Duct-Taped Banana Sells for $6.2 Million at Sotheby’s Auction, and Buyer Plans to Eat It

A cryptocurrency entrepreneur made a whopping $6.2 million dollar purchase on a piece of artwork featuring a single ripe banana duct-taped to a wall.
Sun expressed his excitement for acquiring the piece of art, which first debuted at Miami’s Art Basel back in 2019, with the exhibit becoming a viral internet sensation drawing immense crowds.
“I believe this piece will inspire more thought and discussion in the future and will become a part of history. I am honored to be the proud owner of the banana and look forward to it sparking further inspiration and impact for art enthusiasts around the world,” he added.
It is the buyers responsibility to replace the banana as it rots, with duct-tape and installation instructions included in the purchase, but Sun already has plans in mind for his newfound art piece.
“Additionally, in the coming days, I will personally eat the banana as part of this unique artistic experience, honoring its place in both art history and popular culture. Stay tuned!” he said.
Three editions of “Comedian” were already created and sold, with at least two spectators in the past consuming the banana in other galleries around the globe.
“What you buy when you buy Cattelan’s ‘Comedian’ is not the banana itself, but a certificate of authenticity that grants the owner the permission and authority to reproduce this banana and duct tape on their wall as an original artwork by Maurizio Cattelan,” Galperin said.