Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Faile Print Index
Prospector (First Edition)
Summary
Prospector (First Edition) is a 2007 Faile varied edition of 15, made in acrylic, silkscreen, and spraypaint on Lenox 100 paper at 32 x 25 inches (81.28 x 63.5 cm). The added spraypaint gives each large sheet a hand-applied street texture, and the Prospector theme draws on Faile's Americana and frontier iconography. Signed, stamped, and numbered.
Why It Matters
Prospector reflects Faile's interest in American frontier and vernacular imagery, translated through their pulp-collage lens. The inclusion of spraypaint alongside acrylic and silkscreen ties it to the collective's street-art roots, and the large 32 x 25 inch Lenox 100 format makes it a substantial hand-finished piece within the 2007 catalog.
Collector Perspective
At a varied edition of 15, Prospector is scarce. The First Edition designation, the spraypaint layering, and the Lenox 100 substrate are the features collectors weigh. Because it is hand-finished, each of the fifteen sheets differs, so background variance and the state of the signature stamp factor into evaluation.
Historical Context
Faile's frontier and Americana subjects sit alongside their pulp-romance and religious motifs as part of a broad appropriation of vernacular imagery. The 2007 Lenox 100 editions with spraypaint represent the collective's practice of merging studio screen printing with hand-applied street techniques.
FAQ
Why does it include spraypaint?
Spraypaint connects Prospector to Faile's street-art roots, adding hand-applied texture over the acrylic and silkscreen layers.
What are the exact dimensions?
The sheet measures 32 x 25 inches, or 81.28 x 63.5 cm, on Lenox 100 paper.
How many were made?
Prospector (First Edition) is a varied edition of 15, signed, stamped, and numbered by Faile, dated 2007.
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.