http://lookingaround.blogs.time.com/2007/08/29/hirsts_skull_finds_a_buyer/ Reflections on art and architecture by TIME critic Richard Lacayo. Tue, 08 Dec 2009 15:49:09 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 http://lookingaround.blogs.time.com/2007/08/29/hirsts_skull_finds_a_buyer/comment-page-1/#comment-105 Henry Fri, 31 Aug 2007 01:28:00 +0000 http://lookingaround.blogs.time.com/2007/08/29/hirsts_skull_finds_a_buyer/#comment-105 An earlier version of Bloomberg's story said that Hirst retained an interest in the skull, because he is planning to take it on tour, and wants to reap some of the tour's income. So it's possible that the investors paid 38m UKP for the skull, just like the Art Newspaper said, but only received a 76% share in its ownership, rather than full ownership, just like the earlier Bloomberg story reported. What I want to know is: Did the dealer take his commission in cash, or did he accept a 30% (or whatever) ownership in the skull in lieu of payment...? An earlier version of Bloomberg's story said that Hirst retained an interest in the skull, because he is planning to take it on tour, and wants to reap some of the tour's income. So it's possible that the investors paid 38m UKP for the skull, just like the Art Newspaper said, but only received a 76% share in its ownership, rather than full ownership, just like the earlier Bloomberg story reported. What I want to know is: Did the dealer take his commission in cash, or did he accept a 30% (or whatever) ownership in the skull in lieu of payment...?

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