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Convulsion
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.
FAQ
Where was Convulsion printed?
On a Marinoni press at Idem Studio in Paris, a historic lithography atelier.
What kind of print is it?
A seven-colour lithograph on BFK Rives 270 g/m2 hand-cut paper at 100 x 70 cm.
What is the edition size?
300 plus 20 artist's proofs, signed and numbered.
