a certificate of authenticity guaranteeing the artwork, when reproduced by Sun, as an original work of Cattelan’s, CNBC reported. The soon-to-be devoured banana wasn’t included in his winnings ...

but rather the certificate of authenticity, giving them permission and authority to reproduce the banana and duct tape on their wall as an original artwork by Cattelan.

emphasized to the New York Times that the real value of the work lies in the certificate of authenticity, which includes a manual for installation. “All artwork costs a lot of money,” Perrotin ...