What is the famous gold toilet called?

The solid gold toilet is called 'America' and was created by Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan.

How much did the gold toilet sell for at Sotheby's?

The gold toilet sold for $12.1 million at a Sotheby's auction in New York City.

When was the gold toilet stolen from Blenheim Palace?

The solid gold toilet was stolen from Blenheim Palace in the early hours of September 14, 2019.

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Golden Toilet Fetches $12.1M After Heist

19 Nov

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A solid gold toilet sold for $12.1 million at auction.
The artwork was stolen from Blenheim Palace in 2019.
The buyer is a famous American brand, Sotheby's revealed.

Golden Toilet Fetches $12.1M After Heist

An 18-carat solid gold toilet, an artwork named 'America' by Maurizio Cattelan, has achieved $12.1 million at a Sotheby's auction. This functional piece, weighing over 101 kg, was previously stolen in a high-profile heist from Blenheim Palace in September 2019. The theft and subsequent trial garnered significant international attention.

The auction house set the initial bid at the approximate value of the gold, around $10 million. The second version of the golden toilet was on display at the Guggenheim Museum before its exhibition at Blenheim Palace, where it was used by over 100,000 people.

Sotheby's described the artwork as a 'cultural phenomenon' and a commentary on art's commodity value. The buyer has been identified as a famous American brand, making this sale the second highest price achieved for a Cattelan piece at auction, following his Hitler sculpture.

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