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Damien Hirst The Virtues Control H9-8 For Sale

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Damien Hirst - The Virtues Control H9-8, 2021, Laminated Giclée print on aluminium composite panel

The Virtues Control H9-8, 2021

Laminated Giclée print on aluminium composite panel

47 1/4 x 37 3/4 in 120 x 96 cm

Edition

Edition of 862

About this work

Damien Hirst's Control, delves into the intricate interplay of restraint and authority. Rooted in the artist's exploration of human nature and morality, this artwork invites viewers into a contemplation of power and self-discipline.In Control, Hirst presents a visually arresting composition that reflects his perennial interest in the nuances of life and death through the lens of the transient cherry blossom. Against a backdrop of serene pale blue, two majestic cherry blossom trees stand in stark contrast, their delicate pink blossoms radiating with vibrant energy and dynamism. The scene evokes the beginnings of spring and the flourishing of the cherry blossom trees, symbolizing the cyclical nature of life and the passage of time.Control is an exploration of the limits and possibilities of human perception. Hirst invites us to reconsider our relationship with the natural world and our capacity for control. As viewers gaze upon "Control," they are drawn into a world of contemplation and introspection.Control (H9-8)celebrates the timeless ideals of self-discipline, authority, and restraint, reminding us of the importance of maintaining control over our actions and emotions.

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Edition & Provenance

Year
2021
Medium
Laminated Giclée print on aluminium composite panel
Edition
Edition of 862

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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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