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Damien Hirst Sanctum: Belfry For Sale

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Damien Hirst - Sanctum: Belfry, 2009, Etching

Sanctum: Belfry, 2009

Etching

46 5/8 x 45 1/2 in 118.4 x 115.6 cm

Edition

Edition of 59

About this work

Belfry is an etching from Damien Hirst’s Sanctum 2009 series that shows an intricate kaleidoscopic pattern created out of butterfly wings. The print combines the splendour of a rose window with the symmetry of a kaleidoscope. In Belfry, the vibrant colors of red, blue, yellow, orange, and black interplay to form a dynamic and visually captivating composition. The kaleidoscopic pattern, meticulously crafted from butterfly wings, draws the viewer into a mesmerizing dance of symmetry and complexity. This print from the Sanctum series exudes a palpable kinetic energy, evoking a sense of excitement and fascination for those who behold it.Drawing inspiration from the grandeur of rose windows found in Gothic architecture, Belfry invites viewers to explore its intricate details. The symmetrical arrangement of butterfly wings creates a harmonious balance within the composition, while the vibrant colors add a sense of vitality and movement. Hirst's masterful use of color and form transforms the delicate wings into a mesmerizing tapestry of light and shadow, inviting contemplation on the beauty and transience of life.As with the other works in the Sanctum series, Belfry serves as a profound meditation on themes of beauty, spirituality, and the ephemeral nature of existence. Through the kaleidoscopic patterns and vibrant hues, viewers are transported into a world where the delicate and fleeting nature of butterfly wings converges with the artist's exploration of the eternal. Belfry stands as a testament to Hirst's ability to transform the ordinary into the extraordinary, offering a glimpse into the intricate and mesmerizing complexities of the natural world.

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Edition & Provenance

Year
2009
Medium
Etching
Edition
Edition of 59

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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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