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H18-1 Harlequin
Work Summary & Collector Notes
H18-1 Harlequin (2024) is a HENI-published Diasec-mounted Giclée on aluminium composite panel, 85 x 140 cm in a wide landscape format. Released in an edition of 180 plus 20 artist's proofs, it opens a five-print set defined by dense, patterned surfaces and a fixed, transparent run size.
Collector notes: Edition of 180 plus 20 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 first entry (H18-1) in a cohesive five-work series, Harlequin anchors the group and often carries added weight for collectors assembling the complete set. The named, first-edition-of-180 structure gives it clearer scarcity parameters than Hirst's open timed editions.
Collector Perspective
The panoramic 85 x 140 cm scale demands significant wall space and makes presentation a real consideration. A capped run of 180 plus 20 APs keeps this scarcer than mass-market prints while remaining more accessible than Hirst's small-run works. Set-completists should note the H18 numbering when sourcing companions.
Historical Context
The harlequin motif carries centuries of art-historical resonance, from commedia dell'arte to Picasso's Rose Period, and Hirst folds it into his ongoing dialogue with pattern and optical intensity. Produced through HENI in 2024, it reflects the publisher's move toward richly surfaced, aluminium-mounted Giclée editions.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned print
- Release date
- 2024
- 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 85 x 140 cm; Diasec-mounted Giclée print on aluminium composite panel.
- Edition details
- Edition of 180 plus 20 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: 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 2024 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
How large is the edition?
The edition is 180, plus 20 artist's proofs (APs), for a total of 200 signed impressions.
Is this part of a series?
Yes. It is H18-1, the first of a five-print series that also includes Chameleon, Psychedelic, Splendour, and Intricacy.
What does the H18-1 code mean?
It is HENI's catalogue reference identifying the series (H18) and the specific work (1) within it.
What is the medium?
A Diasec-mounted Giclée print on aluminium composite panel, measuring 85 x 140 cm.
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