24th Jun, 2026 18:00

Urban & Contemporary Art

Lot 127

Lot 127 - Damien Hirst (British 1965-), 'Colour Chart (H2`)', 2017

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Damien Hirst (British 1965-), 'Colour Chart (H2`)', 2017

Sold for £1,800
Estimated at £1,500 - £2,500

inc.premium

Condition Report

In good condition
No knocks, chips or cracks to the panel
Minor wear to the top and bottom left hand corners of the sheet, with some paper skimming
Minor edge wear to the top and bottom right corners of the sheet, this is visible upon very close inspection
Minor scratch to the panel verso, not visible recto.

Damien Hirst (British 1965-), 'Colour Chart (H2`)', 2017, Spot-varnished giclée print mounted on aluminium panel, signed and numbered from an edition of 250 verso, panel; 80 × 166.7cm

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Auction: Urban & Contemporary Art, 24th Jun, 2026

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Damien Hirst

Damien Hirst, a prominent figure among the Young British Artists who gained recognition in late 1980s London, is regarded as one of the most controversial artists of his era. He has challenged the boundaries of fine art and conventional taste through his sculptures featuring deceased animals preserved in formaldehyde, a multitude of spot paintings that resemble mass-produced items yet command prices in the millions, and the ostentatious For the Love of God (2007), a human skull adorned with 8,601 diamonds. Hirst's body of work, which includes installations, sculptures, drawings, and paintings, delves into themes such as religion, mortality, and desire. Since the inception of “Freeze” in 1988, a pivotal exhibition showcasing his creations alongside those of his peers from Goldsmiths College, he has been featured in significant exhibitions at institutions such as Tate Modern in London, the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., and the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. In 2008, Hirst sparked controversy with “Beautiful Inside my Head Forever,” an auction where he sold his artwork directly to the public, amassing approximately $200 million. His individual pieces have fetched over $10 million at auction.