The price tag is enough to make even the most seasoned collectors raise an eyebrow in disbelief.
Created by Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan, this 101-kilogram (223-pound) golden commode is not merely a museum piece. Surprisingly, it was designed as a fully functional toilet, reminding the world that art often thrives in the most unexpected corners of everyday life.
The first version of this glittering creation was installed publicly in 2016 at the Guggenheim Museum, allowing visitors to literally sit on luxury a concept both humorous and thought provoking.
However, the artwork made headlines again three years later when a group of thieves carried out a daring heist, stealing the golden toilet from Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire.
Now, after years of speculation and global curiosity, the iconic piece has found a new home. It has been acquired by the popular American brand Ripley’s Believe It or Not, a fitting destination for an object that has stunned the world with its mixture of absurdity and brilliance.
This remarkable sale proves once again that in the world of modern art, even the most ordinary objects can rise to extraordinary fame, leaving behind a trail of wonder, humor, and unforgettable headlines.
