‘America’ for sale at Sotheby’s: Used golden toilet listed at $10 million

A used golden toilet, created by Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan, is set to be auctioned at Sotheby's with a starting bid of $10 million. The toilet, titled 'America', was previously installed in a bathroom at Blenheim Palace, the birthplace of Winston Churchill. This auction highlights the intersection of art and luxury, as well as the extravagant nature of contemporary art collecting. The event is significant not only for its high-profile nature but also for the commentary it provides on wealth and consumerism in modern society.