Duct-Taped Banana Art Sells for Over $6 Million at Auction
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Maurizio Cattelan's artwork, "Comedian," featuring a banana duct-taped to a wall, sold for $5.2 million at Sotheby's New York, surpassing initial estimates. The piece, a cultural phenomenon since its 2019 debut, was purchased by crypto entrepreneur Justin Sun, who plans to eat the banana to honor its place in art history. The sale included a certificate of authenticity and installation instructions, highlighting the intersection of art, memes, and cryptocurrency.
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