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Damien Hirst The Wonder Of You (Your Smell) For Sale

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Damien Hirst - The Wonder Of You (Your Smell), 2015, Polymer-gravure etching with lithographic overlay

The Wonder Of You (Your Smell), 2015

Polymer-gravure etching with lithographic overlay

36 x 26 in 91.4 x 66 cm

Edition

Edition of 55

About this work

The Wonder of You (Your Smell) envelops the senses with its captivating display of fluttering butterflies set against a rich, deep red backdrop. Damien Hirst's masterful composition immediately captivates with its sporadic arrangement, each butterfly seemingly caught in a moment of delicate, ephemeral flight. Against the intense red background, the butterflies exude a sense of allure and mystery, their delicate wings adorned with mesmerizing patterns that stand out against the passionate hue behind them. Each winged creature appears to dance with subtle grace, their presence evoking a feeling of timeless elegance and natural allure. Hirst's deliberate arrangement creates a compelling interplay of form and contrast, inviting the viewer to contemplate the significance of each butterfly's placement. As they flutter across the canvas, these symbols of beauty and transformation evoke a sense of wonder and intrigue. The Wonder of You (Your Smell) embodies Hirst's exploration of the evocative power of scent, symbolizing both the intoxicating allure of fragrance and the ephemeral nature of sensory experience. Through this piece, Hirst invites us to embrace the mysterious beauty of the natural world and revel in the profound connections between scent, memory, and emotion.

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Auction History

Damien Hirst - The Wonder of You

The Wonder of You · Damien Hirst · Phillips · 2019-09 · $77,057

Damien Hirst - Your Smell, from The Wonder of You

Your Smell, from The Wonder of You · Damien Hirst · Phillips · 2022-09 · $14,482

Damien Hirst - Your Smell from The Wonder of You

Your Smell from The Wonder of You · Damien Hirst · Bonhams · 2022-09 · $9,562

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About Damien Hirst

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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