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Windfall / 86 B-Side
Summary
Windfall / 86 B-Side is a 2018 hand-painted varied edition of 20, produced with acrylic, silkscreen ink, and spray paint on heavyweight archival deckled paper at 28 x 40 inches. Each impression is individually worked and signed, stamped, and embossed. The 86 B-Side ties the sheet to FAILE's recurring 1986 motif.
Why It Matters
With only 20 examples, Windfall sits in FAILE's premium hand-finished tier where each sheet is essentially unique. The 86 B-Side extends the duo's persistent 1986 numerology onto the reverse, and the combination of acrylic, silkscreen, and spray paint on deckled archival stock makes it a substantial two-sided object.
Collector Perspective
Released at $1,950 in a run of 20, Windfall is scarce and rewards close inspection of the individual impression's palette and painterly detail. Collectors should confirm the signature, stamp, and embossing, verify the deckled edge, and treat the 86 B-Side as an integral component of the complete work.
Historical Context
The 86 reference recurs across FAILE's titles and B-Sides as a signature element. Windfall belongs to the studio's 2018 program of large hand-finished varied editions, the most labor-intensive tier of their editioned output and the closest in character to their unique paintings and installations.
FAQ
How large is the edition?
20 hand-painted impressions, each individually worked so no two are identical.
What is the 86 B-Side?
A second image on the reverse referencing FAILE's recurring 1986 motif, making the sheet double-sided.
What media are used?
Acrylic, silkscreen ink, and spray paint on heavyweight archival deckled paper.
How is it authenticated?
Each impression is signed, stamped, and embossed by FAILE.
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.