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Patience (H6-3)
Work Summary & Collector Notes
Patience (H6-3) is a 2019 Damien Hirst giclée print, Diasec-mounted on aluminium composite panel at 100 x 100 cm, published in connection with the Fondation Beyeler. Issued in an edition of 50 plus 10 artist's proofs, it is the third work in Hirst's virtue-themed H6 series.
Collector notes: Edition of 50 plus 10 artist's proofs according to the saved release record. Edition-specific signature, numbering, and stamp details were not stated in the saved release record. Verify signing and numbering against a documented example of this edition.
Why It Matters
Patience deepens the H6 series' conceptual arc of named virtues, carrying the same limited edition of 50 plus proofs and Fondation Beyeler association as its companions. The combination of institutional pedigree and modest edition size places it among the more collectible and formally authenticated works in Hirst's expansive print output.
Collector Perspective
The 100 x 100 cm scale and glossy Diasec finish give Patience a strong wall presence, and it completes the middle of the H6 sequence. With only 60 impressions including proofs, it is genuinely scarce. Collectors assembling the full quartet should focus on uniform condition and verify the acrylic face is unscratched before committing.
Historical Context
From the 2019 H6 series released in connection with the Fondation Beyeler, Patience translates Hirst's ornamental print aesthetic into virtue-based imagery. As H6-3, it sits third in the sequence. The Diasec-mounted aluminium construction reflects Hirst's preference for durable contemporary substrates, and the museum tie roots the series in an institutional exhibition context.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned print
- Release date
- 2019
- 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 100 x 100 cm; Diasec-mounted Giclée print on aluminium composite panel.
- Edition details
- Edition of 50 plus 10 artist's proofs according to the saved release record.
- Signature and marks
- Edition-specific signature, numbering, and stamp details were not stated in the saved release record. Verify signing and numbering 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: From the 2019 H6 series released in connection with the Fondation Beyeler, Patience translates Hirst's ornamental print aesthetic into virtue-based imagery. 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 2019 and attributes the edition to Fondation Beyeler.
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 Fondation Beyeler. 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 edition size for Patience?
Fifty impressions plus 10 artist's proofs, at 100 x 100 cm.
Where does Patience fall in the H6 series?
It is H6-3, the third of four virtue prints, after Mercy and Grace and before Goodness.
Is Patience linked to a museum?
Yes, the H6 series was published in connection with the Fondation Beyeler.
How is Patience constructed?
It is a Diasec-mounted giclée on aluminium composite panel, face-mounted behind acrylic for a glossy, protective finish.
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