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For The Love Of God, Believe
Work Summary & Collector Notes
For The Love Of God, Believe is a 2007 silkscreen with glazes, printed at 32.5 x 24 cm in an edition of 1,700 by White Cube. It reproduces Hirst's diamond-encrusted platinum skull, made for the exhibition 'Beyond Belief,' capturing the glittering surface of one of the most talked-about objects in contemporary art.
Collector notes: The saved release record describes: Edition of 1700. 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
This print is the most accessible entry point to Hirst's For the Love of God, the platinum skull set with 8,601 diamonds. The glaze layer gives the sheet a jeweled shimmer, letting collectors own an image of a work whose original is effectively unattainable, at a fraction of the scale and cost.
Collector Perspective
At an edition of 1,700, this is the larger of the two 'Beyond Belief' skull prints and therefore the more common. Collectors should note the glazes are integral to the piece and prone to surface handling marks; condition of the reflective coating is central to its appeal.
Historical Context
Released for the 2007 White Cube exhibition at Mason's Yard and Hoxton Square, the print records Hirst's meditation on mortality, wealth and belief. For the Love of God reframed the traditional memento mori for the era of spectacle, and the print carried that image to a wide audience.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned screenprint
- Release date
- 2007
- Release-date note
- Catalog-listed release year from the saved secondary record; primary release-page confirmation remains pending.
- Medium and materials
- Screen Print; catalog dimensions 32.5 x 24 cm; Silkscreen print on paper with glazes; Paper size: 12 13/16 x 9 7/16 in. (32.5 x 24 cm).
- Edition details
- The saved release record describes: Edition of 1700.
- 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: Released for the 2007 White Cube exhibition at Mason's Yard and Hoxton Square, the print records Hirst's meditation on mortality, wealth and belief. 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 2007 and attributes the edition to White Cube. The saved description also notes: Printed on the occasion of the 2007 exhibition ‘Damien Hirst: Beyond Belief' at White Cube, Mason's Yard and Hoxton Square.
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 White Cube. 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 does this print depict?
It reproduces Hirst's platinum, diamond-pavé human skull, For the Love of God.
What is the edition size?
It was published in an edition of 1,700 by White Cube in 2007.
What are the glazes?
A glaze layer over the silkscreen gives the sheet a reflective, jeweled surface.
How large is the sheet?
The paper measures 32.5 x 24 cm, roughly 12 13/16 x 9 7/16 inches.
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