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H15-3 Michael
Summary
H15-3 Michael is one of four prints in Damien Hirst's 2024 Archangels series, published by HENI Editions and drawn from his Cherry Blossoms paintings. This Giclee print on archival fine art paper measures 52 x 144 cm and arrives in a walnut frame. Hand-signed and numbered on the front, the edition is capped at 100 impressions plus 20 artist's proofs.
Why It Matters
The Archangels translate Hirst's monumental Cherry Blossoms canvases into an accessible edition format. Michael, named for the archangel, carries the dense, gestural dabs of blossom that defined Hirst's celebrated late-period paintings. As part of a tightly limited four-work set, it lets collectors own a fragment of one of his most acclaimed painting cycles at edition scale.
Collector Perspective
Front-facing hand-signature and numbering are the details collectors prize here, alongside the ready-to-hang walnut frame. With 100 numbered impressions plus 20 APs, availability is finite. The Archangels are typically sought as a matched set of four, so a single Michael appeals both to completists building the quartet and to buyers wanting one strong Cherry Blossom motif.
Historical Context
Hirst's Cherry Blossoms debuted publicly at the Fondation Cartier in Paris in 2021, marking a return to expressive, hand-painted abstraction after his conceptual and spot-painting work. The 2024 Archangels editions extend that series into print, pairing the blossom imagery with archangel titles to give each of the four works a distinct devotional identity.
FAQ
What is the edition size of H15-3 Michael?
The edition is limited to 100 hand-numbered impressions, plus 20 artist's proofs.
Is the print signed?
Yes. Each Archangels print is hand-signed and numbered by Damien Hirst on the front of the work.
What series is it based on?
It is based on Hirst's Cherry Blossoms paintings, adapted for the 2024 Archangels edition published by HENI.
How is the print presented?
It is a Giclee print on archival fine art paper, set within a walnut frame; the artwork itself measures 52 x 144 cm.
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.