Banana Duct-Taped to Wall Sells for $6.2 Million at Auction

A banana duct-taped to a wall by artist Maurizio Cattelan sold for $6.2 million at a Sotheby's auction to crypto billionaire Justin Sun. The artist will not receive any part of the sale proceeds.

Contemporary Art and Symbolism

A banana duct-taped to a white wall by artist Maurizio Cattelan sold for $6.24 million at auction, sparking controversy and discussions about the value of art and symbolism of the piece.

Conceptual Art: Maurizio Cattelan's 'Comedian'

A banana duct-taped to a wall by artist Maurizio Cattelan sold for $6.2 million at an auction in New York. The winning bid came from cryptocurrency entrepreneur Justin Sun. The piece, called Comedian, originally debuted in 2019 and attracted attention at Art Basel Miami Beach.