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Contemporary
For the Love of God
Damien Hirst
2007
Human skull cast in platinum and encrusted with 8,601 flawless diamonds, including a 52.4-carat pink diamond on the forehead.
Significance
Reportedly sold for £50 million, making it possibly the most expensive contemporary artwork. A memento mori transformed into obscene luxury, it embodies art world excess.
Medium
Platinum, diamonds, and human teeth
Dimensions
17.1 cm × 12.7 cm × 19.1 cm
Location
Private collection, Unknown