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Wonder Wheel 250 (First Edition)
Work Summary & Collector Notes
Wonder Wheel 250 is a 2018 FAILE hand-painted varied edition of 250, made with acrylic and silkscreen ink on heavyweight archival deckled paper at 19.5 x 25 inches. Each impression is signed, stamped, and embossed. Despite the larger run, the hand-painted element introduces variation across the edition.
Collector notes: The saved release record describes: Hand-Painted Varied Edition of 250. The saved release record describes: signed; embossed / blind-stamped. Verify each feature against a documented example of this edition.
Why It Matters
Wonder Wheel 250 demonstrates FAILE applying hand-painting at edition scale, with 250 impressions each receiving individual acrylic work over a silkscreen base. The result is an accessible price point that still delivers a measure of the uniqueness usually reserved for the studio's smaller varied editions, bridging their affordable and premium tiers.
Collector Perspective
At $295 for a hand-touched varied edition, Wonder Wheel 250 offers strong value for entry-level FAILE collecting. Because each impression carries some hand-painted variation, buyers should compare the specific example's palette. The deckled edge and full signed-stamped-embossed authentication are the key markers to confirm.
Historical Context
Wonder Wheel references the iconic Coney Island landmark, tying the piece to FAILE's Brooklyn identity and Americana imagery. The larger varied edition format reflects the studio's 2018 strategy of extending hand-finishing to more accessible releases while preserving individual character across the run.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned screenprint
- Release date
- 2018
- Release-date note
- Catalog-listed release year from the saved secondary record; primary release-page confirmation remains pending.
- Medium and materials
- Screen Print; catalog dimensions 19.5 x 25 inches; Acrylic and Silkscreen Ink; Heavyweight Archival Paper, Deckled; Signed, Stamed, Embossed FAILE.
- Edition details
- The saved release record describes: Hand-Painted Varied Edition of 250.
- Signature and marks
- The saved release record describes: signed; embossed / blind-stamped. 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 2018 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
Is Wonder Wheel 250 hand-painted?
Yes. It is a hand-painted varied edition of 250, with individual acrylic work applied over the silkscreen base on each impression.
What does the title reference?
The Wonder Wheel is the historic Coney Island Ferris wheel, connecting the piece to FAILE's Brooklyn and Americana imagery.
What paper is used?
Heavyweight archival paper with a deckled edge, and each sheet is signed, stamped, and embossed.
Why the larger edition size?
At 250 impressions it is one of FAILE's more accessible varied editions, offering hand-painted character at an entry-level price.
