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Damien Hirst Big Love For Sale

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Damien Hirst - Big Love, 2010, Silkscreen

Big Love, 2010

Silkscreen

59 x 61 in 149.9 x 154.9 cm

Edition

Edition of 50

About this work

Big Love, part of Damien Hirst's 2016 Love Series, takes its name from The Beatles' song, evoking a sense of positivity and celebration. This vibrant piece depicts a mesmerizing kaleidoscope of butterflies fluttering against a deep red background.Throughout Hirst's career, butterflies have been a recurring motif, and in Big Love, they symbolize much more than their delicate beauty. These butterflies represent growth, change, and the cycle of life and death. Yet, beyond these universal themes, Hirst uses them to delve into the essence of human experience. Each butterfly, with its unique pattern and color, becomes a metaphor for the individuality that defines us.As viewers gaze upon Big Love, they are immersed in a sea of fluttering wings, each one a testament to the complexities of life. The deep red background adds a sense of warmth and passion to the composition, enhancing the overall impact of the piece. Hirst's use of color and symbolism invites contemplation on the interconnectedness of life's cycles and the beauty found within its fleeting moments.Big Love stands as a testament to Hirst's ability to blend visual splendor with profound themes. Through this artwork, he invites viewers to reflect on the ever-changing nature of life, the beauty of individuality, and the enduring power of love that binds us all together.

Price on Application

Auction History

Damien Hirst - Big Love

Big Love · Damien Hirst · Phillips · 2021-01 · $68,908

Damien Hirst - Big Love

Big Love · Damien Hirst · Christie's · 2022-10 · $63,000

Damien Hirst - Big Love

Big Love · Damien Hirst · Phillips · 2024-06 · $60,561

Damien Hirst - Big Love

Big Love · Damien Hirst · Christie's · 2020-09 · $47,717

Damien Hirst - Big Love

Big Love · Damien Hirst · Christie's · 2022-12 · $32,501

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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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