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Seduction Of The Mask (In Blue)
Work Summary & Collector Notes
Seduction Of The Mask (In Blue) is a 2008 hand-finished screen print, acrylic and silkscreen ink on Lenox 100 paper, at a wider 28.5 x 38 inches. From an edition of 4, it is stamped, numbered, and signed Faile. The blue treatment and masked imagery tie it to Faile's darker, more theatrical iconographic threads.
Collector notes: The saved release record describes: Edition of 4. The saved release record describes: signed; numbered. Verify each feature against a documented example of this edition.
Why It Matters
The mask motif recurs across Faile's mythology of tigers, saints, and femmes fatales, and pairing it with a blue variant gives this work a distinct mood within that vocabulary. With only 4 examples, it sits in the studio's most exclusive tier, where each hand-finished sheet functions almost as a unique object.
Collector Perspective
At edition-of-4 scarcity, provenance and condition drive desirability. The larger 28.5-inch width means framing and storage require more care, and margins should be inspected on a sheet this size. Confirm the blue colorway against the studio's stamp and numbering, and treat any available example as a rare opportunity within the 2008 body of work.
Historical Context
Masks and veiled figures let Faile explore seduction and menace through appropriated imagery, a recurring theme in the studio's 2008 prints. The work reflects the duo's habit of releasing tightly limited color variants alongside broader editions, rewarding collectors who track the studio's release patterns closely.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned screenprint
- Release date
- 2008
- 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 38 x 28.5 inches; Acrylic & Silkscreen Ink on Lennox 100 Paper.
- Edition details
- The saved release record describes: Edition of 4.
- 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: Masks and veiled figures let Faile explore seduction and menace through appropriated imagery, a recurring theme in the studio's 2008 prints. 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 2008 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 rare is this print?
Only 4 were produced, placing it among Faile's smallest editions.
What size is it?
28.5 x 38 inches, slightly wider than the studio's standard 25-inch sheets.
What distinguishes the 'In Blue' version?
It is a blue colorway variant of the Seduction Of The Mask motif.
How is it authenticated?
Stamped, numbered, and signed Faile, dated 2008.
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