Sothebys

The piece's new owner has vowed to eat the banana within the next few days, "honouring its place in both art history and popular culture".

Five years ago, Croydon-artist Stormzy wore a similar Banksy stab-proof vest to draw attention to knife crime.

Michael Jordan's trainers have sold at auction for more than £2.2m (£1.8m) - making them the most expensive pairs of shoes ever sold..