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What is D*Face’s piece called “Dog Save The Queen (Sculpture) (First Edition)”
Summary
A monochrome resin bust that hijacks the official royal portrait of Queen Elizabeth II: she keeps her crown, curled coiffure and pearl necklace, but D*Face has grafted his signature wings to the sides of her head, added small devil/ram horns, and set her sticking out her tongue in mock defiance, with "REGINA" carved into the plinth. The title puns on the national anthem and the Sex Pistols' "God Save The Queen," fusing D*Face's anti-establishment streak with his recurring winged-eye iconography applied to British monarchy.
Why It Matters
The piece sits squarely in the British street-art tradition of needling the monarchy as the ultimate symbol of inherited power and national branding. By rendering the Queen in the sober, dignified format of a classical commemorative bust and then puncturing it with a stuck-out tongue, devil horns and his own wings, D*Face turns an emblem of deference into a piece of punk satire, echoing the Sex Pistols' Jubilee-era provocation while staying recognisably his own. Working in three dimensions rather than on paper, he pushes his vandalised-celebrity language onto a format usually reserved for veneration, which is exactly what gives the gesture its bite.
Collector Perspective
An edition of 12 makes this one of the scarcest formats D*Face releases; sculptures in such small runs sit closer to objects than to his open or larger screen-print editions and trade accordingly. The subject is a strong draw, combining his marquee winged motif with the broadly collected Royalty-satire theme, which widens the buyer pool beyond core D*Face followers. Three-dimensional works of this kind surface infrequently on the secondary market, so opportunities to buy are sporadic and condition (clean surfaces, intact plinth lettering, original packaging/COA) matters more than with flat works. Best viewed as a focused, low-availability piece rather than a liquid trading position.
Historical Context
Released in 2021, the bust lands in the later years of Queen Elizabeth II's reign and in a period when British artists were revisiting royal imagery ahead of the Platinum Jubilee. The format quotes the formal commemorative portrait bust, while the "REGINA" inscription borrows the Latin styling used on coinage and official insignia. The "Dog Save The Queen" title plays on both the national anthem and D*Face's own D*Dog character, tying a specifically British target to the artist's established cast of defaced icons within the Contemporary era.
FAQ
What does this piece depict?
A bust of Queen Elizabeth II in her crown, pearls and royal regalia, altered by D*Face with his signature wings at the sides of her head, small horns, and her tongue stuck out, with REGINA inscribed on the plinth.
Is it a print or a sculpture?
It is a three-dimensional bust sculpture, not a print. The exact material is not confirmed here, but works of this type are typically cast resin or composite.
How many were made?
This is a First Edition limited to 12 pieces, making it one of the scarcer formats in D*Face's output.
Is it signed and numbered?
D*Face limited editions are typically hand-signed and numbered, often on the underside or base for sculptures, though signing and numbering details for this specific piece are not confirmed here. Buyers should request photos and any accompanying certificate.
Who is D*Face?
D*Face is British street artist Dean Stockton (b.1978, London), a pop-art provocateur known for defacing comic-book, advertising and celebrity imagery, his winged-eye D*Dog and skull motifs, and for co-founding the StolenSpace gallery.
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About the Artist
D*Face is the working name of Dean Stockton (b. 1978, London), a leading figure in British street art. He came up pasting stickers and posters across London in the early 2000s, then built a pop-fuelled visual language that defaces comic-book romance, advertising and celebrity iconography. Recurring motifs include his winged-eyed D*Dog, grinning skulls and doomed comic-strip lovers. His practice spans screenprints, hand-painted multiples, sculpture and large-scale murals worldwide, and he co-founded the StolenSpace gallery in London. His work satirises consumerism, power and our collective obsession with fame.
Collecting D*Face at Gauntlet Gallery
Where can I buy authentic D*Face prints?
Gauntlet Gallery offers an extensive, authenticated inventory of D*Face prints and contemporary editions, with new drops added regularly. Browse the current collection at gauntlet.gallery.
How does Gauntlet Gallery ensure authenticity?
Gauntlet Gallery is built on curation, authenticity and transparency — every work is vetted and its provenance, edition details and condition are disclosed up front.
Does Gauntlet Gallery add new D*Face prints?
Yes. New drops are released regularly across D*Face and other leading artists; see gauntlet.gallery for the latest inventory.