Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Damien Hirst Print Index
Beverly Hills (H5-2)
Summary
Beverly Hills (H5-2), 2018, is a Diasec-mounted Giclée print on aluminium panel, 90 x 90 cm, in a limited edition of 100, signed and numbered on the reverse. It is the second entry in Hirst's H5 suite of hotel-named editions.
Why It Matters
As H5-2, Beverly Hills continues the sequential logic of the H5 group, and its Los Angeles namesake lends the set a geographic sweep alongside its European counterparts. The square format, aluminium mount, and edition of 100 mark it as a considered editioned wall work consistent with the rest of the series.
Collector Perspective
Buyers assembling the H5 set value that each title is individually identifiable by catalog number, easing verification. Availability tracks the edition of 100. Confirm the reverse signature and numbering, and evaluate condition through the Diasec acrylic surface and aluminium panel edges rather than paper margins.
Historical Context
Part of Hirst's 2018 H5 release, Beverly Hills reflects his practice of issuing themed Giclée suites as archival aluminium-mounted objects. The hotel-naming convention gives the series a cohesive identity, extending his long collaboration with Heni and his focus on saturated, resolved imagery for editioned collectors.
FAQ
What is the catalog number?
It is H5-2, the second work in the H5 hotel-named series.
What are the dimensions and medium?
90 x 90 cm, a Diasec-mounted Giclée print on aluminium panel.
How is it authenticated?
By the reverse signature and numbering plus the H5-2 catalog reference.
What is the edition size?
A limited edition of 100.
About the Artist
Damien Hirst (born 1965, Bristol) is a British artist and the most prominent figure of the Young British Artists (YBAs). Rising to fame in the late 1980s and 1990s, he built a practice around mortality, science, religion, and beauty — from formaldehyde-preserved animals to his Spot, Spin, and Butterfly (Kaleidoscope) series. Hirst is also one of the most prolific printmakers in contemporary art, releasing extensive signed editions through his own science-led studio and, more recently, the HENI imprint. His work has commanded record prices and defined the market for blue-chip contemporary editions.
Collecting Damien Hirst at Gauntlet Gallery
Which Damien Hirst prints should I collect?
Signed, numbered editions from his signature series — Spots, Butterflies/Kaleidoscope, Spins, Cherry Blossoms, and skull works — are the collectible core. Look for strong condition and the artist's pencil signature. Gauntlet Gallery prioritizes complete, well-documented impressions.
How is a Hirst print authenticated?
We sell Hirst works with documented provenance and the edition's signature and numbering; many carry HENI or studio documentation. Each piece is photographed exactly as it ships, including signature and edition details.
What drives value?
Series and image (iconic Spots and Butterflies lead), edition size, format and scale, condition, and provenance all drive value. Hand-signed, low-numbered, and diamond-dust or foilblock works command premiums.