Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Damien Hirst Print Index
Miracle (First Edition)
Summary
Miracle (First Edition, 2015) is a giclée with glaze published by Other Criteria in an edition of 50, at roughly 49 x 36 cm. Part of Hirst's Kaleidoscope work, it composes butterfly wings into a radiant symmetrical design under a glossy glaze. Each print is signed and numbered.
Why It Matters
Miracle belongs to the Kaleidoscope lineage that began with It's a Wonderful World (2001). Its butterfly motif carries the historic weight of the soul and resurrection, so the ornamental symmetry doubles as a meditation on transience, a hallmark of Hirst's larger project on beauty and death.
Collector Perspective
The 50-print giclée edition offers a more accessible route into Hirst's butterfly work than the small Psalm runs. Collectors note the 'First Edition' label, the glazed surface, and the compact format that pairs naturally with Beneficence. Signing and numbering underpin its authenticity.
Historical Context
Hirst's butterfly imagery dates to 1989; the Kaleidoscope paintings launched in 2001, inspired by a found Victorian tea tray and stained-glass symmetry. Miracle carries that decorative-spiritual language into a glazed giclée edition produced by the artist's Other Criteria imprint.
FAQ
What is Miracle's medium?
A giclée print with glaze, published by Other Criteria.
How does it relate to Beneficence?
Both are 2015 First Edition giclées of 50 from Hirst's Kaleidoscope work, sharing format and finish.
What is the edition size?
Fifty, each signed and numbered.
Why does Hirst use butterflies?
He calls the butterfly a 'universal trigger' and a symbol of the soul and resurrection.
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.