Damien Hirst

British artist Damien Hirst revealed his latest work of art at the White Cube Gallery in London, June 1, 2007. "For the Love of God" is a life-size cast of a human skull in platinum and covered by 8,601 pave-set diamonds weighing 1,106.18 carats. The single large diamond in the middle of the forehead is reportedly worth $4.2 million alone. Hirst financed the project himself, and estimates it cost between 10 and 15 million. Of course, it will cost someone a pretty penny to own the work: It's priced at $99 million. But given the cultlike following for Hirst's previous works -- and corresponding financial takings -- some hedge fund manager, and closet Hirst fan, may shell out the cash for the diamond-crusted skull.
(Prudence Cuming Associates/Reuters)