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Damien Hirst For the Love of God (DD) For Sale

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Damien Hirst - For the Love of God (DD), 2007, Silkscreen with diamond dust

For the Love of God (DD), 2007

Silkscreen with diamond dust

13 x 9 1/2 in 33 x 24 cm

About this work

For the Love of God by Damien Hirst is a series that transcends the boundaries of art, luxury, and mortality. At the heart of this series lies a diamond-encrusted skull, a provocative symbol of wealth, vanity, and the inexorable march of time.The diamond-encrusted skull, the centerpiece of the series, is a mesmerizing fusion of art and opulence. Created with over 8,000 flawless diamonds, this skull shimmers with an otherworldly brilliance, capturing the imagination and challenging perceptions. Each diamond is meticulously placed, creating a dazzling mosaic that reflects light in a myriad of directions.This print captures the essence of the original For the Love of God artwork, offering viewers a glimpse into the intersection of art and extravagance. The skull, rendered in intricate detail, is a study in contrasts. The stark white of the skull's surface is juxtaposed against the fiery brilliance of the diamonds, creating a visual tension that is both alluring and unsettling.For the Love of God invites viewers to contemplate the intersection of life and death, beauty and decay. Hirst's diamond-encrusted skull is a powerful memento mori, reminding us of the fragility of life and the allure of material wealth. It challenges us to confront our mortality while also inviting us to revel in the exquisite beauty of the moment.As one gazes upon this print, they are drawn into a dialogue with the universal themes of existence. Hirst's For the Love of God series is a bold statement on the human condition, where art, luxury, and mortality converge. It is a reminder that even in the face of death, there is a radiant beauty to be found.Through this series, Hirst invites us to contemplate the nature of value, mortality, and the pursuit of beauty. Each diamond in the print is a testament to the human desire for immortality and the transient nature of our existence. For the Love of God is not merely a series of prints; it is a profound meditation on life, death, and the allure of the extraordinary.

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Edition & Provenance

Year
2007
Medium
Silkscreen with diamond dust
Edition
Edition of 1000
For the Love of God (DD)

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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