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H9-7 Loyalty (Timed Edition)
Work Summary & Collector Notes
H9-7 Loyalty is part of Damien Hirst's The Virtues , HENI Editions, 2021. This 120 x 96 cm laminated giclée on aluminium composite panel captures the dabbed blossoms of his Cherry Blossom paintings across a bright field. Issued as a timed edition, it is hand signed and numbered on the label, with a recorded edition of 1067.
Collector notes: Timed Edition; saved release record states an edition size of 1067. The saved release record describes: signed; numbered. Verify each feature against a documented example of this edition.
Why It Matters
Loyalty is one of eight Virtues that brought Hirst's Cherry Blossoms to collectors in large editioned form. Its recorded count sits in the upper-middle of the series, balancing availability with the joyful, gestural surface that made the Cherry Blossom paintings a defining body of Hirst's 2020s output.
Collector Perspective
With a recorded 1067 impressions, Loyalty is among the more available Virtues, which typically shapes its relative standing. HENI's original price was 3,000 dollars plus VAT. The aluminium panel is designed to hang without glass; buyers should verify lamination and panel corners are sound before acquiring.
Historical Context
The Cherry Blossoms, first shown in Paris in 2021, signaled Hirst's turn toward pure painterly pleasure. The Virtues names each print for a Bushido tenet; Loyalty evokes the samurai bond of faithfulness and devotion, layering an ethic of steadfastness over Hirst's exuberant blossoms.
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 1067.
- 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: The Cherry Blossoms, first shown in Paris in 2021, signaled Hirst's turn toward pure painterly pleasure. 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
What is the recorded edition size?
1067, within a demand-limited timed edition.
What are the dimensions and medium?
120 x 96 cm, a laminated giclée on aluminium composite panel.
Is it hand signed?
Yes, each impression is hand signed and numbered on the label.
What does Loyalty reference?
It is one of the virtues of Bushido, the samurai code that names all eight prints in the series.
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