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Damien Hirst The Souls I (Topaz - silver gloss) For Sale

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Damien Hirst - The Souls I (Topaz - silver gloss), 2010, Foil block print

The Souls I (Topaz - silver gloss), 2010

Foil block print

28 x 20 in 71.1 x 50.8 cm

About this work

Souls I (topaz and silver gloss) is a captivating piece from Damien Hirst's renowned Souls series. At its core lies a singular butterfly foil print, intricately composed with topaz-colored wings. This arrangement creates a mesmerizing visual interplay of vibrant hues against a backdrop of cool white, evoking a sense of ethereal beauty and fragility.Hirst's masterful curation invites viewers to contemplate the transient nature of life and the profound mysteries of existence. Each butterfly wing, meticulously positioned, prompts introspection and personal reflection, fostering a deep connection between the viewer and the artwork. Souls I stands as a testament to Hirst's prowess as an image-maker, resonating deeply with audiences and affirming his enduring impact on contemporary art.Souls I (topaz and silver gloss) is a poignant meditation on the human condition, celebrating the beauty of life while inviting viewers to confront their own mortality. Through its luminous composition and emotive resonance, the artwork embodies the power of art to provoke thought, stir emotions, and inspire introspection.

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Edition & Provenance

Year
2010
Medium
Foil block print
Edition
Edition of 15
The Souls I (Topaz - silver gloss)

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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