Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Damien Hirst Print Index
H14-7 Selflessness (Timed Edition)
Summary
H14-7 Selflessness is a 2024 HENI timed edition from Damien Hirst's H14 series. It is a laminated Giclee print on aluminium composite panel measuring 120 x 93 cm. As a timed edition, its final run reflected orders within a fixed window rather than a predetermined cap, following HENI's established demand-driven model for Hirst's editions.
Why It Matters
Selflessness is the seventh H14 title, among the more overtly moral concepts in the sequence. The large laminated panel offers a crisp, durable surface and strong presence at 120 x 93 cm. Its title reinforces the series' meditation on virtue and belief, giving the print thematic depth for collectors engaged with the ideas behind Hirst's recent work.
Collector Perspective
Because it is a timed edition, the number of Selflessness impressions was set by launch-window demand, making early interest the key to its scarcity. Collectors appreciate the aluminium composite support and generous scale. Within the cohesive eight-title H14 set, Selflessness is a meaningful component for those assembling the full series.
Historical Context
HENI's timed-edition model, established via The Currency, gives the market a role in fixing a release's size. H14 applies it to large panel prints. Hirst's abstract virtue titles continue a career-long inquiry into meaning, morality and belief, themes present across his pharmaceutical, kaleidoscope and blossom bodies of work.
FAQ
Is H14-7 Selflessness a fixed-size edition?
No. It is a timed edition, with the run set by orders during a fixed sales window.
What material is it printed on?
It is a laminated Giclee print on an aluminium composite panel.
What are the dimensions?
It measures 120 x 93 cm.
When and by whom was it published?
By HENI Editions in 2024.
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.