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Fruitful (Small)
Work Summary & Collector Notes
Fruitful (Small) is a 2020 HENI Editions giclée print by Damien Hirst, laminated onto an aluminium composite panel at 39 x 39 cm. Released as a timed edition alongside a 78 x 78 cm large format, it carries Hirst's digital signature rather than a hand-inked one, reflecting the artist's embrace of open, technology-driven print releases.
Collector notes: Legacy catalog label: Large; total quantity was not documented in the saved record. The saved release record describes: signed. Verify each feature against a documented example of this edition.
Why It Matters
The piece sits at the intersection of Hirst's cheerful, decorative aesthetic and HENI's timed-edition model, which let collectors buy directly within a fixed window rather than through a fixed numbered run. As an accessible entry point into Hirst's editioned output, Fruitful represents his ongoing strategy of democratising ownership while keeping his visual signatures front and centre.
Collector Perspective
The 39 x 39 cm format is the smaller, more affordable of the two sizes, making it approachable for newer collectors. Because timed editions have no capped number announced upfront, condition and the pristine laminated aluminium surface become key differentiators. Buyers should confirm the digital signature and intact lamination, since surface scuffs on the panel are difficult to remedy.
Historical Context
By 2020, Hirst had partnered extensively with HENI Editions to release prints under timed-sale mechanics, a departure from traditional fixed-edition printmaking. Fruitful belongs to this era of experimentation with digital signatures and aluminium substrates, part of a broader move that made his editioned work more widely available during a period of surging 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 39 x 39 cm; Digitally signed, laminated Giclée print on aluminium composite panel.
- Edition details
- Legacy catalog label: Large; total quantity was not documented in the saved record.
- Signature and marks
- The saved release record describes: signed. Verify each feature 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: By 2020, Hirst had partnered extensively with HENI Editions to release prints under timed-sale mechanics, a departure from traditional fixed-edition printmaking. 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
Is Fruitful (Small) hand-signed by Damien Hirst?
No. It carries a digital signature rather than a hand-inked one, consistent with HENI Editions' timed print releases from this period.
What is the difference between the small and large versions?
The work was released in two sizes, 39 x 39 cm (small) and 78 x 78 cm (large). This entry is the smaller 39 x 39 cm format.
What surface is the print produced on?
It is a laminated giclée print mounted on an aluminium composite panel, giving it a rigid, contemporary presentation rather than paper.
How many were made?
It was issued as a timed edition, meaning the final quantity was determined by sales within a set window rather than a pre-announced number.
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