Butterfly With Hearts – Signed Original Ink Drawing on Paper by Damien Hirst Framed Circa 21st Century

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Title: Damien Hirst Butterfly with Hearts – Signed Original Ink Drawing on Paper
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An original, hand-drawn ink work by … Read more Title: Damien Hirst Butterfly with Hearts – Signed Original Ink Drawing on Paper
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An original, hand-drawn ink work by Damien Hirst, featuring one of the artist’s most iconic motifs—the butterfly—accompanied by two delicately rendered heart forms. Executed in black ink on paper, the composition is both minimal and expressive, relying on fluid linework and balanced spacing to convey themes of transformation, fragility, and emotional resonance.
The butterfly, central to Hirst’s visual language since the early 1990s, is here presented in an intimate, stripped-back format. The addition of two small hearts introduces a rare emotive nuance, subtly expanding the work’s conceptual framework to include ideas of affection, vulnerability, and the fleeting nature of beauty.
Medium & Technique:
Original black ink on paper. The drawing is executed with confident, continuous linework, showing no visible corrections. Variations in pressure and ink absorption create a sense of immediacy, highlighting the artist’s direct hand.
Composition:
A centrally positioned butterfly with laterally placed hearts. The composition balances symmetry with expressive looseness, while the smaller heart motifs introduce rhythm and a gentle visual hierarchy.
Signature:
Signed in black ink by the artist, lower right.
Framing:
Presented in a recently fitted Larson-Juhl gilt moulded frame with a white mount and gold fillet. Glazed with AR99 museum-quality anti-reflective glass. Ready to hang.
Dimensions:
Image: approx. 27 × 20 cm
Framed: approx. 43.25 × 51.25 cm
Depth: approx. 3.5 cm
Provenance:
Private Shire Collection, United Kingdom
Acquired via Adam Partridge Auctioneers, March 2026
Exhibited: Icons of Transformation: Contemporary Works on Paper, Lord Hill Museum, March 2026
Accompanied by documentation issued by The Prince of Cards
Numbered DH410 on the paper inside verso.
Condition:
Good overall condition. Light surface wear to the paper, including a small unobtrusive dent and minor edge wear consistent with age and handling. Ink remains strong and well-preserved. Recently professionally mounted and framed.
Why This Work Stands Out:
Original, hand-drawn work by Damien Hirst
Features the artist’s iconic butterfly motif with rare heart elements
Combines conceptual depth with decorative clarity
Professionally framed with quality glass
Ready for display in both contemporary and classic interiors
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