Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Damien Hirst Print Index
H19-4 Transient Ephemera (TImed Edition)
Summary
H19-4 Transient Ephemera (2025) is a Diasec-mounted giclée on aluminium composite panel, 88 x 88 cm, from Damien Hirst's The Dreams, published by HENI Editions. Numbered and hand-signed by the artist on the label, it is the fourth image, H19-4, in this timed-edition series of luminous square compositions.
Why It Matters
The title Transient Ephemera speaks directly to impermanence, a core theme running through Hirst's entire body of work. That conceptual resonance makes H19-4 one of the more thematically pointed images in the series, delivered on the same museum-grade aluminium panel that unifies the group's presentation.
Collector Perspective
Ready-to-hang construction and the artist's hand signature are meaningful practical and authentication features. Within The Dreams, H19-4 is a required piece for suite-minded collectors. As a timed edition, its rarity depends on the final demand-driven run, so verifying the numbered figure is recommended before evaluating scarcity.
Historical Context
Impermanence and mortality are central to Hirst's practice, from his vitrine works to his memento mori imagery. Transient Ephemera translates that preoccupation into abstract, luminous form on a Diasec-faced aluminium panel, part of HENI's contemporary approach to editioning Hirst's meditations on time and transience.
FAQ
What theme does the title convey?
Transient Ephemera addresses impermanence, a recurring concern in Hirst's work.
What is the medium and size?
Diasec-mounted giclée on aluminium composite panel, 88 x 88 cm.
Where does it sit in the series?
It is H19-4, the fourth image in The Dreams.
Is it signed and numbered?
Yes, it is numbered and hand-signed by Damien Hirst on the label.
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.