17th Mar, 2026 18:00

Urban & Contemporary Art

Lot 127

Lot 127 - Damien Hirst (British 1965-), 'Butterfly Spin Painting (Cyrus' Birthday)', 2013

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Damien Hirst (British 1965-), 'Butterfly Spin Painting (Cyrus' Birthday)', 2013

Estimated at £1,500 - £1,700

Condition Report

In good/artists condition
There are multiple areas of creasing to the sheet, these are most visible verso
Two very minor tears to the upper centre section of the sheet, visible upon close inspection
This work has been stored flat and has not been framed.

Damien Hirst (British 1965-), 'Butterfly Spin Painting (Cyrus' Birthday)', 2013, unique acrylic and metallic paint on formed paper, bearing the Artists Stamped Signature verso, made on the occasion of Damien Hirst's son Cyrus' 8th Birthday party on 1st September 2013; sheet: 61 x 58cm

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Auction: Urban & Contemporary Art, 17th Mar, 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.