Maurizio Cattelan, Comedian, 2019 will be sold at Sotheby’s New York on November 20, 2024. Estimate, $1,000,000 - 1,500,000.
The winning bidder will receive a roll of duct tape, a fresh banana, and the all important certificate of authenticity. The work includes detailed instructions for properly displaying the piece, allowing for both the duct tape and banana to be replaced as needed.)
"Comedian" was first exhibited at Art Basel Miami Beach in 2019 where 2 editions of the work sold for $120,000 each to Miami art collectors Billy & Beatrice Cox and to Sarah Andelman, founder of the Paris boutique, Colette.
You can create your own DIY permanent (use a plastic banana) conceptual homage for less than $10, or an edition of 6 for less than $30. Makes a great hostesss gift! –TS
$6.48 at Home Depot