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H9-8 Control (Timed Edition)
Work Summary & Collector Notes
H9-8 Control completes Damien Hirst's The Virtues , HENI Editions, 2021. This 120 x 96 cm laminated giclée on aluminium composite panel renders his Cherry Blossom motif in dense, gestural dabs. Released as a timed edition, it is hand signed and numbered on the label, with a recorded edition of 862.
Collector notes: Timed Edition; saved release record states an edition size of 862. The saved release record describes: signed; numbered. Verify each feature against a documented example of this edition.
Why It Matters
Control rounds out the eight-title Virtues series, extending Hirst's engagement with Bushido virtues across his Cherry Blossom editions. Its mid-range recorded count and full-scale format make it a representative example of the series that translated Hirst's acclaimed 2021 paintings into durable, accessible prints.
Collector Perspective
At a recorded 862 impressions, Control sits in the middle of The Virtues by availability. HENI released it at 3,000 dollars plus VAT. Collectors seeking the complete series need all eight titles; for individual purchases, lamination condition and panel integrity remain the primary determinants of desirability.
Historical Context
Hirst's Cherry Blossoms debuted in Paris in 2021 as a celebration of painterly gesture. The Virtues assigns each print a Bushido virtue; Control reflects the samurai discipline of self-mastery and composure, framing Hirst's abundant blossoms within an ethic of restraint and focus.
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 862.
- 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 as a celebration of painterly gesture. 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 H9-8 Control?
A 2021 HENI Editions Cherry Blossom print by Damien Hirst, the final title in The Virtues series.
What is the recorded edition size?
862, within a demand-limited timed edition.
What are the dimensions and medium?
120 x 96 cm, a laminated giclée on aluminium composite panel.
How is it authenticated?
Each impression is hand signed and numbered by Hirst on the label.
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