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Lanatoside B (First edition)
Summary
Lanatoside B is a 2012 glazed silkscreen from Damien Hirst's spot-print vocabulary, published by Other Criteria in an edition of 100. Measuring 70 x 63.5 cm, it presents the artist's grid of individually inked, non-repeating colour spots. Named for a cardiac glycoside compound, the print is signed and numbered, extending Hirst's pharmaceutical naming convention into a compact, near-square format.
Why It Matters
Spot works define Hirst's approach to the multiple, and each carries a chemical title drawn from the pharmaceutical world. Lanatoside B references a heart-medicine compound, keeping the series' recurring dialogue between health, mortality, and precise colour on view. Its edition of 100 places it among the tighter spot-print runs Hirst has released.
Collector Perspective
An edition of 100 makes this scarcer than many Hirst spot prints, and the modest 70 x 63.5 cm size suits collectors working with limited wall space or building a grid of multiple spots. The glaze adds surface depth but calls for glare-conscious framing. Verify the pencil signature, numbering, and that the glazed surface is free of scuffs before acquiring.
Historical Context
Since 1988, Hirst's spot paintings have followed a single rule: no colour repeats within a work. Translating that system to print through Other Criteria required each spot to be inked individually, making the works labour-intensive despite their orderly appearance. The pharmaceutical titles, like Lanatoside B, anchor the series in the medical imagery central to Hirst's wider practice.
FAQ
How large is the edition?
Lanatoside B was released in an edition of 100, each signed and numbered.
What does the title refer to?
Lanatoside B is a cardiac glycoside compound; Hirst names his spot prints after pharmaceutical and chemical substances.
Is every spot a different colour?
Within a given spot work, Hirst's governing rule is that no colour is used more than once.
What are its dimensions?
The print measures 70 x 63.5 cm, a compact near-square format.
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.