Oh, for the love of ... wait, you already said it yourself.
British artist Damien Hirst, famous for such works as a tiger shark preserved in a tank of formaldehyde, creates the most expensive piece of contemporary art in history: a platinum human skull covered with 8,601 diamonds. Called "For the Love of God," the piece is reportedly sold to an unnamed investment group for $100 million. 
Last updated January 16 2008: 5:51 PM ET
