Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Damien Hirst Print Index
Till Death Do Us Part (Time - Bright Orange, African Gold, Emerald Green)
Summary
Till Death Do Us Part (Time - Bright Orange, African Gold, Emerald Green) is a 2012 silkscreen with glaze and foilblock on 410gsm Somerset Satin, published in an edition of 50 by Paul Stolper and Other Criteria. Signed and numbered, the 522 x 370 mm sheet builds a butterfly-motif composition through layered colour and reflective metallic foil.
Why It Matters
This print belongs to Hirst's butterfly and kaleidoscope language, where the insect operates as both decorative form and memento mori. The added glaze and foilblock give the surface a jewel-like, near-devotional sheen that recalls stained glass. The colour-coded subtitle names the exact palette, a systematic approach Hirst carries across his editioned bodies of work.
Collector Perspective
An edition of 50 with the Paul Stolper / Other Criteria imprint places this in a desirable, well-documented tier. The glaze-and-foilblock finish is difficult to reproduce in photographs, so in-hand presence is a selling point. Collectors should confirm the signature, numbering, and that the reflective foil is intact and unabraded, which materially affects condition.
Historical Context
Hirst's butterfly works trace to his 1991 installation In and Out of Love and evolved into the kaleidoscopic, symmetry-based compositions echoing rose windows and religious ornament. The Till Death Do Us Part title foregrounds the memento-mori theme central to his practice, uniting beauty and mortality in a single decorative gesture.
FAQ
Who published this print?
It was published by Paul Stolper and Other Criteria in 2012.
What gives the surface its shine?
The work combines silkscreen with glaze and foilblock, layering reflective metallic foil that produces a stained-glass-like sheen.
Is it signed?
Yes, it is signed and numbered from an edition of 50.
What does the colour subtitle mean?
The subtitle names the specific palette used, part of Hirst's systematic colour-coding of variants within a series.
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.