Damien Hirst - The Currency 'The Head Of a Cow " 66/100

The Currency – The Head of a Cow

Artist: Damien Hirst (b. 1965)
Date: 2021 (original painting dated 2016)
Medium: Enamel paint on handmade paper, mounted on art panel
Dimensions: 15 × 15 cm (6 × 6 in.)
Edition: 66/100 (Unique, from a series of 100 cut works)
Signature: Hand-signed by the artist on the reverse, stamped “Hirst”
Certificate: Accompanied by Certificate of Authenticity (COA)
Condition: Excellent
Provenance: From the project Small Change, based on The Currency series
Framing: Unframed
Series: The Currency project by Damien Hirst

Description:
The Currency – The Head of a Cow (66/100) is part of Damien Hirst’s innovative Small Change project — a special edition of 100 unique works created from sections of a larger original painting from his groundbreaking The Currency(2021) series. The original work, titled The Head of a Cow (No. 573), was painted in 2016 and later transformed into this intimate enamel-on-paper composition. Each piece is hand-signed, stamped “Hirst” on the reverse, and individually numbered in pencil.

Mounted on a 15 × 15 cm art panel and presented in a handcrafted gift box, each artwork comes with a Certificate of Authenticity identifying its exact location within the original painting. This miniature yet authentic fragment from one of Hirst’s most conceptually daring series bridges digital currency, art, and physical value — a hallmark of the artist’s exploration of art in the blockchain era.

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FAQ

Is this Damien Hirst artwork an original edition?

Yes. The Currency – The Head of a Cow (66/100) is an authentic unique work from a special series of 100 individual cut pieces created from one original painting in Hirst’s The Currency project.

What medium was used for this edition?

The artwork is executed in enamel paint on handmade paper, mounted on an art panel, consistent with the materials used across The Currency series.

Is the artwork hand-signed?

Yes. Each piece in the edition is hand-signed by Damien Hirst on the reverse and stamped “Hirst”, ensuring full authenticity.

Does the artwork come with documentation?

Yes. It includes a Certificate of Authenticity (COA) specifying the work’s number, title, and exact location within the original large-scale painting from which it was cut.

What is the Small Change project?

Small Change is a curated selection of 100 unique fragments derived from a single painting in the The Currency series. It aligns conceptually with Hirst’s exploration of physical art vs. digital value, blockchain culture, and the fungibility of art.

Is this edition a good investment?

Yes. Works from The Currency project have attracted global collector interest for their conceptual innovation and direct link to Hirst’s examination of NFTs, crypto culture, and the intersection of art and financial systems. Unique pieces with physical provenance are especially desirable.

What is the condition of the artwork?

The work is in excellent condition, mounted on a 15 × 15 cm art panel and originally issued in a bespoke presentation box.

Is the artwork framed?

No, this example is unframed, offering flexibility for custom framing.

Is worldwide shipping available?

Yes, we provide secure worldwide shipping from France, with full insurance, professional packaging, and tracking for safe delivery.