Damien Hirst - Ellipticine
Prints
Year: 2007
Edition: Multiple
Technique: Etching on paper
Framed: No
FREE SHIPPING
We provide free worldwide and fully insured delivery by professional carriers.
30 DAY RETURNS
Try artworks at home with our 30-day return and money back guarantee.
SECURITY
All payments on IdeelArt are fully secured.
AUTHENTICITY
All artworks on IdeelArt are original, signed, delivered directly from the artist's studio, and come with a certificate of authenticity.This artwork will be shipped rolled in a dent-resistant tube.
Damien Hirst’s Ellipticine is part of his acclaimed "Pharmaceutical" series, in which he explores the intersections of art, science, and human perception. Rendered in vivid color through silkscreen printing, Ellipticine is named after an anti-cancer drug, echoing Hirst’s fascination with medical aesthetics and their impact on contemporary life.
With its precision and bold palette, the print evokes themes of mortality, healing, and the commodification of health. Like much of Hirst’s work, it balances minimalist visual structure with deeper existential commentary. Ellipticine is a striking example of his iconic use of dots — a motif synonymous with his career.
Key Specifications:
-
Artist: Damien Hirst (British, b. 1965)
-
Title: Ellipticine
-
Year: 2007
-
Medium: Etching and aquatint in colors on Hahnemühle etching paper
-
Edition: 52 (from a limited edition of 75 plus 15 artist's proof)
-
Dimensions: 110.5 x 138 cm (43 ½ x 54 ⅜ in)
-
Publisher: The Paragon Press, London
-
Signature: Hand-signed and numbered by the artist
Provenance & Authenticity
This work boasts an outstanding history of ownership, ensuring a direct line of history from the artist to the collector.
-
Previous Owner: Acquired by one of our founders, Francis Berthomier, from the private collection of the renowned German collector, Rudy Weng. Mr. Weng acquired this work directly from the Damien Hirst Studio.
-
Certification: The work is sold with a Certificate of Authenticity (COA) from the gallery.
Condition Report
Grade: Very Good
The print presents very well and retains its full vibrancy. We note the following minor details:
Surface: There are microscopic instances of surface accretion (staining). These appear to be surface-level and likely removable by a professional conservator.
Abrasion: A singular, small superficial scratch is present. This is not immediately apparent to the naked eye and is visible only under raking light.
An excellent opportunity to own a piece by one of the most influential artists of the Young British Artists (YBA) movement.
Discover more about Damien Hirst in IdeelArt's Magazine: Damien Hirst: The Ultimate Guide to Britain's Most Provocative Contemporary Artist
The works on this page are being sold by private collectors who are trusting us to represent artworks they own. They are typically by blue-chip artists, their provenance has been verified, and they are sold with a certificate of authenticity.
If you have works from famous abstract artists to sell, feel free to contact us.
Choose options
