Maurizio Cattelan’s viral artwork, Comedian—a banana duct-taped to a wall—has sold for $6.24 million at a Sotheby’s auction in New York. The sale, far exceeding the $1 to $1.5 million estimate, highlights the piece’s enduring cultural and financial impact since its $120,000 debut in 2019. Auctioneer Oliver Barker described the artwork as both “iconic” and “disruptive,” humorously noting the novelty of selling a banana at auction. The buyer, Justin Sun, a Chinese cryptocurrency entrepreneur, views the artwork as a bridge between art, memes, and the crypto community, calling it a “cultural phenomenon.” Sun believes the piece will inspire future discussions and secure its place in history. Continue here.
If you do need a website or your business needs a website, we’re here to bring your dreams to live. Contact us. We would give you the best in quality and the most affordable you would get on the market place. Enjoy our 100% refundable deals. You can’t loose let’s talk about your project.
Kindly reach out on WhatsApp directly and let’s make this decision your most important and best investment post 3 years.
Disclaimer: Full credit to the writer, and the associates.
