Damien Hirst

Donated by Victim

Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is brighter and more vibrant in the original. The illustration fails to fully convey the shimmering diamond dust background apparent in the original. Condition: This work is in very good condition. The sheet is attached to the backing board at intervals on the reverse.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

Every day, children are diagnosed with serious and life threatening illnesses or have terrible accidents that leave them fighting for life. They often have to be transferred to specialist hospitals far from home to receive urgent medical treatment. Life for their whole family is suddenly thrown into complete turmoil.

The Sick Children's Trust provides support and accommodation to the families of seriously ill children at hospitals around the country. We have seven 'Homes from Home' at hospitals around the UK offering clean comfortable accommodation, 365 days a year, where the whole family can stay close to their sick child's bedside. Our houses vary in size and layout but the key elements remain the same: homely accommodation close to the children's wards with private family bedrooms and communal living areas.

For the family we help alleviate the emotional and financial strains of being away from home. This means that they can concentrate on giving the love and support that their sick child needs. Since 1982 we have offered support to over 40,000 families.

"The 'Homes from Home' which are provided by The Sick Children's Trust are as fundamental to the well-being of children and their families as any other aspect of a child's medical and nursing care" - Dr George Rylance, Consultant Paediatrician

We would like to thank the following artists for the generous donations of their works: Mat Collishaw, Faile, Adrian Ghenie, Jason Martin, Antony Micallef, Polly Morgan and Jonathan Yeo. We would also like to thank Victim for donating the Damien Hirst work. We are extremely grateful for the invaluable support of Fru Tholstrup, Director of Haunch of Venison, Cheyenne Westphal, Chairman of Contemporary Art, Sotheby's and Ralph Taylor, Director of Lazarides Inc. The sale of these artworks will make a huge difference to the lives of children in hospitals and their families who are struggling to cope.

For more information visit www.sickchildrenstrust.org