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Sexy Ads (In Brown)
Work Summary & Collector Notes
Sexy Ads (In Brown) is a varied-edition print of 12 in acrylic and silkscreen on Lenox 100 paper, measuring 25 x 38 inches. Signed, stamped, and numbered by Faile in 2007, it is a brown-toned iteration of the duo's signature Sexy Ads theme, hand-finished on every sheet.
Collector notes: Color; 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
The Sexy Ads motif is a cornerstone of Faile's identity, drawing on vintage advertising and pulp romance. This brown colorway with an edition of just 12 is a scarce, hand-worked variant of that foundational theme, making it a meaningful acquisition for collectors focused on the duo's core imagery.
Collector Perspective
An edition of 12 makes this genuinely scarce, and the varied-edition treatment means each copy differs. The brown colorway is a distinguishing feature that appeals to collectors chasing Sexy Ads variants. Confirm the 2007 signing and numbering and assess the acrylic layers on the 25 x 38 sheet.
Historical Context
Faile's Sexy Ads series reworks the visual language of mid-century advertising into layered street-art collage. Signed 2007 and issued as a small colorway variant, Sexy Ads (In Brown) demonstrates how the duo produced tightly limited tonal variations of their most enduring theme.
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 25 inches; Acrylic & Silkscreen on paper; Lenox 100 Paper.
- Edition details
- Color; 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: No per-work artist statement is recorded for this edition. Any thematic reading should be treated as interpretation of the imagery, not a documented statement of the artist's intent. 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
What is the edition size?
The edition is 12.
What makes this version distinct?
It is the brown colorway of Faile's Sexy Ads theme, hand-finished on each sheet.
When was it signed?
It is signed, stamped, and numbered by Faile in 2007.
What paper was used?
Lenox 100 paper, at 25 x 38 inches.
