Gauntlet Gallery — Kai & Sunny Print Index
Smashed Dandy (Copper Edition)
Work Summary & Collector Notes
Smashed Dandy (Copper Edition) is a 2014 Kai & Sunny two-colour hand-pulled screen print produced directly on a copper panel, measuring 25.4 x 25.4 cm and framed in black-stained oak. Issued in an edition of only 4, it is among the duo's most exclusive and materially distinctive works.
Collector notes: The saved release record describes: ‘Smashed Dandy - Copper' Edition of 4 2 colour hand pulled screen print on copper panel, framed in oak stained black. Edition-specific signature, numbering, and stamp details were not stated in the saved release record. Verify signing and numbering against a documented example of this edition.
Why It Matters
Printing onto a copper panel rather than paper makes this a rare departure into metal as a substrate, giving each piece a reflective, object-like presence. With an edition of just 4 and integral black-stained oak framing, it functions as a near-unique art object rather than a conventional print.
Collector Perspective
An edition of 4 places this among the scarcest Kai & Sunny works, and the copper substrate plus original oak framing make presentation integral to the piece. Collectors should treat it as a singular object—verifying the copper panel, the two-colour printing, and the original frame, all of which define its character and value narrative.
Historical Context
Kai & Sunny periodically experimented with unconventional substrates and metallic finishes across their editions. Smashed Dandy on copper in 2014 represents the furthest end of that experimentation—an ultra-limited, framed metal work that reflects the duo's interest in materiality and their willingness to produce single-digit editions.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned screenprint
- Release date
- 2014
- 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 25.4 x 25.4 cm; ‘Smashed Dandy - Copper' Edition of 4 2 colour hand pulled screen print on copper panel, framed in oak stained black.
- Edition details
- The saved release record describes: ‘Smashed Dandy - Copper' Edition of 4 2 colour hand pulled screen print on copper panel, framed in oak stained black.
- Signature and marks
- Edition-specific signature, numbering, and stamp details were not stated in the saved release record. Verify signing and numbering against a documented example of this edition.
Documented History and Meaning
History note: This page treats Kai & Sunny'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 2014 and attributes the edition to Stolen Space.
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 Stolen Space. 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.
- Kai & Sunny — official site — Kai & Sunny studio · primary artist source · Accessed 2026-07-13 · Official artist site; career context, not an individual-edition record.
FAQ
How many were made?
An edition of only 4.
What is unusual about the substrate?
It is printed directly on a copper panel rather than paper.
How is it presented?
Framed in black-stained oak, at 25.4 x 25.4 cm.
What printing technique was used?
A two-colour hand-pulled screen print.
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