Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Faile Print Index
Sub Rosa Deck
Summary
Sub Rosa is a 2019 FAILE skate deck on 7-ply maple, approximately 9.1 x 29.15 inches, in an unnumbered edition of 150. Like its companion release, it carries a BEYOND THE STREETS certificate of authenticity signed by curator Roger Gastman confirming authenticity and edition size.
Why It Matters
Sub Rosa pairs with the Hollywood deck as part of FAILE's BEYOND THE STREETS deck series, sharing the Gastman-signed COA that anchors provenance to a major street-art exhibition platform. The Latin title, meaning in secret, adds a layer of coded meaning consistent with FAILE's fondness for cryptic, symbol-laden imagery.
Collector Perspective
As with the Hollywood deck, the BEYOND THE STREETS COA is the central value driver. Collectors assembling the deck series will want matching provenance documentation. Being an unnumbered run of 150, condition, unridden status, and intact certification determine desirability among individual examples.
Historical Context
FAILE's deck output within the BEYOND THE STREETS orbit reflects the ongoing dialogue between skate culture and the contemporary art world that street-art institutions have amplified. The Sub Rosa title continues the duo's use of layered, sometimes clandestine references drawn from their collage and signage vocabulary.
FAQ
Is Sub Rosa part of a series?
It belongs to FAILE's 2019 BEYOND THE STREETS deck releases, sharing the Gastman-signed COA format with companion decks like Hollywood.
How is it authenticated?
Via a BEYOND THE STREETS certificate of authenticity signed by curator Roger Gastman confirming authenticity and edition size.
What does Sub Rosa mean?
It is Latin for in secret or in confidence, consistent with FAILE's use of coded, symbolic titles.
Is the deck numbered?
No, it is an unnumbered edition of 150 on 7-ply maple.
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.