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What is D*Face’s piece called “Dog Save The King (Gold)”
Summary
A screen print portrait of King Charles III rendered in fine black halftone linework on a cream ground, defaced with D*Face's signature gold cartoon wings sprouting from each side of the head and a small pink tongue poking out. The gold colourway in this 2025 edition of 50 sits squarely in D*Face's long-running practice of grafting his "D*Dog" winged-eye motif and cheeky cartoon gestures onto figures of authority and celebrity.
Why It Matters
D*Face built his name by hijacking the visual language of comic books, advertising and currency to puncture power and fame, and a reigning British monarch is about as direct a target as that project gets. The engraving-style halftone treatment deliberately echoes the portraiture used on banknotes and stamps, then undercuts it with a juvenile stuck-out tongue and the artist's winged motif, collapsing the gap between official iconography and street-art irreverence. The "Dog Save The King" pun on "God Save the King" lands the satire cleanly, making this a compact example of how British street art keeps needling the establishment.
Collector Perspective
At an edition of 50, this is one of the tighter D*Face screen-print runs, and the gold colourway is the more eye-catching of the variants, which tends to help on the secondary market. It pairs two of his most collectible threads — the D*Dog wings and overt royal/political satire — on a subject (King Charles III) with built-in topical pull. As a recent 2025 release it has limited resale history, so pricing is still finding its level; condition, signature and matching variant will drive value more than for older, more traded D*Face editions.
Historical Context
The work plays on "God Save the King," the British royal anthem, swapping in D*Face's dog motif and presenting Charles in the formal, line-engraved style of a banknote or commemorative stamp before vandalising it. Released in 2025, early in Charles III's reign, it belongs to D*Face's Contemporary-era output and to a broader strand of UK street art that has long lampooned the monarchy. The winged-eye device traces back to the artist's earlier "D*Dog" character, here reduced to a pair of gold wings as shorthand.
FAQ
What does this print depict?
A portrait of King Charles III in fine black halftone linework on a cream ground, defaced with D*Face's gold cartoon wings on either side of his head and a small pink tongue sticking out. The title puns on 'God Save the King.'
How large is the edition?
The edition size is 50, released in 2025. This is the gold colourway.
What medium is it?
It is a hand-pulled screen print.
Is it signed and numbered?
D*Face limited-edition prints are typically hand-signed and numbered by the artist, though specific signature and numbering details for this example should be confirmed against the actual print and its 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 with his winged-eyed 'D*Dog' motif, skulls and doomed cartoon lovers. He co-founded the StolenSpace gallery.
Related Works
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.