When a banana duct-taped to a wall sold for $120,000 in 2019, social media uproar and an age-old debate about the meaning of art ensued.
But artist Maurizio Cattelan’s viral creation, titled “Comedian,” may yet prove a sound investment:
On Friday, auction house Sotheby’s announced that one of the artwork’s three “editions” is going back on sale — this time with an estimate of $1 million to $1.5 million.
For their money, the winning bidder will receive a roll of duct tape and one banana, as well as a certificate of authenticity and official instructions for installing the work.
Sotheby’s confirmed to CNN that neither the tape nor, thankfully, the banana are the originals. (CNN)
Has the art world gone mad?
I’ll ask you to provide the answer.
ifnottodaywhen.blog 