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H10-2 Nūr Jahān (The Empresses) (Timed Edition)
Work Summary & Collector Notes
H10-2 Nūr Jahān belongs to Damien Hirst's The Empresses series, published by HENI Editions in 2022. Named for the Mughal empress, this 100 x 100 cm laminated giclée on aluminium composite is finished with screen-printed glitter, translating Hirst's kaleidoscopic language into a mirrored, jewel-like field. Each impression is signed and numbered on the label.
Collector notes: Legacy catalog label: Timed Edition; total quantity was not documented in the saved record. The saved release record describes: signed; numbered. Verify each feature against a documented example of this edition.
Why It Matters
The Empresses marked Hirst's move to name kaleidoscope prints after five powerful women rulers, pairing his butterfly-wing motif with sovereign identity. The glitter surface and aluminium substrate push the work toward object rather than paper print, a deliberate materiality that distinguishes the 2022 timed editions from Hirst's earlier paper-based butterfly output.
Collector Perspective
As a timed edition, the run size was set by demand within a fixed window rather than a pre-announced number, so scarcity varies across the five titles. Collectors value the square format, the durable aluminium panel, and the label signature. Condition of the glitter layer and lamination is the key inspection point, as surface abrasion is difficult to remedy.
Historical Context
Nūr Jahān was the influential Mughal empress who wielded real political power in the early 17th century. Hirst's kaleidoscope works descend from his butterfly paintings, which reference Victorian specimen displays and stained-glass symmetry. Naming the series for empresses reframes that decorative symmetry as regal, aligning the mirrored composition with themes of authority and legacy.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned print
- Release date
- 2022
- 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; Materials: Laminated Giclée print on aluminium composite, screen printed with glitter.
- Edition details
- Legacy catalog label: Timed Edition; total quantity was not documented in the saved record.
- Signature and marks
- The saved release record describes: signed; numbered. 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: No per-work artist statement is recorded for this edition. Any thematic reading should be treated as interpretation of the imagery, not a documented statement of the artist's intent. This interpretive note follows the cited artist or publisher context.
Release context: The saved catalog lists 2022 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 H10-2 made of?
It is a laminated giclée print on an aluminium composite panel, screen printed with glitter, measuring 100 x 100 cm.
How is it signed?
Each impression is hand signed and numbered by Damien Hirst on the label, per HENI Editions' standard for this series.
Why is it called Nūr Jahān?
The title honors the Mughal empress Nūr Jahān, one of five women rulers who name works in The Empresses series.
What is a timed edition?
The final edition size was determined by demand during a set sales window rather than being fixed in advance, so exact numbers vary by title.
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