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Damien Hirst Memento 2 For Sale
Damien Hirst
Memento 2, 2008
Etching
47 1/8 x 42 1/2 in 119.5 x 108 cm
About this work
This etching presents Hirst's iconic butterfly motif rendered with remarkable technical precision. The composition features a symmetrical arrangement of intricately detailed butterfly wings, creating a kaleidoscopic pattern that draws the eye toward its center. The artist employs traditional etching techniques to achieve extraordinary depth and tonal variation, with each delicate line contributing to the overall sense of luminous beauty and fragility. The substantial scale of the work amplifies its visual impact, transforming what might be a modest natural specimen into a commanding presence. Created during a pivotal period in Hirst's exploration of mortality and natural beauty, this work exemplifies his ongoing fascination with the butterfly as symbol. The piece represents an important intersection between his conceptual practice and masterful printmaking, appealing to collectors who appreciate both contemporary art's intellectual rigor and traditional craftsmanship. As part of a limited edition series, it offers accessibility to Hirst's vision while maintaining investment potential. Available for purchase — enquire for price and availability.
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Edition & Provenance
- Year
- 2008
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- Edition
- Edition of 30
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.