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Banana Duct Taped To Wall Could Fetch Seven-Figures At Art Auction
The art piece that shocked the world in 2019 — a banana duct-taped to a wall by Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan — is making a return to the spotlight. Dubbed Comedian, this conceptual artwork made waves at Art Basel Miami and sold three editions for six figures each: two for $120,000 and one for $150,000. Now, Sotheby’s will auction a second edition with estimates ranging from $1 million to $1.5 million.
Comedian has become famous not only for its minimalist appearance but also for its cultural impact. Despite needing routine replacements for the banana and duct tape, each sale includes an authenticity certificate with mounting instructions. The piece is expected to be showcased alongside works by other renowned artists like Jean-Michel Basquiat and Jasper Johns, with bidding to start on November 20th.
And hey, if you’re looking to splurge on a $0.30 banana taped to a wall, congrats you’re officially rich enough to make terrible financial decisions in the name of art.
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