Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Damien Hirst Print Index
The Souls I (Leaf Green / Emerald Green / Cool Gold)
Work Summary & Collector Notes
The Souls I (Leaf Green / Emerald Green / Cool Gold) is a 2010 three-colour foil block on 300gsm Arches 88 archival paper, measuring 72 x 51 cm. Signed and numbered in an edition of 15 and published by Paul Stolper and Other Criteria, it renders a single butterfly in cool, verdant greens and gold.
Collector notes: The saved release record describes: Edition of 15. The saved release record describes: signed; numbered. Verify each feature against a documented example of this edition.
Why It Matters
The green-and-gold palette evokes growth, renewal, and the natural world, giving this variant an organic, botanical resonance distinct from the warmer configurations. As the first composition in the series, The Souls I anchors the project's dialogue between the fragility of the specimen and the enduring shimmer of metallic foil.
Collector Perspective
Cool green colourways are among the more restrained and elegant options in the Souls range, appealing to collectors who favour naturalistic tones. With only 15 impressions and heavyweight Arches stock, it is a substantial edition. Prioritize foil condition and framing under museum glass to preserve the reflective surface.
Historical Context
This sheet belongs to the 2010 Souls project of four butterflies across eighty colourways, produced with Paul Stolper and Other Criteria. It carries forward the butterfly symbolism Hirst has used since his earliest exhibitions, where the insect stood at the intersection of spirituality, mortality, and visual beauty.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned print or object
- Release date
- 2010
- Release-date note
- Catalog-listed release year from the saved secondary record; primary release-page confirmation remains pending.
- Medium and materials
- Foil Block; catalog dimensions 72 x 51 cm; 3 colour foil block on 300gsm Arches 88 archival paper. Signed and numbered. Published by Paul Stolper and Other Criteria.
- Edition details
- The saved release record describes: Edition of 15.
- 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: This sheet belongs to the 2010 Souls project of four butterflies across eighty colourways, produced with Paul Stolper and Other Criteria. 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 2010 and attributes the edition to Paul Stolper Gallery. The saved description also notes: 3 colour foil block on 300gsm Arches 88 archival paper. Signed and numbered. Published by Paul Stolper and Other Criteria.
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 Paul Stolper Gallery. 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 colours define this variant?
It combines leaf green, emerald green, and cool gold in a three-colour foil block.
What is the edition size?
It is signed and numbered from an edition of 15.
What are the dimensions?
The sheet measures 72 x 51 cm on 300gsm Arches 88 archival paper.
Who published it?
It was published by Paul Stolper and Other Criteria in 2010.
Related Damien Hirst Works
