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Damien Hirst Vespula Vidua For Sale

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Damien Hirst - Vespula Vidua, 2011, Silkscreen

Vespula Vidua, 2011

Silkscreen

36 x 44 in 91.4 x 111.8 cm

About this work

Damien Hirst's Vespula Vidua from 2011 exemplifies the artist's meticulous approach to silkscreen printing, capturing the intricate anatomy of a widow wasp with scientific precision and aesthetic refinement. Measuring 36 by 44 inches, this large-scale work transforms the insect specimen into a commanding visual subject through Hirst's signature blend of beauty and mortality. The silkscreen technique allows for crisp detail and vibrant color, presenting the wasp against a clean ground that emphasizes its delicate wings and striped body with museum-quality clarity. This work represents an important chapter in Hirst's ongoing exploration of natural history and entomology, themes central to his practice since the 1990s. His prints remain highly sought after by collectors seeking accessible entry points into his conceptual universe, offering the rigor of his installations in an intimate format. The piece appeals to both established Hirst enthusiasts and new collectors interested in contemporary British art's most influential figures. Available for purchase — enquire for price and availability.

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Edition & Provenance

Year
2011
Medium
Silkscreen
Edition
Edition of 100
Vespula Vidua

About Damien Hirst

Damien Hirst prints for sale at Guy Hepner include works from the Spot Paintings, Butterfly editions, Beautiful prints, and Pharmaceutical series. Damien Hirst art for sale and Damien Hirst original art for sale through our New York gallery are sourced from authenticated secondary market collections. We also advise collectors looking to sell Damien Hirst prints — free valuations available.

Damien Hirst is the defining figure of the Young British Artists movement and one of the most collected living artists in the world. His work spans Natural History sculptures, Spot Paintings, Butterfly Works, Spin Paintings, and pharmaceutical installations ? series that have set auction benchmarks at Sotheby's, Christie's, and Phillips across four decades. Collections at Tate Modern, MoMA, and the Guggenheim confirm his standing as one of the essential artists of his generation.

His single-artist auction "Beautiful Inside My Head Forever" generated $198 million at Sotheby's in 2008, a record that remains one of the most significant events in the contemporary art market. Major works including the Lullaby series of medicine cabinets and the Natural History formaldehyde sculptures have each achieved prices above $10 million, while his Spot Paintings and print editions sustain deep, global secondary market activity across all price points.

Guy Hepner Gallery has deep expertise across Damien Hirst's print editions, Spot Paintings, and Butterfly Works, offering acquisition guidance, market valuations, and direct access to available works. Whether you are building a collection or looking to sell, the gallery provides trusted, confidential support for one of the most actively traded names in contemporary art.

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