Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Damien Hirst Print Index
Hygroton (Pink)
Summary
Hygroton (Pink) is a 2014 polyurethane resin sculpture with ink pigment, editioned at 30 and measuring 30 x 30 x 9 cm. Numbered, signed and dated in the cast and published by Paul Stolper Gallery, it renders a rounded pill form in a pink colorway, presented as a named color variant within the resin pill series.
Why It Matters
Naming both the medication and its pink colorway, Hirst treats the pill as simultaneously clinical fact and aesthetic object. The warm, almost cosmetic tone lends the sculpture an approachable, decorative quality that plays against the seriousness of its subject, sustaining his career-long meditation on medicine, comfort and belief.
Collector Perspective
A near-square, disc-like resin multiple in an edition of 30, Hygroton (Pink) is defined by its named colorway, which collectors should match to the numbered impression. Authentication rests on the cast-in signature, number and date. As with all the resin works, clarity of the resin and evenness of the pink pigment drive condition and desirability.
Historical Context
Hygroton (Pink) belongs to the same 2014 Paul Stolper resin series as VISKEN and the capsule works, several of which appeared in distinct named colorways. The strategy of issuing a single pharmaceutical form in multiple palettes echoes Hirst's broader use of color variation across his spot and pill imagery.
FAQ
Is Pink the only version of Hygroton?
This is the pink colorway; the resin series was released with several named color variants across different pill forms.
What are its dimensions?
It measures 30 x 30 x 9 cm, a near-square, disc-like form.
How is it authenticated?
It is numbered, signed and dated in the cast, in an edition of 30, published by Paul Stolper Gallery.
What material is used?
Polyurethane resin with ink pigment.
About the Artist
Damien Hirst (born 1965, Bristol) is a British artist and the most prominent figure of the Young British Artists (YBAs). Rising to fame in the late 1980s and 1990s, he built a practice around mortality, science, religion, and beauty — from formaldehyde-preserved animals to his Spot, Spin, and Butterfly (Kaleidoscope) series. Hirst is also one of the most prolific printmakers in contemporary art, releasing extensive signed editions through his own science-led studio and, more recently, the HENI imprint. His work has commanded record prices and defined the market for blue-chip contemporary editions.
Collecting Damien Hirst at Gauntlet Gallery
Which Damien Hirst prints should I collect?
Signed, numbered editions from his signature series — Spots, Butterflies/Kaleidoscope, Spins, Cherry Blossoms, and skull works — are the collectible core. Look for strong condition and the artist's pencil signature. Gauntlet Gallery prioritizes complete, well-documented impressions.
How is a Hirst print authenticated?
We sell Hirst works with documented provenance and the edition's signature and numbering; many carry HENI or studio documentation. Each piece is photographed exactly as it ships, including signature and edition details.
What drives value?
Series and image (iconic Spots and Butterflies lead), edition size, format and scale, condition, and provenance all drive value. Hand-signed, low-numbered, and diamond-dust or foilblock works command premiums.