
5874 Got a lie, from The Currency
2016
Created in 2016, this work by Damien Hirst is part of his celebrated *The Currency* series, featuring hand-painted dots rendered in household gloss paint on paper. The piece is uniquely identified through an elaborate system of authentication, including a pencil signature, title, number, and date on the reverse, alongside the artist's blindstamp, microdot, hallmark, and hologram. Titled *5874 Got a lie*, the work reflects Hirst's ongoing exploration of value, identity, and the nature of art as currency.
- Medium
- signed, titled, numbered and dated '5874 Got a lie 2016 Damien Hirst' in pencil and with the artist's blindstamp, microdot, hallmark and hologram on the reverse
- Dimensions
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
Notes
Execution: Executed in 2016, in the United Kingdom, this work is number 5874 from the series of 10,000 unique variants.
🔨 Auction Lot
Modern & Contemporary Art: Online Auction
March 3, 2026
Estimate: $3,000 – $5,000
Sold: $4,128
Lot 79
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