- 619
Damien Hirst
Estimate
1,700,000 - 2,400,000 HKD
bidding is closed
Description
- Damien Hirst
- Beautiful Oasis in a Deserted Expanse, Drink Up the Beauty Before It’s Too Late Painting
- household gloss on canvas
signed, stamped with artist's seal, titled and dated 2007 on the reverse; signed and stamped with the artist's seal on the stretcher, framed
Provenance
White Cube, Hong Kong
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Condition
This work is in very good condition overall. A faint grey line measured approximately 4 cm long located 20 cm from the left and 40 cm from the bottom is observed. It is inherent to the nature of the medium and is only visible upon close examination. There are discrete air bubbles scattered across the surface of the work, intrinsic to the nature of the medium used. No evidence of restoration observed when examined under ultraviolet light.
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"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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
'THERE ARE ON-GOING IDEAS I'VE BEEN WORKING OUT FOR YEARS, LIKE HOW TO MAKE A RAINBOW IN A GALLERY.' - DAMIEN HIRST
This current work is a spectacular example of Damien Hirst's Spin series. His use of the circular format suggests the ongoing cycles of life, playing with the notions of the beginning and end.’ Hirst’s use of a spin machine removes an element of the decision-making process, aligning the works with the minimalist desire to remove any trace of the artist’s hand. However, the chance spontaneity of the spin paintings – which maintain an allusion to the fleeting joy of their creation – act as a counterpoint to his spot series, which are based on a formula and hand-painted to appear machine-made.’
'I grew up with Blue Peter,' Hirst remarked, 'I got my idea for the spin paintings from an episode in the 1970s. I never thought it was real art. I remember thinking: 'That's fun, whereas art is something more serious.' And then as I got older, I started thinking about Van Gogh and all those painters, and cutting your ear off when you're painting, and at that point I just thought: 'Why does it have to be like that?' I thought: 'No, actually, the better art is the art made with the spin machine.' (the Artist quoted in Mark Brown, The Guardian, 29th August 2012)
This work seeks to celebrate the joy of life through the radiating splashes of vibrant paint, which also invite viewers to attempt to trace the untraceable origin of its spin. The circularity of Hirst’s painting suggests a resemblance to a clock or a mirror, corresponding with a title which emphasises the fugitive nature of time. The painting questions our preconceptions of abstract content in contemporary art, as well as highlighting the close relationship art can hold with daily life.
Image © Damien Hirst and Science Ltd All rights reserved
Photographed by Prudence Cuming Associates
This current work is a spectacular example of Damien Hirst's Spin series. His use of the circular format suggests the ongoing cycles of life, playing with the notions of the beginning and end.’ Hirst’s use of a spin machine removes an element of the decision-making process, aligning the works with the minimalist desire to remove any trace of the artist’s hand. However, the chance spontaneity of the spin paintings – which maintain an allusion to the fleeting joy of their creation – act as a counterpoint to his spot series, which are based on a formula and hand-painted to appear machine-made.’
'I grew up with Blue Peter,' Hirst remarked, 'I got my idea for the spin paintings from an episode in the 1970s. I never thought it was real art. I remember thinking: 'That's fun, whereas art is something more serious.' And then as I got older, I started thinking about Van Gogh and all those painters, and cutting your ear off when you're painting, and at that point I just thought: 'Why does it have to be like that?' I thought: 'No, actually, the better art is the art made with the spin machine.' (the Artist quoted in Mark Brown, The Guardian, 29th August 2012)
This work seeks to celebrate the joy of life through the radiating splashes of vibrant paint, which also invite viewers to attempt to trace the untraceable origin of its spin. The circularity of Hirst’s painting suggests a resemblance to a clock or a mirror, corresponding with a title which emphasises the fugitive nature of time. The painting questions our preconceptions of abstract content in contemporary art, as well as highlighting the close relationship art can hold with daily life.
Image © Damien Hirst and Science Ltd All rights reserved
Photographed by Prudence Cuming Associates