article_snippet: the downbeat untitled piece was created by Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan and was being auctioned by Sotherby's as part of their Bear Witness art sale, which has already generated £26.5 million.
article_snippet: The piece, created by Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan, has fetched an incredible £425,000 at Sotherby .
article_snippet: I guess it's a piece which talks about pride, missed opportunities and death.'
article_snippet: Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan is known for Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan satirical art pieces and is the mastermind behind other works such as a sculpture depicting Pope John Paul II being hit by a meteorite.
highlights_snippet: Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan created the downbeat untitled piece .
  