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Deltacortril Enteric 5mg 30 Enteric Coated Tablets
Work Summary & Collector Notes
Deltacortril Enteric 5mg is a 2014 sculpture in polyurethane resin with pigment, finished in 2K clear lacquer and editioned at 30 at 44 x 25 x 25 cm. Numbered, signed and dated in the cast and published by Paul Stolper Gallery, it enlarges a packaged, enteric-coated tablet into a substantial glossy object.
Collector notes: The saved release record describes: Polyurethane resin with pigment finished with 2K clear lacquer. Numbered, signed and dated in the cast. Edition of 30. The saved release record describes: signed; numbered; dated. Verify each feature against a documented example of this edition.
Why It Matters
This is among the larger and more elaborate of Hirst's resin pill sculptures, its 2K clear lacquer finish emphasizing the high-gloss, product-perfect surface. By monumentalizing a prescription tablet down to its dosage and coating description, Hirst treats clinical specificity itself as subject, reinforcing his framing of medicine as a system of belief and design.
Collector Perspective
At 44 cm this is a physically imposing multiple, larger than the capsule pieces, which enhances presence and collector appeal within the edition of 30. The lacquer finish is integral and should be examined for crazing or scratches. Cast-in signature, number and date provide authentication; verify these and confirm the full clinical title matches documentation.
Historical Context
Hirst's 2014 resin sculptures with Paul Stolper Gallery span capsules and tablets alike, each drawn from a real medication. The detailed pharmaceutical titles, including dosage and formulation, mirror the packaging language Hirst has long appropriated, connecting these objects to his medicine cabinets and the Pharmacy installation lineage.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned sculpture / object
- Release date
- 2014
- Release-date note
- Catalog-listed release year from the saved secondary record; primary release-page confirmation remains pending.
- Medium and materials
- Sculpture; catalog dimensions 44 x 25 x 25 cm.
- Edition details
- The saved release record describes: Polyurethane resin with pigment finished with 2K clear lacquer. Numbered, signed and dated in the cast. Edition of 30.
- Signature and marks
- The saved release record describes: signed; numbered; dated. Verify each feature against a documented example of this edition.
Documented History and Meaning
History note: This page treats Damien Hirst's broader career as background context, not proof that this specific edition belongs to any single exhibition or event. Release-level facts here come from a saved secondary catalog record.
Meaning / interpretation: Read as documented context rather than stated intent: Hirst's 2014 resin sculptures with Paul Stolper Gallery span capsules and tablets alike, each drawn from a real medication. This is an interpretive reading of the release context, not a statement of the artist's intent for this specific work. This interpretive note follows the cited artist or publisher context.
Release context: The saved catalog lists 2014 and attributes the edition to Paul Stolper Gallery.
Authentication, Presentation and Provenance
- Original presentation
- Original packaging or presentation was not documented in the release sources reviewed.
- Authentication note
- Compare the support, dimensions, edition number, and signature against a documented example of this edition. Gauntlet Gallery does not authenticate works purchased from third parties.
- Provenance note
- Edition origin is attributed in the saved record to Paul Stolper Gallery. That does not establish the ownership history of an individual copy: retain the original invoice, reseller or gallery paperwork, labels, correspondence, and condition photographs.
Sources and Verification
Verification status: Secondary catalog snapshot; artist-level context added
- Saved release record — Art Collectorz · secondary catalog snapshot · Accessed 2026-07-13 · Starting record for title, year, edition, dimensions, medium, and release description. Primary confirmation against the original release page remains pending.
- Damien Hirst — official site — Damien Hirst studio (Science Ltd.) · primary artist source · Accessed 2026-07-13 · Official artist site; career context, not an individual-edition record.
- Damien Hirst — Wikipedia · reference encyclopedia · Accessed 2026-07-13 · General artist-level biographical and career reference.
- Damien Hirst (Q294326) — Wikidata · reference knowledge base · Accessed 2026-07-13 · Structured identifier used for the artist across catalog metadata.
FAQ
What sets this piece apart from the capsule sculptures?
It is larger at 44 cm and depicts a tablet, finished with 2K clear lacquer for a high-gloss surface.
What does the long title describe?
It reproduces the medication's clinical labeling, including the 5mg dosage and enteric-coated formulation.
How is it authenticated?
It is numbered, signed and dated in the cast, and published by Paul Stolper Gallery.
What is the edition size?
The edition is 30.
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