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·AI can make mistakes·Verify before actingA single, ripe banana affixed to a wall with a piece of gray duct tape. This is a reproduction of Maurizio Cattelan's famous artwork titled 'Comedian.'
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·Not independently authenticated·Verify before actingComedian (Reproduction of Maurizio Cattelan)
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·Not an official valuation·Verify before acting$120,000 - $150,000
As of May 30, 2026
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·AI can make mistakes·Verify before actingThis particular piece, 'Comedian,' by Maurizio Cattelan, garnered significant media attention and sold for a striking amount despite its humble components. The value lies not in the materials themselves, but in the concept, the artist's reputation, and the ensuing publicity. Similar copies, while not the original, have also commanded substantial prices at auction, reflecting the work's cultural impact and notoriety. The condition of the banana is irrelevant to the art's fundamental value.
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