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Cannizaro (First Edition)
Summary
Cannizaro is a 2018 Diasec-mounted Giclée on aluminium panel, published in an edition of 75 plus 5 artist's proofs at a substantial 92 by 126 cm. Each impression is numbered and signed, and carries the Heni Productions catalogue number H4-4. The Diasec face-mount lends the surface a high-gloss, museum-grade finish distinct from Hirst's screenprinted output.
Why It Matters
Among Hirst's editioned prints, the aluminium-panel Giclées represent his most technically ambitious format, marrying photographic reproduction with an object-like, framed presence. At an edition of 75, Cannizaro sits well below the run size of his 150-count screenprints, making it comparatively scarce. The large scale positions it as a statement wall work rather than an intimate print.
Collector Perspective
Collectors weigh the Diasec-on-aluminium construction carefully: it delivers a striking, reflective presentation but is heavier and more fragile at the edges than paper-based prints, and cannot be reframed conventionally. A signed, numbered impression with its Heni catalogue reference H4-4 intact and undamaged panel edges is the ideal acquisition. Condition of the aluminium surface is paramount.
Historical Context
The work was published in 2018 through the Serpentine Gallery, an institution with a long association with Hirst's exhibition history. The Giclée-on-aluminium panels reflect his continued embrace of industrial fabrication and photographic processes, extending a practice that has always treated the print not as a lesser medium but as a rigorously produced object.
FAQ
What is the edition size of Cannizaro?
The edition is 75 impressions plus 5 artist's proofs, each numbered and signed.
How is Cannizaro constructed?
It is a Diasec-mounted Giclée print on an aluminium panel, measuring 92 by 126 cm.
What is the Heni catalogue number?
Heni Productions assigned it catalogue number H4-4.
Who published Cannizaro?
It was published in 2018 in association with the Serpentine Gallery.
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.