Artist Maurizio Cattelan's "Comedian," a duct-taped banana, is up for auction with an estimated value of $1M to $1.5M.

Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan's artwork "Comedian," a banana duct-taped to a wall, is set to be auctioned at Sotheby's in New York with an estimated value of $1 million to $1.5 million. First shown in 2019 at Art Basel Miami, the piece sparked debates on art value and definitions. Art experts view it as a commentary on the art world, while the auction will include a certificate for buyers to recreate the piece with their own materials.

November 17, 2024
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