Ricardo – Zürcher is auctioning the painting “Face of the Angry” for 18 million francs

“The face of the bullshit” – so did the 24 year old Miguel be one meter high and one meter wide Work of art named and on the Ricardo online auction platform for an immediate purchase price of 18 million francs put up for sale. “It doesn’t matter whether you are rich or poor, successful or not. In life there are always situations that you have to master with the approach of the scuffing », it says among other things in the advertisement.

Compared to 20 Minuten, the man from Zurich says: “I painted the picture during the first shutdown in May 2020. The central, half-closed eye, enveloped by the shape of the face, symbolizes the face of the gossip. It commemorates life experience, der Dreams of life as well as der Fantasies. ”

The 24-year-old posted more pictures on his Instagram account “Art for everyone”. “For me, all of my pictures have a profound meaning. But ‘the face of the shit’ is the most valuable picture for me. Maybe someone else likes it as much as I do and they’ll buy it. ”

The 24-year-old wants to donate part of the proceeds, as he says. «My goal is to support people who are in bad shape. But I don’t have a specific plan yet. ” He would also think it would be cool if a Swiss artist could sell a picture that dearly.

So far, he has received positive feedback from his immediate environment. “Many think it’s super cool and support me.” The reactions to Ricardo, however, are mixed. “Some find it funny, others find the price unjustified. I have thereforealb aYou have not received such nice messages either. But I take it calmly. “

With Ricardowhich belongs to the TX Group like 20 Minuten, one has knowledge of the offer. “Since it is an obvious fun offer and is not misleading or deceptive, it does not violate our guidelines,” says spokeswoman Mojca FukSee on a lively online marketplace like Ricardo you want also such eunique offers Be allowed to have space.

D.For this, the guidelines were relaxed somewhat in the autumn. «In the past have been Repeatedly very expensive offers which are obviously for pure entertainment and which involve very witty questions– and answer flows came up.»Fuks emphasizes:«We reserve the right to adjust these guidelines at any time if this type of fun offer is misused in any way.»

Just recently a five-leaf clover was auctioned on Ricardo for 1.2 million Swiss francs. It should put a smile on people’s faces, the provider told 20 Minuten at the time. A joker bought it, but withdrew his offer. The money was never transmitted.