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'America' — Maurizio Cattelan's gold toilet goes on sale

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November 8, 2025

Made of solid cold, Maurizio Cattelan's 'America' is an acclaimed work of art and an artistic satire on wealth and the nature of an object's true value. Now it's going to be auctioned at Sotheby's.

An 18-karat gold toilet titled "America" is set to be auctioned in New York, with bids starting around $10 million. Created by Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan, the fully functional sculpture is both a luxury item and a satirical artwork. The only remaining version, following a high-profile theft in the UK, will be on display at Sotheby’s, highlighting the tension between commodity and artistic worth.

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