Comedian 9599 #9599

# Open Editions by Highlight # 01 # Title Comedian # Description Comedian is a 2019 artwork by Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan. Created in an edition of three, it appears as a fresh banana affixed to a wall with duct tape. As a work of conceptual art, it consists of a certificate of authenticity with detailed diagrams and instructions for its proper display. Two editions of the piece sold for $120,000 USD at Art Basel Miami Beach generating significant media attention. ”The banana is supposed to be a banana.” —Maurizio Cattelan highlight.xyz ⎄