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Banana Duct-Taped to Wall Set for $1.5 Million Auction

Banana Duct-Taped

Maurizio Cattelan’s controversial artwork Comedian, featuring a banana duct-taped to a wall, is returning to auction. Sotheby’s estimates the bids to range between $1 million and $1.5 million.

Originally displayed at Art Basel Miami Beach in 2019 with a price tag of $120,000, the piece gained global attention for its unconventional approach, stirring debate among art critics and the public alike.

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The auction package includes a fresh banana, duct tape, a certificate of authenticity, and installation instructions. According to Sotheby’s, the materials are replaced with each new installation, following Cattelan’s guidelines.

Some view the artwork as a homage to conceptual artists like Marcel Duchamp, whose works questioned the boundaries of art.

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Musa edits and optimizes multimedia content, carefully shaping each frame and detail to enhance its impact. His creative touch ensures that every video meets high standards of quality and effectiveness. His work gives Newsguru’s visuals a professional and polished look, transforming raw ideas into engaging stories that capture attention and leave a lasting impression.

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