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Damien Hirst L-Isoleucine-Methyl-Ester For Sale

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Damien Hirst - L-Isoleucine-Methyl-Ester, 2018, Woodcut

L-Isoleucine-Methyl-Ester, 2018

Woodcut

46 3/8 x 33 3/4 in 117.9 x 85.8 cm

About this work

Damien Hirst's L-Isoleucine-Methyl-Ester print offers a mesmerizing exploration of the intersection between art and science. As part of his broader series examining molecular structures, this particular piece focuses on the intricate arrangement of atoms and bonds that form the compound.In characteristic fashion, Hirst employs vibrant colors and meticulous attention to detail to bring the molecular structure to life on the canvas. The viewer is drawn into a world of microscopic beauty, where the building blocks of life are magnified and displayed with striking clarity.What sets Hirst's L-Isoleucine-Methyl-Ester print apart is its ability to seamlessly blend scientific inquiry with artistic expression. While rooted in chemistry, the presentation transforms the subject matter into a visually stunning work of art. Through this fusion, Hirst challenges conventional boundaries, inviting viewers to appreciate the aesthetic qualities of scientific phenomena.Moreover, the print prompts contemplation about the interconnectedness of all living things and the fundamental structures that define existence. By focusing on the molecular level, Hirst encourages viewers to reflect on the beauty and complexity inherent in the natural world.

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Edition & Provenance

Year
2018
Medium
Woodcut
Edition
Edition of 55
L-Isoleucine-Methyl-Ester

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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