Karya Pisang Dilakban Terjual 6,2 Juta Dolar AS di Lelang New York

Summary

This transcript captures the auction of Maurizio Cattelan's famous art piece 'Comedian' at a prestigious New York event, originally shown at Art Basel Miami Beach in 2019. The piece, a banana duct-taped to a wall, became a viral sensation. The auction involved global online bids, with cryptocurrency payments accepted. Starting at $800,000, bidding escalated quickly to $5.2 million, with intense global interest. In the end, the piece was sold for $5.2 million, marking the culmination of its world tour and its first auction appearance.

Takeaways

• 😀 The auction involves a highly recognized artwork, Maurizio Cattelan's 'Comedian', a banana duct-taped to a wall, which gained fame after being exhibited at Art Basel Miami Beach in 2019.
• 😀 The artwork is sold with an authenticity guarantee and is offered 'As Is', meaning the buyer accepts the piece in its current condition.
• 😀 Cryptocurrency payments are accepted for this lot, with payments subject to specific business conditions outlined in the full notice on the auction site.
• 😀 The piece is part of a limited edition of three, plus two artist proofs, one of which is housed in the Solomon R. Guggenheim collection in New York.
• 😀 The auction debut for this piece takes place in a New York gallery, following its successful global tour, where it garnered widespread attention.
• 😀 The auction begins at a starting price of $800,000, quickly escalating to $1.5 million, with online bidding also active.
• 😀 The price reaches $5 million during the live bidding session, with high competition for the artwork.
• 😀 The auctioneer emphasizes the uniqueness of the piece by commenting on its extraordinary price, stating, 'These are words I never thought I'd say, $5 million for a banana.'
• 😀 A final bidding push occurs, and the artwork is successfully sold for $5.2 million, with the buyer congratulated and acknowledged.
• 😀 The auction process is swift and intense, with a strong international presence from online bidders and a sense of urgency conveyed by the auctioneer.
• 😀 The auction concludes with an acknowledgment of the successful bidder, and the event moves on to the next lot.

Q & A

What is the item being auctioned in the transcript?

The item being auctioned is 'Comedian,' a piece by Maurizio Cattelan, which features a banana duct-taped to a wall.

Where was 'Comedian' first exhibited?

'Comedian' was first exhibited at Art Basel Miami Beach in December 2019.

What unique payment option is offered for this auction?

Cryptocurrency payments are accepted for this auction, supported by the payment processor at the time of payment.

How many editions of 'Comedian' are there?

'Comedian' is part of an edition of three, plus two artist proofs.

Which prestigious institution holds one of the artist proofs?

One of the artist proofs of 'Comedian' is part of the esteemed Solomon R. Guggenheim collection in New York.

What is the starting bid for 'Comedian' in the auction?

The auction for 'Comedian' begins at $800,000.

What is the final auction price for 'Comedian'?

The final auction price for 'Comedian' is $5.2 million.

How does the auctioneer encourage fast bidding during the auction?

The auctioneer uses phrases like 'It’s going to go fast,' 'Don’t miss this opportunity,' and 'Fair warning' to encourage quick bids and build excitement.

What is the significance of the auctioneer’s statement '$5 million for a banana'?

The auctioneer’s statement '$5 million for a banana' emphasizes the absurdity and high value of the artwork, which consists of a simple banana duct-taped to a wall, reflecting its contemporary and provocative nature.

What role does online interest play in the auction?

Online interest is mentioned as a factor in the auction, with bids coming in from Southerbeast.com, suggesting a global audience for the artwork.