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Wrong End Of The Rainbow (First edition)
Work Summary & Collector Notes
Wrong End Of The Rainbow is a varied-edition print of 22, executed in acrylic and silkscreen ink on Lenox 100 paper at 25 x 38 inches. Signed, stamped, and numbered in 2009, each sheet is hand-finished, making this one of the tightest Faile runs from the period.
Collector notes: First edition; saved release record states an edition size of 22. The saved release record describes: signed; numbered. Verify each feature against a documented example of this edition.
Why It Matters
An edition of just 22 places this among the scarcer hand-painted Faile prints. The wry, inverted title and the individual painterly treatment on each sheet give the run a distinctive personality, rewarding collectors who value the duo's most labor-intensive, least reproducible output.
Collector Perspective
With only 22 hand-finished copies, availability is limited and each example's specific acrylic work shapes its appeal. Confirm the 2009 signature, stamp, and number, and examine the heavily layered passages on the 25 x 38 sheet for any flaking or adhesion issues before acquiring.
Historical Context
Signed 2009, Wrong End Of The Rainbow sits within Faile's late-decade series of small varied editions on Lenox 100. Its acrylic-over-silkscreen construction mirrors the hand-built studio process the duo relied on to produce deliberately individualized runs during these years.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned screenprint
- Release date
- 2010
- 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 and Silkscreen Ink; Lenox 100 Paper.
- Edition details
- First edition; saved release record states an edition size of 22.
- 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: Signed 2009, Wrong End Of The Rainbow sits within Faile's late-decade series of small varied editions on Lenox 100. 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 2010 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 is the edition size?
The edition is 22, among the smaller Faile runs of the period.
Why are the prints not identical?
It is a varied edition, meaning each sheet is individually hand-finished.
When was it signed?
It is signed, stamped, and numbered 2009.
What paper was used?
Lenox 100 paper, at 25 x 38 inches.
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