Aug 31 2007
Diamond Encrusted Skull?
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I kid you not:
LONDON - A diamond encrusted platinum skull designed by the British artist Damien Hirst has been sold to an investment group for $100 million, a spokeswoman for his London gallery said Thursday.
Hirst will be allowed to exhibit the work in an upcoming international exhibition under the deal, White Cube spokeswoman Sara Macdonald said.
“The investment group anticipates selling it within the next few years,” Macdonald said. She refused to disclose the identity of the buyers, as they had asked to remain anonymous.
Truth be told, this morbid little blogger would love to own THAT art piece! Hell yeah, I can see it now, sitting upon my desk pretty as you please. Right next to my dragon incense burner, dragon pen, insect and arachnid paperweights. Ah yes, it would make a fine addition. Don’t you agree? Maybe I could put it on the book case with my preserved creatures instead? Oh what a great conversation piece this would make!
Alas I’m afraid that $100 million is out of my price range right now.
