appears almost identical to the original. However, what the lucky new owner of the artwork gets — and what we didn’t — is a “certificate of authenticity” that grants them “permission ...

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.

but a certificate of authenticity that grants the owner the permission and authority to reproduce this banana and duct tape on their wall as an original artwork by Maurizio Cattelan," Galperin said.

However, what you actually get for the staggering sum is not the original banana. The art lover who makes ... Instead, they’ll receive a certificate of authenticity, giving them the right ...