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Sudafed PE
Work Summary & Collector Notes
Sudafed PE is a 2014 polyurethane resin sculpture with ink pigment, editioned at 30 and measuring 30 cm long by 13 cm in diameter. Numbered, signed and dated in the cast and published by Paul Stolper Gallery, it enlarges a widely recognized over-the-counter medication into a glossy capsule-form object.
Collector notes: The saved release record describes: Polyurethane resin with ink pigment. 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
By elevating an ordinary pharmacy-shelf remedy to sculptural scale, Hirst spotlights how thoroughly branded medicine permeates daily life. The capsule's clean, product-perfect form dignifies a mundane household item, continuing his inquiry into the design, branding and quiet trust embedded in the drugs people take routinely.
Collector Perspective
This capsule multiple is a companion to Sudafed PE Sinus, sharing the 30 cm capsule format and edition of 30. Collectors distinguish the two by the specific named product, so title verification matters. Cast-in signing, numbering and dating authenticate the piece; resin clarity and gloss are the key condition factors for the intended pristine appearance.
Historical Context
The 2014 Paul Stolper resin series takes real branded medications as subjects, from common remedies to prescription drugs. Sudafed PE and Sudafed PE Sinus show how Hirst mined closely related products for distinct works, extending his Pharmacy-era vocabulary into a family of freestanding, consumer-referential objects.
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 30 x 13 x 13 cm.
- Edition details
- The saved release record describes: Polyurethane resin with ink pigment. 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: The 2014 Paul Stolper resin series takes real branded medications as subjects, from common remedies to prescription drugs. 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
How does this differ from Sudafed PE Sinus?
Both are 30 cm resin capsules in editions of 30 from the same 2014 series; they are distinguished by the specific named product.
What is it made of?
Polyurethane resin with ink pigment, cast as an enlarged capsule.
What is the edition size?
The edition is 30, each numbered, signed and dated in the cast.
Who published the work?
Paul Stolper Gallery, as part of Hirst's 2014 resin pill sculptures.
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