Artist Maurizio Cattelan’s viral creation, titled “Comedian,” has proven a sound investment for one collector: One of the artwork’s three “editions” smashed estimates to sell for $6.24 million at a Sotheby’s auction in New York on Wednesday.

First causing a stir at Art Basel, Maurizio Cattelan's artwork "Comedian", made from a banana and tape, is expected to fetch $1 million at auction.

In the coming days, I will personally eat the banana as part of this unique artistic experience’, its new owner said