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Damien Hirst H5-4 Claridges For Sale

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Damien Hirst - H5-4 Claridges, 2018, Diasec-mounted Giclée print on aluminium panel

H5-4 Claridges, 2018

Diasec-mounted Giclée print on aluminium panel

35 3/8 x 35 3/8 in 89.9 x 89.9 cm

Edition

Edition of 100

About this work

In Claridges from Damien Hirst's Color Spot series, the artist captures a dynamic energy within a seemingly static surface. Hirst described the spots in Claridges as a surface that moves, reflecting the vibrancy and liveliness of the artwork.Against a white background, imperfectly proportioned and vibrantly colored spots float, bouncing into each other and overlapping. What makes Claridges particularly intriguing is the enlargement of the spots, implying that the artwork is a zoomed-in section of a larger composition. This choice allows viewers to closely study the fundamental forms while emphasizing their movement and interaction.The spots in Claridges were painted at random, yet unintentionally form swirling and circling patterns across the canvas. Each spot reveals varying thicknesses of paint, with some appearing to shimmer as if still wet. This freshness is further enhanced by Pollock-like paint splatters, adding a distinct air of dynamism and spontaneity to the work.Claridges is a captivating exploration of color, movement, and spontaneity. Hirst's skillful manipulation of form and composition invites viewers to immerse themselves in the dynamic energy of the artwork, appreciating both its individual elements and the overall harmony they create.

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Edition & Provenance

Year
2018
Medium
Diasec-mounted Giclée print on aluminium panel
Edition
Edition of 100

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Damien Hirst prints for sale at Guy Hepner include works from the Spot Paintings, Butterfly editions, Beautiful prints, and Pharmaceutical series. Damien Hirst art for sale and Damien Hirst original art for sale through our New York gallery are sourced from authenticated secondary market collections. We also advise collectors looking to sell Damien Hirst prints — free valuations available.

Damien Hirst is the defining figure of the Young British Artists movement and one of the most collected living artists in the world. His work spans Natural History sculptures, Spot Paintings, Butterfly Works, Spin Paintings, and pharmaceutical installations ? series that have set auction benchmarks at Sotheby's, Christie's, and Phillips across four decades. Collections at Tate Modern, MoMA, and the Guggenheim confirm his standing as one of the essential artists of his generation.

His single-artist auction "Beautiful Inside My Head Forever" generated $198 million at Sotheby's in 2008, a record that remains one of the most significant events in the contemporary art market. Major works including the Lullaby series of medicine cabinets and the Natural History formaldehyde sculptures have each achieved prices above $10 million, while his Spot Paintings and print editions sustain deep, global secondary market activity across all price points.

Guy Hepner Gallery has deep expertise across Damien Hirst's print editions, Spot Paintings, and Butterfly Works, offering acquisition guidance, market valuations, and direct access to available works. Whether you are building a collection or looking to sell, the gallery provides trusted, confidential support for one of the most actively traded names in contemporary art.

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