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Scuba Horse (Sculpture) (Bronze)
Work Summary & Collector Notes
Scuba Horse is a cast bronze sculpture in an edition of 10, measuring roughly 12.25 x 11.5 x 9 inches. Jewelry-cast in bronze, the edition was released in two halves: the first five in December 2009, with the remaining statues issued in March 2011 to complete the run.
Collector notes: The saved release record describes: We're excited (31/03/2011) to release the remaining statues from the edition of 10. Edition-specific signature, numbering, and stamp details were not stated in the saved release record. Verify signing and numbering against a documented example of this edition.
Why It Matters
Scuba Horse is among Faile's more ambitious three-dimensional works, translating their playful iconography into a substantial jewelry-cast bronze. The staggered two-part release across 2009 and 2011 gives the edition a distinctive production history and underscores the duo's serious investment in sculpture during this period.
Collector Perspective
With only 10 in the full edition, Scuba Horse is very scarce, and the sizable format makes it a centerpiece object rather than a shelf piece. Collectors should confirm numbering within the edition of 10 and verify provenance, given the two separate release waves that completed the run.
Historical Context
Faile's sculptural output expanded around 2009 to 2011, and Scuba Horse exemplifies that push with its jewelry-cast bronze construction. Splitting the edition between a December 2009 first half and a 2011 completion reflects the multi-year timeline typical of the duo's more involved bronze projects.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned sculpture / object
- Release date
- 2009
- Release-date note
- Catalog-listed release year from the saved secondary record; primary release-page confirmation remains pending.
- Medium and materials
- Sculpture | Bronze; catalog dimensions 12.25 x 11.5 x 9 inches.
- Edition details
- The saved release record describes: We're excited (31/03/2011) to release the remaining statues from the edition of 10.
- Signature and marks
- Edition-specific signature, numbering, and stamp details were not stated in the saved release record. Verify signing and numbering 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: Faile's sculptural output expanded around 2009 to 2011, and Scuba Horse exemplifies that push with its jewelry-cast bronze construction. 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 2009 and attributes the edition to Faile Shop. The saved description also notes: The first half of the edition was released in December 2009, that last half of the edition is being released now.
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 is the edition size?
The full edition is 10 bronze statues.
Why were they released in two waves?
The first half came out in December 2009 and the remaining statues followed in March 2011.
What material is it?
Jewelry-cast bronze.
How large is it?
Approximately 12.25 x 11.5 x 9 inches, a substantial sculptural scale.
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