Maurizio Cattelan's Comedian has sold for about US$6.2 million (NZ$10.5m), about four times the initial estimate, at Sotheby's in New York. Seven bidders competed on Wednesday (New York time) to seize Italian artist's work, which was estimated to sell for up to US$1.5m. Founder of cryptocurrency platform TRON Justin Sun acquired the piece by placing his bid over the phone, which ArtNet reported was paid for using cryptocurrency. Charles joined Emile Donovan on RNZ Nights to discuss the sale.

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