Famed Banana "artwork" that was duct taped to wall sells for $6.2 million at auction

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A banana duct-taped to a wall has sold for $6.2m (£4.9m) at an auction in New York.

The conceptual art piece, called Comedian, became a viral sensation after Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan debuted it at Art Basel Miami Beach in 2019.

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Now Justin Sun, founder of cryptocurrency platform TRON, has paid $6.2m at an auction for a certificate of authenticity that gives him the authority to duct-tape a banana to a wall and call it "Comedian."

Mr Sun said Comedian "represents a cultural phenomenon that bridges the worlds of art, memes, and the cryptocurrency community".

But the latest version won't last long - because he's going to eat it.

"Additionally, in the coming days, I will personally eat the banana as part of this unique artistic experience, honouring its place in both art history and popular culture," Mr Sun said.

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