Eugenio Merino has unveiled a very funny new sculpture at the 28th Madrid International Contemporary Art Fair that pokes fun at the art world in general an Damien Hirst specifically. It, of course, sold for a great deal of money, but nowhere near Hirst’s ballpark. The piece is proportioned in a cartoon-ish way, but is otherwise incredibly realistic and detailed.

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Sculptor Eugenio Merino’s parody installation shows the U.K. artist in suicidal pose with blood pouring from his head. Barcelona’s ADN gallery last night said it sold the work for 26,000 euros ($33,500).

“Hirst is always trying to think of ways to make his art the most expensive,” Merino said in an interview, standing next to his sculpture. “If he killed himself, then the value of his art would increase a lot.”

Bloomberg.com: Arts and Culture via NY Arts Magazine – Hirst Statue Stars at Madrid Show as Dealers Aim to Defy Slump