Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Vhils Print Index
Glimpse
Summary
Glimpse (2015) is a seven-colour lithograph in an edition of 140, printed on a Marinoni press at the historic Idem Studio in Paris. Measuring 87 × 61 cm on hand-cut BFK Rives 270gsm paper, it is signed and numbered by the artist.
Why It Matters
The seven-colour lithographic build and Idem Studio pedigree make Glimpse a technically ambitious print. Working at Idem — where Picasso, Matisse, and Chagall printed — situates Vhils within a lineage of fine lithography while carrying his contemporary portrait vocabulary onto premium French paper.
Collector Perspective
Unlike his acid-based editions, Glimpse is a pure fine-art lithograph, valued for its printing complexity and studio provenance rather than chemical variation. The edition of 140 and hand-cut BFK Rives make it a recognizable, well-documented entry point into Vhils' Paris lithographic work.
Historical Context
Idem Studio in Paris has printed for major twentieth-century artists, and Vhils produced several editions there in the mid-2010s. Glimpse (2015) reflects this collaboration, a seven-colour lithograph on a Marinoni press that predates and complements his 2016 lithographs like Changes.
FAQ
Where was it printed?
At Idem Studio in Paris, on a Marinoni press, as a seven-colour lithograph.
How does it differ from Vhils' acid prints?
It is a straight fine-art lithograph without bleach or acid finishing, prized for its printing complexity and studio provenance.
What is the edition size?
140 impressions, signed and numbered by the artist.
About the Artist
Vhils is the working name of Alexandre Farto, a Portuguese visual artist born in 1987 near Lisbon. He is internationally recognized for a pioneering "carving" technique in which he excavates portraits from layered walls, billboards, and surfaces using chisels, drills, and controlled explosives, effectively creating images by removing material rather than adding it. His large-scale murals appear in cities across the globe, and his studio editions translate this bas-relief, destructive-creation aesthetic into prints, laser-cut works, and mixed-media pieces. Vhils has exhibited widely and collaborated on major public and institutional projects.
Collecting Vhils at Gauntlet Gallery
What Vhils works can I collect?
Beyond his walls, Vhils produces signed, numbered studio editions including screenprints, hand-carved paper, laser-cut metal, and mixed-media relief works. Editions that preserve his signature carving texture are especially sought after. Gauntlet Gallery favors pieces in excellent condition with intact surfaces and complete documentation.
How is a Vhils piece authenticated?
We sell Vhils works with documented studio provenance, supported by the edition's signature and numbering. Each piece is photographed exactly as it will ship, including signature, edition number, and any embossing or studio marks, so details are verifiable up front.
What drives value?
Medium and technique (unique carved and relief works over flat prints), edition size, scale, condition, and documented provenance all shape price. Hand-worked, textural, and one-of-a-kind pieces carry the highest premiums.