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Hirst, a deft entrepreneur of his brand, was not perfect, however. Considering the huge success of his September 2008 auction, the decline in demand for his works may seem surprising. His market index was inconsistent throughout, and after the 2008 auction it plummeted below that of contemporary art. The number of his paintings bought in at auctions also increased from 2007 and all throughout 2008.
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