Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Vhils Print Index
Untitled 2
Summary
Untitled 2 is a 2009 hand-finished screen print from a varied edition of 30, measuring 70 x 49.5 cm and signed by the artist. As the companion to Untitled 1, it shares the same format and small varied edition, with each of the 30 sheets differing through individual hand-finishing.
Why It Matters
Part of Vhils's tightest early editions at just 30 varied impressions, Untitled 2 reads as one half of a paired statement. The varied approach means collectors acquire a genuinely singular object, and its 2009 date places it at the origin of his studio print practice, when methods were still exploratory.
Collector Perspective
With an edition of 30 and sheet-by-sheet variation, scarcity is high and each impression is distinct. Collectors drawn to Untitled 1 often seek this as its pair, given the shared dimensions and year. Prioritize the specific finishing quality of the individual sheet and verify the signature.
Historical Context
Created in 2009 in the wake of his Cans Festival exposure, Untitled 2 belongs to Vhils's earliest gallery editions. This was the moment he began systematically converting the eroded, carved textures of his walls into signed, finite prints, laying groundwork for the larger editions that followed.
FAQ
Is this related to Untitled 1?
Yes, it shares the same 2009 date, 70 x 49.5 cm format, and varied edition of 30, functioning as a companion work.
How scarce is it?
Very scarce, with only 30 varied and hand-finished impressions in the edition.
Is each one unique?
As a varied edition, each signed sheet carries individual hand-finishing, so no two are identical.
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.