Sotheby’s auctioned off a banana – not included as it will rot – for 6.2 million US dollars! Justin Sun, the lucky purchaser and crypto Investor, will receive the duct tape and installation instructions from Italian artist and cultural prankster Maurizio Cattelan.
Sun was not the sole bidder and won out against six others. He is paying in Crypto.
Sun states, “This is not just an artwork. It represents a cultural phenomenon that bridges the worlds of art, memes, and the cryptocurrency community. I believe this piece will inspire more thought and discussion in the future and will become a part of history. I am honoured to be the proud owner of this iconic work and look forward to it sparking further inspiration and impact for art enthusiasts around the world.”
There are a total of three Comedians who shot to fame at Art Basel Miami in 2019. At the time, they were priced at 120,000 US Dollars. One belongs to the Guggenheim Collection and was donated by an anonymous purchaser.
