A Banana Worth Millions?
Unpacking Maurizio Cattelan’s Duct-Taped Masterpiece If a humble banana duct-taped to a wall sounds unremarkable, Maurizio Cattelan’s Comedian has proven otherwise. This controversial artwork became the centre of attention during the New York auction season, achieving a hammer price of $5.2 million (or $6.2 million with fees) after an intense seven-minute bidding war at Sotheby’s.
