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Damien Hirst Xylene Cyanol Dye Solution For Sale
Damien Hirst
Xylene Cyanol Dye Solution, 2005
Etching
23 x 15 in 58.4 x 38.1 cm
About this work
Damien Hirst's Xylene Cyanol Dye Solution is a 2005 etching that exemplifies the artist's celebrated spot painting series translated into works on paper. Measuring 23 by 15 inches, this print features Hirst's signature arrangement of precisely rendered circular forms distributed across the composition. The etching technique lends a particular depth and texture to the work, with the hand-pulled printing process creating subtle variations that distinguish it from his painted iterations. The carefully composed spots demonstrate Hirst's ongoing investigation into systematic order, pharmaceutical aesthetics, and the intersection of art and science. This work represents an accessible entry point for collectors drawn to Hirst's iconic visual language, offering the conceptual rigor of his spot paintings in an editioned format. As one of the most significant British artists of his generation, Hirst's market remains robust, with his prints consistently performing well at auction and in gallery sales. Available for purchase — enquire for price and availability.
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Edition & Provenance
- Year
- 2005
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- Edition
- Edition of 65
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.