Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Faile Print Index
Untitled
Summary
This 2014 Untitled work is a hand-painted multiple in an edition of 30, combining screen print with hand finishing at roughly 24 x 25 inches. Each impression is individually hand-painted, meaning no two are identical. The screen-print base plus aerosol or paint overlay places it in Cope2's more labor-intensive, unique-per-piece output.
Why It Matters
Hand-painted multiples occupy a coveted middle ground between reproducible prints and one-of-a-kind works. By adding individual paint to each of 30 screen prints, Cope2 gives every buyer a distinct object while preserving a coherent series, a format collectors often value above straight edition prints.
Collector Perspective
With only 30 examples and hand painting on each, this sits in a scarcer, higher-craft tier. The unique treatment per piece means condition and the specific hand-finish matter to value. Confirm signature and numbering, and inspect the painted layer closely, since variation is intrinsic rather than a flaw.
Historical Context
Produced in 2014, this untitled multiple reflects Cope2's studio-era embrace of hybrid techniques, layering hand aerosol over screen printing. The approach mirrors how street writers translated the immediacy of spray paint into collectible formats without surrendering the handmade mark that defines graffiti.
FAQ
Is each piece the same?
No. Each of the 30 is individually hand-painted over a screen-print base, so every impression differs.
What techniques are combined?
It merges screen printing with hand finishing and hand painting, making it a mixed-media multiple rather than a flat print.
How scarce is it?
The edition is 30, tighter than most of Cope2's flat-print releases.
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.