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Shanghai Vanity (II)
Work Summary & Collector Notes
Shanghai Vanity (II) is a 2007 Faile varied edition of 12, executed in acrylic and silkscreen on Lenox 100 paper at 25 x 38 inches. The (II) variant designation and the East-Asian-referencing title reflect Faile's global visual sourcing, layering their pulp-collage graphics into a large vertical composition. Signed, stamped, and numbered.
Collector notes: II; 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
Shanghai Vanity draws on the collective's magpie appropriation of imagery from across cultures, a hallmark of their aesthetic. Printed on Lenox 100 — a heavier printmaking stock — the (II) variant sits within a series that explores the same composition across configurations, giving the run internal variety.
Collector Perspective
An edition of 12 keeps this scarce. Collectors note the Lenox 100 substrate, which differs from the watercolor paper Faile used on other 2007 editions, and the variant number that places it within the Shanghai Vanity series. Hand-finishing means each of the twelve sheets carries its own character.
Historical Context
In 2007 Faile pulled numerous large editions on both watercolor and Lenox stocks, and the Shanghai Vanity works exemplify their interest in exotic and cosmopolitan references. The collective's willingness to reissue compositions as numbered variants gave collectors multiple entry points into a single image.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned screenprint
- Release date
- 2007
- 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
- II; 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: Read as documented context rather than stated intent: In 2007 Faile pulled numerous large editions on both watercolor and Lenox stocks, and the Shanghai Vanity works exemplify their interest in exotic and cosmopolitan references. 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 2007 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 paper is it printed on?
Shanghai Vanity (II) is printed on Lenox 100, a heavier printmaking stock than the watercolor paper used on some other 2007 Faile editions.
What is the edition size?
It is a varied edition of 12, hand-finished in acrylic and silkscreen, signed, stamped, and numbered.
What does the title reference?
The Shanghai reference reflects Faile's global visual sourcing, drawing imagery from across cultures into their collage language.
