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Goodness (H6-4)
Work Summary & Collector Notes
Goodness (H6-4) is documented in this catalog as a 2019 Giclee Print. The saved release record lists dimensions of 100 x 100 cm. The saved record attributes the release to Fondation Beyeler. The cataloged edition information is 50.
Collector notes: Edition of 50 plus 10 artist's proofs according to the saved release record. 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
As the closing work in the H6 quartet, Goodness completes the series' cycle of named virtues. It shares the limited edition of 50 plus proofs and the Fondation Beyeler association of its companions, and for collectors it holds particular appeal as the piece that finishes a complete four-part set of institutionally connected Hirst prints.
Collector Perspective
The large 100 x 100 cm format and glossy Diasec surface give Goodness a commanding presence, and it is essential for anyone completing the H6 set. With only 60 impressions including proofs, availability is limited. Prioritise matching condition and framing across all four virtues, and inspect the acrylic face-mount carefully for surface marks.
Historical Context
The final work in the 2019 H6 series published in connection with the Fondation Beyeler, Goodness extends Hirst's decorative print language to the theme of virtue. As H6-4, it closes the sequence begun by Mercy. Its Diasec-mounted aluminium construction reflects Hirst's use of durable modern substrates, and the museum tie situates it within an institutional exhibition context.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned print
- Release date
- 2019
- 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 100 x 100 cm; Diasec-mounted Giclée print on aluminium composite panel.
- Edition details
- Edition of 50 plus 10 artist's proofs according to the saved release record.
- 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: The final work in the 2019 H6 series published in connection with the Fondation Beyeler, Goodness extends Hirst's decorative print language to the theme of virtue. 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 2019 and attributes the edition to Fondation Beyeler.
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 Fondation Beyeler. 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
How many Goodness prints exist?
The edition is 50 plus 10 artist's proofs, at 100 x 100 cm.
Does Goodness complete the H6 series?
Yes. As H6-4, it is the fourth and final work, following Mercy, Grace, and Patience.
What is the Fondation Beyeler connection?
The H6 series was published in connection with the Fondation Beyeler, giving it an institutional association.
What is Diasec mounting?
A face-mounting process that bonds the print behind acrylic onto the aluminium panel for a glossy, protective finish.
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