**APC ART is pleased to offer this beautifully personalized Damien Hirst work — “To Love.”**

This work is an **etching and aquatint in colors on hand-deckled wove paper**, published by **Other Criteria** (Hirst’s own studio / publishing house). The print is **hand signed** by Damien Hirst, **hand numbered** from the edition, and features a **personal dedication** — “For Amanda ♥ THANK-YOU! xxx” — adding a unique layer of provenance and exclusivity rarely found on the secondary market.

**Sheet size:** 16.25 x 17.25 inches 
**Framed size:** 20.25 x 21.25 inches 
**Medium:** Etching & aquatint with full margins, deckled edge 
**Publisher:** Other Criteria, London 
**Stamp:** Official *Other Criteria* embossed stamp, lower left 

The butterfly — a central motif in Hirst’s oeuvre — symbolizes **transformation, rebirth, and the transcendent beauty of life’s fragility**. The vivid orange wings glowing against a stark black background capture exactly what makes Hirst’s butterfly works so universally admired: emotional resonance, painterly elegance, and conceptual depth.

This edition comes from an era many clients and critics consider **the peak** of Hirst’s studio output — a period defined by ambitious ideas and impeccable craftsmanship.

**Historical importance & scarcity** 
This print has been held since 2008 in a **prominent private collection**, where many examples have remained. As a result, *“To Love”* is **rarely seen** on the secondary market. Works of this caliber, condition, and provenance are typically reserved for **only the most discerning clients**.

Damien Hirst’s global impact includes:
• Leading figure of the **YBA movement** 
• Works represented in **major international museums** 
• A fixture in the **blue-chip market**, consistently acquired at the highest levels 
• Editions that remain highly liquid and in constant demand 

The work has been **professionally framed to archival standard** — museum-grade UV protective glazing, acid-free backing, and a sleek contemporary profile — and will arrive **ready to hang and immediately enjoy**.

**Investment Perspective** 
A personalized, signed, and stamped Hirst butterfly work with exhibition-quality framing and pristine condition offers significant long-term value. With extremely limited market availability, **this is a rare opportunity** to secure a museum-grade Hirst with impeccable provenance.

**Private viewings available by appointment in Calabasas (Los Angeles area).** 
**Domestic and international shipping available.** 
**In hand and ready to ship immediately from the USA.**

**OFFERED EXCLUSIVELY BY APC ART** 
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Provenance
Prominent, private collection; London, England, United Kingdom.  

Gifted to the previous owner (an employee of Other Criteria) by Damien Hirst in 2008.

The work remained in her private collection until earlier this year.

The work will be accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from APC ART (with the gallery’s blind stamp), guaranteeing authenticity in perpetuity. 

Condition
The work is in mint condition. The work has been framed to archival standard. Color(s) full and vibrant. Signature firm and dark. Stunning.