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The Souls III (Silver Gloss / Burgundy / Cool Gold)
Work Summary & Collector Notes
The Souls III (Silver Gloss / Burgundy / Cool Gold / Cotton White) is a 2010 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 pairs deep burgundy with silver, gold, and a cotton-white ground.
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 burgundy-and-white combination lends this variant a sombre, almost ecclesiastical gravity, the darker tones underscoring the memento mori theme more explicitly than the brighter colourways. Its layered palette demonstrates the range Hirst achieves within the fixed butterfly form through metallic foil alone.
Collector Perspective
Darker, richer colourways like III appeal to collectors seeking a more contemplative register within the Souls series. The edition of 15 and archival Arches paper signal a serious edition. As with all foil works, the reflective surface is the primary condition consideration; examine closely for handling marks before acquisition.
Historical Context
Issued as part of the 2010 four-butterfly, eighty-colourway Souls project with Paul Stolper and Other Criteria, this sheet extends Hirst's enduring butterfly iconography. The insect's long-standing associations with the soul, death, and regeneration make it one of the most literal expressions of his central artistic preoccupations.
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: Issued as part of the 2010 four-butterfly, eighty-colourway Souls project with Paul Stolper and Other Criteria, this sheet extends Hirst's enduring butterfly iconography. 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 make up this variant?
It combines silver gloss, burgundy, cool gold, and a cotton-white ground.
How rare is this colourway?
It exists in an edition of only 15, one of eighty distinct colourways in the Souls series.
What paper was used?
It is printed on 300gsm Arches 88 archival paper.
Is it hand-signed?
Yes, each impression is signed and numbered by the artist.
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