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Butterfly Heart (Large)
Work Summary & Collector Notes
Butterfly Heart (Large) is a 2020 Damien Hirst giclée print from HENI Editions, laminated on aluminium composite panel at 72.7 x 70 cm. Catalogued as H7-3, it was issued as a timed charity edition in large and small formats, arranging Hirst's kaleidoscopic butterfly wings into a luminous heart.
Collector notes: Large; saved release record states an edition size of 1298. Edition-specific signature, numbering, and stamp details were not stated in the saved release record. Verify signing and numbering against a documented example of this edition.
Why It Matters
Butterfly Heart channels Hirst's signature wing collages into an emblem of love and compassion, released for charitable benefit. The heart motif, built from real-looking butterfly wings, condenses his recurring themes of beauty and transience into an accessible, emotionally direct image that resonates well beyond seasoned collectors.
Collector Perspective
At 72.7 x 70 cm, the large H7-3 format is the more imposing of the two sizes, paired with a smaller 35 x 36.4 cm version (H7-4). As a charity edition it circulated fairly widely, so pristine condition of the laminated aluminium face is the primary value driver. The bold, symmetrical composition frames strongly and reads clearly from a distance.
Historical Context
Part of Hirst's 2020 HENI Editions charity output, Butterfly Heart continues his decades-long fascination with butterflies as symbols of life and death. Rendered on laminated aluminium and offered through a timed charitable sale, it exemplifies how Hirst repurposed his most enduring motif for philanthropic ends during a period of heightened online art buying.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned print
- Release date
- 2020
- Release-date note
- Catalog-listed release year from the saved secondary record; primary release-page confirmation remains pending.
- Medium and materials
- Giclee Print; catalog dimensions 72.7 x 70 cm; Laminated Giclée print on aluminium composite panel.
- Edition details
- Large; saved release record states an edition size of 1298.
- Signature and marks
- Edition-specific signature, numbering, and stamp details were not stated in the saved release record. Verify signing and numbering against a documented example of this edition.
Documented History and Meaning
History note: This page treats Damien Hirst's broader career as background context, not proof that this specific edition belongs to any single exhibition or event. Release-level facts here come from a saved secondary catalog record.
Meaning / interpretation: Read as documented context rather than stated intent: Part of Hirst's 2020 HENI Editions charity output, Butterfly Heart continues his decades-long fascination with butterflies as symbols of life and death. This is an interpretive reading of the release context, not a statement of the artist's intent for this specific work. This interpretive note follows the cited artist or publisher context.
Release context: The saved catalog lists 2020 and attributes the edition to HENI Editions.
Authentication, Presentation and Provenance
- Original presentation
- Original packaging or presentation was not documented in the release sources reviewed.
- Authentication note
- Compare the support, dimensions, edition number, and signature against a documented example of this edition. Gauntlet Gallery does not authenticate works purchased from third parties.
- Provenance note
- Edition origin is attributed in the saved record to HENI Editions. That does not establish the ownership history of an individual copy: retain the original invoice, reseller or gallery paperwork, labels, correspondence, and condition photographs.
Sources and Verification
Verification status: Secondary catalog snapshot; artist-level context added
- Saved release record — Art Collectorz · secondary catalog snapshot · Accessed 2026-07-13 · Starting record for title, year, edition, dimensions, medium, and release description. Primary confirmation against the original release page remains pending.
- Damien Hirst — official site — Damien Hirst studio (Science Ltd.) · primary artist source · Accessed 2026-07-13 · Official artist site; career context, not an individual-edition record.
- Damien Hirst — Wikipedia · reference encyclopedia · Accessed 2026-07-13 · General artist-level biographical and career reference.
- Damien Hirst (Q294326) — Wikidata · reference knowledge base · Accessed 2026-07-13 · Structured identifier used for the artist across catalog metadata.
FAQ
What is the catalogue number for the large version?
The large format is H7-3, and the small version is H7-4.
How big is the large Butterfly Heart?
The large format measures 72.7 x 70 cm; the small version is 35 x 36.4 cm.
Was this a charity release?
Yes, it was issued as a timed charity edition through HENI Editions.
What is it printed on?
A laminated giclée print on an aluminium composite panel, giving a rigid, modern presentation.
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