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Graphite
Work Summary & Collector Notes
Graphite (2023) is a hand-finished screen print on Fabriano G.Fino watercolour paper, 300 g/m2, at 100 x 70 cm. Signed and numbered in an edition of 250 with 25 APs, it presents a large-scale Vhils portrait with the artist's characteristic layered, excavated look, finished by hand so each sheet carries subtle individual variation.
Collector notes: Edition of 250 plus 25 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
At an edition of 250 on premium heavyweight watercolour stock, Graphite is one of Vhils's more accessible large-format releases, offering his monumental portrait language at print scale. The hand-finishing keeps it from being a straight mechanical reproduction, preserving the tactile, one-of-a-kind quality that defines his editioned work.
Collector Perspective
The larger edition of 250 makes this a comparatively attainable entry point into Vhils's catalogue, ideal for collectors wanting the full 100 x 70 cm impact without the scarcity premium of his sculptural pieces. The Fabriano G.Fino watercolour paper is archival-grade; careful framing with acid-free mounts and UV glazing will protect the hand-finished surface long term.
Historical Context
Fabriano, one of Europe's oldest papermakers, has supplied artists for centuries, and its use here signals a quality-conscious print program. By 2023 Vhils was releasing editions across a spectrum of scarcities, from tiny sculptural runs to broader paper editions like this, allowing a wide collector base to engage with his eroded-portrait imagery.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned screenprint
- Release date
- 2023
- Release-date note
- Catalog-listed release year from the saved secondary record; primary release-page confirmation remains pending.
- Medium and materials
- Screen Print | Hand Finished; catalog dimensions 100 x 70 cm; Screen print on paper; Hand-finished, signed and numbered by the artist; Watercolour Fabriano G.Fino 300 g/m2 paper.
- Edition details
- Edition of 250 plus 25 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 2023 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
What is the edition size of Graphite?
Edition of 250, plus 25 artist's proofs, signed and numbered.
What paper is it printed on?
Fabriano G.Fino watercolour paper at 300 g/m2, sized 100 x 70 cm.
Is each print unique?
The base is a screen print, but each is hand-finished by the artist, giving individual variation.
Why is this considered accessible?
With an edition of 250, it is one of the larger Vhils releases, making it a more attainable large-format work than his sculptural editions.
