Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Damien Hirst Print Index
H19-7 Gentle Zephyr (Timed Edition)
Summary
H19-7 Gentle Zephyr (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 seventh and final image, H19-7, in this timed-edition series of luminous square works.
Why It Matters
The title Gentle Zephyr, referencing a soft west wind, brings the series to a calm, airy close. As the final H19-7 entry, it completes The Dreams, giving suite collectors a definitive endpoint and functioning as the last piece needed to assemble the full seven-part group in its premium panel format.
Collector Perspective
The aluminium panel hangs without additional framing, and the hand signature reinforces authenticity. As the closing image, H19-7 often attracts focused demand from collectors finishing the set. Its timed-edition run means scarcity is demand-defined, so confirming the numbered figure helps gauge rarity relative to its series-mates.
Historical Context
The zephyr, the classical gentle west wind, evokes renewal and calm, a fitting coda to a series threaded with themes of light, transformation, and transience. Delivered on Diasec-faced aluminium composite, The Dreams closes with the same museum-grade presentation HENI applied across Hirst's mid-2020s editioned output.
FAQ
What does 'Gentle Zephyr' mean?
A zephyr is a soft west wind; the title suggests calm and renewal, closing the series.
Is this the last in the series?
Yes, it is H19-7, the seventh and final image in The Dreams.
What is the medium and size?
Diasec-mounted giclée on aluminium composite panel, 88 x 88 cm.
How is it authenticated?
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.