World’s most expensive toilet set for auction at $10 million; Crafted entirely from solid Gold

This toilet is not just a symbol of art but a satirical work of art, satirizing excessive wealth and luxury. Its starting price at auction is approximately US$10 million (approximately Rs. 84 crore).

New York: The world's most expensive toilet is up for auction. Renowned auction firm Sotheby's has announced that it will auction the solid gold toilet "America" ​​by Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan on November 18th in New York. It is a real, working toilet made entirely of 101.2 kilograms of gold.

Unique Toilet Made Of Solid Gold

This toilet is not just a symbol of art but a satirical work of art, satirizing excessive wealth and luxury. Its starting price at auction is approximately US$10 million (approximately Rs. 84 crore). This toilet is reminiscent of the gold toilet stolen from Blenheim Palace in England in 2019, which made headlines worldwide.

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Creation of Renowned Artist Maurizio Cattelan

Maurizio Cattelan is one of the most celebrated artists in modern art. He has created several controversial and controversial artworks before. One of his most famous works is "Comedian", a banana stuck to a wall. This artwork sold for $6.2 million (approximately ₹52 crore) in New York in 2019.

Catelan intended "America" ​​as a satire on society's growing materialism and display of wealth. He once said, "Whether you have a $200 lunch or a $2 hot dog, the toilet always ends up the same."

Two Versions Were Created

Catelan created two versions of "America" ​​in 2016. One of them has been with a private collector since 2017, and it is now being auctioned. The second version was exhibited at the Guggenheim Museum in New York. At that time, it attracted over 100,000 visitors.

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Second Toilet Stolen

In 2019, this toilet was displayed at Blenheim Palace in Britain, the birthplace of Winston Churchill. But within days, thieves stole it by uprooting the building's plumbing. Two people were later arrested, but the toilet has not been recovered. Investigators believe it may have been melted down.

Sotheby's representative, Galperin, says it's difficult to estimate how much this toilet will sell for, as it holds symbolic and artistic significance far beyond its mere gold value. He said, "Catelan art always raises the question of whether an object's value lies in its physical form or its idea."