17th Mar, 2026 18:00

Urban & Contemporary Art

Lot 129

Lot 129 - Damien Hirst (British 1965-), 'Prosperity', 2009

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Damien Hirst (British 1965-), 'Prosperity', 2009

Estimated at £2,500 - £3,500

Condition Report

In very good condition
No visible knocks, tears or creases to the sheet
There are some light markings seen to the corners of the main image, this is thought to be from the time of production
This work has been framed in a white frame and has been float mounted, leaving all corners and edges of the sheet visible
This work has not been examined outside of the frame.

Damien Hirst (British 1965-), 'Prosperity', 2009, etching and aquatint in colours on wove paper, signed and numbered from an edition of 2 Printers Proofs in pencil, the main edition was 45, published by Other Criteria; 55.5 x 47.5cm inc frame

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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.