Gauntlet Gallery — Jamie Reid Print Index
Boudica Is Coming
Work Summary & Collector Notes
Boudica Is Coming is documented in this catalog as a 2018 Screen Print. The saved record attributes the release to L-13 Light Industrial Workshop. The cataloged edition information is 350.
Collector notes: The saved release record describes: SIGNED AND NUMBERED EDITION OF 350. The saved release record describes: signed; numbered. Verify each feature against a documented example of this edition.
Why It Matters
A collaboration between two titans of British anarchic art, Reid and Cauty, the print invokes the warrior-queen Boudica as a figure of insurrection. The randomised 'pot luck' colourways and chipboard substrate make each package a small act of chance, embodying the DIY, anti-market spirit both artists champion.
Collector Perspective
The dual Reid-Cauty signature is a notable draw, and the randomised colourways mean collectors cannot select their variant, adding an element of surprise. At 350 the edition is larger, but the collaboration and unusual chipboard support distinguish it. Retain original packaging where possible.
Historical Context
Boudica, the Iceni queen who led a revolt against Roman occupation, is a durable British symbol of resistance. Jimmy Cauty, of KLF fame, shares Reid's provocateur lineage. Produced in 2018, the print channels ancient rebellion into contemporary anti-establishment art through two of the movement's key figures.
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; 6 Colour Screen Print In Assorted Colourways on 400gsm Optimum Grey Backed White Lined Chipboard; POT LUCK COLOURWAY.
- Edition details
- The saved release record describes: SIGNED AND NUMBERED EDITION OF 350.
- 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 Jamie Reid'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 L-13 Light Industrial Workshop.
Authentication, Presentation and Provenance
- Original presentation
- The saved release description references: PRINTS COME PRE-PACKAGED. Confirm any original sleeve, tube, box, or backing board copy by copy.
- 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 L-13 Light Industrial Workshop. 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.
- Jamie Reid — Wikipedia · reference encyclopedia · Accessed 2026-07-13 · General artist-level biographical and career reference.
- Jamie Reid (Q2138987) — Wikidata · reference knowledge base · Accessed 2026-07-13 · Structured identifier used for the artist across catalog metadata.
FAQ
Who signed the print?
Both Jamie Reid and Jimmy Cauty.
Can I choose the colourway?
No. Prints come pre-packaged in a randomised 'pot luck' colourway.
What is it printed on?
400gsm optimum grey-backed white-lined chipboard, six colours.
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