Gauntlet Gallery — Retna Print Index
Sangria (First Edition)
Work Summary & Collector Notes
Sangria, 2011, is a hand-pulled screenprint on Coventry rag, measuring 53 x 37.5 inches (134.62 x 95.25 cm) in an edition of 24, signed and numbered by the artist. The large vertical format lets RETNA's dense calligraphic columns build into a wall-scale composition.
Collector notes: The saved release record describes: Edition of 24. The saved release record describes: signed; numbered. Verify each feature against a documented example of this edition.
Why It Matters
Hand-pulled screenprinting on heavy Coventry rag reflects the craft standards of RETNA's most collectible serigraphs. At 53 x 37.5 inches with an edition of 24, Sangria balances impressive scale against genuine scarcity. It represents the mature, gallery-grade lettering work that defined his 2011 output.
Collector Perspective
An edition of 24 on premium rag paper, at commanding scale, makes Sangria a substantial acquisition. The hand-pulled process rewards inspection of registration and ink density. Collectors should verify the artist's signature and edition number and examine the sheet edges and surface for condition.
Historical Context
Dated 2011, Sangria emerged during the breakout year that carried RETNA from Los Angeles walls into international galleries and museums. The Spanish-language title continues the artist's recurring engagement with Latin cultural references embedded within his invented script.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned screenprint
- Release date
- 2011
- 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 53 x 37.5 inches; Hand pulled screenprint on Coventry rag.
- Edition details
- The saved release record describes: Edition of 24.
- 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 Retna'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: Dated 2011, Sangria emerged during the breakout year that carried RETNA from Los Angeles walls into international galleries and museums. 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 2011 and attributes the edition to Iron Eye Publishing.
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 Iron Eye Publishing. 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.
- Retna — Wikipedia · reference encyclopedia · Accessed 2026-07-13 · General artist-level biographical and career reference.
- RETNA (Q16218751) — Wikidata · reference knowledge base · Accessed 2026-07-13 · Structured identifier used for the artist across catalog metadata.
FAQ
How was this print made?
It is a hand-pulled screenprint on Coventry rag paper.
What is the edition size?
The edition is 24, signed and numbered by the artist.
What are the dimensions?
It measures 53 x 37.5 inches (134.62 x 95.25 cm).
Is it signed?
Yes, each impression is signed and numbered by RETNA.
