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Damien Hirst The Souls IV For Sale

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Damien Hirst - The Souls IV, 2010, Foil block print

The Souls IV, 2010

Foil block print

28 x 22 in each 71.1 x 55.9 cm each

About this work

The Souls IV continues Damien Hirst's exploration of the ethereal within his revered Souls series. Against a pristine white backdrop, the artwork presents a solid black silhouette of a butterfly. This minimalist composition, akin to its predecessor, The Souls III, underscores the timeless beauty and transformative symbolism of the butterfly form.In its simplicity, The Souls IV invites viewers to reflect on the duality of existence encapsulated by the contrast between light and dark. The graceful silhouette of the butterfly serves as a poignant reminder of life's ephemeral nature and the enduring journey of the soul.Hirst's deliberate choice to focus on the purity of form allows for a profound contemplation of the essence of being. Through the stark simplicity of the composition, viewers are encouraged to engage in introspection and spiritual inquiry, delving into the mysteries of existence with newfound clarity and reverence.

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Edition & Provenance

Year
2010
Medium
Foil block print
Edition
Edition of 15
The Souls IV

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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