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Sudafed PE Sinus
Work Summary & Collector Notes
Sudafed PE Sinus 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 presents a familiar over-the-counter medication enlarged into a glossy, capsule-form object.
Collector notes: The saved release record describes: Polyurethane resin with ink pigment. Edition of 30. Numbered, signed and dated in the cast. The saved release record describes: signed; numbered; dated. Verify each feature against a documented example of this edition.
Why It Matters
Choosing an everyday, widely recognized remedy, Hirst underscores how deeply pharmaceuticals are woven into ordinary life. The sculpture's monumental scale and clean finish dignify a drugstore staple, prompting reflection on the branding, comfort and quiet dependence embedded in the medicine we take without thinking.
Collector Perspective
As one of the resin capsule multiples in an edition of 30, this sits alongside its series companions and is often shown grouped. Cast-in signing, numbering and dating are the primary authentication markers. Condition centers on resin clarity and surface gloss; collectors should watch for scuffing and discoloration, which diminish the intended pristine, product-like appearance.
Historical Context
The resin pill sculptures of 2014, produced with Paul Stolper Gallery, take real branded medications as their subjects. This extends Hirst's decades-long engagement with pharmacy, from the Pharmacy restaurant to his pill cabinets, into standalone three-dimensional objects that mimic the seductive design language of consumer healthcare.
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 13 x 30 x 13 cm.
- Edition details
- The saved release record describes: Polyurethane resin with ink pigment. Edition of 30. Numbered, signed and dated in the cast.
- 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 resin pill sculptures of 2014, produced with Paul Stolper Gallery, take real branded medications as their subjects. 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
Is Sudafed PE Sinus a real product?
Yes. Hirst titles the work after an actual over-the-counter medication, in keeping with the series' use of real drug names.
What is the edition size?
The edition is 30, each numbered, signed and dated in the cast.
What is it made of?
Polyurethane resin with ink pigment, cast as an enlarged capsule.
How does it relate to Sudafed PE, the other work in this set?
Both are resin capsule multiples from the same 2014 Paul Stolper series, differentiated by the specific named medication.
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