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Scuba Horse (Delights)
Summary
Scuba Horse (Delights) is a 2020 FAILE screen print in a 13-color silkscreen build on Coventry Rag 325gsm paper, sized 12 x 18 inches. Released in an edition of 350, each impression is signed, stamped, and numbered. The dense color count for a compact sheet points to a technically ambitious pull within an accessible format.
Why It Matters
Thirteen distinct color passes on a small sheet is a notable feat of registration and layering, and it demonstrates FAILE's commitment to print craft even at approachable price points. The Delights context and equine motif connect to the studio's recurring visual vocabulary drawn from pulp, signage, and pop iconography.
Collector Perspective
Originally offered at $275 in an edition of 350, Scuba Horse sits in FAILE's more attainable tier. Collectors value the heavyweight Coventry Rag stock and the full signed-stamped-numbered authentication set. The relatively large edition means condition and presentation matter most to differentiating impressions on the secondary market.
Historical Context
Coventry Rag has long been a preferred substrate for FAILE's fine-art screen prints, prized for its cotton content and archival stability. By 2020 the studio was regularly issuing multicolor silkscreens that carried the density and layering of their larger hand-finished works into standard open-priced editions.
FAQ
How many colors are in the print?
Thirteen distinct silkscreen colors, an unusually high count for a 12 x 18 inch sheet and a marker of the pull's technical complexity.
What is the edition size?
350 impressions, each signed, stamped, and numbered by FAILE in 2020.
What paper is used?
Coventry Rag 325gsm, a heavyweight archival cotton paper favored for fine-art screen prints.
Is this a hand-finished piece?
No. It is a straight silkscreen edition rather than a hand-painted varied edition, which keeps impressions consistent across the run.
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.