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Damien Hirst - Abacus - The Dream is Dead, 2007, Sculpture, silver

Abacus - The Dream is Dead, 2007

Sculpture, silver

5 x 5 x 8 in 12.7 x 12.7 x 20.3 cm

About this work

Abacus - The Dream is Dead is a striking exploration of themes related to mortality, time, and the fragile nature of existence. The title, The Dream is Dead, hints at a sense of disillusionment or loss of hope, suggesting a departure from the idealized dreams of a perfect, rational world.This piece is part of Hirst's broader body of work, which often delves into themes of life, death, and the human condition. Through Abacus - The Dream is Dead, Hirst invites viewers to contemplate the fragiity of our existence, and the - at times - pointless pursuit of happiness, and the challenges and uncertainties that come with contemporary living. As with much of Hirst's art, this sculpture sparks discussion and prompts reflection on the intricate web of factors that shape our understanding of health, mortality, and the pursuit of our dreams.

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Edition & Provenance

Year
2007
Medium
Sculpture, silver
Edition
Edition of 12
Abacus - The Dream is Dead

About Damien Hirst

Damien Hirst prints for sale at Guy Hepner include works from the Spot Paintings, Butterfly editions, Beautiful prints, and Pharmaceutical series. Damien Hirst art for sale and Damien Hirst original art for sale through our New York gallery are sourced from authenticated secondary market collections. We also advise collectors looking to sell Damien Hirst prints — free valuations available.

Damien Hirst is the defining figure of the Young British Artists movement and one of the most collected living artists in the world. His work spans Natural History sculptures, Spot Paintings, Butterfly Works, Spin Paintings, and pharmaceutical installations ? series that have set auction benchmarks at Sotheby's, Christie's, and Phillips across four decades. Collections at Tate Modern, MoMA, and the Guggenheim confirm his standing as one of the essential artists of his generation.

His single-artist auction "Beautiful Inside My Head Forever" generated $198 million at Sotheby's in 2008, a record that remains one of the most significant events in the contemporary art market. Major works including the Lullaby series of medicine cabinets and the Natural History formaldehyde sculptures have each achieved prices above $10 million, while his Spot Paintings and print editions sustain deep, global secondary market activity across all price points.

Guy Hepner Gallery has deep expertise across Damien Hirst's print editions, Spot Paintings, and Butterfly Works, offering acquisition guidance, market valuations, and direct access to available works. Whether you are building a collection or looking to sell, the gallery provides trusted, confidential support for one of the most actively traded names in contemporary art.

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