We’re used to works by the masters Rembrandt, Monet, Van Gough selling for millions of dollars.
If that’s too rich for you well maybe look to a lost master of art, Donkey Kong.
There was a recent record Donkey Kong artwork sale.
A piece of video game history that was almost thrown in the trash just sold at auction for a record-breaking $329,400. The rare 1981 promotional arcade poster features the iconic gorilla alongside the very first public appearance of Mario — then known as “Jumpman.”
The poster was rescued from a Nintendo trash pile years ago by a former employee and blew past the previous record for video game art, which was previously held by some Prince of Persia artwork at $63,000, making it the most expensive piece of video game art ever sold.
A 1981 Donkey Kong promotional poster is now the most expensive piece of original video game art ever sold at auction Featuring Mario's first appearance, it sold for $329,400 https://t.co/emW4D8p4Kb
— ScreenTime (@screentime) October 29, 2026
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