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Tributo
Summary
Tributo is a 2023 Vhils lithograph printed in twenty colours on BFK Rives 270gsm hand-cut paper at 70 by 100 centimetres. Signed and numbered by the artists, it was produced on a Marinoni press at the historic Idem Studio in Paris in an edition of 150 plus 25 artist proofs and 10 RN.
Why It Matters
The twenty-colour lithography and production at Idem Studio, a legendary Paris atelier used by generations of major artists, place Tributo in a distinguished printmaking lineage. The Marinoni press and hand-cut BFK Rives paper signal a fine-art print of exceptional technical ambition.
Collector Perspective
The prestige of Idem Studio, the complex twenty-colour process and hand-cut premium paper distinguish Tributo from Vhils's giclée editions. The horizontal 70 by 100 format and edition of 150 make it a marquee lithographic acquisition for collectors valuing craft and provenance.
Historical Context
Made in 2023 at Idem Studio in Paris, an atelier historically associated with Picasso, Matisse and Chagall among others, Tributo connects Vhils to a storied European lithographic tradition. The title, meaning tribute, suits a work rooted in that heritage of fine printmaking.
FAQ
Where was Tributo printed?
On a Marinoni press at Idem Studio in Paris, a historic atelier used by many celebrated artists.
How many colours does it use?
It is a twenty-colour lithograph, a technically demanding process.
What paper is used?
BFK Rives 270gsm, hand-cut for this edition.
What is the edition size?
Edition of 150 plus 25 artist proofs and 10 RN, signed and numbered.
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.