At Sotheby's auction, Maurizio Cattelan's infamous artwork "Comedian," a banana duct-taped to a wall, sold for a staggering $6.2 million. This piece first gained notoriety at Art Basel Miami Beach in 2019, sparking debates about art and its value. At the time, another artist, David Datuna, even ate the banana, only for it to be replaced. Despite its simplicity, "Comedian" attracted massive attention and controversy.

Five years later, it fetched more than 40 times its original sale price. The buyer essentially purchased a certificate of authenticity to recreate the artwork. This sale comes amid record-breaking figures in the art world, including René Magritte's painting "The Empire of Light," which sold for $121.2 million at Christie's, setting a new record for the Belgian surrealist. The fervor around "Comedian" showcases the unpredictable and provocative nature of contemporary art.

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