This is for real. A Banana strapped with a silver foil plater was sold for millions in auction. It is a real Banana and we do not know the shelf life of that Banana.
Chinese-born crypto founder Justin Sun forked over more than six million for the fruit and its single strip of silver duct tape, which went on sale for 120,000 dollars five years ago. “This is not just an artwork. It represents a cultural phenomenon that bridges the worlds of art, memes, and the cryptocurrency community,” Sun was quoted as saying in the Sotheby’s statement.
“I believe this piece will inspire more thought and discussion in the future and will become a part of history.” Also Read – US to give antipersonnel mines to Ukraine The sale featured seven potential buyers and smashed expectations, with the auction house issuing a guide price of $1-1.5 million before the bidding.
Given the shelf life of a banana, Sun is essentially buying a certificate of authenticity that the work was created by Cattelan as well as instructions about how to replace the fruit when it goes bad.
