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H19-2 Angelic Seraph (Timed Edition)
Summary
H19-2 Angelic Seraph (2025) is a Diasec-mounted giclée on aluminium composite panel, 88 x 88 cm, from Damien Hirst's series The Dreams via HENI Editions. Numbered and hand-signed by the artist on the label, it is the second image, H19-2, in this timed-edition group of luminous square compositions.
Why It Matters
The Angelic Seraph title extends the series' dreamlike, celestial vocabulary, and its position as H19-2 makes it a natural companion to the opening panel. The premium Diasec-on-aluminium build distinguishes The Dreams from Hirst's paper editions, appealing to collectors who prioritize surface quality and finished presentation.
Collector Perspective
Ready-to-hang panel construction and a hand-applied signature are practical and authentication advantages. Collectors pursuing The Dreams as a suite regard H19-2 as an essential second component. Because it is a timed edition, buyers should verify the confirmed run size rather than assuming a fixed small number.
Historical Context
Angelic and celestial imagery aligns with Hirst's recurring meditations on transcendence and mortality across his career. Rendered on aluminium composite with a Diasec face, The Dreams series reflects a contemporary approach to editioned abstraction, produced by HENI with materials borrowed from high-end photographic display traditions.
FAQ
What is the title's theme?
Angelic Seraph continues the series' celestial, dreamlike imagery.
How is it authenticated?
It is numbered and hand-signed by Damien Hirst on the label.
What are its specs?
Diasec-mounted giclée on aluminium composite panel, 88 x 88 cm, from The Dreams.
Where does it fall in the series?
It is H19-2, the second image in the group.
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.