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Convulsion

Vhils · 2018 · Lithograph

Year2018

MediumLithograph

EditionFirst Edition

Edition size300

Dimensions100 x 70 cm

Retail (MSRP)EUR €590.00

PublisherUnderdogs

EraPortraits & Faces

Collector7/10

Visual8/10

Historical7/10

ScarcityCommon

Work Summary & Collector Notes

Convulsion (2018) is a seven-colour lithograph on BFK Rives 270 g/m2 hand-cut paper at 100 x 70 cm, printed on a Marinoni press at the historic Idem Studio in Paris. Signed and numbered in an edition of 300 plus 20 AP, it represents a more traditional fine-art printmaking approach for Vhils.

Collector notes: Edition of 300 plus 20 artist's proofs according to the saved release record. The saved release record describes: signed; numbered. Verify each feature against a documented example of this edition.

Why It Matters

Convulsion stands apart from Vhils' bleach-and-acid screen prints by embracing classical lithography. Produced at Idem Studio, the legendary Paris atelier used by artists across the twentieth century, its seven-colour registration on hand-cut BFK Rives signals a deliberate move into refined, press-based printmaking.

Collector Perspective

The Idem Studio provenance and seven-colour lithographic process give Convulsion a distinct appeal among Vhils editions. At 300 plus 20 AP it is not tiny, but the large format and prestigious atelier elevate it. Collectors should confirm the signature, numbering and pristine hand-cut BFK Rives sheet.

Historical Context

Idem Studio in Paris carries a lineage from Mourlot and has printed for major modern artists. Vhils' decision to produce Convulsion there in 2018 places his portrait imagery within a storied lithographic tradition, contrasting his raw street methods with formal atelier craftsmanship.

Documented Release Details

Object type: Editioned lithograph
Release date: 2018
Release-date note: Catalog-listed release year from the saved secondary record; primary release-page confirmation remains pending.
Medium and materials: Lithograph; catalog dimensions 100 x 70 cm; Seven-colour lithograph on paper; BFK Rives 270 g/m2 hand-cut paper.
Edition details: Edition of 300 plus 20 artist's proofs according to the saved release record.
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 Vhils'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 Underdogs.

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 Underdogs. 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.
Vhils — official site — Vhils studio · primary artist source · Accessed 2026-07-13 · Official artist site; career context, not an individual-edition record.
Vhils — Wikipedia · reference encyclopedia · Accessed 2026-07-13 · General artist-level biographical and career reference.
Vhils (Q115823) — Wikidata · reference knowledge base · Accessed 2026-07-13 · Structured identifier used for the artist across catalog metadata.