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Damien Hirst H6-3 Patience For Sale
Damien Hirst
H6-3 Patience, 2019
Diasec-mounted Giclée print on aluminium composite panel
39 3/8 x 39 3/8 in 100 x 100 cm
Edition
Edition of 50
About this work
Damien Hirst's piece Patience H6-3 is a captivating exploration of symmetry and symbolism, characterized by a meticulous arrangement of butterfly wings. Divided vertically, horizontally, and diagonally, the composition exudes a sense of balance and tranquility, inviting viewers into a contemplative space.In Patience, Hirst continues his examination of butterfly symbolism, particularly within the context of patience as a virtue. Each wing, meticulously placed, represents the delicate balance and harmony found in patience. Butterflies have long been associated with transformation and waiting, and here, Hirst elevates the insect to a symbol of serene endurance.The artwork evokes the elegance of stained glass windows, a motif frequently seen in religious art. Patience features translucent butterfly wings against a dark background. This interplay of light and dark creates a luminous effect, as if the wings are glowing from within. Hirst's choice of arrangement infuses the piece with a sense of quiet contemplation, drawing viewers into the meditative quality of patience.Throughout Patience, viewers are invited to ponder the symbolic weight of the butterfly, especially in relation to the virtue it represents. By isolating and arranging the wings with precision, Hirst emphasizes the butterfly's beauty and its ability to inspire patience in the observer. The repetition of butterfly wings in varying shades of blue creates a mesmerizing pattern, akin to specimens in a natural history museum. This scientific aesthetic, combined with the symbolic resonance of the butterfly, offers viewers a moment of introspection.In Patience H6-3, viewers are encouraged to reflect on the virtue of patience, symbolized by the delicate butterfly wings meticulously arranged by Hirst. The symmetry and balance of the composition create a sense of calm, inviting viewers to pause and contemplate. It is more than an arrangement of wings; it is a meditation on the timeless quality of patience and the beauty found in stillness. As viewers engage with Patience, they are reminded of the quiet strength and grace that comes with waiting, making this piece a profound exploration of both art and virtue.
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Edition & Provenance
- Year
- 2019
- Medium
- Diasec-mounted Giclée print on aluminium composite panel
- Edition
- Edition of 50
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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.
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