The artist behind the viral $6.2 million duct-taped banana also made a gold toilet — and it just sold for $12.1 million | Metals Mine

  • The artist behind the viral $6.2 million duct-taped banana also made a gold toilet — and it just sold for $12.1 million

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    Millions of dollars may not sound like too much to pay for a golden throne — but what about a flushable one? An 18-karat gold toilet sold for $12.1 million with fees at a Sotheby's auction on Tuesday. The sculpture, made by the Italian visual artist Maurizio Cattelan, is titled "America" and is flushable. The toilet, which debuted in 2016, consists of 101.2 kg, or about 223 pounds, of 18-karat gold and comes with a certificate of authenticity signed by the artist, according to Sotheby's. "Feeling flush?" the Sotheby's auctioneer asked while waiting for bidders. It's unclear who bought the toilet. Prior to the ... (full story)

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