Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Vhils Print Index
Triumph (First Edition)
Summary
Triumph (First Edition), 2020, is a seven-colour lithograph in an edition of 300, printed on BFK Rives 270gsm at a Marinoni press at the historic Idem studio in Paris. Created for the United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, it is hand-detailed and measures 100 by 70 cm.
Why It Matters
Triumph unites Vhils's portrait language with an explicit social cause, produced to commemorate a UN day dedicated to ending violence against women. Its production at Idem, the storied Paris atelier used by Picasso and Miró, and the seven-colour lithographic process, distinguish it technically from his acid-and-bleach screen prints. It is one of his most purpose-driven editions.
Collector Perspective
At 300 impressions, Triumph is a larger edition, but its cause-based origin and Idem provenance give it a distinct narrative. The multi-plate lithography and hand detailing reward close viewing of colour registration. Collectors should confirm the signature and number and note the UN commemorative context, which underpins the work's significance beyond aesthetics.
Historical Context
By 2020 Vhils frequently lent his imagery to social and humanitarian causes. The choice of Idem in Paris, where Marinoni presses have produced fine art lithographs for generations of major artists, situates Triumph within a lineage of politically and socially engaged printmaking, aligning the work's message with a venerable production tradition.
FAQ
What cause is this print tied to?
It was created to commemorate the United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.
Where was it printed?
At Idem studio in Paris on a Marinoni press, as a seven-colour lithograph.
What paper and size?
BFK Rives 270gsm at 100 by 70 cm.
How large is the edition?
An edition of 300, hand-detailed, 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.