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Damien Hirst — Butterfly plate
Damien Hirst

Butterfly plate

2012

This decorative plate features an intricate concentric mandala design composed of hundreds of detailed butterfly motifs arranged in radiating circles. The composition centers on a deep red core that gradually transitions outward through alternating bands of vibrant yellow, orange, blue, and white butterflies. The fine bone china medium creates a glossy surface that enhances the luminosity of the rich color palette. The work exemplifies a contemporary approach to ornamental design that merges natural imagery with geometric precision and mathematical patterning.

Medium
Fine bone china

Notes

Lot 218 in EHC Essentials: Modern and Contemporary on Artsy (May 19, 2026).

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EHC Essentials: Modern and Contemporary

May 19, 2026

Lot 218

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Damien Hirst, Butterfly plate, 2012

This decorative plate features an intricate concentric mandala design composed of hundreds of detailed butterfly motifs arranged in radiating circles. The composition centers on a deep red core that gradually transitions outward through alternating bands of vibrant yellow, orange, blue, and white butterflies. The fine bone china medium creates a glossy surface that enhances the luminosity of the rich color palette. The work exemplifies a contemporary approach to ornamental design that merges natural imagery with geometric precision and mathematical patterning.

Medium
Fine bone china
Year
2012
Seen at
EHC Fine Art Auction, Unknown

Related themes

Mandala Design, Natural History, Butterfly Motif, Symmetry, Collector's Edition, Conceptual Art, Art Objects, Decorative Arts, Nature Inspired, Tableware, Color Field, Radial Symmetry, Limited Edition, Contemporary Art, British Contemporary, Pattern Making, Maximalism, Ceramics, Visual Repetition, Ornamental Design, Fine Bone China

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Collected by

Alex Capecelatro, Jim Arnone, Sarah Greenspan, Hamilton Selway Gallery, Brittany Laques, Becky Cohen