Justin Sun ate the banana he bought for 6.2 million dollars.

The Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan's work titled "Comedian" featuring a "banana taped to the wall" was purchased for 6.2 million dollars by Justin Sun, the founder of the cryptocurrency platform TRON, who then removed the banana from the wall and ate it.

HE DID WHAT HE SAID

In a statement following the sale, Sun said, "This is not just a work of art; it represents a cultural phenomenon that bridges the worlds of art and the cryptocurrency community. I believe this piece will inspire more thought and discussion in the future and will be a part of history. I am honored to own the banana and look forward to it creating more inspiration and impact for art enthusiasts around the world. Additionally, in the coming days, I will personally eat the banana as part of this unique artistic experience and honor its place in both art history and popular culture."

HE PAID A 1 MILLION DOLLAR COMMISSION FOR THE AUCTION

The auction for the highly sought-after piece at Sotheby's started at 800 thousand dollars. Justin Sun purchased the piece for 5.2 million dollars, with the price rising to 4 million dollars within minutes. Sun also paid a 1 million dollar auction commission to acquire the banana. He received a certificate of authenticity that allowed the banana to be exhibited under the name "Comedian" instead of the physical piece.