Banana Duct-Taped to Wall by Maurizio Cattelan
$6.2M
Estimated value as of 2024 · Sotheby's auction (Artnet, Artsy, YouTube)
A real banana affixed to a gallery wall with duct tape that sold for $120,000 at Art Basel Miami Beach.
Fun fact The buyer receives a certificate of authenticity but not the actual banana—it's meant to be replaced when it rots.
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