Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Damien Hirst Print Index
H18-4 Splendour
Work Summary & Collector Notes
H18-4 Splendour (2024) is the fourth print in Hirst's five-part H18 series, a Diasec-mounted Giclée on aluminium composite panel at 85 x 140 cm. Issued by HENI in an edition of 180 plus 20 APs, its title underscores the ornate richness and layered pattern that define the group.
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
Splendour reinforces the H18 series' theme of decorative abundance, its title framing the work as a celebration of visual excess. The shared 85 x 140 cm format and edition of 180 plus 20 APs keep it aligned with its companions, supporting collector interest in the complete suite.
Collector Perspective
The reflective Diasec-on-aluminium surface heightens the piece's ornamental density across its wide format. A fixed 180 plus 20 APs run establishes defined scarcity in line with the series. As H18-4, it sits late in the sequence, so completists tracking the set should watch for it alongside the remaining H18 numbers.
Historical Context
Hirst's recent editions frequently invoke lavish, almost baroque ornamentation as a counterpoint to his earlier conceptual austerity. Splendour belongs to HENI's 2024 body of large aluminium-mounted Giclées, continuing his exploration of pattern, opulence, and the seductive power of surface.
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
Where does Splendour sit in the series?
It is H18-4, the fourth of five prints in the H18 series.
How many were produced?
180, plus 20 artist's proofs.
What are the size and medium?
85 x 140 cm, a Diasec-mounted Giclée on aluminium composite panel.
How is it catalogued?
Under HENI's reference H18-4, hand-numbered within the edition.
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