Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Vhils Print Index
Lexicon
Work Summary & Collector Notes
Lexicon is a 2026 hand-finished multiple by Vhils, produced in papier-mâché and spray paint at 100 by 70 centimetres. Each piece is individually hand-finished, signed and numbered by the artist across an edition of 50 plus 10 artist proofs, making every example a unique variation within the run.
Collector notes: Edition of 50 plus 10 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
The use of papier-mâché ties directly to Vhils's excavation of layered advertising and poster surfaces, materialising his signature interest in accumulated urban paper. Spray paint over that substrate reintroduces the graffiti gesture, so the piece condenses two pillars of his vocabulary into one tactile multiple.
Collector Perspective
At an edition of 50 with hand-finishing, no two examples are identical, which rewards collectors who value uniqueness within a series. The papier-mâché medium is more fragile than paper or metal, so condition and careful handling matter more than usual for long-term stewardship.
Historical Context
Vhils's practice grew from carving through the strata of posters and billboards that coat city walls. Lexicon, made in 2026, translates that archaeological method into a studio object, using papier-mâché to reconstitute the very poster material his walls expose.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned print or object
- Release date
- 2026
- Release-date note
- Catalog-listed release year from the saved secondary record; primary release-page confirmation remains pending.
- Medium and materials
- Hand Painted Multiple; catalog dimensions 100 x 70 cm; Hand-finished, signed and numbered by the artist.
- Edition details
- Edition of 50 plus 10 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 2026 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 makes Lexicon hand-finished?
Each example is individually worked in spray paint over papier-mâché, so every piece in the edition of 50 varies slightly.
How large is the work?
It measures 100 by 70 centimetres.
What is the total edition?
Fifty numbered pieces plus 10 artist proofs, all signed by Vhils.
Is papier-mâché durable?
It is more delicate than paper or cast media, so framing and stable humidity are recommended for preservation.
