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H9-6 Honour (Timed Edition)
Work Summary & Collector Notes
H9-6 Honour is part of Damien Hirst's The Virtues , HENI Editions, 2021. This 120 x 96 cm laminated giclée on aluminium composite panel translates his Cherry Blossom paintings into print. Released as a timed edition, it is hand signed and numbered on the label, with a recorded edition of 693, the lowest recorded count in the series.
Collector notes: Timed Edition; saved release record states an edition size of 693. The saved release record describes: signed; numbered. Verify each feature against a documented example of this edition.
Why It Matters
Honour carries the smallest recorded edition among the eight Virtues, making it the scarcest title in the set and a natural focus for collectors prioritizing rarity. Its low count within an otherwise larger series gives it distinct standing while retaining the full-scale format and durable aluminium construction shared across The Virtues.
Collector Perspective
At a recorded 693 impressions, Honour is the least available of the eight Virtues, a scarcity factor collectors weigh heavily. HENI released it at 3,000 dollars plus VAT. As with the full series, lamination integrity and panel condition are the decisive inspection points when assessing an individual impression.
Historical Context
Hirst's Cherry Blossoms debuted in Paris in 2021, celebrated as a return to painterly exuberance. The Virtues pairs each print with a Bushido virtue; Honour reflects the samurai ideal of dignity and integrity, framing Hirst's abundant blossoms within a code of principled conduct.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned print
- Release date
- 2021
- 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 120 x 96 cm; Medium: Laminated Giclée print on aluminium composite panel.
- Edition details
- Timed Edition; saved release record states an edition size of 693.
- Signature and marks
- The saved release record describes: signed; numbered. Verify each feature 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: Read as documented context rather than stated intent: Hirst's Cherry Blossoms debuted in Paris in 2021, celebrated as a return to painterly exuberance. This is an interpretive reading of the release context, not a statement of the artist's intent for this specific work. This interpretive note follows the cited artist or publisher context.
Release context: The saved catalog lists 2021 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
Is Honour the scarcest Virtue?
Its recorded edition of 693 is the lowest recorded count among the eight titles in The Virtues.
What is the medium?
Laminated giclée on aluminium composite panel, 120 x 96 cm.
How is it signed?
Hand signed and numbered by Hirst on the label.
What was the original price?
3,000 dollars plus VAT at the HENI Editions release.
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