"Banana on the wall." Art works auction...Expect to win a bid worth hundreds of millions of dollars.

2024.10.26 오전 01:24
Modern art works that have become famous after being eaten by visitors, Maurizio Cattelan's "Comedian," a real banana taped to the wall, will be auctioned again.

Sotheby's said it will auction the work on the 20th of next month, expecting the winning price to be up to $150,000 and our money to be around 200 million won.

The winning bidder will receive a certificate of authenticity and an official installation manual along with tape and bananas.

The tapered banana "Comedian" became famous when a performance artist took it off and ate it when it was displayed in Miami, USA in 2019.

The piece, which Cattelan bought for 30 cents at a nearby store, was sold for $120,000 at the time and 150 million won in our money.

This work was also eaten by a university student when it was exhibited at the Leeum Museum of Art in Seoul last year.

This time, "Comedian" will tour London, Paris, Milan, Tokyo for nearly a month before going up for auction in New York.

Cattelan is known for its satirical works that challenge popular culture.

Cattelan described his work "Comedian" back in 2021 as a serious commentary and reflection on what we consider valuable, not a joke.



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