Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Damien Hirst Print Index
Raffles (H5-5)
Summary
Raffles (H5-5), 2018, is a Diasec-mounted Giclée print on aluminium panel, 90 x 90 cm, released in a limited edition of 100 and signed and numbered on the reverse. It is the fifth entry in Hirst's hotel-named H5 suite.
Why It Matters
H5-5 takes its name from the famous Singapore hotel, extending the H5 series' international reach beyond its European titles. The consistent square metre-scale aluminium format and reverse-signed edition of 100 keep it in step with the suite, supporting its role in a completist collection.
Collector Perspective
Raffles broadens the geographic spread of the H5 set, which can matter to collectors who value the series' global naming theme. Demand is driven partly by set completion. Confirm the reverse signature and number and the H5-5 reference, and assess condition via the Diasec face and aluminium panel edges.
Historical Context
Issued in Hirst's 2018 H5 group, Raffles reflects his strategy of themed editioned suites delivered as archival aluminium-mounted Giclées. The hotel names evoke a world of travel and prestige while the catalog-referenced structure organizes the works for the editioned print market.
FAQ
Where does Raffles sit in the series?
It is H5-5, the fifth work in the H5 hotel-named suite.
What is the medium?
A Diasec-mounted Giclée print on aluminium panel, 90 x 90 cm.
What is the edition size?
A limited edition of 100, signed and numbered on the reverse.
How is it verified?
Through the reverse signature and numbering plus the H5-5 catalog reference.
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.