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Art For Sale
Artist: Damien Hirst
Artist: Terry O'Neill
Damien Hirst 'H13-1 Deadman’s Cove -2023' Signed & numbered
Located in Pembroke Pines, FL
Artsist: Damien Hirst Title: 'H13-1 Deadman's Cove" Year: 2023 Medium: Laminated Giclee print on aluminium composite panel Size: 47.2 x 35.4 Inches Edition: Edition of 346 Numbered a...
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Art

Materials

Giclée

H12-2 Beautiful, Very Gallant But Heart-Soothing, Brave And Selfless Comet Paint
Located in Bristol, GB
Giclée print on poly-cotton artist canvas mounted on birch plywood stretcher Unique variant from an edition of 606 70 cm (27.5 in) (diameter) Signed on the front Mint. Sold in th...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art

Materials

Canvas, Plywood, Giclée

David Bowie from the "Yellow Mustard Suit" Series (Signed)
Located in New York, NY
Ed. 32/50, unframed print. Hand-signed and numbered by Terry O'Neill. Terry O’Neill CBE is one of the world’s most collected photographers with work hanging in national art gallerie...
Category

1970s Art

Materials

C Print

Damien Hirst 'H13-7 Mill Bay, Salcombe -2023' Signed & numbered
Located in Pembroke Pines, FL
Artsist: Damien Hirst Title: 'H13-7 Mill Bay, Salcombe' Year: 2023 Medium: Laminated Giclée print on aluminium composite panel Size: 35.4 x 35.4 inches Edition: Edition of 289 Number...
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Art

Materials

Giclée

Damien Hirst, The Currency set of 4 (Yellow, Pink, Purple & Blue), 2022
Located in Manchester, GB
Damien Hirst The Currency set of 4 (Yellow, Pink, Purple & Blue), 2022 Offset lithograph on thick semi-gloss poster paper of Damien Hirst's Currency project currently on display at ...
Category

2010s Contemporary Art

Materials

Lithograph

Paul McCartney at Ringo Starr's Wedding (Signed)
Located in New York, NY
Ed. 25/50, unframed print. Hand-signed and numbered by Terry O'Neill. Terry O’Neill CBE is one of the world’s most collected photographers with work hanging in national art gallerie...
Category

1980s Art

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Damien Hirst, Earth (from The Elements): Signed Print, Abstract Art, Butterflies
Located in Hamburg, DE
Damien Hirst (British, born 1965) Earth (from The Elements, H6-6), 2020 Medium: Diasec-mounted giclée print on aluminium composite panel Dimensions: 100 x 100 cm (39 3/8 x 39 3/8 in)...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

Materials

Plexiglass, Giclée

Set of two signed Terry O'Neill prints of David Bowie
Located in Austin, US
Set of two, signed open edition, 8” x 10” archival prints by Terry O'Neill, featuring Terry O’Neill’s embossed studio stamp One print features Bowie with author, William Burroughs, ...
Category

Late 20th Century Photorealist Art

Materials

Archival Pigment

H13-3 Kynance Cove (from Where the Land Meets the Sea) Damien Hirst Print
Located in Bristol, GB
Laminated Giclée print on aluminium composite panel Edition of 411 Signed and numbered on the back Mint. Sold in the original HENI packaging
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art

Materials

Giclée

Damien Hirst 'Colour Chart' Aluminum Panel Silkscreen with Glitter, 2017
Located in New York, NY
'Colour Chart' Aluminum Panel Silkscreen with Glitter, 2017 is signed and numbered by the Artist on verso. Published by HENI in 2017. Edition of 250 + 8AP, number #152 of edition. T...
Category

2010s Young British Artists (YBA) Art

Materials

Glitter, Panel, Screen

Forever (small) - Contemporary art, 21st Century, YBAs, Colorful, Giclée Print
Located in Zug, CH
Forever (small) - Damien Hirst, Contemporary Art, 21st Century, YBAs, Colorful, Giclée Print, Brush Stokes, Paint, Glossy, Limited Edition Laminated Giclée print on aluminium compos...
Category

2010s Young British Artists (YBA) Art

Materials

Giclée

Frank Sinatra In Miami Signed Framed Print
Located in London, GB
Frank Sinatra In Miami by Terry O'Neill Singer and actor Frank Sinatra, with his minders and his stand in (who is wearing an identical outfit to him), arriving at Miami beach while...
Category

1960s Modern Art

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Mickey (Blue Glitter) & Minnie (Pink Glitter) two artworks
Located in Miami, FL
From an edition of 150 (matching numbered pair). Each hand signed by Damien Hirst and stamped with the artist's seal on the backing board. Silkscreen print with glitter.
Category

2010s Contemporary Art

Materials

Screen

H13-4 Studland Bay (from Where the Land Meets the Sea)
Located in Bristol, GB
Laminated Giclée print on aluminium composite panel Edition of 601 Signed and numbered on the back Mint. Sold in the original HENI packaging
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art

Materials

Giclée

H13-1 Deadman's Cove (from Where the Land Meets the Sea) Damien Hirst Print
Located in Bristol, GB
Laminated Giclée print on aluminium composite panel Edition of 346 Signed and numbered on the back Mint. Sold in the original HENI packaging
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art

Materials

Giclée

'Cineole' Multicolor Spot Etching, 2004
Located in New York, NY
The 'Cineole' Multicolor Spot Etching, 2004 is an edition of 145 + 35 AP, signed by the Artist on front in pencil, numbered on verso, AP. Published by the Paragon Press, London. The...
Category

Early 2000s Abstract Art

Materials

Etching

Damien Hirst 'Horizontal Spots 'M-Fluorobenzoyl Chloride' Woodcut Print, 2018
Located in New York, NY
'Horizontal 'Spots' I Spots Woodcut Print, 2018 is an edition of 55, number #45 of edition. Signed by the Artist on front in pencil. Part of Damien Hirst's 2018 Woodcut series. The s...
Category

2010s Contemporary Art

Materials

Woodcut

Damien Hirst 'Pyronin Y' Limited Edition Spots Etching, 2005
Located in New York, NY
Damien Hirst 'Pyronin Y' Limited Edition Spots Etching on Hahnemühle paper, with full margins. Edition of 65 + 20 AP, numbered on verso, AP. Signed by the Artist on front. Published ...
Category

Early 2000s Pop Art Art

Materials

Archival Paper, Etching, Aquatint

Damien Hirst 'Untitled' Abstract Spin Painting Print, 2023
Located in New York, NY
Tracing its roots back to 1992, ‘Spin Paintings’ was Hirst’s reaction to Abstract Expressionism and his desire to devise a machine to make art, based on his idea that one could mecha...
Category

2010s Art

Materials

Canvas, Giclée

Damien Hirst, Sitting Across from Somebody (The Currency) - Abstract Art
Located in Hamburg, DE
Damien Hirst (British, born 1965) Sitting Across from Somebody (The Currency), 2016 Medium: Enamel paint on handmade paper Dimensions: 20 x 30 cm (7.8 x 11.8 in) Series: Unique varia...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

Materials

Enamel

Foundation Cartier Pour L’Art Contemporian
Located in London, GB
A complete set of 6 exhibition posters from the 'Cerisiers En Fleurs' Paris Cartier Foundation exhibition, printed in colours on 220 gsm fine art paper. The Cartier Foundation for C...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art

Materials

Lithograph

Damien Hirst, The Currency set of 4 (Yellow, Pink, Purple & Blue), 2022
Located in Manchester, GB
Damien Hirst, The Currency set of 4 Prints (Yellow, Pink, Purple & Blue), 2022 Offset lithograph on thick semi-gloss poster paper of Damien Hirst's 35 × 23 2/5 in 88.9 × 59.4 cm
Category

2010s Contemporary Art

Materials

Lithograph

H10 The Empresses, H10-3, Theodora, Damien Hirst, 2022 Limited Edition
Located in Draper, UT
Damien Hirst, H13 The Empresses, H10-3, Theodora, 2022 Limited Edition. 100 cm by 100 cm, 39.3 in by 39.3 in. Beautiful large piece; stored since original purchased. Laminated Gicl...
Category

2010s Abstract Geometric Art

Materials

Giclée, Screen

Terry O'Neill 'The Beatles'
Located in New York, NY
Terry O'Neill The Beatles, 1963, Printed Later Silver gelatin print signed and numbered edition 48 of 50 with certificate of authenticity Terry O'Neill CBE (1938-2019) was an eminen...
Category

1960s Modern Art

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Beautiful Elephant in a Tutu Painting, 2007
Located in Greenwich, CT
This painting is signed, titled, and dated "Beautiful Elephant in a Tutu Painting" Damien Hirst 2007' (on the reverse) and signed again on the stretcher ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

Materials

Canvas, House Paint

'FRUITFUL' (LARGE) H8-1
Located in Calabasas, CA
Artist: Damien Hirst Title: 'FRUITFUL' (LARGE) H8-1 Year: 2020 Medium: Laminated Giclée print on aluminium composite panel Edition: 1928; digitally signed and numbered on publisher'...
Category

2010s Contemporary Art

Materials

Giclée

Shark Spin Painting
Located in London, GB
Acrylic on paper. 2009. 48.9 × 67.3 cm 94 x 94 cm (framed) A mesmerizing Damien Hirst Spin painting with explosions of vivid color amidst the timeless, mysterious form of a shark. T...
Category

Early 2000s Abstract Art

Materials

Paper, Acrylic

H10 The Empresses, H10-2, Nur Jahan, Damien Hirst, 2022 Limited Edition
Located in Draper, UT
Damien Hirst, H10 The Empresses, H10-2, Nur Jahan, 2022 Limited Edition. 100 cm by 100 cm, 39.3 in by 39.3 in. Beautiful large piece; stored since original purchased. Laminated Gic...
Category

2010s Abstract Geometric Art

Materials

Giclée, Screen

Damien Hirst 'Ethidium Bromide Aqueous Solution' Spots Etching, 2005
Located in New York, NY
Damien Hirst 'Ethidium Bromide Aqueous Solution' Spots Etching, 2005. Signed by the Artist on front. Edition of 65. Published by the Paragon Press, 2005. The iconic 'Spot Series' i...
Category

Early 2000s Pop Art Art

Materials

Archival Paper, Etching, Aquatint

Damien Hirst 'Gly-Gly-Ala' Spots IV Spot Woodcut Print, 2016
Located in New York, NY
The vertical Spots 'Gly-Gly-Ala' by Damien Hirst is a multi-color woodcut in his signature palette formed with series unique colors. This exquisite piece is created in a limited edit...
Category

2010s Pop Art Art

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Woodcut

Damien Hirst 'All You Need Is Love, Love, Love' Diamond Dust Screen Print, 2010
Located in New York, NY
The ‘All You Need Is Love, Love, Love’ butterfly heart with diamond dust by contemporary master artist, Damien Hirst, was created in 2010. It is signed and numbered by the Artist and...
Category

2010s Young British Artists (YBA) Art

Materials

Archival Paper, Screen

Damien Hirst, The Currency (Purple), 2022
Located in Manchester, GB
Damien Hirst The Currency (Purple), 2022 Offset lithograph on thick semi-gloss poster paper of Damien Hirst's Currency project currently on display at Newport Street Gallery. 35 × ...
Category

2010s Contemporary Art

Materials

Lithograph

H12-6 Beautiful, Skillfully-Worded Archangelic Vapor Painting unique print
Located in Bristol, GB
Giclée print on poly-cotton artist canvas mounted on birch plywood stretcher Edition of 224 70 x 70 cm (27.6 x 27.6 in) Signed on the front Mint Sold in the original HENI packaging
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art

Materials

Wood, Plywood, Cotton Canvas, Giclée

Vapor painting, hand signed 21/230 (Unique variant) from The Beautiful Paintings
Located in New York, NY
Damien Hirst Beautiful, Very Unfriended, Rather Incontrovertibly Clever, Almost Inadmissible But Inordinate Vapor Painting, 2023 Mixed Media Giclée print on poly-cotton artist canvas...
Category

2010s Contemporary Art

Materials

Birch, Giclée, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Butterfly and Heart
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Butterfly and Heart Drawing in black felt pen over color screenprint 'spot' composition Signed in full (bottom edge) and dedicated (top edge) Dedicated by the artist Annotated in fe...
Category

2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Ink

Shark
Located in Miami, FL
Damien Hirst "Shark" Sketch of the famous shark of Damien Hirst and signed by the artist, Ink on paper. 20,5 x 29 in Frame included
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art

Materials

Laid Paper, Ink

H12-3 Beautiful, Perfect Unpoetic, Almost Monotonous, Rich And Boisterous Galax
Located in Bristol, GB
Giclée print on poly-cotton artist canvas mounted on birch plywood stretcher Edition of 657 40 cm (15.8 in) Diameter Signed on the front Mint Sold in the original HENI packaging
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art

Materials

Wood, Plywood, Cotton Canvas, Giclée

Terry O'Neill 'Faye Dunaway at the Beverly Hills Hotel' -Black and White Edition
Located in New York, NY
Faye Dunaway at the Beverly Hills Hotel 1977, Printed Later Silver gelatin print 30 x 30 inches Estate signature stamped and numbered edition of 50 with certificate of authenticity Terry O'Neill CBE (1938-2019) was an eminent English photographer known for his masterful documentation of the 1960s fashions, styles, and celebrities. Born in London, his artistry deftly exhibited the keenness of capturing his subjects in candid moments or unconventional environments, reflecting a compelling narrative that was both revealing and authentic. O'Neill's photographic legacy spans across prominent personalities, including influential figures such as Winston Churchill, Nelson Mandela, iconic musicians like Frank Sinatra, Elvis, and Amy Winehouse, eminent actresses like Audrey Hepburn and Brigitte Bardot, supermodel Kate Moss, and every James Bond from Sean Connery to Pierce Brosnan. This diversity underscores O'Neill's proficiency in embracing the breadth of fame and human charisma. His extraordinary contribution to photography won him The Royal Photographic Society's Centenary Medal in 2011, a testament to his enduring influence. His work has graced numerous exhibitions, contributing to the art form's rich history. Terry O'Neill's indelible mark on photographic art continues to be celebrated at IFAC Arts, and elsewhere. For the complete catalogue of Terry O'Neiil on 1stdibs follow us at International Fine Arts...
Category

1970s Modern Art

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Audrey Hepburn with Dove (Signed)
Located in New York, NY
Ed. 44/50, hand-signed and numbered by Terry O'Neill. Includes black frame with white mat. Terry O’Neill CBE is one of the world’s most collected photographers with work hanging in ...
Category

1960s Art

Materials

Silver Gelatin

H12-5 Beautiful, Just Perfect, Very Jocular, No Less Disconcerting, Strange But
Located in Bristol, GB
Giclée print on poly-cotton artist canvas mounted on birch plywood stretcher Unique variant from an edition of 473 100 x 100 cm (39.4 x 39.4 in) Signed on the front Mint. Sold in...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art

Materials

Canvas, Plywood, Giclée

Psalm 107: Confitemini Domino, 2008
Located in Greenwich, CT
Psalm 107: Confitemini Domino is signed, titled and dated ‘Psalm 107 Damien Hirst 2008’ verso, framed in a contemporary, plexi-box frame. Hirst’s 'Butterfly Kaleidoscope' paintings,...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

Materials

House Paint, Mixed Media

H12-5 - 132 Beautiful, Very Undescribable, Almost Universal, Altogether Novel
Located in Bristol, GB
Giclée print on poly-cotton artist canvas mounted on birch plywood stretcher Unique variant from an edition of 473 100 x 100 cm (39.4 x 39.4 in) Signed on the front Mint. Sold in...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art

Materials

Canvas, Plywood, Giclée

Damien Hirst - Beautiful, Tastefully Sensuous Explosion Painting, Unique Print
Located in Hamburg, DE
Damien Hirst (British, born 1965) Beautiful, Tastefully Sensuous Explosion Painting (H12-2), 2023 Medium: Giclée print on poly-cotton artist canvas mounted on birch plywood stretcher...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Art

Materials

Canvas, Giclée

Cornucopia (limited edition hardback monograph hand signed by Damien Hirst)
Located in New York, NY
Damien Hirst Cornucopia, 2010 Limited edition hardback monograph (hand signed by Damien Hirst) Hand signed in ink by Damien Hirst on the first front end page 12 1/2 × 9 3/4 × 3/4 inches This limited edition illustrated hardback monograph, with no dust jacket, exactly as issued, was published on the occasion of the artist's show at Musee Oceanographique de Monaco in April 2010, 'Cornucopia' celebrates Hirst's paintings and sculptures from 1994-2009." This book was gifted by Damien Hirst to a member of an American Rock & Roll band that Hirst befriended. Stated Limited Edition of 2000 (unnumbered) About the book: Publisher: Musée Océanographique de Monaco, 2010 Text: English / French. 160 pgs with color illustrations Limited Edition: 2000 (the regular edition is not signed; this was exceptionally hand signed by Hirst) About Damien Hirst: People are afraid of change, so you create a kind of belief for them through repetition. It’s like breathing. I’ve always been drawn to series and pairs. A unique thing is quite a frightening object. —Damien Hirst Since emerging onto the international art scene in the late 1980s, Damien Hirst has created installations, sculptures, paintings, and drawings that examine the complex relationships between art and beauty, religion and science, and life and death. From serialized paintings of multicolored spots to animal specimens...
Category

2010s Pop Art Art

Materials

Paper, Ink, Mixed Media, Lithograph, Offset

Spin Painting. Abstract circular painting
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Damien Hirst Spin Painting, 2009 (Damien Hirst Circle): A mesmerizing Damien Hirst Spin painting with explosions of vivid color amidst the timeless...
Category

Early 2000s Abstract Art

Materials

Paper, Acrylic

Big Love
Located in Boston, MA
Artist: Hirst, Damien Title: Big Love Date: 2010 Medium: Silkscreen Unframed Dimensions: 60" x 60" Framed Dimensions: 64.25" x 63" Signature: Signed Edition: 7/50 Publisher: ...
Category

2010s Young British Artists (YBA) Art

Materials

Screen

Terry O'Neill, Raquel Welch Poolside
Located in New York, NY
Raquel Welch Poolside 1970 (printed later) Silver Gelatin Print Estate stamped and numbered edition of 50 American actress Raquel Welch relaxes at her home in Beverly Hills, 1970s. ...
Category

1970s Modern Art

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Terry O'Neill 'Muhammad Ali'
Located in New York, NY
Terry O'Neill Muhammad Ali, 1972, Printed Later C print 24 x 20 inches Estate signature stamped and numbered edition of 50 with certificate of authenticity Terry O’Neill CBE is one ...
Category

1970s Modern Art

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Dead Black Brilliant Utopia
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Damien Hirst Dead Black Brilliant Utopia, 2013 Inkjet, glaze, and diamond dust on Hahnemuhle photo rag ultra smooth 305gsm 34 x 27 1/2 inches Numbered edition ...
Category

2010s Art

Materials

Inkjet

Terry O'Neill 'Alice Cooper and Family, Los Angeles'
Located in New York, NY
Alice Cooper, Los Angeles, 1974, Printed Later Silver gelatin print 30 x 30 inches estate stamped and numbered edition of 50 with certificate of authenticity Terry O'Neill, Alice ...
Category

1970s American Modern Art

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Sudafed PE Sinus
Located in Boston, MA
Artist: Hirst, Damien Title: Sudafed PE Sinus Series: Schizophrenogenesis Date: 2014 Medium: Polyurethane resin with ink pigment Unframed Dimensions: 11.81" x 5.11" Signature:...
Category

2010s Young British Artists (YBA) Art

Materials

Resin

David Bowie, Diamond Dogs, London (signed)
Located in New York, NY
David Bowie, Diamond Dogs, London 1974 (printed later) Silver Gelatin Print 34 x 24 inches Signed and numbered edition of 50 with certificate of authenticity from he Terry O'Neill e...
Category

1970s Modern Art

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Terry O'Neill 'Frank Sinatra boardwalk'
Located in New York, NY
Frank Sinatra and entourage on Miami Beach 1968 (printed later) C print 20 x 24 inches Signed and numbered edition of 50 with certificate of authenticity from the Terry O'Neill estate This picture was taken on the first day of filming, as Senatra walked from his hotel at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach to the set of ‘The Lady in Cement’. “This was the first time I ever saw Frank and I was astonished by the mere power of his presence, mesmerizing the crowd as he walked casually past." - Terry O'Neill Terry O'Neill CBE (1938-2019) was an eminent English photographer known for his masterful documentation of the 1960s fashions, styles, and celebrities. Born in London, his artistry deftly exhibited the keenness of capturing his subjects in candid moments or unconventional environments, reflecting a compelling narrative that was both revealing and authentic. O'Neill's photographic legacy spans across prominent personalities, including influential figures such as Winston Churchill, Nelson Mandela, iconic musicians like Frank Sinatra, Elvis, and Amy Winehouse, eminent actresses like Audrey Hepburn and Brigitte Bardot, supermodel Kate Moss, and every James Bond from Sean Connery to Pierce Brosnan. This diversity underscores O'Neill's proficiency in embracing the breadth of fame and human charisma. His extraordinary contribution to photography won him The Royal Photographic Society's Centenary Medal in 2011, a testament to his enduring influence. His work has graced numerous exhibitions, contributing to the art form's rich history. Terry O'Neill's indelible mark on photographic art continues to be celebrated at IFAC Arts, and elsewhere. For the complete catalogue of Terry O'Neiil on 1stdibs follow us at International Fine Arts...
Category

1960s Modern Art

Materials

C Print

H9 - 6 Honour
Located in London, GB
H9-6 Honour, by Damien Hirst, 2021 Hirst’s art both shocks and amazes. His works are challenging both visually and philosophically and continually push the very definition of art it...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art

Materials

Panel, Giclée

Elton John at Dodger Stadium (Signed)
Located in New York, NY
Ed. 40/50, hand-signed and numbered by Terry O'Neill. Includes black frame. Terry O’Neill CBE is one of the world’s most collected photographers with work hanging in national art ga...
Category

1970s Art

Materials

C Print

David Bowie Diamond Dog (Signed)
Located in New York, NY
Ed. 8/50, hand-signed and numbered on the recto by Terry O'Neill. Includes black frame. Terry O’Neill CBE is one of the world’s most collected photographers with work hanging in nat...
Category

1970s Art

Materials

Silver Gelatin

From the Cradle to the Grave Book (limited edition hand signed monograph in box)
Located in New York, NY
Damien Hirst From the Cradle to the Grave, 2005 Limited Edition hardback monograph (Hand signed and numbered) Hand signed and numbered 998/1500 by Damien Hirst on the title page 16 ×...
Category

Early 2000s Young British Artists (YBA) Art

Materials

Mixed Media, Lithograph, Offset

Honour from the Virtues (H9-6) - mint condition Damien Hirst Cherry Blossom
Located in London, GB
Damien Hirst (b. 1965) Honour from The Virtues (H9-6), laminated giclee print in colours, 2021, on aluminium panel, signed in pencil on the publisher's label affixed verso, stamp-num...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

Materials

Giclée

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