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The Elements - Fire
Work Summary & Collector Notes
The Elements - Fire is a 2020 Damien Hirst giclée print published by HENI Editions, Diasec-mounted on aluminium composite panel at 100 x 100 cm. Issued in an edition of 60 plus 10 artist's proofs, each numbered and signed, it is the fiery counterpart within Hirst's four-part Elements series.
Collector notes: Edition of 60 plus 10 artist's proofs according to the saved release record. The saved release record describes: signed; numbered. Verify each feature against a documented example of this edition.
Why It Matters
Fire's warm palette often makes it a visual anchor of the Elements quartet. Its capped, hand-signed edition of 60 plus proofs gives it the scarcity and formality of traditional fine-art printmaking, distinguishing it from Hirst's open timed drops and appealing to collectors focused on limited, individually authenticated works.
Collector Perspective
At 100 x 100 cm with a glossy Diasec surface, Fire delivers strong wall impact and is frequently the most sought individual panel for its energetic tones. With only 70 impressions including proofs, supply is genuinely limited. Verify the signature and numbering, and inspect the acrylic face for scratches, which are hard to correct once present.
Historical Context
Part of Hirst's 2020 Elements series with HENI Editions, Fire applies his decorative print language to elemental symbolism. The Diasec-mounted aluminium construction underscores his commitment to durable contemporary substrates, while the signed-and-numbered capped edition situates it among the more conventionally collectible tiers of his prolific print catalogue.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned print
- Release date
- 2020
- 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 60 plus 10 artist's proofs according to the saved release record.
- 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: Part of Hirst's 2020 Elements series with HENI Editions, Fire applies his decorative print language to elemental symbolism. 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 2020 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
How many Elements - Fire prints exist?
The edition is 60 plus 10 artist's proofs, each numbered and signed by the artist.
Is Fire a hand-signed print?
Yes. Every impression in the Elements series is hand-signed and numbered.
What does Diasec-mounted mean here?
The giclée is face-mounted behind acrylic onto the aluminium panel, producing a glossy, protected, gallery-quality surface.
Why is Fire often popular within the series?
Its warm, energetic palette frequently makes it a visual centrepiece, though all four elements are equally limited in edition size.
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