# $10,000 Turtle Sculptures The Damien Hirst Silver Turtle is Not Meant for Cheap Landlubbers By Michael Hines | Published 2010-05-09 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/damien-hirst-silver-turtle References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/news/2010/05/07/damien-hirst-silver-turtle/) & [othercriteria](https://www.othercriteria.com/browse/all/all/silver_turtle/) I'm sure the "I like turtles" child would have a field day with the Damien Hirst Silver Turtle. This [animal sculpture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/king-charles-iii-teddy-bear-l) is made of [solid silver](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oceanus-brass-tankard) and has [diamond-embossed eyes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/giga-pearl). There has never been a more valuable turtle on the planet. The Damien Hirt Silver Turtle was created in commemoration of Damien Hirst's 'Cornucopia' exhibition at Musée Océanographique de Monaco in April 2010. This turtle goes for about $10,000, easily making it the most expensive thing in the museums gift shop. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Luxury Sculptures:** Create high-end sculptures with precious materials to cater to affluent art collectors. - **Artistic Commemoration:** Develop commemorative sculptures to celebrate significant exhibitions and events in the art world. - **Extravagant Collectibles:** Produce highly valuable and exclusive collectible items that appeal to wealthy individuals seeking unique and prestigious possessions. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art Market:** The art market can explore the potential of luxury sculptures to attract affluent collectors and increase revenues. - **Museum Gift Shops:** Museum gift shops can offer high-end collectibles, like the Damien Hirst Silver Turtle, to cater to wealthy museum visitors looking for unique and valuable souvenirs. - **Fine Jewelry:** Fine jewelry companies can collaborate with artists to create exclusive sculptures embedded with gemstones and precious metals, targeting wealthy art enthusiasts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Diamond-Encrusted Car Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/race-car-clock.md) - [Eroded Cartoon-Themed Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crystalized-squirtle.md) - [Diamond-Encrusted Martini Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marrow-martini.md) - [Turtles-Inspired Stamp Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protect-sea-turtles.md) - [Children Meditation Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kids-meditation-turtle.md) - [Starry-Eyed Dichroic Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starryeyed-dichroic-sculpture.md) - [Tortoise-Saving Glasses Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/save-the-tortoise-collection.md) - [Cartoon Turtle-Themed Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/turtle-pizza.md) - [Extravagant Whiskey Bottle Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whiskey-bottle-design.md)