Damien Hirst

Ben Brown Fine Arts, London
Acquired from the above by the present owner

Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the background colour is slightly lighter in the original, and the yellow and orange wings are brighter in the original. Condition: This work is in very good condition. Extremely close inspection reveals a few tiny and unobtrusive media accretions in isolated places. No restoration is apparent under ultraviolet light.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
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"I like the idea of a thing to describe a feeling. I like ideas of trying to understand the world by taking things out of the world. You kill things to look at them... I hope at first glance it will look alive. It could have to do with the obsession with trying to make the dead live or the living live forever."
Damien Hirst
Robert Violette, Ed., I want to spend the rest of my life everywhere, with everyone, one to one, always, forever, now, London 1997, p. 7