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Damien Hirst Cephalothin For Sale
Damien Hirst
Cephalothin, 2007
Etching
39 3/8 x 34 5/8 in 100 x 88 cm
About this work
Damien Hirst's Cephalothin is a meticulously executed etching from 2007 that exemplifies the artist's fascination with pharmaceutical imagery and the aesthetics of science. The work showcases Hirst's technical mastery of the etching medium, rendered at an impressive scale of approximately 39 by 34 inches. The composition presents the molecular structure of the antibiotic cephalothin with striking clarity, transforming scientific notation into compelling visual art through precise line work and careful attention to detail. This piece represents a significant moment in Hirst's exploration of mortality, healing, and the human condition through the lens of medical science. As part of his acclaimed pharmaceutical series, works like Cephalothin have become highly sought after by collectors who appreciate Hirst's ability to bridge conceptual depth with visual sophistication. The etching format offers an accessible entry point into the artist's practice while maintaining the intellectual rigor that defines his broader oeuvre. Available for purchase — enquire for price and availability.
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Edition & Provenance
- Year
- 2007
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- Edition
- Edition of 75
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.