"The piece attracted so much attention that it had to be withdrawn from view. But three editions sold for between $120,000 and $150,000, according to the gallery handling sales at the time."
"In a statement, Sun said the piece 'represents a cultural phenomenon that bridges the worlds of art, memes, and the cryptocurrency community.'"
"Bidding started at $800,000 and within minutes shot up to $2 million, then $3 million, then $4 million, and higher, as the auctioneer, Oliver Barker, joked 'Don't let it slip away.'"
"These are words I've never thought I'd say: Five million dollars for a banana," said auctioneer Oliver Barker, reflecting the absurdity of the situation.
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