Banana Stuck to Wall with Duct Tape Sells for $6.2 Million

The banana affixed to the wall with duct tape by Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan has sold for $6.2 million. This was reported by Sotheby’s auction house.

The installation, titled 'Comedian,' was first presented by the artist in 2019. The estimated value ranged from $1 million to $1.5 million.

The buyer has promised to eat the banana in the coming days. Cattelan has created three versions of this artwork. The first two were sold to private collectors for $120,000 each.