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The Hours Spin Skull by Damien Hirst, 2009, Gloss enamel paint in colors, on a plastic skull, with inset watch faces, lacking The Hours album, sold Oct 2019

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The Hours Spin Skull

Damien Hirst (British, b. 1965) · 2009

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Medium: Other · Paintings all other results →
As published: “Gloss enamel paint in colors, on a plastic skull, with inset watch faces, lacking The Hours album”
Category: Other
Dimensions: 6 x 5 1/2 x 8 in. (15.2 x 14 x 20.3 cm)
Auction house: Phillips
Sale: Evening & Day Editions (NY030219)
Date: October 25, 2019
Location: New York
Lot: 401
Estimate: $5,000 – $7,000 (≈ £3,898 – £5,458) (≈ €4,502 – €6,302)
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Retrieved Sep 26, 2026

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