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Vista Series #2
Work Summary & Collector Notes
Vista Series #2 (2019) is a framed sculptural work in an edition of 20, signed and numbered. The framed dimensions are 42 by 38 by 10 cm, with an inner recess of 27 by 21 by 6 cm, giving the piece real depth. It presents Vhils's imagery as a three-dimensional, cased object rather than a flat print.
Collector notes: The saved release record describes: Edition of 20: Signed and numbered. The saved release record describes: signed; numbered. Verify each feature against a documented example of this edition.
Why It Matters
The Vista Series treats the artwork as a boxed, layered construction, its recessed inner frame creating literal depth that mirrors the excavated quality of Vhils's carved portraits. Classed as sculpture in an edition of 20, #2 offers a dimensional alternative to his prints and reflects his interest in surface, layering and the archaeology of images.
Collector Perspective
At 20 examples, Vista Series #2 is scarce, and its framed, three-dimensional construction makes presentation integral to the work rather than an add-on. The recessed box format requires careful handling and display. Collectors should confirm the signature and number and assess the integrity of the framing, which is part of the piece itself.
Historical Context
Produced in 2019, the Vista Series reflects Vhils moving beyond the picture plane into cased, dimensional objects that emphasise layering and depth. It belongs to a practice founded on carving portraits into walls, where excavation and stratified surfaces are the central language, here rendered in a self-contained framed form.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned sculpture / object
- Release date
- 2019
- Release-date note
- Catalog-listed release year from the saved secondary record; primary release-page confirmation remains pending.
- Medium and materials
- Sculpture; catalog dimensions 42 x 38 x 10 cm.
- Edition details
- The saved release record describes: Edition of 20: Signed and numbered.
- 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: Read as documented context rather than stated intent: Produced in 2019, the Vista Series reflects Vhils moving beyond the picture plane into cased, dimensional objects that emphasise layering and depth. This is an interpretive reading of the release context, not a statement of the artist's intent for this specific work. This interpretive note follows the cited artist or publisher context.
Release context: The saved catalog lists 2019 and attributes the edition to Avant Arte.
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 Avant Arte. 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
Is this a print or a sculpture?
It is classed as a sculpture, a framed three-dimensional work with a recessed inner frame, not a flat print.
What are the dimensions?
Framed at 42 by 38 by 10 cm, with an inner recess of 27 by 21 by 6 cm.
How large is the edition?
An edition of 20, signed and numbered.
Why does the frame matter?
The recessed box construction is integral to the work, creating the depth central to its design.
