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Zarontin PD237
Summary
Zarontin PD 237 is a 2014 sculptural multiple in polyurethane resin with ink pigment, editioned at 30 and cast at 30 cm long by 13 cm in diameter. Numbered, signed and dated in the cast and published by Paul Stolper Gallery, it renders a single pharmaceutical capsule as an oversized, glossy three-dimensional object.
Why It Matters
By isolating one branded capsule and enlarging it into sculpture, Hirst turns an everyday consumer object into a monument. The pill sculptures extend his medicine-cabinet vocabulary off the wall and into the round, forcing a confrontation with the seductive design of pharmaceuticals and the trust we place in them.
Collector Perspective
Edition-of-30 resin multiples occupy a middle tier in Hirst's editioned output, more sculptural and three-dimensional than his prints. The signature, number and date are cast directly into the resin, which is important for verification. Collectors should inspect the resin for cracks, yellowing or surface abrasion, as clarity and gloss are central to the piece's appeal.
Historical Context
Hirst's enlarged-pill sculptures grew directly out of his pill-cabinet works and the Pharmacy project, translating flat pharmaceutical imagery into freestanding form. Produced with Paul Stolper Gallery around 2014, the resin capsules borrow real drug brand names, grounding the objects in the commercial reality of the pharmaceutical industry.
FAQ
What material is it made from?
Polyurethane resin with ink pigment, cast as a single oversized capsule form.
How is it signed?
It is numbered, signed and dated directly in the cast rather than by hand on a surface.
What does the title refer to?
Zarontin is a pharmaceutical brand name, consistent with Hirst's practice of titling pill works after real drugs.
Is this a print or a sculpture?
A sculpture. It is a three-dimensional resin multiple, not a work on paper.
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.