a distinct variant within a numbered series, and the large Lenox 100 format makes it a substantial hand-finished piece. The series structure gives collectors multiple related entry points into the motif.
Collector Perspective
An edition of 12 keeps Monster (III) scarce. Collectors tracking the Monster series value the variant numbering and the hand-finished differences between sheets. Note that Faile dates the work 2006 despite the 2007 catalog listing. The Lenox 100 substrate and the clarity of the signature-and-number stamp are standard evaluation points.
Historical Context
Dated 2006, Monster (III) reflects Faile's engagement with pulp-comic and horror imagery, part of the collective's broad appropriation of vintage popular culture. Issuing the composition as a numbered variant series is consistent with their mid-2000s studio practice.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned screenprint
- Release date
- 2007
- 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 35 x 25 inches; Acrylic, Silkscreen on paper; Lenox 100 Paper.
- Edition details
- II; saved release record states an edition size of 12.
- 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: Read as documented context rather than stated intent: Dated 2006, Monster (III) reflects Faile's engagement with pulp-comic and horror imagery, part of the collective's broad appropriation of vintage popular culture. This is an interpretive reading of the release context, not a statement of the artist's intent for this specific work. This interpretive note follows the cited artist or publisher context.
Release context: The saved catalog lists 2007 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
What does (III) indicate?
The (III) marks this as a distinct variant within Faile's Monster series, differentiated from other configurations of the composition.
What year is it?
Faile's note dates it 2006, though it is catalogued under 2007. The signature and stamp should be verified.
How many were made?
Monster (III) is a varied edition of 12, on Lenox 100 paper, signed, stamped, and numbered.
